Rikta Tithi/ Ashtami Tithi are inauspicious Tithi Muhurats. The meaning of Rikta Tithi is empty Tithi, and the work done during this Tithi is not finished in time.
These inauspicious Tithis/ Muhurat becomes auspicious if it falls on a certain day, forming Jaya Tithi, a certain auspicious combination for starting an event.
Chaturthi, Navami, and Chaturdashi Tithis or Tithi Kshaya are also inauspicious Tithis for starting an auspicious event. But their is an exception. Jaya Tithi, forms an auspicious Yoga due to the combination of Ashtami and Tuesday.
Besides Ashtami Tithi, Rikta Tithi, some other Tithis: Saptami, Bhadra, Purnima, Amavasya, and Pratipada Tithi are inauspicious Tithis for starting an auspicious work.
Meaning of Rikta Tithi
Rikta Tithi is a symbol of solitude, peace, and sacrifice. The natives born in this Tithi generally have a sense of affection and dedication to others. They spend most of their time helping and providing social services.
People want to know on which date this inauspicious Tithi yoga will occur while considering a Shubh Muhurat for an event or important work.
Rikta Tithi- Ashtami Tithi/ Chaturdashi Tithi/ Tithi Kshaya/ Inauspicious Muhurat
Chaturthi, Navami, Chaturdashi Tithi, and Ashtami Tithi:
These three Tithi, Chaturthi, Navami, and Chaturdashi in both the Pakshas, Krishna Paksha and Shukla Paksha are known as Rikta Tithi and are inauspicious. When counting, each Tithi comes 5th from the other.
Note: Navami Becomes auspicious, if falls on a Thursday. Mahanavami is highly auspicious day.
One should worship and take precautions during these Rikta Tithi to avoid obstacles or delays in their work.
Ashtami Tithi and its significance:
Rikta Tithi-Ashtami Tithi is the eighth Tithi. People born on Ashtami Tithi are more religious and truthful.
They are helping and always donate to people in need. But at the same time, they are very fond of material comfort and try to live lavishly.
Dates of Rikta Tithi 2026
Ashtami Bhadrapada Maas/ September 2026
Krishna Paksha Ashtami (Ashtami): Krishna Paksha Ashtami, begins at 02:25 AM, September 04, Friday, and ends at 12:13 AM on September 05, 2026, Saturday.
Shukla Paksha Ashtami (Ashtami): Shukla Paksha Ashtami, starts at 01:00 PM on September 18, Friday, and ends at 03:26 PM, on 19 September, Saturday.
Chaturdashi Bhadrapada Maas/ September 2026
Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi: Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi begins at 12:30 PM, on September 09, Wednesday, and ends at 10: 33 AM, on September 10, 2026, Thursday.
Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi: Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi begins at 09:10 AM, on September 24, Thursday, and ends at 09: 49 AM, on September 25, 2026, Friday.
Chaturthi Bhadrapada Maas/ September 2026
Krishna Paksha Chaturthi: Krishna Paksha Chaturthi begins at 05:09 PM, September 29, Tuesday, and ends at 02:55 PM, on September 30, 2026, Wednesday.
Shukla Paksha Chaturthi: Shukla Paksha Chaturthi begins at 07:06 AM, September 14, Monday, and ends at 07: 44 AM, on September 15, 2026, Tuesday.
Chaturdashi Vaishakh Maas, April, 2026
Vaishakh Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi: Chaturdashi, April 15, 2025. Krishna Paksha Chaturthi begins on Wednesday, at 10:31 PM, and ends on April 16, at 08:11PM.
Vaishakh Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi: April 29, 2026, Wednesday. Vaisakh Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi begins at 07:51PM, and ends on April 30 at 09:12 PM.
Other inauspicious Tithis
Besides Rikta Tithi – Ashtami Tithi, there are some other inauspicious Tithi we find in Panchanga, which we should avoid for important auspicious ceremonies or events.
Purnima (full Moon day), Amavasya (New Moon day), and Pratipada or Padwa tithi (new moon day) are also inauspicious.
One should perform Snan-Daan, take a sacred bath, and do charity for the needy on these Snan-Daan Tithi.
Ashtami Tithi is sometimes also an auspicious Tithi
Generally, Ashtami Tithi is an inauspicious Tithi because it is a Rikta Tithi. But sometimes it is an auspicious Tithi if it falls on a certain day (Var), forming a beneficial Yoga.
Jaya Tithi:
But most of the Tithis create Yoga when joining some specific var (days), such as Jaya Tithi, which forms due to the combination of Ashtami and Tuesday.
Ashtami Tithi is a Tithi, we observe Vrat, and perform Puja and Havan or Homa on this sacred Tithi, every month.
Generally, people should avoid Rikta Tithi- Ashtami Tithi, is an inauspicious Tithi for performing auspicious events.
How does RiktaTithi/ Ashtami Tithi change into Jaya Tithi?
But if Ashtami Tithi falls on a Tuesday, it changes into auspicious Jaya Tithi, the meaning of which is that Tithi is good for victory. This is an exception to the general rule.
