Rikta Tithi-Ashtami Tithi is an inauspicious Muhurat. Chaturthi, Navami, and Chaturdashi Tithi are Rikta Tithis. Some other Tithis: Saptami, Bhadra, Purnima, Amavasya, and Pratipada Tithi are also inauspicious. Rikta Tithi as well as all these are inauspicious Tithis for starting an auspicious event or 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 in helping and social service.
People want to know when will be Rikta Tithi/ Ashtami Tithi yoga while considering any Muhurat for an event or important work because this is an inauspicious Tithi.
Rikta Tithi- Ashtami Tithi/ Inauspicious Muhurat
Rikta Tithi: Chaturthi, Navami, Chaturdashi Tithi, and Ashtami Tithi
These three Tithi Chaturthi, Navami, and Chaturdashi are known as Rikta Tithi and are inauspicious. When counting, each Tithi comes 5th from the other. The meaning of Rikta is empty, and the work done during this Rikta Tithi does not finish in time.
One should worship and take precautions during these Rikta Tithi to avoid obstacles or delays in their work.
Ashtami Tithi and its significance:
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.
Rikta Tithi/ Ashtami Tithi (inauspicious Tithi)
In May 2023, Ashtami Tithi falls on May 12.
Besides both these Rikta Tithi and 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.
The date for Rikta Tithi( inauspicious Tithi), June 2023 is as follows:
Rikta Tithi falls on June 2, 2023, Friday.
The date for Rikta Tithi for May 2023, Shukla Chaturdashi is as follows:
May 2023, Rikta Tithi’s date begins at 11:49 on May 03. Rikta Tithi ends at 11:44 on May 04, 2023.
Rikta Tithi for April 2023, Shukla Chaturdashi/ Date for Rikta Tithi is as follows:
Rikta Tithi in April falls on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, beginning at 8:05 AM and ends on April 5, 2023, at 9:19. AM.
Chaitra Krishna Paksha Dwadashi starts on Saturday, March 18, 2023, from 11:14 AM to Sunday, Trayodashi, begins on March 19, 2023, at 08:07 AM)
March 19, 2023, Tithi Kshaya/ Rikta Tithi
Sunday, March 19, 2023, Chaitra Krishna Paksha, Trayodashi Tithi, from 08:07 AM- to 04:55 AM, and Monday, March 20, 2023, is Chaturdashi Tithi.
Ashtami Tithi is sometimes auspicious also
Generally, Ashtami Tithi is an inauspicious Tithi.
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, an inauspicious Tithi for performing auspicious events.
How does Ashtami Tithi change into Jaya Tithi?
But if Ashtami falls on a Tuesday, it changes into auspicious Jaya Tithi, the meaning of which is Tithi is good for victory. This is an exception to the general rule.