Krishna Paksha
Waning MoonThe half of the lunar month when the Moon gradually becomes smaller, from the Full Moon towards the New Moon.
Shukla Paksha
Waxing Moon · Also called Gaura PakshaThe half of the lunar month when the Moon gradually grows brighter, from the New Moon towards the Full Moon.
Tithi
Lunar DayA day in the traditional lunar calendar, determined by the changing angle between the Sun and Moon. A lunar month has 30 tithis, divided into two halves of 15.
Nakshatra
Lunar ConstellationOne of the 27 divisions of the sky through which the Moon appears to travel. The Nakshatra indicates the Moon's position among these divisions and is used in Vedic calendars to determine auspicious timings and observances.