Shukla paksha refers to the bright lunar fortnight or waxing moon in the Hindu calendar. Shukla (Sanskrit: शुक्ल) is Sanskrit word for "white".
Shukla Paksha is a period of 15 days, which begins on the Shukla Amavasya (New Moon) day and culminating Poornima (Full Moon) day and is considered auspicious.
Numerous festivals are held during this period, including the Navratri festivals, most importantly Chaitra Navratri and Ashvin Navratri.
| Day | Tithi | Festival | Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Day | Pratipada | Bali Pratipada, Govardhan Puja | Kartik |
| 2nd Day | Dvitiya | Bhaibeej | Kartik |
| 3rd Day | Tritiya | Teej | Bhadrapad |
| 3rd Day | Tritiya | Akshaya Tritiya | Vaishakha |
| 4th Day | Chaturthi | Ganesh Chaturthi | Bhadrapada |
| 4th Day | Chaturthi | Ganesh Jayanti | Magha |
| 5th Day | Panchami | Nuakhai | Bhadrapad |
| 5th Day | Panchami | Vivaha Panchami | Margashirsha |
| 6th Day | Shasthi | Sitalsasthi | Jyestha |
| 9th Day | Navami | Rama Navami | Chaitra |
| 10th Day | Dasami | Vijayadashami | Ashvin |
| 11th Day | Ekadasi | Shayani Ekadashi | Asadha |
| 11th Day | Ekadashi | Vaikunta Ekadashi | Margashirsha |
| 14th Day | Chaturdashi | Samvatsari | Bhadrapada |
| 15th Day (Full Moon) | Poornima | Guru Purnima | Ashada |
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