Shukla Paksha

Shukla Paksha

Shukla Paksha refers to the bright lunar fortnight in the Hindu calendar, corresponding to the waxing moon. Shukla is the Sanskrit word for "white" or "bright". The Shukla Paksha is a period of 15 days, which begins after the amavasya (new moon day) and culminating on purnima (full moon day) and is considered auspicious.