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Pakshaपक्ष
Paksha is the lunar fortnight — either Shukla Paksha (the waxing half, new moon to full moon) or Krishna Paksha (the waning half, full moon to new moon).
In practice
Shukla Paksha is traditionally favored for starting new ventures and growth-oriented work; Krishna Paksha is favored for completion, closure, and introspective practices.
How it's calculated
Each Paksha spans exactly 15 Tithis.