 The first fortnight between New Moon Day and Full Moon Day is called "Gaura Paksha" or Shukla Paksha, the period of the brightening moon (waxing moon), and the second fortnight of the month is called Krishna Paksha, or "Vadhya Paksha", the period of the fading moon (waning moon).Neemuch Panchang begin new lunar month from first day of Krishna Paksha while Gujarat Panchang begin new lunar month from first day of Shukla Paksha.Shukla paksha refers to the bright lunar fortnight or waxing moon in the Hindu calendar.