Now begins the first section of the Khandakhadyaka, titled Planetary Mathematics

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There, I shall first describe the calculation of the tithi lunar day and other elements.
The ends of the lunar days, elapsed and remaining, are equal to three hundred and ninety-six [units];
Fifty-six times the solar years are [the base]; three hundred and ninety-six [units]. (1)

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This text contains the opening verse of the Khandakhadyaka by Brahmagupta, which provides the constants for calculating lunar days (tithis).