Chhath Puja
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
A four-day festival devoted to Surya, the Sun god, and Chhathi Maiya. Devotees observe strict fasts and offer arghya to the setting and rising sun at rivers and ponds.
Tithi · Weekday · Lunar month
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Shukla Panchami
Same day 00:17 Next day 00:41
Panchami — a peaceful, harmonious day. Favourable for learning, music, and the arts.
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Wednesday
Wednesday — ruled by Mercury. A communicative, intellectual day; favourable for study, writing, and trade.
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Kartik · Margashirsha
Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
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Mula
Prev day 09:44 Same day 10:59
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Purva Ashadha
Same day 10:59 Next day 11:46
Sharp nakshatra — favours decisive action, surgery, and matters needing focused force.
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Sukarma
Prev day 11:26 Same day 10:49
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Dhriti
Same day 10:49 Next day 09:50
An auspicious yoga — sun and moon align favourably today. Considered supportive for most new beginnings.
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Bava
Same day 00:17 Same day 12:33
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Balava
Same day 12:33 Next day 00:41
A movable karana — the regular daytime half-tithi. Suitable for most everyday activities.
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Wednesday, November 6, 2024