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
Shukla Panchami
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Panchami — a peaceful, harmonious day. Favourable for learning, music, and the arts.
Wednesday
Wednesday — ruled by Mercury. A communicative, intellectual day; favourable for study, writing, and trade.
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Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
Mula
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Purva Ashadha
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Sharp nakshatra — favours decisive action, surgery, and matters needing focused force.
Sukarma
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Dhriti
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An auspicious yoga — sun and moon align favourably today. Considered supportive for most new beginnings.
Bava
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Balava
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A movable karana — the regular daytime half-tithi. Suitable for most everyday activities.
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Wednesday, November 6, 2024