Chhath Puja
Thursday, November 7, 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 Shashthi
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Shashthi — a day of strength and courage. Suited for completing difficult tasks.
Thursday
Thursday — ruled by Jupiter. The most auspicious weekday; favourable for learning, ceremony, and new beginnings.
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Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
Purva Ashadha
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Uttara Ashadha
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Fierce nakshatra — traditionally avoided for major new beginnings; better for completing or breaking patterns.
Dhriti
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Shula
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An auspicious yoga — sun and moon align favourably today. Considered supportive for most new beginnings.
Kaulava
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Taitila
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A movable karana — the regular daytime half-tithi. Suitable for most everyday activities.
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Thursday, November 7, 2024