Chhath Puja
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
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 Shashthi
Prev day 06:05 Same day 08:00
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Shukla Saptami
Same day 08:00 Next day 09:23
Shashthi — a day of strength and courage. Suited for completing difficult tasks.
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Tuesday
Tuesday — ruled by Mars. An energetic, assertive day; good for action and physical work, less so for delicate matters.
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Kartik · Margashirsha
Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
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Purva Ashadha
Prev day 13:28 Same day 15:46
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Uttara Ashadha
Same day 15:46 Next day 17:30
Fierce nakshatra — traditionally avoided for major new beginnings; better for completing or breaking patterns.
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Sukarma
Prev day 07:28 Same day 07:52
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Dhriti
Same day 07:52 Next day 07:52
An auspicious yoga — sun and moon align favourably today. Considered supportive for most new beginnings.
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Taitila
Prev day 19:06 Same day 08:00
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Gar
Same day 08:00 Same day 20:46
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Vanij
Same day 20:46 Next day 09:23
A movable karana — the regular daytime half-tithi. Suitable for most everyday activities.
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Tuesday, October 28, 2025