Dhanteras
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
The first day of the Diwali festival. Considered auspicious for buying gold, silver, or new utensils, and for worshipping Dhanvantari, the deity of health.
Tithi · Weekday · Lunar month
Krishna Trayodashi
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Krishna Chaturdashi
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Trayodashi — a day of vitality. Good for celebration and activity.
Wednesday
Wednesday — ruled by Mercury. A communicative, intellectual day; favourable for study, writing, and trade.
- AmantaAshwinPurnimantaKartik
Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
Hasta
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Chitra
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Light nakshatra — suited for swift, light activities — short trips, communications.
Vaidhriti
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Vishkambha
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An inauspicious yoga — sun-moon energies clash today. Traditionally avoided for major new ventures.
Vanij
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Vishti
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A movable karana — the regular daytime half-tithi. Suitable for most everyday activities.
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Wednesday, October 30, 2024