Dhanteras
Friday, November 6, 2026
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
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Krishna Dwadashi
Prev day 10:35 Same day 10:30
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Krishna Trayodashi
Same day 10:30 Next day 10:48
Dwadashi — concludes the Ekadashi fast. A gentle, restorative day.
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Friday
Friday — ruled by Venus. A harmonious day; suited for art, relationships, and beauty-related work.
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Kartik · Margashirsha
Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
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Hasta · Pada 1
Same day 03:56 Next day 04:44
Light nakshatra — suited for swift, light activities — short trips, communications.
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Vishkambha
Same day 05:10 Next day 04:11
An inauspicious yoga — sun-moon energies clash today. Traditionally avoided for major new ventures.
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Taitila
Prev day 22:30 Same day 10:30
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Gar
Same day 10:30 Same day 22:36
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Vanij
Same day 22:36 Next day 10:48
A movable karana — the regular daytime half-tithi. Suitable for most everyday activities.
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Friday, November 6, 2026