Diwali
Thursday, October 31, 2024
The festival of lights, marking Rama's return to Ayodhya and the worship of Lakshmi, goddess of prosperity. Homes are lit with diyas; families perform Lakshmi puja and exchange sweets.
Tithi · Weekday · Lunar month
Krishna Chaturdashi
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Amavasya
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Chaturdashi — an intense, transformative day. Best used cautiously for major decisions.
Thursday
Thursday — ruled by Jupiter. The most auspicious weekday; favourable for learning, ceremony, and new beginnings.
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Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
Chitra · Pada 2
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Soft nakshatra — favours gentle activities — music, friendship, healing.
Vishkambha
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Priti
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An inauspicious yoga — sun-moon energies clash today. Traditionally avoided for major new ventures.
Shakuni
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Chatushpada
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A fixed karana — these occur only at month-end and mark transitions. Often used for finishing pending matters.
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Thursday, October 31, 2024