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
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Krishna Chaturdashi
Prev day 13:15 Same day 15:53
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Amavasya
Same day 15:53 Next day 18:17
Chaturdashi — an intense, transformative day. Best used cautiously for major decisions.
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Thursday
Thursday — ruled by Jupiter. The most auspicious weekday; favourable for learning, ceremony, and new beginnings.
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Kartik · Margashirsha
Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
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Chitra · Pada 2
Prev day 21:43 Next day 00:44
Soft nakshatra — favours gentle activities — music, friendship, healing.
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Vishkambha
Prev day 08:50 Same day 09:49
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Priti
Same day 09:49 Next day 10:39
An inauspicious yoga — sun-moon energies clash today. Traditionally avoided for major new ventures.
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Shakuni
Same day 02:35 Same day 15:53
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Chatushpada
Same day 15:53 Next day 05:07
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