Dussehra
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Celebrates Rama's victory over Ravana — the triumph of good over evil. Effigies of Ravana are burned in many cities; in others, the day marks the conclusion of Navratri.
Tithi · Weekday · Lunar month
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Shukla Navami
Prev day 12:07 Same day 10:58
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Shukla Dashami
Same day 10:58 Next day 09:09
Navami — sacred to Durga. Best for spiritual practice; major new beginnings are traditionally avoided.
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Saturday
Saturday — ruled by Saturn. A disciplined, slow-moving day; good for completing pending work, less so for fresh starts.
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Ashwin · Kartik
Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
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Shravana · Pada 1
Same day 05:24 Next day 04:27
Movable nakshatra — favours travel, transitions, and changes of scenery.
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Dhriti
Same day 02:45 Next day 00:21
An auspicious yoga — sun and moon align favourably today. Considered supportive for most new beginnings.
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Kaulava
Prev day 23:38 Same day 10:58
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Taitila
Same day 10:58 Same day 22:09
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Gar
Same day 22:09 Next day 09:09
A movable karana — the regular daytime half-tithi. Suitable for most everyday activities.
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Saturday, October 12, 2024