Dussehra
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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 10:52 Same day 12:50
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Shukla Dashami
Same day 12:50 Next day 14:12
Navami — sacred to Durga. Best for spiritual practice; major new beginnings are traditionally avoided.
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Tuesday
Tuesday — ruled by Mars. An energetic, assertive day; good for action and physical work, less so for delicate matters.
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Kartik · Margashirsha
Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
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Shravana
Prev day 15:39 Same day 18:02
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Dhanishta
Same day 18:02 Next day 19:48
Movable nakshatra — favours travel, transitions, and changes of scenery.
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Shula
Same day 00:36 Next day 00:51
An inauspicious yoga — sun-moon energies clash today. Traditionally avoided for major new ventures.
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Kaulava
Prev day 23:55 Same day 12:50
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Taitila
Same day 12:50 Next day 01:36
A movable karana — the regular daytime half-tithi. Suitable for most everyday activities.
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Tuesday, October 20, 2026