Ganesh Chaturthi
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Marks the birth of Ganesha, the remover of obstacles. Clay idols are installed in homes and public pandals, worshipped for one to ten days, then immersed in water.
Tithi · Weekday · Lunar month
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Shukla Chaturthi
Prev day 13:55 Same day 15:44
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Shukla Panchami
Same day 15:44 Next day 17:57
Chaturthi — sacred to Ganesha. Best used for prayer and removing obstacles, not for major new ventures.
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Wednesday
Wednesday — ruled by Mercury. A communicative, intellectual day; favourable for study, writing, and trade.
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Bhadrapada · Ashwin
Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
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Hasta
Prev day 03:50 Same day 06:05
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Chitra
Same day 06:05 Next day 08:44
Light nakshatra — suited for swift, light activities — short trips, communications.
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Shubha
Prev day 12:10 Same day 12:36
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Shukla
Same day 12:36 Next day 13:19
An auspicious yoga — sun and moon align favourably today. Considered supportive for most new beginnings.
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Vishti
Same day 02:46 Same day 15:44
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Bava
Same day 15:44 Next day 04:48
Vishti (Bhadra) karana — traditionally avoided for important new work; routine tasks are fine.
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Wednesday, August 27, 2025