Gudi Padwa
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
The lunar new year of the Deccan — households raise the gudi flag at dawn to mark Brahma's creation of time. One of the sade-teen muhurat, the almanac tradition's three-and-a-half days held auspicious for any new beginning.
Tithi · Weekday · Lunar month
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Shukla Pratipada
Prev day 22:53 Same day 20:21
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Shukla Dvitiya
Same day 20:21 Next day 18:21
Pratipada — the first day. Considered auspicious for beginnings and laying foundations.
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Wednesday
Wednesday — ruled by Mercury. A communicative, intellectual day; favourable for study, writing, and trade.
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Chaitra · Vaishakha
Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
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Uttara Bhadrapada
Prev day 17:26 Same day 15:33
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Revati
Same day 15:33 Next day 14:09
Fixed nakshatra — best for long-term commitments, foundations, and permanent purchases.
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Shukla
Prev day 12:42 Same day 09:18
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Brahma
Same day 09:18 Next day 06:17
An auspicious yoga — sun and moon align favourably today. Considered supportive for most new beginnings.
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Kimstughna
Prev day 22:53 Same day 09:33
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Bava
Same day 09:33 Same day 20:21
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Balava
Same day 20:21 Next day 07:16
A fixed karana — these occur only at month-end and mark transitions. Often used for finishing pending matters.
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Wednesday, March 22, 2023