Gudi Padwa
Saturday, April 18, 2026
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
Shukla Pratipada
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Shukla Dvitiya
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Pratipada — the first day. Considered auspicious for beginnings and laying foundations.
Saturday
Saturday — ruled by Saturn. A disciplined, slow-moving day; good for completing pending work, less so for fresh starts.
- AmantaVaishakhaPurnimantaVaishakha
Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
Ashwini
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Bharani
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Light nakshatra — suited for swift, light activities — short trips, communications.
Priti
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Ayushman
Same day23:55Next day20:00
An auspicious yoga — sun and moon align favourably today. Considered supportive for most new beginnings.
Bava
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Balava
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A movable karana — the regular daytime half-tithi. Suitable for most everyday activities.
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Saturday, April 18, 2026