Gudi Padwa
Thursday, March 19, 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
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Amavasya
Prev day 08:25 Same day 06:53
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Shukla Pratipada
Same day 06:53 Next day 04:52
Purnima or Amavasya — full or new moon. A potent day for devotion, completion, and intention-setting.
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Thursday
Thursday — ruled by Jupiter. The most auspicious weekday; favourable for learning, ceremony, and new beginnings.
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Chaitra · Vaishakha
Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
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Uttara Bhadrapada · Pada 1
Same day 05:21 Next day 04:05
Fixed nakshatra — best for long-term commitments, foundations, and permanent purchases.
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Shukla
Same day 04:02 Next day 01:18
An auspicious yoga — sun and moon align favourably today. Considered supportive for most new beginnings.
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Naga
Prev day 19:43 Same day 06:53
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Kimstughna
Same day 06:53 Same day 17:56
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Bava
Same day 17:56 Next day 04:52
A fixed karana — these occur only at month-end and mark transitions. Often used for finishing pending matters.
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Thursday, March 19, 2026