Gudi Padwa
Wednesday, April 7, 2027
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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Pratipada — the first day. Considered auspicious for beginnings and laying foundations.
Wednesday
Wednesday — ruled by Mercury. A communicative, intellectual day; favourable for study, writing, and trade.
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Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
Revati
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Ashwini
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Soft nakshatra — favours gentle activities — music, friendship, healing.
Indra
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Vaidhriti
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An auspicious yoga — sun and moon align favourably today. Considered supportive for most new beginnings.
Kimstughna
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Bava
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A fixed karana — these occur only at month-end and mark transitions. Often used for finishing pending matters.
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Wednesday, April 7, 2027