Guru Purnima
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
A day to honour spiritual teachers and mentors. Devotees pay respects to their gurus and remember Vyasa, the compiler of the Vedas.
Tithi · Weekday · Lunar month
-
-
Purnima
Same day 03:52 Next day 00:01
Purnima or Amavasya — full or new moon. A potent day for devotion, completion, and intention-setting.
-
-
Tuesday
Tuesday — ruled by Mars. An energetic, assertive day; good for action and physical work, less so for delicate matters.
-
Shravana · Bhadrapada
Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
-
-
Uttara Ashadha
Prev day 18:59 Same day 16:03
-
Shravana
Same day 16:03 Next day 12:59
Fixed nakshatra — best for long-term commitments, foundations, and permanent purchases.
-
-
-
Priti
Prev day 23:06 Same day 18:53
-
Ayushman
Same day 18:53 Next day 14:35
An auspicious yoga — sun and moon align favourably today. Considered supportive for most new beginnings.
-
-
-
Vishti
Same day 03:52 Same day 13:58
-
Bava
Same day 13:58 Next day 00:01
Vishti (Bhadra) karana — traditionally avoided for important new work; routine tasks are fine.
-
See full panchang
Tuesday, August 1, 2023