Guru Purnima
Saturday, July 20, 2024
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
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Shukla Chaturdashi
Prev day 19:41 Same day 17:59
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Purnima
Same day 17:59 Next day 15:47
Chaturdashi — an intense, transformative day. Best used cautiously for major decisions.
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Saturday
Saturday — ruled by Saturn. A disciplined, slow-moving day; good for completing pending work, less so for fresh starts.
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Shravana · Bhadrapada
Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
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Purva Ashadha · Pada 1
Same day 02:54 Next day 01:48
Fierce nakshatra — traditionally avoided for major new beginnings; better for completing or breaking patterns.
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Vaidhriti
Same day 02:40 Next day 00:06
An inauspicious yoga — sun-moon energies clash today. Traditionally avoided for major new ventures.
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Gar
Prev day 19:41 Same day 06:55
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Vanij
Same day 06:55 Same day 17:59
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Vishti
Same day 17:59 Next day 04:56
A movable karana — the regular daytime half-tithi. Suitable for most everyday activities.
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Saturday, July 20, 2024