Janmashtami
Monday, August 26, 2024
Celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna at midnight. Devotees fast through the day, decorate cradles, sing bhajans, and break their fast after midnight aarti.
Tithi · Weekday · Lunar month
Krishna Ashtami
Same day03:39Next day02:20
Ashtami — a powerful, intense tithi. Traditionally avoided for starting fresh ventures.
Monday
Monday — ruled by the Moon. A gentle, reflective day; suited for family, water-related work, and learning.
- AmantaShravanaPurnimantaBhadrapada
Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
Krittika
Prev day16:44Same day15:54
Rohini
Same day15:54Next day15:37
Mixed nakshatra — energies vary; choose activities to match the day's mood.
Vyaghata
Same day00:27Same day22:15
Harshana
Same day22:15Next day20:30
An inauspicious yoga — sun-moon energies clash today. Traditionally avoided for major new ventures.
Balava
Same day03:39Same day14:55
Kaulava
Same day14:55Next day02:20
A movable karana — the regular daytime half-tithi. Suitable for most everyday activities.
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Monday, August 26, 2024