Janmashtami
Sunday, August 25, 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
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Krishna Saptami
Same day 05:31 Next day 03:39
Saptami — generally a smooth, balanced day. Good for routine work and travel.
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Sunday
Sunday — ruled by the Sun. A day of vitality and authority; good for leadership tasks and self-care.
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Bhadrapada · Ashwin
Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
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Bharani
Prev day 18:05 Same day 16:44
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Krittika
Same day 16:44 Next day 15:54
Fierce nakshatra — traditionally avoided for major new beginnings; better for completing or breaking patterns.
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Dhruva
Same day 03:05 Next day 00:27
An auspicious yoga — sun and moon align favourably today. Considered supportive for most new beginnings.
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Vishti
Same day 05:31 Same day 16:31
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Bava
Same day 16:31 Next day 03:39
Vishti (Bhadra) karana — traditionally avoided for important new work; routine tasks are fine.
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Sunday, August 25, 2024