Labh Pancham
Friday, November 17, 2023
The fifth day after Diwali, held in the Gujarati trade tradition as the day of labh (gain) — shops reopen, new account books are inaugurated and businesses make their first entries of the new year.
Tithi · Weekday · Lunar month
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Shukla Chaturthi
Prev day 12:35 Same day 11:03
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Shukla Panchami
Same day 11:03 Next day 09:18
Chaturthi — sacred to Ganesha. Best used for prayer and removing obstacles, not for major new ventures.
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Friday
Friday — ruled by Venus. A harmonious day; suited for art, relationships, and beauty-related work.
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Margashirsha · Pausha
Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
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Purva Ashadha · Pada 1
Same day 02:17 Next day 01:18
Fierce nakshatra — traditionally avoided for major new beginnings; better for completing or breaking patterns.
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Dhriti
Prev day 10:01 Same day 07:37
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Shula
Same day 07:37 Next day 05:02
An auspicious yoga — sun and moon align favourably today. Considered supportive for most new beginnings.
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Vishti
Prev day 23:51 Same day 11:03
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Bava
Same day 11:03 Same day 22:12
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Balava
Same day 22:12 Next day 09:18
Vishti (Bhadra) karana — traditionally avoided for important new work; routine tasks are fine.
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Friday, November 17, 2023