Makar Sankranti
Sunday, January 14, 2024
Marks the Sun's transition into Capricorn (Makara) and the start of Uttarayana, the auspicious northward journey of the Sun. Celebrated with kite flying, sweets, and harvest rituals.
Tithi · Weekday · Lunar month
Shukla Tritiya
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Shukla Chaturthi
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Tritiya — a generally auspicious day. Suited for travel and joyful occasions.
Sunday
Sunday — ruled by the Sun. A day of vitality and authority; good for leadership tasks and self-care.
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Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
Dhanishta
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Shatabhisha
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Movable nakshatra — favours travel, transitions, and changes of scenery.
Vyatipata
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An inauspicious yoga — sun-moon energies clash today. Traditionally avoided for major new ventures.
Gar
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Vanij
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Vishti
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A movable karana — the regular daytime half-tithi. Suitable for most everyday activities.
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Sunday, January 14, 2024