Chaitra Navratri
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Nine nights dedicated to the nine forms of the goddess Durga, beginning the Hindu lunar new year. Marked by fasting, prayer, and devotional music.
Tithi · Weekday · Lunar month
Shukla Pratipada
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Shukla Dvitiya
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Pratipada — the first day. Considered auspicious for beginnings and laying foundations.
Tuesday
Tuesday — ruled by Mars. An energetic, assertive day; good for action and physical work, less so for delicate matters.
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Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
Revati
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Ashwini
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Soft nakshatra — favours gentle activities — music, friendship, healing.
Vaidhriti
Prev day18:13Same day14:17
Vishkambha
Same day14:17Next day10:36
An inauspicious yoga — sun-moon energies clash today. Traditionally avoided for major new ventures.
Kimstughna
Prev day23:50Same day10:09
Bava
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Balava
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A fixed karana — these occur only at month-end and mark transitions. Often used for finishing pending matters.
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Tuesday, April 9, 2024