Sharad Navratri
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Nine autumn nights of devotion to the goddess Durga in her nine forms, ending with Dussehra. Marked by fasting, garba, and dandiya in many regions.
Tithi · Weekday · Lunar month
Shukla Pratipada
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Pratipada — the first day. Considered auspicious for beginnings and laying foundations.
Thursday
Thursday — ruled by Jupiter. The most auspicious weekday; favourable for learning, ceremony, and new beginnings.
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Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
Hasta
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Chitra
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Light nakshatra — suited for swift, light activities — short trips, communications.
Indra
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An auspicious yoga — sun and moon align favourably today. Considered supportive for most new beginnings.
Kimstughna
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Bava
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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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Thursday, October 3, 2024