Sharad Navratri
Sunday, October 11, 2026
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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Shukla Dvitiya
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Pratipada — the first day. Considered auspicious for beginnings and laying foundations.
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
Chitra
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Swati
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Soft nakshatra — favours gentle activities — music, friendship, healing.
Vaidhriti
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Vishkambha
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An inauspicious yoga — sun-moon energies clash today. Traditionally avoided for major new ventures.
Kimstughna
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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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Sunday, October 11, 2026