Ram Navami
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
The birthday of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu. Observed with readings from the Ramayana, temple visits, and devotional songs.
Tithi · Weekday · Lunar month
Shukla Navami
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Shukla Dashami
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Navami — sacred to Durga. Best for spiritual practice; major new beginnings are traditionally avoided.
Wednesday
Wednesday — ruled by Mercury. A communicative, intellectual day; favourable for study, writing, and trade.
- AmantaChaitraPurnimantaChaitra
Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
Ashlesha · Pada 1
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Sharp nakshatra — favours decisive action, surgery, and matters needing focused force.
Shula
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Ganda
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An inauspicious yoga — sun-moon energies clash today. Traditionally avoided for major new ventures.
Kaulava
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Taitila
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A movable karana — the regular daytime half-tithi. Suitable for most everyday activities.
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Wednesday, April 17, 2024