Friday, Krishna Paksha. Diwali falls on this day. The tithi is Amavasya till night, then Pratipada begins. The Moon is in Chitra nakshatra till morning, then Swati. Abhijit Muhurta (11:42 to 12:26) is good for new work; avoid Rahu Kaal (10:41 to 12:04). The Moon and the Sun are both in Tula rashi.
Lakshmi Puja is done after sunset in Pradosh Kaal, with Amavasya standing; a Sthir Lagna within it is preferred.
The festival of lights, kept on the Amavasya evening: Lakshmi is worshipped in Pradosh Kaal, homes are lit with diyas and families share sweets. Govardhan Puja and, in Gujarat, the new year (Bestu Varas) follow on Kartik Shukla Pratipada.
Also on this day
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Lakshmi Puja
Also known as: Lakshmi Ganesh Puja
The main rite of Diwali: Lakshmi and Ganesh are worshipped with lamps, sweets and new account books, and the home is kept lit so prosperity may enter.
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Chopda Puja
Gujarat
Gujarat's traders close the year's account books on Diwali evening and open new ones before Lakshmi and Saraswati, marking the first page with a swastika and 'Shubh Labh'.
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Sharda Puja
Saraswati, as Sharda, is worshipped with Lakshmi on Diwali night so that learning and wealth grow together through the new year.
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Purushottam Maas
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Adhika Ashwin
A sacred lunar leap month, kept as a time for fasting, charity, and devotional practice.
Tithi ยท Weekday ยท Lunar month
TithiThe Hindu calendar's lunar day, measured by how far the moon has moved from the sun. Festivals are anchored to specific tithis (Ekadashi, Purnimaโฆ) rather than fixed Gregorian dates.Learn more in glossary
Amavasya
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Shukla Pratipada
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Amavasya: the new moon. A day for pitru tarpan, quiet worship and rest; new starts are avoided.
WeekdayThe weekday, each governed by one of seven classical planets: Sunday/Sun, Monday/Moon, and so on. Each day inherits the temperament of its ruling planet.Learn more in glossary
Friday
Friday, ruled by Venus. A harmonious day; suited for art, relationships, and beauty-related work.
Lunar monthA month in the Hindu lunar calendar. Two start conventions co-exist (Amanta begins at new moon, Purnimanta at full moon), so the same month carries two names depending on the region.Learn more in glossary
AmantaAshwin
PurnimantaKartik
Nakshatra ยท Yoga ยท Karana
NakshatraThe lunar mansion (one of 27) the Moon is in. Each carries its own qualities, used to read birth charts and pick auspicious windows.Learn more in glossary
Chitra
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Swati
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Soft nakshatra: favours gentle activities such as music, friendship and healing.
YogaA sun-moon combination that colours the day's overall character. Two-thirds of the 27 yogas are considered auspicious; nine (Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Vyatipata, Parigha, Vaidhriti) call for restraint.Learn more in glossary
Priti
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An auspicious yoga: the Sun and Moon stand in a favourable relation. Considered supportive for most new beginnings.
KaranaHalf a tithi. Every lunar day has two karanas in sequence. Useful when you need finer timing than a full tithi offers.Learn more in glossary
Chatushpada
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Naga
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Kimstughna
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A fixed karana: these occur only at month-end and mark transitions. Often used for finishing pending matters.
Day at a glance
Panchang windows not defined here today
Choghadiya, Gowri and Rahu Kaal each divide local daylight into eight parts. At very high latitudes (above ~66ยฐ) the sun can stay up, or stay down, for the whole day, so a local sunrise/sunset pair doesn't exist for this date. Tithi, nakshatra and yoga above are still valid.
ChoghadiyaA timing system used mainly in Gujarat, Rajasthan and North India: eight day windows and eight night windows, each rated good, neutral, or bad. A quick way to pick (or avoid) a slot for an everyday task.Learn more in glossary
A timing system used mainly in Gujarat, Rajasthan and North India: eight day windows and eight night windows, each rated good, neutral, or bad. A quick way to pick (or avoid) a slot for an everyday task.
Gowri PanchangamA South Indian tradition that splits the day and night into eight Gowri windows each, used to pick auspicious slots for everyday work.Learn more in glossary
A South Indian tradition that splits the day and night into eight Gowri windows each, used to pick auspicious slots for everyday work.
Best & avoidA short-list of the seven most important windows: three auspicious (Brahma, Abhijit, Amrit) and four to avoid (Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam). Some days may show fewer if a window isn't computed.Learn more in glossary
A short-list of the seven most important windows: three auspicious (Brahma, Abhijit, Amrit) and four to avoid (Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam). Some days may show fewer if a window isn't computed.
HoraEach day and night splits into twelve planetary hours, each ruled by a planet. The ruling planet sets the hour's tone, so pick an hour whose ruler suits the task.Learn more in glossary
Each day and night splits into twelve planetary hours, each ruled by a planet. The ruling planet sets the hour's tone, so pick an hour whose ruler suits the task.
