Wednesday, Krishna Paksha. Dhanteras and Kali Chaudas fall on this day. The Masik Shivratri fast falls on this day. The tithi is Trayodashi till night, then Chaturdashi begins. The Moon is in Uttara Phalguni nakshatra till afternoon, then Hasta. Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga is formed on this day, an auspicious time for new work. Avoid new work in Rahu Kaal (12:04 – 13:28). The Moon is in Kanya rashi and the Sun in Tula.
Yama's lamp is lit and Dhanvantari worshipped after sunset in Pradosh Kaal; purchases are made through the day.
The first day of the five-day Diwali. Gold, silver or a new utensil is bought during the day; after sunset, in Pradosh Kaal, a lamp is lit for Yama and Dhanvantari, the deity of health, is worshipped.
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Yama Deepam
Also known as: Yam Deep Daan
On Dhanteras evening a single lamp is set facing south outside the home for Yama, so that untimely death keeps away from the family through the year.
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Dhanvantari Jayanti
Also known as: Dhanvantari Trayodashi
Dhanvantari, the physician of the gods, rose from the ocean of milk with the pot of amrit on this Trayodashi. Vaidyas and households pray to him for health. From 2016 to 2024 it was also India's National Ayurveda Day, which is now fixed on 23 September.
Kept at Nishita Kaal, the middle of the night, with Chaturdashi standing: Hanuman puja and the warding-off of ill spirits.
GujaratRajasthanMaharashtraAlso known as: Bhoot Chaturdashi
The night before Diwali in Gujarat and Rajasthan, kept at midnight while Krishna Chaturdashi stands. Goddess Kali is worshipped to drive out fear and ill fortune, and Hanuman is offered oil, sindoor and vada the same night.
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Hanuman Puja
Gujarat
On Kali Chaudas night Gujarat offers Hanuman oil, sindoor, vada and sweets, asking for strength and protection from fear and evil before Diwali.
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Masik Shivratri
Vrat
Nishita Kaal23:39 – 00:30, 28 Oct
The puja is kept at Nishita Kaal, the middle of the night, with Chaturdashi standing.
The monthly night of Shiva, kept on each Krishna Chaturdashi while the tithi stands at midnight. Devotees fast through the day and offer water and bilva leaves to the Shivalinga in the nishita hours; the one in Magha (Phalguna in the north) is Maha Shivratri.
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Purushottam Maas
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Adhika Ashwin
Sacred lunar leap month — a time for fasting, charity, and devotional practice.
Tithi · Weekday · 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, Purnima…) rather than fixed Gregorian dates.Learn more in glossary
Krishna Trayodashi
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Krishna Chaturdashi
22:50–Next day20:48
Trayodashi — a day of vitality. Good for celebration and activity.
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
Wednesday
Wednesday — ruled by Mercury. A communicative, intellectual day; favourable for study, writing, and trade.
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 · Yoga · 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
Uttara Phalguni
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Hasta
13:00–Next day11:36
Fixed nakshatra — best for long-term commitments, foundations, and permanent purchases.
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
Indra
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Vaidhriti
08:42–Next day05:45
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
Gar
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Vanij
11:56–22:50
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Vishti
22:50–Next day09:47
A movable (chara) karana — one of the seven that repeat through the month. Fine for everyday work.
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 ~66°) 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 for picking 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 for picking 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 — 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 — pick an hour whose ruler suits the task.
