It's Dwadashi of Krishna Paksha, in the month of Shravan. Today falls on a Mangalavara, traditionally ruled by Mars, with the Moon resting in Ardra nakshatra. Dwadashi is considered an auspicious tithi, so it's a good day for new beginnings, ceremonies, or important decisions. Between 4:02 PM and 5:40 PM, Rahu Kaal will be in effect; elders advise against starting anything new during this window. The most auspicious moment of the day is Abhijit Muhurta, from 12:19 PM to 1:12 PM — a good slot for anything important. Vrat: બારસ is observed today, an important fasting day in the Gujarati tradition.
Twelfth day — favorable for charity and religious acts
Joy — favorable for entertainment and celebrations
Dwadashi is the 12th day of Krishna Paksha in the month of Shravan. Twelfth day — favorable for charity and religious acts In the Gujarati Amanta tradition, months end on Amavasya (new moon).
Harshana is one of 27 Yogas in Vedic astrology, calculated from the combined longitudes of Sun and Moon. Joy — favorable for entertainment and celebrations The Moon is in Ardra Nakshatra (Pada 2) — Stormy, destructive-creative energy — good for clearing out the old and making breakthroughs.