It's Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha, in the month of Ashwin. Today falls on a Budhavara, traditionally ruled by Mercury, with the Moon resting in Uttara Phalguni nakshatra. Chaturdashi is a neutral tithi, suitable for routine work without any specific restriction. Between 12:29 PM and 1:59 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 12:05 PM to 12:53 PM — a good slot for anything important. Vrat: શિવ ચૌદસ is observed today, an important fasting day in the Gujarati tradition.
Fourteenth day — suitable for routine activities
Pure — good for spiritual activities
Chaturdashi is the 14th day of Krishna Paksha in the month of Ashwin. Fourteenth day — suitable for routine activities In the Gujarati Amanta tradition, months end on Amavasya (new moon).
Shukla is one of 27 Yogas in Vedic astrology, calculated from the combined longitudes of Sun and Moon. Pure — good for spiritual activities The Moon is in Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra (Pada 1) — Helpful, stable energy — good for marriage, contracts, and long-term commitments.