It's Amavasya of Krishna Paksha, in the month of Posh. Today falls on a Somavara, traditionally ruled by Moon, with the Moon resting in Mula nakshatra. Amavasya is generally avoided for major new ventures — devotional activities are fine, but for big decisions, tomorrow may suit you better. Between 8:37 AM and 9:58 AM, 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 12:18 PM to 1:01 PM — a good slot for anything important. Vrat: અમાસ is observed today, an important fasting day in the Gujarati tradition.
New Moon — sacred day for ancestral offerings (Pitru Tarpan)
Knots — mixed results, proceed with caution
Amavasya is the 15th day of Krishna Paksha in the month of Posh. New Moon — sacred day for ancestral offerings (Pitru Tarpan) In the Gujarati Amanta tradition, months end on Amavasya (new moon).
Ganda is one of 27 Yogas in Vedic astrology, calculated from the combined longitudes of Sun and Moon. Knots — mixed results, proceed with caution The Moon is in Mula Nakshatra (Pada 1) —