It's Dwadashi of Shukla Paksha, in the month of . Today falls on a Somavara, traditionally ruled by Moon, with the Moon resting in Magha nakshatra. Dwadashi is considered an auspicious tithi, so it's a good day for new beginnings, ceremonies, or important decisions. Between 8:05 AM and 9:38 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 1:07 PM — a good slot for anything important.
Twelfth day — favorable for charity and religious acts
Pain — avoid important decisions
Dwadashi is the 12th day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Chaitra. Twelfth day — favorable for charity and religious acts In the Gujarati Amanta tradition, months end on Amavasya (new moon).
Shula is one of 27 Yogas in Vedic astrology, calculated from the combined longitudes of Sun and Moon. Pain — avoid important decisions The Moon is in Magha Nakshatra (Pada 3) — Regal, ancestral energy — ideal for honoring ancestors, leadership, and ceremonies.