It's Shashthi of Shukla Paksha, in the month of Bhadrapad. Today falls on a Mangalavara, traditionally ruled by Mars, with the Moon resting in Swati nakshatra. Shashthi is a neutral tithi, suitable for routine work without any specific restriction. Between 3:54 PM and 5:30 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 12:16 PM to 1:07 PM — a good slot for anything important.
Sixth day — good for courage and strength activities
Pure — good for spiritual activities
Shashthi is the 6th day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapad. Sixth day — good for courage and strength 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 Swati Nakshatra (Pada 1) — Independent, scattered energy — favors business, trade, and starting enterprises.