Healing, secretive energy — favors alternative medicine, privacy, and introspection.
YOGA
Atiganda
Until 2:06 AM
Ashubh
KARANA
Kaulava
Until 3:06 PM
VARA
Budhavara
Mercury
MASA
Bhadrapad
Krishna Paksha
Today's Panchang Summary General information only — not personal advice.
It's Pratipada of Krishna Paksha, in the month of Bhadrapad. Today falls on a Budhavara, traditionally ruled by Mercury, with the Moon resting in Shatabhisha nakshatra. Pratipada is considered an auspicious tithi, so it's a good day for new beginnings, ceremonies, or important decisions. Between 12:42 PM and 2:18 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.
Pratipada is the 1th day of Krishna Paksha in the month of Bhadrapad. First day of lunar fortnight — good for starting new activities In the Gujarati Amanta tradition, months end on Amavasya (new moon).
Atiganda is one of 27 Yogas in Vedic astrology, calculated from the combined longitudes of Sun and Moon. Obstacles — avoid new ventures The Moon is in Shatabhisha Nakshatra (Pada 1) — Healing, secretive energy — favors alternative medicine, privacy, and introspection.