Protective, elder energy — favors defending family, authority, and responsible action.
YOGA
Priti
Until 3:31 AM
Shubh
KARANA
Bava
Until 12:37 PM
VARA
Budhavara
Mercury
MASA
Bhadrapad
Shukla Paksha
Today's Panchang Summary General information only — not personal advice.
It's Ashtami of Shukla Paksha, in the month of Bhadrapad. Today falls on a Budhavara, traditionally ruled by Mercury, with the Moon resting in Jyeshtha nakshatra. Ashtami is a neutral tithi, suitable for routine work without any specific restriction. Between 12:36 PM and 2:09 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 12:11 PM to 1:01 PM — a good slot for anything important.
Ashtami is the 8th day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapad. Eighth day — mixed results, suitable for regular work In the Gujarati Amanta tradition, months end on Amavasya (new moon).
Priti is one of 27 Yogas in Vedic astrology, calculated from the combined longitudes of Sun and Moon. Love and affection — good for marriage and social bonds The Moon is in Jyeshtha Nakshatra (Pada 3) — Protective, elder energy — favors defending family, authority, and responsible action.