Tuesday, 3 October 2028
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Sharad Purnima
Purnima · Ashwin
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Chicago Sharad Purnima — 3 October 2028

PANCHANG Mangalavara
Validated
TITHI
Purnima
Until 11:46 AM
Shubh
Sharad Purnima
NAKSHATRA
Uttara Bhadrapada
Pada 4 · Until 11:36 AM
Deep, spiritual energy — excellent for meditation, wisdom, and charitable work.
YOGA
Dhruva
Until 11:50 PM
Shubh
KARANA
Bava
Until 11:46 AM
VARA
Mangalavara
Mars
MASA
Ashwin
Shukla Paksha
Panchang Summary — 3 October 2028
General information only — not personal advice.

On Tuesday, 3 October 2028, it is Purnima of Shukla Paksha, in the month of Ashwin. The day falls on a Mangalavara, traditionally ruled by Mars, with the Moon resting in Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra. Purnima is considered an auspicious tithi, so it is a favorable day for new beginnings, ceremonies, or important decisions. Between 3:33 PM and 5:01 PM, Rahu Kaal is 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 1:02 PM — a good slot for anything important. Vrat: શરદ પૂનમ is observed on Tuesday, 3 October 2028, an important fasting day in the Gujarati tradition. Special note: સર્વાર્થ સિદ્ધિ યોગ is active on Tuesday, 3 October 2028 — a particularly auspicious combination for important undertakings.

CHOGHADIYA — 3 October 2028
Night Choghadiya
Now
Rog
6:50 AM
8:17 AM
Now
Udveg
8:17 AM
9:45 AM
Now
Char
9:45 AM
11:12 AM
Now
Labh
11:12 AM
12:39 PM
Now
Amrit
12:39 PM
2:06 PM
Now
Kaal
2:06 PM
3:33 PM
Now
Shubh
3:33 PM
5:01 PM
Now
Rog
5:01 PM
6:28 PM
RAHU KAAL
3:33 PM 5:01 PM
Avoid
ABHIJIT
12:16 PM 1:02 PM
Best window
COMPLETE MUHURAT TIMINGS
Rahu Kaal
3:33 PM – 5:01 PM
Avoid
Gulika Kaal
11:12 AM – 12:39 PM
Avoid
Yamaghanta
8:17 AM – 9:45 AM
Avoid
Abhijit Muhurta
12:16 PM – 1:02 PM
Most auspicious
Brahma Muhurta
5:14 AM – 6:02 AM
Meditation & prayer
Sunrise / Sunset
6:50 AM / 6:28 PM
Tithi Purnima

Full Moon — most auspicious for worship and new ventures

Yoga Dhruva

Fixed — stable, good for foundations

Hora — 24 Planetary Hours
Auspicious timing for this date
PLANET POSITIONS Lahiri · Sidereal
Sun Kanya
Moon Meena
Mars Karka
Mercury Kanya
Jupiter Kanya
Venus Simha
Saturn Mesha
Rahu Dhanu
Ketu Mithuna
SUNRISE
6:50 AM
SUNSET
6:28 PM
MOONRISE
12:00 PM
MOONSET
1:20 AM
Brahma Muhurta
5:14 AM 6:02 AM
Moon Sign
Meena

About Purnima & Dhruva

Purnima is the 15th day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Ashwin. Full Moon — most auspicious for worship and new ventures In the Gujarati Amanta tradition, months end on Amavasya (new moon).

Dhruva is one of 27 Yogas in Vedic astrology, calculated from the combined longitudes of Sun and Moon. Fixed — stable, good for foundations The Moon is in Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra (Pada 4) — Deep, spiritual energy — excellent for meditation, wisdom, and charitable work.