Today is Chaturthi (Shukla Paksha) in the month of Maha — Budhavara, governed by Uttara Bhadrapada. Chaturthi is a neutral Tithi — suitable for routine activities. Rahu Kaal: 12:56 PM to 2:20 PM — avoid starting new activities during this period. Abhijit Muhurta (12:34 PM–1:19 PM) is the most auspicious window of the day. Today is ચોથ — an important fasting day in the Gujarati tradition.