It's Dwadashi of Shukla Paksha, in the month of Kartik. Today falls on a Ravivara, traditionally ruled by Sun, with the Moon resting in Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra. Dwadashi is considered an auspicious tithi, so it's a good day for new beginnings, ceremonies, or important decisions. Between 4:34 PM and 5:59 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 11:56 AM to 12:42 PM — a good slot for anything important. Vrat: બારસ is observed today, an important fasting day in the Gujarati tradition. Special note: દ્વિપુષ્કર યોગ is active today — a particularly auspicious combination for important undertakings.
Twelfth day — favorable for charity and religious acts
Fixed — stable, good for foundations
Dwadashi is the 12th day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Kartik. Twelfth day — favorable for charity and religious acts 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 Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra (Pada 2) — Fiery, transformative energy — suited for spiritual pursuits and radical changes.