It's Dwadashi of Shukla Paksha, in the month of Bhadrapad. Today falls on a Budhavara, traditionally ruled by Mercury, with the Moon resting in Shravana nakshatra. Dwadashi is considered an auspicious tithi, so it's a good day for new beginnings, ceremonies, or important decisions.
Between 12:33 PM and 2:04 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 12:09 PM to 12:57 PM, a good slot for anything important.
Vrat: બારસ is observed today, an important fasting day in the Gujarati tradition.
Twelfth day: favorable for charity and religious acts
Good deeds: favorable for all activities
Dwadashi is the 12th day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapad. Twelfth day: favorable for charity and religious acts. In the Gujarati Amanta tradition, a month ends on Amavasya (new moon).
Sukarman is one of the 27 Yogas, calculated from the combined longitudes of the Sun and Moon. Good deeds: favorable for all activities. At sunrise the Moon is in Shravana Nakshatra, Pada 4. Listening, learning energy. Favors education, communication, and spiritual knowledge.