Protective, elder energy — favors defending family, authority, and responsible action.
YOGA
Shula
Until 6:11 AM
Ashubh
KARANA
Bava
Until 5:30 AM
VARA
Budhavara
Mercury
MASA
Margashirsh
Shukla Paksha
Today's Panchang Summary General information only — not personal advice.
Today is Pratipada (Shukla Paksha) in the month of Margashirsh — Budhavara, governed by Jyeshtha. Pratipada is an auspicious Tithi — favorable for new beginnings, ceremonies, and important decisions. Rahu Kaal: 12:06 PM to 1:09 PM — avoid starting new activities during this period. Abhijit Muhurta (11:49 AM–12:23 PM) is the most auspicious window of the day.
Pratipada is the 1th day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Margashirsh. First day of lunar fortnight — good for starting new activities In the Gujarati Amanta tradition, months end on Amavasya (new moon).
Shula is one of 27 Yogas in Vedic astrology, calculated from the combined longitudes of Sun and Moon. Pain — avoid important decisions The Moon is in Jyeshtha Nakshatra (Pada 3) — Protective, elder energy — favors defending family, authority, and responsible action.