Today is Amavasya (Krishna Paksha) in the month of Ashadh — Mangalavara, governed by Punarvasu. Amavasya is generally considered inauspicious for major new ventures. Rahu Kaal: 4:10 PM to 5:51 PM — avoid starting new activities during this period. Abhijit Muhurta (12:20 PM–1:14 PM) is the most auspicious window of the day. Today is અમાસ — an important fasting day in the Gujarati tradition.
Amavasya is the 15th day of Krishna Paksha in the month of Ashadh. New Moon — sacred day for ancestral offerings (Pitru Tarpan) In the Gujarati Amanta tradition, months end on Amavasya (new moon).
Vyaghata is one of 27 Yogas in Vedic astrology, calculated from the combined longitudes of Sun and Moon. Obstruction — avoid travel and new starts The Moon is in Punarvasu Nakshatra (Pada 1) — Renewing, hopeful energy — favors fresh starts, recovery, travel, and creative return.