On Thursday, 1 January 2026, it is Trayodashi of Shukla Paksha, in the month of Posh. The day falls on a Guruvara, traditionally ruled by Jupiter, with the Moon resting in Rohini nakshatra. Trayodashi is considered an auspicious tithi, so it is a favorable day for new beginnings, ceremonies, or important decisions.
Between 2:03 PM and 3:24 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 12:21 PM to 1:04 PM, a good slot for anything important.
Vrat: પ્રદોષ is observed on Thursday, 1 January 2026, an important fasting day in the Gujarati tradition.
Thirteenth day: good for ceremonies and important decisions
Auspicious: favorable for ceremonies
Trayodashi is the 13th day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Posh. Thirteenth day: good for ceremonies and important decisions. In the Gujarati Amanta tradition, a month ends on Amavasya (new moon).
Shubha is one of the 27 Yogas, calculated from the combined longitudes of the Sun and Moon. Auspicious: favorable for ceremonies. At sunrise the Moon is in Rohini Nakshatra, Pada 2. Fertile, beautiful energy. Excellent for agriculture, beauty, romance, and prosperity.