It's Dwadashi of Krishna Paksha, in the month of Ashwin. Today falls on a Shukravara, traditionally ruled by Venus, with the Moon resting in Magha nakshatra. Dwadashi is considered an auspicious tithi, so it's a good day for new beginnings, ceremonies, or important decisions. Between 10:57 AM and 12:26 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 12:02 PM to 12:49 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
Auspicious — favorable for ceremonies
Dwadashi is the 12th day of Krishna Paksha in the month of Ashwin. Twelfth day — favorable for charity and religious acts In the Gujarati Amanta tradition, months end on Amavasya (new moon).
Shubha is one of 27 Yogas in Vedic astrology, calculated from the combined longitudes of Sun and Moon. Auspicious — favorable for ceremonies The Moon is in Magha Nakshatra (Pada 3) — Regal, ancestral energy — ideal for honoring ancestors, leadership, and ceremonies.