It's Amavasya of Krishna Paksha, in the month of Ashwin. Today falls on a Ravivara, traditionally ruled by Sun, with the Moon resting in Uttara Phalguni nakshatra. Amavasya is generally avoided for major new ventures — devotional activities are fine, but for big decisions, tomorrow may suit you better. Between 4:51 PM and 6:19 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 12:01 PM to 12:49 PM — a good slot for anything important. Vrat: દિવાળી is observed today, an important fasting day in the Gujarati tradition.
New Moon — sacred day for ancestral offerings (Pitru Tarpan)
Creative — good for intellectual work
Amavasya is the 15th day of Krishna Paksha in the month of Ashwin. New Moon — sacred day for ancestral offerings (Pitru Tarpan) In the Gujarati Amanta tradition, months end on Amavasya (new moon).
Brahma is one of 27 Yogas in Vedic astrology, calculated from the combined longitudes of Sun and Moon. Creative — good for intellectual work The Moon is in Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra (Pada 4) — Helpful, stable energy — good for marriage, contracts, and long-term commitments.