Protective, elder energy — favors defending family, authority, and responsible action.
YOGA
Dhriti
Until 8:31 PM
Shubh
KARANA
Naga
Until 6:14 PM
VARA
Mangalavara
Mars
MASA
Margashirsh
Krishna Paksha
Today's Panchang Summary General information only — not personal advice.
Today is Amavasya (Krishna Paksha) in the month of Margashirsh — Mangalavara, governed by Jyeshtha. Amavasya is generally considered inauspicious for major new ventures. Rahu Kaal: 2:09 PM to 3:12 PM — avoid starting new activities during this period. Abhijit Muhurta (11:48 AM–12:21 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 Margashirsh. New Moon — sacred day for ancestral offerings (Pitru Tarpan) In the Gujarati Amanta tradition, months end on Amavasya (new moon).
Dhriti is one of 27 Yogas in Vedic astrology, calculated from the combined longitudes of Sun and Moon. Steadiness — good for long-term commitments The Moon is in Jyeshtha Nakshatra (Pada 1) — Protective, elder energy — favors defending family, authority, and responsible action.