Last Updated: October 21, 2023, 05:00 IST
Aaj Ka Panchang, October 21, 2023: The second day of Navratri marks Saraswati Pradhan Puja which is the main Saraswati Puja day. (Image: Shutterstock)
Aaj Ka Panchang, October 21, 2023: araswati Puja, Navpatrika Puja, and Ashwina Navapada Oli begins today on Saturday.
AAJ KA PANCHANG, OCTOBER 21, 2023: The Saptami Tithi and Ashtami Tithi of the Shukla Paksha will be observed on Saturday, October 21 according to Drik Panchang. Both, Shukla Saptami and Shukla Ashtami are regarded as normal for various auspicious activities and hence, are included in the Shubh Muhurat timings of the day. Hindus will observe three festivals, Saraswati Puja, Navpatrika Puja, and Ashwina Navapada Oli Begins on this very day.
The second day of Navratri marks Saraswati Pradhan Puja which is the main Saraswati Puja day. Meanwhile, Navpatrika Puja Day which is also known as Maha Saptami, initiates the grand celebration of Durga Puja. To know about the auspicious and inauspicious timings of the day for different activities, scroll down.
SUNRISE, SUNSET, MOONRISE, AND MOONSET ON OCTOBER 21
The sunrise is predicted to occur at 6:25 AM, while it is slated to set at 5:46 PM. The moonrise is expected at 12:45 PM and it is scheduled to set at 10:59 PM.
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TITHI, NAKSHATRA, AND RASHI DETAILS FOR OCTOBER 21
The Saptami Tithi will continue until 9:53 PM, at which time it will be followed by another shubh muhurat Ashtami Tithi. The auspicious Nakshatra Purva Ashadha is expected to prevail until 7:54 PM, after which the favourable Nakshatra Uttara Ashadha will start. The moon is scheduled to be in Dhanu Rashi (Sagittarius) until 1:38 AM on October 22, after which it will transition to Makara Rashi (Capricorn). Meanwhile, the sun is anticipated to be in Tula Rashi (Libra).
SHUBH MUHURAT FOR OCTOBER 21
The favourable Brahma Muhurta is expected to occur between 4:44 AM and 5:35 AM. Meanwhile, Pratah Sandhya Muhurta is predicted to take place from 5:09 AM to 6:25 AM. The Godhuli Muhurat is slated to begin from 5:46 PM to 6:11 PM. The Nishita Muhurta is scheduled to occur from 11:41 PM to 12:31 AM on October 22. The Amrit Kalam Muhurta is anticipated to occur from 3:15 PM to 4:48 PM.
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ASHUBH MUHURAT FOR OCTOBER 21
The infavourable Rahu Kalam is slated to occur between 9:15 AM and 10:40 AM, while Yamaganda Muhurta is expected to start from 1:31 PM to 2:56 PM. The Gulikai Kalam is anticipated to occur from 6:25 AM to 7:50 AM. The Varjyam Muhurat is scheduled to take place between 3:30 AM and 5:02 AM on October 22. The presence of Raja in Baana muhurta starts at 2:19 AM on October 22 and continues throughout the full night. Meanwhile, another inauspicious muhurta, Bhadra is scheduled to take place from 9:53 PM to 6:26 AM on October 22.