Reading the day’s panchang…
Sunday, 16 October 2174
The 6th day of the waning moon, in the month of Kartika during Sharad ritu.
Tithi
Shashthi
until 7:27 am
Vara
Sunday
Nakshatra
Ardra
until 4:45 am
Yoga
Parigha
until 9:34 pm
Karana
Vanija
Paksha
Krishna
Masa
Kartika
Ritu
Sharad
Ayana
Dakshinayana
Vikram Samvat
2231
Sunrise 6:24 am to sunset 6:00 pm, with the periods worth planning around.
Eight divisions of the daylight hours, each carrying its own character.
Rashi placement for each of the nine grahas.
| Graha | Rashi | Degree | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Virgo | 26.8° | Direct |
| Moon | Gemini | 11.0° | Direct |
| Mars | Sagittarius | 19.1° | Direct |
| Mercury | Virgo | 19.6° | Direct |
| Jupiter | Sagittarius | 18.3° | Direct |
| Venus | Libra | 6.6° | Direct |
| Saturn | Pisces | 27.3° | Retrograde |
| Rahu | Aquarius | 18.1° | Retrograde |
| Ketu | Leo | 18.1° | Retrograde |
No named festival falls on this day — an ordinary tithi, well spent.