Today's Do's and Don'ts – Dehradun
Saturday, 10 October 2026 · Ashwin Krishna Amavasya · Vikram Samvat 2083
Saturday · Krishna Amavasya · Hasta
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Today is not considered auspicious for starting new work
✅ What to do today
- It is Amavasya: offer tarpan and charity for your ancestors
- Light a mustard-oil lamp under a peepal tree
- Offer oil to Shani Dev and give to people in need
- A good day for service and hard work
- Do important auspicious work in Abhijit Muhurat (11:41 AM – 12:27 PM)
- Today is Hasta Nakshatra, considered good for auspicious work
🚫 What to avoid today
- Don't start new work or auspicious ceremonies
- Don't cut hair or nails
- Avoid buying iron, oil and salt
- Don't insult anyone
- Don't start new work, travel or shopping during Rahu Kaal (9:10 AM – 10:37 AM)
- Disha Shool: avoid travelling East today
🍀 Today's lucky number, colour and direction by rashi
| Sign | Lucky number | Lucky colour | Lucky direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesh (Aries) | 9 | Blue | East |
| Vrishabh (Taurus) | 1 | Blue | South |
| Mithun (Gemini) | 2 | Blue | West |
| Kark (Cancer) | 3 | Blue | North |
| Singh (Leo) | 4 | Blue | East |
| Kanya (Virgo) | 5 | Blue | South |
| Tula (Libra) | 6 | Blue | West |
| Vrishchik (Scorpio) | 7 | Blue | North |
| Dhanu (Sagittarius) | 8 | Blue | East |
| Makar (Capricorn) | 9 | Blue | South |
| Kumbh (Aquarius) | 1 | Blue | West |
| Meen (Pisces) | 2 | Blue | North |
What are these based on?
This list is based on traditional customs and the Panchang: weekday traditions, the tithi at sunrise (such as Ekadashi, Amavasya or a Rikta tithi), the nakshatra, Bhadra, Panchak, Disha Shool and Rahu Kaal. Rahu Kaal, Abhijit Muhurat and Choghadiya timings are calculated from sunrise and sunset in the selected city. Traditions differ between regions and families, so consult your family priest before any major undertaking.
🌆 Today's Do's and Don'ts for major cities
Timings are astronomically calculated for Dehradun (IST). Please confirm exact vrat and festival muhurat with your priest.