Today's Do's and Don'ts – Dehradun
Sunday, 25 October 2026 · Ashwin Shukla Chaturdashi · Vikram Samvat 2083
Sunday · Shukla Chaturdashi · Revati
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Today is not considered auspicious for starting new work
✅ What to do today
- Offer water (arghya) to the Sun God from a copper pot
- Take blessings from your father and elders
- A good day for government work and leadership tasks
- Do important auspicious work in Abhijit Muhurat (11:39 AM – 12:24 PM)
- Today is Revati Nakshatra, considered good for auspicious work
🚫 What to avoid today
- It is a Rikta tithi: avoid new work or big beginnings
- Don't do an oil massage
- Keep salt low (salt is not eaten in the Sunday fast)
- Don't start new work, travel or shopping during Rahu Kaal (4:13 PM – 5:36 PM)
- Disha Shool: avoid travelling West today
- It is Panchak: avoid collecting wood, laying a roof and travelling south
🍀 Today's lucky number, colour and direction by rashi
| Sign | Lucky number | Lucky colour | Lucky direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesh (Aries) | 5 | Red | East |
| Vrishabh (Taurus) | 6 | Red | South |
| Mithun (Gemini) | 7 | Red | West |
| Kark (Cancer) | 8 | Red | North |
| Singh (Leo) | 9 | Red | East |
| Kanya (Virgo) | 1 | Red | South |
| Tula (Libra) | 2 | Red | West |
| Vrishchik (Scorpio) | 3 | Red | North |
| Dhanu (Sagittarius) | 4 | Red | East |
| Makar (Capricorn) | 5 | Red | South |
| Kumbh (Aquarius) | 6 | Red | West |
| Meen (Pisces) | 7 | Red | 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.