Today's Do's and Don'ts – Varanasi
Tuesday, 22 September 2026 · Bhadrapada Shukla Ekadashi · Vikram Samvat 2083
Tuesday · Shukla Ekadashi · Uttara Ashadha
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Today's tithi is favourable for starting new work
✅ What to do today
- It is Ekadashi: worship Lord Vishnu and keep a fast or eat only fruits
- Worship Hanuman ji and recite the Hanuman Chalisa
- A good day for land matters and bold tasks
- Donate red items or masoor dal
- Do important auspicious work in Abhijit Muhurat (11:26 AM – 12:15 PM)
🚫 What to avoid today
- Don't eat rice on Ekadashi
- Don't pluck Tulsi leaves
- Don't cut hair, beard or nails
- Don't lend or borrow money
- Wearing new clothes is not considered auspicious
- Don't start new work, travel or shopping during Rahu Kaal (2:52 PM – 4:23 PM)
- Disha Shool: avoid travelling North today
🍀 Today's lucky number, colour and direction by rashi
| Sign | Lucky number | Lucky colour | Lucky direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesh (Aries) | 4 | Red | East |
| Vrishabh (Taurus) | 5 | Red | South |
| Mithun (Gemini) | 6 | Red | West |
| Kark (Cancer) | 7 | Red | North |
| Singh (Leo) | 8 | Red | East |
| Kanya (Virgo) | 9 | Red | South |
| Tula (Libra) | 1 | Red | West |
| Vrishchik (Scorpio) | 2 | Red | North |
| Dhanu (Sagittarius) | 3 | Red | East |
| Makar (Capricorn) | 4 | Red | South |
| Kumbh (Aquarius) | 5 | Red | West |
| Meen (Pisces) | 6 | 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 Varanasi (IST). Please confirm exact vrat and festival muhurat with your priest.