Today's Do's and Don'ts – New Delhi
Tuesday, 17 November 2026 · Kartik Shukla Ashtami · Vikram Samvat 2083
Tuesday · Shukla Ashtami · Dhanishta
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An ordinary day – start work in an auspicious time slot
✅ What to do today
- It is Ashtami: worship of Maa Durga is auspicious
- 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 (11:44 AM – 12:27 PM)
🚫 What to avoid today
- 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 (2:46 PM – 4:06 PM)
- Disha Shool: avoid travelling North today
- Bhadra in the morning (until 5:17 PM): don't do auspicious work during it
🍀 Today's lucky number, colour and direction by rashi
| Sign | Lucky number | Lucky colour | Lucky direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesh (Aries) | 1 | Red | East |
| Vrishabh (Taurus) | 2 | Red | South |
| Mithun (Gemini) | 3 | Red | West |
| Kark (Cancer) | 4 | Red | North |
| Singh (Leo) | 5 | Red | East |
| Kanya (Virgo) | 6 | Red | South |
| Tula (Libra) | 7 | Red | West |
| Vrishchik (Scorpio) | 8 | Red | North |
| Dhanu (Sagittarius) | 9 | Red | East |
| Makar (Capricorn) | 1 | Red | South |
| Kumbh (Aquarius) | 2 | Red | West |
| Meen (Pisces) | 3 | 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 New Delhi (IST). Please confirm exact vrat and festival muhurat with your priest.