Today's Do's and Don'ts – New Delhi
Monday, 23 November 2026 · Kartik Shukla Chaturdashi · Vikram Samvat 2083
Monday · Shukla Chaturdashi · Bharani
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Today is not considered auspicious for starting new work
✅ What to do today
- Offer water or milk on the Shivling
- Donate white items (rice, milk, sugar crystals)
- A good day for travel and new contacts
- Do important auspicious work in Abhijit Muhurat (11:46 AM – 12:28 PM)
🚫 What to avoid today
- It is a Rikta tithi: avoid new work or big beginnings
- Avoid needless arguments
- Avoid travelling east
- Don't start new work, travel or shopping during Rahu Kaal (8:09 AM – 9:28 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) | 6 | White | East |
| Vrishabh (Taurus) | 7 | White | South |
| Mithun (Gemini) | 8 | White | West |
| Kark (Cancer) | 9 | White | North |
| Singh (Leo) | 1 | White | East |
| Kanya (Virgo) | 2 | White | South |
| Tula (Libra) | 3 | White | West |
| Vrishchik (Scorpio) | 4 | White | North |
| Dhanu (Sagittarius) | 5 | White | East |
| Makar (Capricorn) | 6 | White | South |
| Kumbh (Aquarius) | 7 | White | West |
| Meen (Pisces) | 8 | White | 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.