Today's Do's and Don'ts – New Delhi
Thursday, 26 November 2026 · Margashirsha Krishna Dwitiya · Vikram Samvat 2083
Thursday · Krishna Dwitiya · Mrigashira
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Today's tithi is favourable for starting new work
✅ What to do today
- Worship Lord Vishnu and Guru Brihaspati
- Donate yellow items (chana dal, turmeric, bananas)
- A good day to begin studies and meet your guru
- Do important auspicious work in Abhijit Muhurat (11:47 AM – 12:29 PM)
- Today is Mrigashira Nakshatra, considered good for auspicious work
🚫 What to avoid today
- Don't cut hair or nails
- Avoid washing hair and clothes (traditional belief)
- Don't start new work, travel or shopping during Rahu Kaal (1:27 PM – 2:46 PM)
- Disha Shool: avoid travelling South today
🍀 Today's lucky number, colour and direction by rashi
| Sign | Lucky number | Lucky colour | Lucky direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesh (Aries) | 3 | Yellow | East |
| Vrishabh (Taurus) | 4 | Yellow | South |
| Mithun (Gemini) | 5 | Yellow | West |
| Kark (Cancer) | 6 | Yellow | North |
| Singh (Leo) | 7 | Yellow | East |
| Kanya (Virgo) | 8 | Yellow | South |
| Tula (Libra) | 9 | Yellow | West |
| Vrishchik (Scorpio) | 1 | Yellow | North |
| Dhanu (Sagittarius) | 2 | Yellow | East |
| Makar (Capricorn) | 3 | Yellow | South |
| Kumbh (Aquarius) | 4 | Yellow | West |
| Meen (Pisces) | 5 | Yellow | 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.