Today's Do's and Don'ts – New Delhi
Sunday, 20 December 2026 · Margashirsha Shukla Ekadashi · Vikram Samvat 2083
Sunday · Shukla Ekadashi · Ashwini
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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
- 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 (11:57 AM – 12:39 PM)
- Today is Ashwini Nakshatra, considered good for auspicious work
🚫 What to avoid today
- Don't eat rice on Ekadashi
- Don't pluck Tulsi leaves
- 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 (4:10 PM – 5:28 PM)
- Disha Shool: avoid travelling West today
🍀 Today's lucky number, colour and direction by rashi
| Sign | Lucky number | Lucky colour | Lucky direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesh (Aries) | 2 | Red | East |
| Vrishabh (Taurus) | 3 | Red | South |
| Mithun (Gemini) | 4 | Red | West |
| Kark (Cancer) | 5 | Red | North |
| Singh (Leo) | 6 | Red | East |
| Kanya (Virgo) | 7 | Red | South |
| Tula (Libra) | 8 | Red | West |
| Vrishchik (Scorpio) | 9 | Red | North |
| Dhanu (Sagittarius) | 1 | Red | East |
| Makar (Capricorn) | 2 | Red | South |
| Kumbh (Aquarius) | 3 | Red | West |
| Meen (Pisces) | 4 | 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.