Topic: rahu

Devotees observe a strict fast (often without food or water) throughout the day. In the evening, right after sunset, they wait to sight the crescent moon, offer Arghya (holy water/milk), and perform prayers. Only after this lunar sighting is the fast broken.

Today, the prevailing Tithi is Trayodashi (त्रयोदशी) of the Shukla Paksha, which is active until 00:46 AM the next day. The active Nakshatra for the day is Anuradha (अनुराधा), lasting until 10:12 PM.

A sudden market crash or "Panic Fall" is most often associated with the Moon-Ketu conjunction or when the Moon is in Gandanta (the drowning point between water and fire signs).

Today (23 June), the Maheshwari Samaj is celebrating Mahesh Jayanti. Tomorrow (24 June) is highly auspicious as it marks Ganga Dussehra Vrat, Batuk Bhairav Jayanti, and the Setubandh Rameshwar Pratishtha Diwas. Huge Ganga Dussehra Melas will also be held in Haridwar and Banaras tomorrow.