The auspicious month of Kartik commences on 27 October 2026 alongside the traditional Tuesday fast according to the Hindu calendar. The day features the Pratipada tithi followed by Dwitiya tithi of the Krishna paksha in Kartik, along with Bharani nakshatra, Kaulav karana, Siddhi yoga, and Dishashool towards the north direction. The Moon transitions from Aries into Taurus, while the Sun remains placed in Libra. This convergence of the Tuesday fast and the onset of Kartik month is considered highly propitious for spiritual practices.
Religious Significance of Kartik Month
Sanatan traditions regard the month of Kartik as exceptionally sacred for the worship of Lord Vishnu and Lord Krishna. Throughout this month, observing early morning baths, performing Tulsi worship, offering lamp donations or deepdaan, and giving charity to the needy hold special merit. Devotees engage in prayer and religious rituals all month long to seek peace, prosperity, and well-being. Additionally, keeping a fast on Tuesdays and worshipping Hanuman strengthens the position of Mars in one's astrological chart, as Tuesdays are dedicated to Bajrangbali.
Tuesday Rituals and Directional Shool
Worshipping Hanuman involves taking an early morning bath, wearing clean garments, and lighting a lamp before the deity. Offerings of vermilion, jasmine oil, and red flowers are made, followed by reciting the Hanuman Chalisa or Sundarkand to pray for courage and liberation from hardships, concluding with the distribution of prasad. According to religious belief, this practice instills mental strength and self-confidence. The day's Dishashool falls in the northern direction, meaning travel towards the north should be avoided as it is deemed inauspicious.
Tithis, Nakshatras, and Planetary Yogas
Today's Krishna paksha Pratipada tithi lasts until 07:01 AM, after which the Dwitiya tithi begins and extends until 04:06 AM on 28 October. In terms of constellations, Bharani nakshatra remains active until 03:39 PM, followed by Krittika nakshatra. Kaulav karana lasts until 07:01 AM and Taitil karana runs until 05:35 PM. Siddhi yoga stays in effect until 10:53 AM before transitioning into Vyatipat yoga. The Moon shifts its celestial position from Aries to Taurus during the day.
Sun, Moon Timings and Auspicious Muhurtas
Auspicious time windows for the day include the Brahma muhurta from 04:48 AM to 05:39 AM. Furthermore, Abhijit muhurta runs from 11:43 AM to 12:28 PM, Vijay muhurta from 01:57 PM to 02:42 PM, and Godhuli muhurta from 05:41 PM to 06:07 PM. Amrit kaal is scheduled from 11:15 AM to 12:43 PM. Nishita muhurta spans from 11:40 PM to 12:32 AM on 28 October. Tripushkar yoga begins at 03:39 PM and lasts until 04:06 AM on 28 October, while Sarvartha Siddhi yoga runs from 03:39 PM till 06:31 AM next morning. Shivwas remains with Goddess Gauri until 07:01 AM and in the assembly until 04:06 AM on 28 October.
Inauspicious Timings and Restricted Periods
Rahukala is scheduled from 02:53 PM to 04:17 PM, a timeframe avoided for initiating important tasks. Yamaganda lasts from 09:18 AM to 10:42 AM and Gulika kal runs from 12:06 PM to 01:29 PM. Aadal yoga stays active from 06:30 AM to 03:39 PM, while Vidal yoga runs from 03:39 PM till 06:31 AM on 28 October. Durmuhurta is noted from 08:44 AM to 09:29 AM, and Varjyam spans from 02:32 PM to 03:59 AM on 28 October.
