Today, 16th December 2024, Monday is the Pratipada date of Krishna Paksha of Pausha month. On this day, there will be Adra Nakshatra and Sun God will be situated in Sagittarius. This holy day has special significance because it is the first Monday of Paush month. Worshiping Lord Shiva on this occasion brings special virtue. Let us know the complete almanac of 16 December 2024 and its auspicious and inauspicious times.
Today’s Almanac (16 December 2024)
| Description | Information |
|---|---|
| Samvat | Pingala Vikram Samvat 2081 |
| Month | Paush, Krishna Paksha |
| date | Pratipada |
| day | monday |
| sunrise | 07:06 AM |
| sunset | 05:25 PM |
| constellation | Adra |
| moon sign | Gemini (Ruling planet: Mercury) |
| sun sign | Sagittarius (Ruling Planet: Jupiter) |
| Karan | Kaulav (by 12:31 PM) then Taitil |
| sum | Shukla (till 11:23 PM) then Brahma |
Today’s auspicious time (Shubh Muhurat)
- Abhijeet Muhurta: 11:54 AM to 12:35 PM
- Vijay Muhurta: 02:24 PM to 03:28 PM
- Twilight Muhurta: 06:21 PM to 07:29 PM
- Brahma Muhurta: 04:07 AM to 05:09 AM
- Amrit Kaal: 06:06 AM to 07:43 AM
- Nishith Kaal Muhurat: 11:44 PM to 12:23 AM
- Evening Puja: 06:28 PM to 07:05 PM
Today’s inauspicious time (Ashubh Muhurat)
- Rahukaal: Evening 07:30 PM to 09:00 PM
- Direction Shool: East (Avoid traveling in this direction)
Today’s special fast and puja
- First Monday of Paush month:
- Offer special worship to Lord Shiva today.
- Rudrabhishek has special significance.
- Offer Ganga water and Belpatra on Shivalinga.
- Mentally chant the name of Lord Shiva.
- Sacred Work:
- Recite Shiva Purana.
- Donate jaggery, it helps in getting the desired results.
- Bath and charity:
- Bathing in Ganga destroys sins and grants blessings of Lord Vishnu.
What not to do:
- Avoid speaking false words.
- Do not use harsh words towards anyone.
- Avoid traveling towards the east; If travel is necessary, depart a day before.
