Tue Nov 19 15:00:00 UTC 2024: ## Double Festival Celebrated Across India Today

**Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, November 18, 2024** – Millions of Hindus across India are celebrating two significant festivals today: Saubhagya Sundari Teej and Sankashti Chaturthi. The auspicious day, which falls on Kartika 17 in the national Indian calendar (Sakasamvat 1946), also corresponds to Agrahayana 3 (Purnimanta) and Kartika 17 (Amanta) in the Hindu lunar calendar.

According to the Hindu Panchang, the tithi is Krishna Paksha Tritiya until 6:56 PM, followed by Krishna Paksha Chaturthi. The Nakshatra is Mrigashirsha until 3:49 PM, changing to Ardra thereafter. Several auspicious timings, including Brahma Muhurat and Abhijit Muhurat, are also observed. However, several inauspicious periods (Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika, and Durmuhurtam) should be noted. (Specific timings are available in the original source).

The information provided is based on the Panchang for Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. The moon is currently in Mithuna rasi and the sun in Vrischika rasi. The day marks the beginning of Dakshinayan and the Hemant (pre-winter) season, with sunrise at 6:46 AM and sunset at 5:37 PM.

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