The week begins with Durga Ashtami and Maha Navami on October 19 and Dussehra on October 20. These are the final days of Sharadiya Navratri. It is a festival of courage, Dharma and victory of positive forces over negativity.Then Sharad Purnima on 25 October changes the spiritual atmosphere again toward the weekend. Traditionally, the sacred full Moon is linked to devotion, prosperity and special night-time rituals.Planetary activity also matters. Mercury goes retrograde on October 24, and during this period we may need to review communication, documents, travel plans, business negotiations and unfinished decisions. Venus is also still retrograde this week, and relationships, finances and personal values are all up for reassessment.No auspicious marriage Muhurata and Griha Pravesh Muhurata in this period. However, there are several good times to buy both property and vehicles. All timings mentioned below are in New Delhi, India.
Shubh Muhurat This Week
The relevant Panchanga conditions such as Tithi, Nakshatra, weekday, Yoga, Karana, etc., are studied, and a Shubh Muhurat is selected. Different activities require different combinations; a Muhurta good for property purchase may not be good for marriage or Griha Pravesh.Vivah Muhurat·No auspicious marriage Muhurta is available during this week.Griha Pravesh Muhurat·No auspicious Griha Pravesh Muhurta is available during this period.Property Purchase Muhurat This WeekTwo windows of advantageous property purchase are available this week.·October 22, Thursday: Auspicious property purchase Muhurta from 08:49 PM to 06:27 AM on October 23.·October 23, Friday: Auspicious property purchase timing from 06:27 AM to 09:02 PM.Vehicle Purchase Muhurat This WeekThree auspicious periods for purchasing vehicles are available this week.·October 21, Wednesday: Auspicious vehicle purchase Muhurta from 06:25 AM to 06:26 AM on October 22.·October 22, Thursday: Favourable vehicle purchase timing from 06:26 AM to 02:47 PM.·October 25, Sunday: Auspicious vehicle purchase Muhurta from 11:55 AM to 07:22 PM.
Planetary Events This Week
The week’s main planetary event is Mercury turning retrograde.October 24, Saturday at 12:41 PM – Mercury turns retrograde: Mercury goes retrograde, a period of review in areas like communication, documents, contracts, travel, technology, business planning and decision-making.Venus remains retrograde after turning Vakri on October 3. With both Mercury and Venus retrograde as the week winds down, you may find yourself revisiting old relationship issues, financial decisions, contracts or personal priorities.
Festivals and Important Observances This Week
It’s one of those festival-rich weeks in October.October 19, Monday – Durga Ashtami: Durga Ashtami is one of the auspicious days of Navratri. Devotees worship Goddess Durga for courage, protection, strength, and help in overcoming difficulties.October 19, Monday – Maha Navami: Maha Navami is the concluding important day of Navratri worship. Devotees seek blessings from Goddess Durga for the successful completion of their endeavours.October 20, Tuesday – Dussehra: Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, marks Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana and symbolises the triumph of Dharma over destructive tendencies.October 25, Sunday – Sharad Purnima: Sharad Purnima is on Ashwina Shukla Purnima. The nite of the full Moon has a special religious and seasonal significance.
Understanding This Week’s Panchanga
Vaara, Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, and Karana are 5 essential elements that make up Panchanga. Together, these factors describe the character of time and help to identify appropriate periods for religious and practical activities.October 19-25 – The week that kicks off with the culmination of Navratri, then Dussehra and then Sharad Purnima. And at the same time, Mercury going retrograde means we need to be more careful with our communication and decisions.For practical planning, vehicle purchases are available on October 21, 22, and 25, and property purchases are auspicious on October 22 and 23.
