Gandhinagar: Following are the Shub Mahurats of Diwali and other festivals around Diwali by Omkar Jyotish fame Jyotishi Alpesh Bhatt (+918000583939). Pushya Nakshatra is on October 18. It is considered an auspicious day for purchase of account books, gold and silver.

Pooja of Dhan Teras should be performed during 6.06 pm to 7.40 pm on 22 October. However the timings vary as per the location. Best Mahurat for Kali Chaudhash pooja shall be 11.58 pm to 12.48 am.

On Diwali, 11.57 pm to 12.48 am has been considered the best mahurat for Chopda pujan, Sharda pujan, Lakshmi pujan,, Sharda pujan, Shri Yantra pujan. Gujarati new year day and Bhai bij (Bhai duj) both shall be celebrated on 26 October. 2.16 pm to 2.42 pm shall be the best mahurat time for reopening of shops/business post Diwali.

However in Gujarat, most businessmen reopen their businesses on Labh Pancham which is on 29 October this year. Subh Mahurat for reopening of shops is between 8.14 am to 3.01 pm. DeshGujarat

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