Topic: Shool

Today is a Wednesday (Budhvar), ruled by Mercury. The Moon is transiting the communicative sign of Gemini (Mithun) under the Mrigashira Nakshatra. The presence of the highly auspicious 'Saubhagya Yoga' makes the morning excellent for intellectual work and relationships, but the afternoon is affected by Bhadra Kaal.

0° Aries is the "Ashwini Nakshatra" point. It is the beginning of the zodiac. A conjunction here signifies a "Genesis" energy—a completely new beginning where the past is left behind entirely.

In Braj (Mathura, Vrindavan, Barsana), Holi is deeply connected to Lord Krishna and Radha. The festive mood begins on Basant Panchami (the onset of Spring) when the first Gulal is offered to Krishna. From that day, temple rituals, Samaj Gayan (folk singing), and colors continue for 40 days until Rang Panchami.

Vasudev Chaturthi will be strictly observed on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Although the Chaturthi Tithi begins late night on March 21, the fast is observed on March 22 following the Udaya Tithi (sunrise) tradition.