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Aaj Ka Panchang, July 25, 2025: Tithi, Vrat, Shubh Muhurat & Rahu Kaal Today
Last Updated: Aaj Ka Panchang, July 25, 2025: Shukla Pratipada of Shravan begins today with Ashlesha Nakshatra and Siddhi Yoga. Favourable day for new beginnings, spiritual work, and wealth. Aaj Ka Panchang, July 25, 2025: Today is a very auspicious and important day as it is the Shukla Pratipada Tithi of the month of Shravan. The Shukla Paksha Pratipada is considered to be the beginning of every month, and this day is especially good for starting any new work. Today's Nakshatra is Ashlesha, which is associated with occult knowledge, cleverness, and psychological analysis. This time is favorable for meditation, sadhana, and boosting morale. Siddhi Yoga, which was till 05:30:59 am today, is considered to be especially successful in all works. If you have started the day with any auspicious work, then there is a high possibility of achieving success in it. The rest of the day will also be full of positive energy because today is Friday, which is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi – doing work related to beauty, wealth, prosperity, and love on this day gives auspicious results. The Moon is in Cancer today, which indicates emotionality, security, and sensitivity towards family. The presence of the Moon in this sign is considered to be in its own house, due to which the mental state remains balanced and strong. You will be able to maintain balance in domestic matters. Sunrise will be at 06:09:03 AM and sunset at 07:25:26 PM. Moonrise will be at 06:24:35 AM and set at 08:06:55 PM today, which will keep the lunar energy strong throughout the day. According to the Hindu calendar, today is Shaka Samvat 1947 and Vikram Samvat 2082. According to both systems – Amavasya and Purnima, this is the beginning of the month of Shravan, which is considered the most sacred for the worship and fasting of Lord Shiva. Every day of this month is special for worship, fasting, Jalabhishek, and spiritual practice. Talking about the inauspicious times, Rahu Kaal will be from 11:07:41 AM to 12:47:14 PM, Yamaganda Kaal from 04:06:20 PM to 05:45:53 PM, and Gulik Kaal from 07:48:35 AM to 09:28:08 AM — one should avoid starting new or important tasks during these times. Shubh Samay (Abhijeet Muhurat) is from 12:21 PM to 01:13 PM — doing any work during this time has the potential to bring immense benefits. Overall, today is an extremely auspicious day for starting new work, religious fasts, home decoration, investments related to wealth, or love relationships. This day indicates moving forward with faith and trust. Spend time with family, perform Jalabhishek, and worship Goddess Lakshmi or Lord Shiva – you will surely experience mental peace and positive energy. Aaj Ka Panchang, July 25, 2025 Sun & Moon Calculations Inauspicious Timings (Ashubh Muhurat) Auspicious Timings (Shubh Muhurat) Abhijit: 12:21:00 PM to 01:13:00 PM (The author Chirag Daruwalla is the son of Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla). view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
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‘Shravan' Begins Today: Special Shivling Initiative At Mankapur Temple
1 2 3 4 Nagpur: The holy month of Shravan, considered especially auspicious by devotees of Lord Shiva, will begin on Friday. While northern India already began observing Shravan on July 11, in Vidarbha, the month starts from the Shravan Shukla Pratipada and will conclude on August 23. This month holds deep religious significance for Hindus, with devotees observing fasts, performing rituals, and worshipping Lord Shiva — especially on Mondays. It is believed that sincere prayers and disciplined worship during this period can fulfil wishes and bring peace, health, and prosperity. Four Shravan Mondays in 2025 will be on July 28, August 4, 11, and 18. A unique spiritual initiative is being launched in Nagpur to mark the beginning of Shravan. Starting July 25, the premises of the ancient Shiv Mandir at Mankapur will host a month-long community event where devotees will create Parthiv Shivlings — small symbolic idols made from purified soil. According to the temple organisers, the aim is to collectively create 71 lakh Parthiv Shivlings between July 25 and August 24, with a daily target of 2.25 lakh Shivlings. The initiative is dedicated to the well-being of humanity, global harmony, and the spiritual upliftment of India. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like TV providers are furious: this gadget gives you access to all channels Techno Mag Learn More Undo "Such a vast undertaking is only possible through public participation," said former mayor Dayashankar Tiwari, one of the event coordinators. "We request every devotee to join in with their family and contribute to this sacred cause. We also urge those connected with social organisations to encourage group participation for maximum spiritual benefit." During Shravan, a significant rush of devotees is expected at several ancient Shiva temples across Nagpur. Prominent among them are the revered Shri Kalyaneshwar Shiv Mandir, the ancient Pataleshwar Temple in Mahal, Butti Mahadev Mandir, Shri Jagruteshwar Mahadev Temple, the Mahadev temple in Balaji Nagar, Manewada, and the Shiv temple at Motibagh Railway Colony. These sacred sites are known for their vibrant Shravan festivities, and thousands of devotees are expected to visit for darshan, abhishek, and Monday rituals. In addition, temples across the city will also organise Shiva Mahapuran recitations, Bhagwat Saptahs, Geeta Pathan, and various other devotional activities, creating a deeply spiritual atmosphere throughout the month.
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Gaza in ruins: How the territory has been reduced to rubble
Gaza has been reduced to ruins after 21 months of war, with over 70 per cent of its buildings damaged or destroyed and 53 million tonnes of debris blanketing the strip. Night-time light has dropped sevenfold as power infrastructure collapses, while hospitals and schools lie in ruins. Is Gaza still liveable under such devastation? read more Palestinians gather as they carry aid supplies that entered Gaza through Israel, amid a hunger crisis, in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip, July 20, 2025. File Image/Reuters After 21 months of war, Gaza has seen 70 per cent of its buildings either destroyed or damaged, leaving the Palestinian enclave buried under millions of tonnes of rubble and shrouded in darkness, according to data from the United Nations and Nasa, analysed by AFP. In response to the 2023 Hamas-led assault that sparked the conflict and resulted in 1,219 deaths on the Israeli side — mostly civilians, according to an AFP count based on official sources — the Israeli military has continuously bombarded the densely populated strip, which spans 365 square kilometres (141 square miles). STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 53 million tonnes of rubble According to the health ministry operating under the Hamas-led administration, Israel's offensive has claimed the lives of 59,219 people in Gaza, the majority of them civilians. The destruction on the ground has been immense: by April 4, 2025, the UN's satellite analysis agency, UNOSAT, reported that 174,500 buildings had been levelled by the Israeli strikes. UNOSAT has estimated the resulting debris at 53.5 million tonnes — around ten times the mass of Egypt's Great Pyramid of Giza. That equates to approximately 146 kilogrammes of rubble for every square metre of land in the enclave, according to the same UN body. While there were already buildings in Gaza that had been razed by Israel before the war, the scale of destruction since October 2023 is 18 times greater than the debris accumulated from Israeli strikes over the past 15 years combined. Asbestos and toxic hazards A July publication by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) warned that the vast quantity of rubble contains hazardous substances that could jeopardise public health in Gaza. UNEP estimated that debris from older buildings may include 3.7 tonnes of asbestos, along with 2.6 tonnes of toxic waste originating from destroyed industrial facilities. The agency noted that several densely populated refugee camps — such as those in Jabalia, Nuseirat, Maghazi, Khan Yunis, and Rafah—are situated dangerously close to 'debris potentially contaminated with asbestos'. Only half of hospitals 'partially' operational Hospitals and clinics have also taken a heavy toll during Israeli airstrikes. Israel alleges that Hamas uses hospitals as bases or hideouts to conduct operations. As of June 30, just 18 of Gaza's 36 hospitals were 'partially' functional, according to UN figures. Out of a total of 163 healthcare facilities, only 63 — or fewer than 40 per cent — were deemed fit to provide any medical care. Nearly 90% of schools affected Schools have similarly been ravaged by the ongoing bombardment. Many were repurposed as shelters for displaced families, but the Israeli military claims Hamas has used school premises to conceal its fighters. Palestinian children gather to receive food from a charity kitchen, amid a hunger crisis, in Gaza City, July 22, 2025. File Image/Reuters UNICEF, in its April 1 report, stated that out of 564 documented schools, 501 had suffered damage — meaning almost 90 percent had been affected. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Of these, 95 schools may have sustained severe damage, while 406 were hit directly. Night-time illumination falls sevenfold Prior to the war, residents of the Gaza Strip received grid electricity for about 12 hours a day, according to data from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). By 2024, that access had completely disappeared. The sole power plant in Gaza shut down in the early phase of the conflict due to a lack of fuel. Meanwhile, power lines from Israel — which had previously supplied a significant portion of Gaza's energy — were cut off. Before the war, the power plant and Israeli supply lines jointly fulfilled 43 per cent of Gaza's electricity demand. The rest had already gone unmet. Now, the enclave is plunged into near-total darkness once night falls. Using Nasa's BlackMarble project, which tracks ground-level light emissions (radiance), AFP analysed nighttime light levels. From January to May 2025, the average nighttime radiance in Gaza had fallen to one-seventh of the levels seen from May to September 2023 — before the war began. In Gaza City, the reduction was even starker, with nighttime brightness down by a factor of 16. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The only zone with illumination levels similar to pre-war figures was the Philadelphi Corridor, a narrow strip of land along Gaza's border with Egypt, now entirely controlled by the Israeli military. Also Watch: With inputs from AFP
