Festival calendar in Kanpur, January 2025
Every Vedic festival, ekadashi, purnima, amavasya and sankranti for this month — computed live from the panchanga engine, tiered by rarity, citation-backed. 82 events: 0 major, 32 medium, 50 recurring.
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Wed · Jan 01
Dvitiya
द्वितीयाRecurring03:22 – 02:24dvitiyachandraYama/Chandra worship day
- Yama Dvitiya Tarpana·
Sources (2)
- Skanda Purana — Yamadvitiya-vrata-mahatmya, section on Yamadvitiya (Sankshipta ed., lines 56651-56700) — 'कार्तिक शुक्लकी द्वितीयाको यमुनाजीमें स्नान ... यमलोकका दर्शन नहीं करता'Yamuna feeds her brother Yama on Kartika-shukla Dvitiya — origin of Bhratri-dvitiya / Bhai Dooj.
- Narada Purana — Purvabhaga, Dvitiya-vrata section (Ashunyashayana-vrata), month-wise Dvitiya-vrata (Sankshipta ed., lines 65701-65750) — 'अशुन्यशयन ... चन्द्रमाके लिये अर्घ्यदान'Shravana-Krishna Dvitiya = Ashunyashayana-vrata to Vishnu-Lakshmi with chandra-arghya; Kartika-shukla Dvitiya = Yamadvitiya.
Wed · Jan 01
Siddha Yoga
सिद्ध योगRecurring03:22 – 02:24siddhiauspiciousAccomplishment yoga, good for important beginnings
- Siddha Yoga Maha Sadhana·
Sources (2)
- Muhurta Chintamani — Shubhashubha-prakarana, Utpata-Mrityu-Kana-Siddhi chakra, verse 30Vara-nakshatra yoga chakra; the siddhi column establishes auspicious vara-nakshatra pairings.
- Narada Purana — Purvabhaga, Tithi-Vara yoga prakarana, verse 244Friday-Nanda, Wednesday-Bhadra, Tuesday-Jaya, Saturday-Rikta, Thursday-Purna combinations explicitly named Siddha yoga.
Thu · Jan 02
Tritiya
तृतीयाRecurring02:24 – 01:08tritiyagauriGauri worship day
- Gauri Tritiya Puja·
Sources (2)
- Matsya Purana — Adhyaya 62 (Ananta-tritiya-vrata), verses 1-40 (tritiya vrata cycle, Gauri-pujana prescribed)
- Narada Purana — Purvabhaga, Chaturtha Pada (tritiya-vrata prakarana), Svarna-Gauri, Haritalika, Akshaya-Tritiya, Brihad-Gauri tritiya enumeration
Thu · Jan 02
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
सर्वार्थ सिद्धि योगRecurring23:46 – 23:10siddhiauspiciousAll-purpose success yoga
- Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga Sadhana·
- Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga Sadhana·
Sources (1)
- Muhurta Chintamani — Shubhashubha-prakaranam (sarvartha-siddhi-yoga section), verses 28-29Verses 28-29 enumerate the full vara-nakshatra table (Sun: Hasta/Mula/Uttaraphalguni/Uttarashadha/Uttarabhadrapada/Pushya/Ashvini; Moon: Shravana/Rohini/Mrigashira/Pushya/Anuradha; Mars: Ashvini/Uttarabhadrapada/Krittika/Ashlesha; etc.) -- matches our table exactly.
Fri · Jan 03
Chaturthi
चतुर्थीRecurring01:08 – 23:40chaturthiganeshaGanesha worship day
- Ganesha Puja & Modaka Offering·
- Sankalpa Vrata·
- Devi Kavacham Patha·
Sources (2)
- Narada Purana — Purvabhaga, Chaturthi-vrata section, Month-wise Chaturthi-vrata enumeration (sankshipta ed., around lines 66001-66050)Jyeshtha-chaturthi: Pradyumna-Ganesha; Ashadha: Aniruddha-Ganesha; Ashwina shukla: Kapardisha-Vinayaka; Kartika krishna: Karka-chaturthi (Karva Chauth).
- Bhavishya Purana — Uttara-parva, Chaturthi-vrata-kalpa (Angaraka-chaturthi-vrata-varnana), Chaturthi-vrata chapter (DLI Hindi ed., around lines 70101-70150)Krishna-Yudhishthira samvada on Chaturthi vrata including Angaraka Chaturthi.
Sat · Jan 04
Panchami
पञ्चमीRecurring23:40 – 22:01panchaminagasaraswatiNaga and Saraswati worship day
- Naga Panchami Puja·
Sources (2)
- Devi Bhagavata — Tantra-khanda, Manasa-Panchami section, verses 141-142 (Manasa Panchami / Naga Panchami)Manasa-pancami (Naga-panchami) enjoined for monthly or festival worship — establishes Panchami-Naga link.
- Narada Purana — Purvabhaga, Margashirsha Shukla Panchami section, Jayavrata + Naga-puja sequence
Sat · Jan 04
Bava Karana
बव करणRecurring06:58 – 17:28auspiciouskaranaBava karana, auspicious for new beginnings
- Bava Karana Auspicious Puja·
Sources (2)
- Muhurta Chintamani — Shubhashubha Prakarana (karana enumeration), verses 23-24 (Pyarelal Mishra Hindi ed., lines 81-122 in muhurta_cintamani slug) — 'श्रीवत्साख्यो वज्रकं मुद्गरश्च ... चरसुस्थिराख्यप्रवर्धमानाः फलदाः स्वनाम्ना'Names all 11 karanas with their phala — Bava (chara, first) is the auspicious chara-karana for new beginnings; karanas grouped as 'phaladah svanama' (effects per their names).
- BPHS — Panchanga-sadhana / Karana-prakarana, standard BPHS section on the 11 karanas (Bava-Balava-Kaulava ... Naga-Kimstughna)BPHS lists the chara-karanas (Bava through Vishti) as repeated 8 times across the 30 tithi-halves; Bava is the first and most auspicious.
Sun · Jan 05
Vyatipata Yoga
व्यतीपात योगMedium10:08 – 07:32inauspiciousyogaInauspicious yoga, avoid new beginnings. Good for pitru karma
- Vyatipata Yoga Dosha Nivaran·
Sources (2)
- Phaladeepika — Upagraha-prakarana (calculation of dhuma, vyatipata, parivesha, indrachapa, ketu), verse 5 (formula for vyatipata from solar position; Hindi-Alt ed., around lines 22701-22750)Vyatipata = (Sun + 4r 13°20') subtracted from 12 rashis — defined as 'a-prakasha-graha' (invisible graha).
- Parashara Smriti — Madhaviya-vritti, Dana-kala-nirupana, Section on vyatipata as inauspicious yoga / sankrama (Islampurkar 1894 ed., around lines 40233-40259)Mahavyatipata defined; cited alongside ayana and vishuva as auspicious-dana times despite the yoga itself being inauspicious for new beginnings.
Sun · Jan 05
Shashthi
षष्ठीRecurring22:01 – 20:15shashthiskandaSkanda/Murugan worship day
- Skanda Shashthi Puja·
Sources (2)
- Devi Bhagavata — Skandha 9 (Shashthi-devi upakhyana), verses 58-71 (Shashthi-stotra recited by Priyavrata)
- Brahma Vaivarta Purana — Prakriti Khanda (Shashthi-devi mahatmya), Shashthi-stuti section (devi identified as Kartikeya-pranapriya)
Mon · Jan 06
Saptami
सप्तमीRecurring20:15 – 18:24saptamisuryaSurya worship day
- Surya Saptami Arghya Puja·
Sources (2)
- Matsya Purana — Adhyaya 74 (Kalyana-saptami-vrata), verses 1-20 (full chapter)Kalyana / Vijaya saptami on Shukla Saptami with Sunday; establishes Saptami-Surya canonical link.
- Bhavishya Purana — Brahma-parva, Saptami-kalpa (Bhadra-saptami section), adhyaya 101, verses 20-25Brahma extolling Saptami-vrata to Dindi-muni.
Mon · Jan 06
Siddha Yoga
सिद्ध योगRecurring20:15 – 18:24siddhiauspiciousAccomplishment yoga, good for important beginnings
- Siddha Yoga Maha Sadhana·
Sources (2)
- Muhurta Chintamani — Shubhashubha-prakarana, Utpata-Mrityu-Kana-Siddhi chakra, verse 30Vara-nakshatra yoga chakra; the siddhi column establishes auspicious vara-nakshatra pairings.
- Narada Purana — Purvabhaga, Tithi-Vara yoga prakarana, verse 244Friday-Nanda, Wednesday-Bhadra, Tuesday-Jaya, Saturday-Rikta, Thursday-Purna combinations explicitly named Siddha yoga.
Tue · Jan 07
Mangala Ashtami
मङ्गल अष्टमीMedium18:24 – 16:27ashtamikalimarsKali/Bhairava worship on Tuesday Ashtami
- Kali Ashtami Puja·
- Mangala Ashtami Kali Puja·
- Ashtami Durga Puja·
Sources (2)
- Muhurta Chintamani — Shubhashubha-prakarana, shantika-paushtika muhurta, verses 33-34Tuesday and Ashtami excluded from shantika muhurtas — the combination is reserved for ugra-devata worship.
- Devi Bhagavata — Tantra-khanda, vrata enumeration, verses 37-40 (Bhaumavara + Pradosha vrata set)Devi explicitly names Bhaumavara-vrata in her vrata list.
Tue · Jan 07
Shiva Yoga Day
शिव योग दिनMedium02:05 – 23:15auspiciousyogashivaShiva Yoga, supreme auspiciousness
- Shiva Yoga Sadhana·
Sources (2)
- Narada Purana — Uttarardha, 27-Yoga prakaranam, yoga-svami enumeration (Vishvedeva...Rudra...Mitra...)'Yam, Vishvedeva, Chandra, Brahma, Guru, Chandra, Indra, Jala, Sarpa, Agni, Surya, Bhumi, Rudra, Brahma, Varuna, Ganesha, Rudra, Kubera, Vishvakarma, Mitra...' -- Rudra is named twice (yoga 13 Vyaghata and yoga 20 Shiva); the Shiva-Yoga at index 20 derives its name from this lordship.
- Shiva Purana — Vidyeshvara Samhita, Shiva-vrata-mahatmya sectionEstablishes Shiva's adhipatya over auspicious time-units.
Tue · Jan 07
Ashtami
अष्टमीRecurring18:24 – 16:27ashtamikalibhairavaKali and Bhairava worship day
- Kali Ashtami Puja·
- Ashtami Durga Puja·
Sources (2)
- Narada Purana — Purvabhaga, Ashtami-vrata enumeration, Month-wise Ashtami vratas (sankshipta ed., around lines 67901-67950)Magha krishna ashtami = Bhadrakali worship; Pausha shukla ashtami = Ashtaka-sanjnaka shraddha; Kartika krishna = Karkashtami; Kartika shukla = Gopashtami.
- Devi Bhagavata — Skandha 3, Navaratri-vidhi (importance of Ashtami), Ashtami pujan prescription (Vol. 1 Gita Press ed., around lines 45751-45800)If unable to do full nine-day Navaratri, Ashtami tithi must be observed; references Daksha-yajna context.
Tue · Jan 07
Bava Karana
बव करणRecurring06:59 – 17:30auspiciouskaranaBava karana, auspicious for new beginnings
- Bava Karana Auspicious Puja·
Sources (2)
- Muhurta Chintamani — Shubhashubha Prakarana (karana enumeration), verses 23-24 (Pyarelal Mishra Hindi ed., lines 81-122 in muhurta_cintamani slug) — 'श्रीवत्साख्यो वज्रकं मुद्गरश्च ... चरसुस्थिराख्यप्रवर्धमानाः फलदाः स्वनाम्ना'Names all 11 karanas with their phala — Bava (chara, first) is the auspicious chara-karana for new beginnings; karanas grouped as 'phaladah svanama' (effects per their names).
- BPHS — Panchanga-sadhana / Karana-prakarana, standard BPHS section on the 11 karanas (Bava-Balava-Kaulava ... Naga-Kimstughna)BPHS lists the chara-karanas (Bava through Vishti) as repeated 8 times across the 30 tithi-halves; Bava is the first and most auspicious.
Wed · Jan 08
Siddha Yoga Day
सिद्ध योग दिनMedium23:15 – 20:23auspiciousyogasiddhiSiddha Yoga, accomplishment of all works
- Siddha Yoga Maha Sadhana·
Sources (2)
- Muhurta Chintamani — Shubhashubha Prakarana, Anandadi-yoga enumeration, verses 23-24 (Pyarelal Mishra ed., lines 825-851)Lists 28 anandadi yogas: 'siddhi' named explicitly as one yielding karya-siddhi by its own name (siddha-yoga is the 21st nitya-yoga).
- Narada Purana — Purvabhaga, Anandadi-yoga section, Anandadi 28-yoga list (sankshipta ed., around lines 42101-42150)Siddhi yoga #19 in Anandadi enumeration; 'svanama-phaladayaka' — gives fruit per its name.
Wed · Jan 08
Navami
नवमीRecurring16:27 – 14:26navamidurgaDurga worship day
- Durga Navami Puja·
- Bhuvaneshwari Navami Homa·
Sources (2)
- Narada Purana — Purvabhaga, Chaturtha-pada (month-wise Navami-vrata section), lines 67951-68100 — 'श्रावण मासके दोनों पक्षोंकी नवमीको ... कौमारी चण्डिकाकी आराधना'; 'भाद्रपद शुक्ला नवमीको नन्दानवमी'; 'वैशाख ... चण्डिका-पूजन'Twelve-month Navami-vrata catalogue — every Navami is sacred to Durga/Chandika/Kumari in some form.
- Devi Bhagavata — Tritiya-skandha (Sharad/Vasanta Navaratri narrative), Tritiya-skandha, Sudarshana-Subahu Navaratri narrative (Gita Press Vol.1, around lines 44951-45000) — 'नवरात्रेषु सर्वेषु ... अर्चनं हवनं यागं देव्या'Each Navami caps the Navaratri sequence; the day is fixed for Devi-arcana, havana, yaga.
Thu · Jan 09
Sadhya Yoga Day
साध्य योग दिनMedium20:23 – 17:29auspiciousyogaSadhya Yoga, achievable goals and success
Sources (2)
- Narada Purana — Purvabhaga, Jyotish-prakarana (27 yoga-svami enumeration), verses 212-3 (Sankshipta ed., lines 41901-41950) — 'यम, विश्वेदेव ... सावित्री, कमला, गौरी, अश्विनीकुमार, पितर, अदिति - ये क्रमशः विष्कुम्भ आदि सत्ताईस योगोंके स्वामी'22nd yoga is Sadhya — governed by Savitri; lokesh-listing places it among the gentle/auspicious yogas (vs. the 6 ninda-yogas).
- Muhurta Chintamani — Nakshatra-prakarana (shubha-yoga catalogue, ninda-yoga negative-list), verse 57 (Pyarelal Mishra Hindi ed., lines 2174-2196) — Sadhya not in the tyajya-list 'व्यतिपातवैधृति... परिघव्यावातगण्डयोग ... विष्टि ...'Sadhya is conspicuously absent from the canonical 6-ninda-yoga list (vyatipata, vaidhriti, parigha, vyaghata, ganda, vajra), placing it among shubha-yogas — 'achievable goals' interpretation follows the literal 'sadhya' (to be accomplished).
Thu · Jan 09
Dashami
दशमीRecurring14:26 – 12:23dashamivictoryVictory and accomplishment day
Sources (2)
- Muhurta Chintamani — Yatra-prakaranam (Vijaya Dashami siddha-muhurta), verse 77'Iṣa-maasi sita dashami vijaya shubha-karmasu siddhi-karee kathita; shravana-rkṣa-yuta sutaraam shubhada nrṛpate-stu game jaya-sandhi-karee.' Dashami declared vijaya/siddhi-kari.
- Narada Purana — Uttarardha, Tithi-vrata prakaranam, Dashami yamaraja section'Sampoorna lokoṁ mein yah baat vidit hai ki dashami yamaraja ki tithi hai.'
Fri · Jan 10
Shubha Yoga Day
शुभ योग दिनMedium17:29 – 14:36auspiciousyogaShubha Yoga, auspicious for all undertakings
Sources (2)
- Muhurta Chintamani — Yoga-prakaranam (Anandadi & nitya-yoga enumeration), verses 23-26, 41 (27 nitya-yogas listed; Shubha among the 11 auspicious)
- Narada Purana — Purvabhaga (yoga-prakarana, 27 nitya-yoga enumeration), yoga listing section (shubha-yoga svabhava and prescription)
Fri · Jan 10
Ekadashi
एकादशीRecurring12:23 – 10:20ekadashivratavishnuVishnu worship and fasting day
- Vishnu Sahasranama Patha·
- Sankalpa Vrata·
- Shodashi (Tripura Sundari) Sadhana·
Sources (2)
- Narada Purana — Purvabhaga, Ekadashi-vrata section, Ekadashi-vrata-mahatmya (sankshipta ed., text around lines 14901-14950)Detailed rules on dashami-viddha vs dvadashi-viddha Ekadashi, fasting and parana.
- Brahma Vaivarta Purana — Krishna-janma-khanda, Ekadashi-vrata prescription, Ekadashi-upavasa section (sankshipta ed., text around lines 71651-71700)All Vaishnavas, yatis, widows, brahmacharis are to fast on every Ekadashi.
Fri · Jan 10
Siddha Yoga
सिद्ध योगRecurring12:23 – 10:20siddhiauspiciousAccomplishment yoga, good for important beginnings
- Siddha Yoga Maha Sadhana·
Sources (2)
- Muhurta Chintamani — Shubhashubha-prakarana, Utpata-Mrityu-Kana-Siddhi chakra, verse 30Vara-nakshatra yoga chakra; the siddhi column establishes auspicious vara-nakshatra pairings.
- Narada Purana — Purvabhaga, Tithi-Vara yoga prakarana, verse 244Friday-Nanda, Wednesday-Bhadra, Tuesday-Jaya, Saturday-Rikta, Thursday-Purna combinations explicitly named Siddha yoga.
Fri · Jan 10
Vishti Karana (Bhadra)
विष्टि करण (भद्रा)Recurring06:59 – 17:33inauspiciouskaranabhadraVishti/Bhadra karana, avoid new works and auspicious activities
- Vishti (Bhadra) Karana Shanti·
- Vishti (Bhadra) Karana Upaya·
Sources (3)
- Matsya Purana — Surya-vamsha-varnana (origin of Vishti/Bhadra), Vishti as Chhaya's daughter (Gita Press ed., around lines 5851-5900)Vishti (Bhadra) — bhayankara-rupavali tritiya kanya — is established as kala-karana-svarupa, the personification of the inauspicious karana.
- Phaladeepika — Santanachinta-prakarana (use of Vishti-karana in muhurta), verse 15 (Hindi-Alt ed., around lines 9801-9850)Phaladeepika explicitly names Vishti-karana as varjya for shubha-karya and for santana-prashna; classical avoidance rule.
- Narada Purana — Purvabhaga, Karana-jnana-vidhi (11 karanas including Vishti), around verses 124-125 (sankshipta ed., around lines 34051-34100)Lists the 7 chara + 4 sthira karanas including Vishti (#7) — formula to determine karana from tithi-number.
Sat · Jan 11
Amrit Siddhi Yoga
अमृत सिद्धि योगMedium13:45 – 12:29siddhiauspiciousNectar yoga, excellent for all auspicious works
- Amrit Siddhi Yoga Sadhana·
- Amrit Siddhi Yoga Diksha Sadhana·
Sources (2)
- Muhurta Chintamani — Shubhashubha-prakaranam, verses 23-29 (Anandadi yoga / Sarvartha-siddhi / Amrita-siddhi enumeration)The 7-vara amrita-siddhi mapping is given as part of the wider Anandadi-27 yoga corpus and the sarvartha-siddhi enumeration.
- Narada Purana — Purvabhaga, Pratham Pada (yoga-prakarana), verses 242-244 (sarvartha-siddhi-yoga -- same vara-nakshatra pairs)
Sat · Jan 11
Dwadashi
द्वादशीRecurring10:20 – 08:22dwadashivishnuparanaParana (breaking Ekadashi fast) and Vishnu worship
- Dwadashi Vishnu Puja·
Sources (2)
- Narada Purana — Uttarardha, Ekadashi-vrata prakaranam, parana/dwadashi section'Yadi dvitiya din dvadashi hai to pehle din ki dashami-viddha ekadashi bhi niṣiddha hi hai (isliye aisi paristhiti mein dvadashi ko vrata karna chahiye).'
- Bhavishya Purana — Brahma Parva, Dwadashi-vrata-mahatmya prakaranam, opening enumeration (Govinda/Shravana/Akhanda/Vijaya etc. dwadashi vrata-mahatmya)
Sun · Jan 12
Brahma Yoga Day
ब्रह्म योग दिनMedium11:48 – 09:09auspiciousyogabrahmaBrahma Yoga, creative and spiritual power
- Brahma Yoga Sadhana·
Sources (2)
- Narada Purana — Purvabhaga, Anandadi-yoga prakarana, verse 236 onward (28-yoga enumeration)Brahma listed at position 25 of the Anandadi yogas; each yoga is said to give 'svanama-sadrsha phala', so Brahma yoga gives creative / spiritual / Brahma-loka phala.
- Shiva Purana — Kotirudra-samhita, Tandi Sahasranama prelude, verses 47-48Tandi (a brahma-yogi) is named as the composer of the Shiva Sahasranama in brahma-yoga — establishes the spiritual-creative significance of the yoga.
Sun · Jan 12
Chaturdashi
चतुर्दशीRecurring06:34 – 05:03chaturdashishivaShiva worship, Shivaratri on Krishna Chaturdashi
Sources (2)
- Shiva Purana — Sati's vrata (vrata-charita), Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi night-jagaran, verse 19 (Part 1 Gita Press, around lines 39901-39950)Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi: night jagaran with bilva-patra and bilva-phala worship — Mahashivaratri precedent.
- Narada Purana — Purvabhaga, Chaturdashi-vrata enumeration, Month-wise Chaturdashi vratas (sankshipta ed., around lines 82751-82800)Phalguna krishna chaturdashi: Krittivaseshvara worship; Shravana: Kameshvara; Bhadrapada: Shankara; Kartika: Mahadeva.
Mon · Jan 13
Soma Purnima
सोम पूर्णिमाMedium05:03 – 03:56purnimashivamoonShiva/Moon worship on Monday full moon
- Bhuvaneshwari Purnima Puja·
Sources (2)
- Matsya Purana — Vrata-khanda, Soma-vara Purnima prescription, Section on Monday-or-Rohini purnima vrata (Gita Press ed., around lines 28501-28550)When purnima falls on Monday or has Rohini-nakshatra, panchagavya snana, japa of 'Apyayasva' 108 times, worship of Soma-Vishnu prescribed.
- Skanda Purana — Prabhasa-khanda, Somanatha-mahatmya, Chandra-Shiva conjunction at Soma-tirtha (sankshipta ed., around lines 162951-163000)Chandradeva's worship of Shiva as Somanatha — Soma + Shiva nexus that grounds Soma Purnima observance.
Mon · Jan 13
Purnima
पूर्णिमाMedium05:03 – 03:56purnimafull_moonFull moon day, auspicious for all worship
- Bhuvaneshwari Mantra Japa·
- Lakshmi Puja·
- Chandi Patha (Durga Saptashati)·
Sources (2)
- Narada Purana — Purvabhaga, Purnima-vrata-prakarana, opening section (masa-wise Purnima vratas)Sanatana-narada vada on Purnima vratas through the year.
- Matsya Purana — Parva-sandhi and Purnima-tithi prakarana, section on pakshanta-sandhi and pournamasika
Mon · Jan 13
Vaidhriti Yoga
वैधृति योगMedium06:44 – 04:38inauspiciousyogaInauspicious yoga, avoid new beginnings. Good for pitru karma
- Vaidhriti Yoga Tapas Sadhana·
Sources (2)
- Muhurta Chintamani — Nakshatra-prakarana (mahapata and tyajya-yoga), verse 57 (Pyarelal Mishra Hindi ed., lines 2174-2196) — 'व्यतिपातवैधृति ... शान्तितः'Lists vyatipata, vaidhriti, vajra, yamaghanta, dagdha as inauspicious yogas for jani (birth) and shubha-karma.
- Narada Purana — Purvabhaga, Jyotish-prakarana (ninda-yoga enumeration), ninda-yoga section (Sankshipta ed., lines 41901-41950) — 'वैधृति और व्यतीपात ये दोनों महापात हैं, इन दोनोंको शुभ कार्योमें सदा त्याग देना चाहिये'Classes vaidhriti+vyatipata as the two great mahapatas; recommends pitru-karma instead during these.
Mon · Jan 13
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
सर्वार्थ सिद्धि योगRecurring11:24 – 10:38siddhiauspiciousAll-purpose success yoga
- Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga Sadhana·
- Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga Sadhana·
Sources (1)
- Muhurta Chintamani — Shubhashubha-prakaranam (sarvartha-siddhi-yoga section), verses 28-29Verses 28-29 enumerate the full vara-nakshatra table (Sun: Hasta/Mula/Uttaraphalguni/Uttarashadha/Uttarabhadrapada/Pushya/Ashvini; Moon: Shravana/Rohini/Mrigashira/Pushya/Anuradha; Mars: Ashvini/Uttarabhadrapada/Krittika/Ashlesha; etc.) -- matches our table exactly.
Mon · Jan 13
Vishti Karana (Bhadra)
विष्टि करण (भद्रा)Recurring06:59 – 17:35inauspiciouskaranabhadraVishti/Bhadra karana, avoid new works and auspicious activities
- Vishti (Bhadra) Karana Shanti·
- Vishti (Bhadra) Karana Upaya·
Sources (3)
- Matsya Purana — Surya-vamsha-varnana (origin of Vishti/Bhadra), Vishti as Chhaya's daughter (Gita Press ed., around lines 5851-5900)Vishti (Bhadra) — bhayankara-rupavali tritiya kanya — is established as kala-karana-svarupa, the personification of the inauspicious karana.
- Phaladeepika — Santanachinta-prakarana (use of Vishti-karana in muhurta), verse 15 (Hindi-Alt ed., around lines 9801-9850)Phaladeepika explicitly names Vishti-karana as varjya for shubha-karya and for santana-prashna; classical avoidance rule.
- Narada Purana — Purvabhaga, Karana-jnana-vidhi (11 karanas including Vishti), around verses 124-125 (sankshipta ed., around lines 34051-34100)Lists the 7 chara + 4 sthira karanas including Vishti (#7) — formula to determine karana from tithi-number.
Tue · Jan 14
Vishkambha Yoga Day
विष्कम्भ योग दिनMedium04:38 – 02:58inauspiciousyogaVishkambha Yoga, obstacles in new works
Sources (2)
- Muhurta Chintamani — Nakshatra-prakarana (tyajya nakshatra and yoga), verse 34 (Pyarelal Mishra Hindi ed., lines 983-1007) — 'विष्कम्भवज्रवटिकात्रयमेव वर्ज्यम्'Vishkambha (with vajra) — first three vatikas (ghatikas) explicitly forbidden in shubha-karma; the yoga's name literally means 'obstruction'.
- Narada Purana — Purvabhaga, Jyotish-prakarana (27 yoga-svami enumeration; ninda-yoga catalogue), verses 212-3, 213-4 (Sankshipta ed., lines 41901-41950) — Vishkambha listed as first of 27 yogas; later ninda-yoga group enumerates vishkambha among tyajya-portionsVishkambha is the 1st nitya-yoga (svami: Yama); first 3 ghatikas to be avoided in all auspicious work.
Tue · Jan 14
Siddha Yoga
सिद्ध योगRecurring03:56 – 03:21siddhiauspiciousAccomplishment yoga, good for important beginnings
- Siddha Yoga Maha Sadhana·
Sources (2)
- Muhurta Chintamani — Shubhashubha-prakarana, Utpata-Mrityu-Kana-Siddhi chakra, verse 30Vara-nakshatra yoga chakra; the siddhi column establishes auspicious vara-nakshatra pairings.
- Narada Purana — Purvabhaga, Tithi-Vara yoga prakarana, verse 244Friday-Nanda, Wednesday-Bhadra, Tuesday-Jaya, Saturday-Rikta, Thursday-Purna combinations explicitly named Siddha yoga.
Wed · Jan 15
Makar Sankranti
मकर संक्रान्तिMedium06:59 – 17:37sankrantifestivalsuryadanaSun enters Makara (Capricorn), marking Uttarayana -- the northward journey of the sun. Most auspicious Sankranti. Dana, snana in sacred rivers, and tila-gur offerings are prescribed. Ganga snan on this day destroys all sins.
- Sankranti Snana & Dana·
- Makar Sankranti Surya Puja·
- Makar Sankranti Surya Puja·
Sources (2)
- Muhurta Chintamani — Sankranti-prakarana, verse 3 (Pyarelal Mishra ed., lines 2291-2318)'Makara-sankrantitah uttarayanam karkato dakshinayanam' — Makara-sankranti = onset of Uttarayana.
- Narada Purana — Purvabhaga, Sankranti-punyakala-varnana, Makara-sankranti punya-kala (sankshipta ed., around lines 14751-14800)Makara-sankranti = Uttarayana-sankrama; purva 40 ghadi + para 30 ghadi prescribed for snana-dana.
Wed · Jan 15
Budha Pushya Yoga
बुध पुष्य योगMedium10:17 – 10:28pushyaauspiciousmercuryAuspicious for trade, business, learning, and communication
Sources (2)
- Muhurta Chintamani — Shubhashubha-prakaranam, verses 28-29 (Sarvartha-siddhi-yoga list)MC enumerates auspicious nakshatra-vara pairs; Pushya is paired with its lord Mercury (Buddha) in the budha-anuradha and budha-rohini sets, and Wed-Pushya falls in the same Sarvartha-siddhi family.
- Narada Purana — Purvabhaga, Pratham Pada (Siddhi-yoga prakarana), verses 242-244 (Sarvartha-siddhi-yoga enumeration)
Wed · Jan 15
Sankranti
संक्रान्तिMedium06:59 – 17:37sankrantisuryasnanadanaSun enters a new rashi (solar ingress). All Sankrantis are considered punya kala. Sacred bath, surya arghya, tila dana, and charity are prescribed. The punya kala extends 16 ghatikas (~6.5 hours) before and after the exact transition moment.
- Sankranti Snana & Dana·
- Makar Sankranti Surya Puja·
- Mesha Sankranti Vishnu Puja·
Sources (2)
- Narada Purana — Purvabhaga (Sankranti-prakaranam), verse 264 (all sankrantis bear punyakala; vishuvat/vishnupada/shadshiti-mukhi distinction)Specifies 16-ghati punyakala window across all 12 sankrantis with the 3 sub-categories by rashi-type.
- Muhurta Chintamani — Sankranti-prakaranam, verses 1-8 (general sankranti definition, vahana, vastra, bhakshana, lepana attributes; snana-dana prescription)
Wed · Jan 15
Dvitiya
द्वितीयाRecurring03:21 – 03:23dvitiyachandraYama/Chandra worship day
- Yama Dvitiya Tarpana·
Sources (2)
- Skanda Purana — Yamadvitiya-vrata-mahatmya, section on Yamadvitiya (Sankshipta ed., lines 56651-56700) — 'कार्तिक शुक्लकी द्वितीयाको यमुनाजीमें स्नान ... यमलोकका दर्शन नहीं करता'Yamuna feeds her brother Yama on Kartika-shukla Dvitiya — origin of Bhratri-dvitiya / Bhai Dooj.
- Narada Purana — Purvabhaga, Dvitiya-vrata section (Ashunyashayana-vrata), month-wise Dvitiya-vrata (Sankshipta ed., lines 65701-65750) — 'अशुन्यशयन ... चन्द्रमाके लिये अर्घ्यदान'Shravana-Krishna Dvitiya = Ashunyashayana-vrata to Vishnu-Lakshmi with chandra-arghya; Kartika-shukla Dvitiya = Yamadvitiya.
Wed · Jan 15
Siddha Yoga
सिद्ध योगRecurring03:21 – 03:23siddhiauspiciousAccomplishment yoga, good for important beginnings
- Siddha Yoga Maha Sadhana·
Sources (2)
- Muhurta Chintamani — Shubhashubha-prakarana, Utpata-Mrityu-Kana-Siddhi chakra, verse 30Vara-nakshatra yoga chakra; the siddhi column establishes auspicious vara-nakshatra pairings.
- Narada Purana — Purvabhaga, Tithi-Vara yoga prakarana, verse 244Friday-Nanda, Wednesday-Bhadra, Tuesday-Jaya, Saturday-Rikta, Thursday-Purna combinations explicitly named Siddha yoga.
Thu · Jan 16
Tritiya
तृतीयाRecurring03:23 – 04:06tritiyagauriGauri worship day
- Gauri Tritiya Puja·
Sources (2)
- Matsya Purana — Adhyaya 62 (Ananta-tritiya-vrata), verses 1-40 (tritiya vrata cycle, Gauri-pujana prescribed)
- Narada Purana — Purvabhaga, Chaturtha Pada (tritiya-vrata prakarana), Svarna-Gauri, Haritalika, Akshaya-Tritiya, Brihad-Gauri tritiya enumeration
Fri · Jan 17
Sankashti Chaturthi
संकष्टी चतुर्थीMedium04:06 – 05:30chaturthiganeshavrataSpecial Ganesha vrata with moonrise worship
- Ganesha Puja & Modaka Offering·
- Chaturthi Ganesha Vrata·
Sources (2)
- Narada Purana — Purvabhaga, Chaturthi-vrata section, Sankashta-vrata description (Sankshipta ed., lines 66301-66400) — 'माघ कृष्णा चतुर्थीको संकष्टव्रत बतलाया जाता है'Names Magha-krishna Chaturthi 'Sankashta-vrata'; prescribes upavasa, moonrise arghya to Ganesha/Chandra, gives the arghya mantra and phala.
- Skanda Purana — Ganesha-Chaturthi-vrata-mahatmya, Chaturthi-vrata enumeration (Sankshipta ed., Sankashta-chaturthi reference) — moonrise-worship prescriptionAligns with the krishna-paksha chaturthi observance for relief from sankata (calamity).
Fri · Jan 17
Chaturthi
चतुर्थीRecurring04:06 – 05:30chaturthiganeshaGanesha worship day
- Ganesha Puja & Modaka Offering·
- Sankalpa Vrata·
- Devi Kavacham Patha·
Sources (2)
- Narada Purana — Purvabhaga, Chaturthi-vrata section, Month-wise Chaturthi-vrata enumeration (sankshipta ed., around lines 66001-66050)Jyeshtha-chaturthi: Pradyumna-Ganesha; Ashadha: Aniruddha-Ganesha; Ashwina shukla: Kapardisha-Vinayaka; Kartika krishna: Karka-chaturthi (Karva Chauth).
- Bhavishya Purana — Uttara-parva, Chaturthi-vrata-kalpa (Angaraka-chaturthi-vrata-varnana), Chaturthi-vrata chapter (DLI Hindi ed., around lines 70101-70150)Krishna-Yudhishthira samvada on Chaturthi vrata including Angaraka Chaturthi.
Fri · Jan 17
Bava Karana
बव करणRecurring06:59 – 17:38auspiciouskaranaBava karana, auspicious for new beginnings
- Bava Karana Auspicious Puja·
Sources (2)
- Muhurta Chintamani — Shubhashubha Prakarana (karana enumeration), verses 23-24 (Pyarelal Mishra Hindi ed., lines 81-122 in muhurta_cintamani slug) — 'श्रीवत्साख्यो वज्रकं मुद्गरश्च ... चरसुस्थिराख्यप्रवर्धमानाः फलदाः स्वनाम्ना'Names all 11 karanas with their phala — Bava (chara, first) is the auspicious chara-karana for new beginnings; karanas grouped as 'phaladah svanama' (effects per their names).
- BPHS — Panchanga-sadhana / Karana-prakarana, standard BPHS section on the 11 karanas (Bava-Balava-Kaulava ... Naga-Kimstughna)BPHS lists the chara-karanas (Bava through Vishti) as repeated 8 times across the 30 tithi-halves; Bava is the first and most auspicious.
Sat · Jan 18
Panchami
पञ्चमीRecurring05:30 – 07:31panchaminagasaraswatiNaga and Saraswati worship day
- Naga Panchami Puja·
Sources (2)
- Devi Bhagavata — Tantra-khanda, Manasa-Panchami section, verses 141-142 (Manasa Panchami / Naga Panchami)Manasa-pancami (Naga-panchami) enjoined for monthly or festival worship — establishes Panchami-Naga link.
- Narada Purana — Purvabhaga, Margashirsha Shukla Panchami section, Jayavrata + Naga-puja sequence
Sun · Jan 19
Atiganda Yoga Day
अतिगण्ड योग दिनMedium01:16 – 01:57inauspiciousyogaAtiganda Yoga, avoid new beginnings
Sources (2)
- Muhurta Chintamani — Shubhashubha-prakaranam / Yoga-prakaranam, verse 33 (tyajya yoga enumeration) and Anandadi shlokas 23-26 (27 nitya-yoga svabhava; Atiganda among the inauspicious 9)
- Narada Purana — Purvabhaga (yoga-prakarana), 27 nitya-yoga enumeration -- Atiganda listed with inauspicious-for-arambha set
Sun · Jan 19
Panchami
पञ्चमीRecurring05:30 – 07:31panchaminagasaraswatiNaga and Saraswati worship day
- Naga Panchami Puja·
Sources (2)
- Devi Bhagavata — Tantra-khanda, Manasa-Panchami section, verses 141-142 (Manasa Panchami / Naga Panchami)Manasa-pancami (Naga-panchami) enjoined for monthly or festival worship — establishes Panchami-Naga link.
- Narada Purana — Purvabhaga, Margashirsha Shukla Panchami section, Jayavrata + Naga-puja sequence
Mon · Jan 20
Amrit Siddhi Yoga
अमृत सिद्धि योगMedium17:30 – 20:30siddhiauspiciousNectar yoga, excellent for all auspicious works
- Amrit Siddhi Yoga Sadhana·
- Amrit Siddhi Yoga Diksha Sadhana·
Sources (2)
- Muhurta Chintamani — Shubhashubha-prakaranam, verses 23-29 (Anandadi yoga / Sarvartha-siddhi / Amrita-siddhi enumeration)The 7-vara amrita-siddhi mapping is given as part of the wider Anandadi-27 yoga corpus and the sarvartha-siddhi enumeration.
- Narada Purana — Purvabhaga, Pratham Pada (yoga-prakarana), verses 242-244 (sarvartha-siddhi-yoga -- same vara-nakshatra pairs)
Mon · Jan 20
Shashthi
षष्ठीRecurring07:31 – 09:59shashthiskandaSkanda/Murugan worship day
- Skanda Shashthi Puja·
Sources (2)
- Devi Bhagavata — Skandha 9 (Shashthi-devi upakhyana), verses 58-71 (Shashthi-stotra recited by Priyavrata)
- Brahma Vaivarta Purana — Prakriti Khanda (Shashthi-devi mahatmya), Shashthi-stuti section (devi identified as Kartikeya-pranapriya)
Tue · Jan 21
Chitra Tuesday
चित्रा मङ्गलवारMedium20:30 – 23:36creativemarsCreative works, Mars nakshatra on Mars day
- Nakshatra-Vara Yoga Sadhana·
Sources (2)
- Muhurta Chintamani — Nakshatra-prakaranam, verse 11 (nakshatra-svami enumeration: Chitra-svami = Mangala/Tvashtra-Mangala) and verses 18-19 (Chitra grouped with chara/kshipra creative-work nakshatras)
- Narada Purana — Purvabhaga (vara-nakshatra siddhi prakarana), verses ~242 (vara-nakshatra siddhi enumeration -- Chitra-Mangala-vara as Mars-amplification on Mars-ruled nakshatra)
Tue · Jan 21
Dwipushkar Yoga
द्विपुष्कर योगMedium09:59 – 12:40pushkarauspiciousDoubles the fruit of any karma performed
- Maha Dana (Great Charity)·
- Kamala Sadhana·
- Dwipushkar/Tripushkar Yoga Sadhana·
Sources (2)
- Narada Purana — Purvabhaga, Jyotish-prakarana (yoga section), Tripushkar/Dwipushkar yoga definition (sankshipta ed., around lines 41801-41850)Sun/Sat/Mars + Bhadra-tithi (2,7,12) + odd-pada nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, U.Phalguni, Vishakha, U.Ashadha, P.Bhadrapada) = Tripushkar; even-pada = Dwipushkar (doubles fruit).
- Muhurta Chintamani — Nakshatra-prakarana, Tripushkar-Dwipushkar yoga section (verse 49, lines 2076-2099 in Pyarelal Mishra ed.)Same vara/tithi/nakshatra triad enumerated.
Tue · Jan 21
Saptami
सप्तमीRecurring09:59 – 12:40saptamisuryaSurya worship day
- Surya Saptami Arghya Puja·
Sources (2)
- Matsya Purana — Adhyaya 74 (Kalyana-saptami-vrata), verses 1-20 (full chapter)Kalyana / Vijaya saptami on Shukla Saptami with Sunday; establishes Saptami-Surya canonical link.
- Bhavishya Purana — Brahma-parva, Saptami-kalpa (Bhadra-saptami section), adhyaya 101, verses 20-25Brahma extolling Saptami-vrata to Dindi-muni.
Tue · Jan 21
Bava Karana
बव करणRecurring06:58 – 17:41auspiciouskaranaBava karana, auspicious for new beginnings
- Bava Karana Auspicious Puja·
Sources (2)
- Muhurta Chintamani — Shubhashubha Prakarana (karana enumeration), verses 23-24 (Pyarelal Mishra Hindi ed., lines 81-122 in muhurta_cintamani slug) — 'श्रीवत्साख्यो वज्रकं मुद्गरश्च ... चरसुस्थिराख्यप्रवर्धमानाः फलदाः स्वनाम्ना'Names all 11 karanas with their phala — Bava (chara, first) is the auspicious chara-karana for new beginnings; karanas grouped as 'phaladah svanama' (effects per their names).
- BPHS — Panchanga-sadhana / Karana-prakarana, standard BPHS section on the 11 karanas (Bava-Balava-Kaulava ... Naga-Kimstughna)BPHS lists the chara-karanas (Bava through Vishti) as repeated 8 times across the 30 tithi-halves; Bava is the first and most auspicious.
Tue · Jan 21
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
सर्वार्थ सिद्धि योगRecurring20:30 – 23:36siddhiauspiciousAll-purpose success yoga
- Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga Sadhana·
- Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga Sadhana·
Sources (1)
- Muhurta Chintamani — Shubhashubha-prakaranam (sarvartha-siddhi-yoga section), verses 28-29Verses 28-29 enumerate the full vara-nakshatra table (Sun: Hasta/Mula/Uttaraphalguni/Uttarashadha/Uttarabhadrapada/Pushya/Ashvini; Moon: Shravana/Rohini/Mrigashira/Pushya/Anuradha; Mars: Ashvini/Uttarabhadrapada/Krittika/Ashlesha; etc.) -- matches our table exactly.
Wed · Jan 22
Budha Ashtami
बुधाष्टमीMedium12:40 – 15:18ashtamimercuryMercury-enhanced Ashtami, good for learning and mantras
Sources (1)
- Bhavishya Purana — Uttara-parva, Budhashtami-vrata-varnana (chapter 54), chapter 54 closing colophon (DLI Hindi ed., lines 72451-72500) — 'इति श्रीभविष्ये महापुराण उत्तरपर्वीण श्रीकृष्णयुधिष्ठिरसंवादे बुधाष्टमीव्रतवर्णनं नाम चतुष्पञ्चाशत्तमोऽध्यायः'Direct named chapter on Budhashtami-vrata in Krishna-Yudhishthira samvada — Wednesday + Ashtami fast for the four-armed Vidhu-suta (Mercury).
Wed · Jan 22
Shula Yoga Day
शूल योग दिनMedium03:49 – 04:37inauspiciousyogaShula Yoga, painful obstacles, avoid travel
Sources (2)
- Muhurta Chintamani — Shubhashubha-prakarana, tyajya yoga section, verse 35Shula yoga's first 5 ghatikas explicitly enjoined for rejection in all karmas — especially travel.
- Narada Purana — Purvabhaga, jataka-yoga-phala section, verses 195-196Shula-yoga jataka described as shura-vira but adhana (without wealth) — reinforces 'painful obstacles' theme.
Wed · Jan 22
Ashtami
अष्टमीRecurring12:40 – 15:18ashtamikalibhairavaKali and Bhairava worship day
- Kali Ashtami Puja·
- Ashtami Durga Puja·
Sources (2)
- Narada Purana — Purvabhaga, Ashtami-vrata enumeration, Month-wise Ashtami vratas (sankshipta ed., around lines 67901-67950)Magha krishna ashtami = Bhadrakali worship; Pausha shukla ashtami = Ashtaka-sanjnaka shraddha; Kartika krishna = Karkashtami; Kartika shukla = Gopashtami.
- Devi Bhagavata — Skandha 3, Navaratri-vidhi (importance of Ashtami), Ashtami pujan prescription (Vol. 1 Gita Press ed., around lines 45751-45800)If unable to do full nine-day Navaratri, Ashtami tithi must be observed; references Daksha-yajna context.
Thu · Jan 23
Vishakha Thursday
विशाखा गुरुवारMedium02:34 – 05:08determinationjupiterDetermination, Jupiter nakshatra on Jupiter day
- Nakshatra-Vara Yoga Sadhana·
- Vishakha Nakshatra Indragni Puja·
Sources (2)
- Narada Purana — Uttarardha, Tithi-vara-nakshatra siddhi-yoga prakaranam, verses 242-244 (vara-nakshatra siddhi-yoga section)Narada Purana's vara-nakshatra siddhi-yoga table assigns Pushya to Guru-vara as siddhi; Vishakha (Jupiter-ruled in the Brihat-Samhita lordship scheme) on Guru-vara is treated under the same nakshatra-vara svami-mela principle.
- Brihat Samhita — Adhyaya 98 (Nakshatra-devatadhyaya), Vishakha sectionVishakha presided by Indra-Agni; classed as mishra/determined-action nakshatra.
Thu · Jan 23
Ganda Yoga Day
गण्ड योग दिनMedium04:37 – 05:06inauspiciousyogaGanda Yoga, difficulties and obstacles
Sources (2)
- Muhurta Chintamani — Shubhashubha-prakaranam (tyajya nakshatra-yoga section), verses 34-35'Parigha-rdhaṁ pancha shule shaṭ cha ganda-atigandayoh, vyaghate nava-naadyash cha varjyaah sarveshu karmasu.' Ganda and Atiganda yogas explicitly listed with 6 nadis to be avoided in all auspicious works.
- Narada Purana — Uttarardha, 27-Yoga prakaranam, varjya-ghatika enumeration (verse 204-210 segment)Specifies the first 9 ghatikas of Ganda yoga as completely avoidable.
Thu · Jan 23
Navami
नवमीRecurring15:18 – 17:38navamidurgaDurga worship day
- Durga Navami Puja·
- Bhuvaneshwari Navami Homa·
Sources (2)
- Narada Purana — Purvabhaga, Chaturtha-pada (month-wise Navami-vrata section), lines 67951-68100 — 'श्रावण मासके दोनों पक्षोंकी नवमीको ... कौमारी चण्डिकाकी आराधना'; 'भाद्रपद शुक्ला नवमीको नन्दानवमी'; 'वैशाख ... चण्डिका-पूजन'Twelve-month Navami-vrata catalogue — every Navami is sacred to Durga/Chandika/Kumari in some form.
- Devi Bhagavata — Tritiya-skandha (Sharad/Vasanta Navaratri narrative), Tritiya-skandha, Sudarshana-Subahu Navaratri narrative (Gita Press Vol.1, around lines 44951-45000) — 'नवरात्रेषु सर्वेषु ... अर्चनं हवनं यागं देव्या'Each Navami caps the Navaratri sequence; the day is fixed for Devi-arcana, havana, yaga.
Thu · Jan 23
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
सर्वार्थ सिद्धि योगRecurring02:34 – 05:08siddhiauspiciousAll-purpose success yoga
- Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga Sadhana·
- Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga Sadhana·
Sources (1)
- Muhurta Chintamani — Shubhashubha-prakaranam (sarvartha-siddhi-yoga section), verses 28-29Verses 28-29 enumerate the full vara-nakshatra table (Sun: Hasta/Mula/Uttaraphalguni/Uttarashadha/Uttarabhadrapada/Pushya/Ashvini; Moon: Shravana/Rohini/Mrigashira/Pushya/Anuradha; Mars: Ashvini/Uttarabhadrapada/Krittika/Ashlesha; etc.) -- matches our table exactly.
Fri · Jan 24
Dashami
दशमीRecurring17:38 – 19:25dashamivictoryVictory and accomplishment day
Sources (2)
- Muhurta Chintamani — Yatra-prakaranam (Vijaya Dashami siddha-muhurta), verse 77'Iṣa-maasi sita dashami vijaya shubha-karmasu siddhi-karee kathita; shravana-rkṣa-yuta sutaraam shubhada nrṛpate-stu game jaya-sandhi-karee.' Dashami declared vijaya/siddhi-kari.
- Narada Purana — Uttarardha, Tithi-vrata prakaranam, Dashami yamaraja section'Sampoorna lokoṁ mein yah baat vidit hai ki dashami yamaraja ki tithi hai.'
Fri · Jan 24
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
सर्वार्थ सिद्धि योगRecurring05:08 – 07:07siddhiauspiciousAll-purpose success yoga
- Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga Sadhana·
- Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga Sadhana·
Sources (1)
- Muhurta Chintamani — Shubhashubha-prakaranam (sarvartha-siddhi-yoga section), verses 28-29Verses 28-29 enumerate the full vara-nakshatra table (Sun: Hasta/Mula/Uttaraphalguni/Uttarashadha/Uttarabhadrapada/Pushya/Ashvini; Moon: Shravana/Rohini/Mrigashira/Pushya/Anuradha; Mars: Ashvini/Uttarabhadrapada/Krittika/Ashlesha; etc.) -- matches our table exactly.
Fri · Jan 24
Vishti Karana (Bhadra)
विष्टि करण (भद्रा)Recurring06:57 – 17:44inauspiciouskaranabhadraVishti/Bhadra karana, avoid new works and auspicious activities
- Vishti (Bhadra) Karana Shanti·
- Vishti (Bhadra) Karana Upaya·
Sources (3)
- Matsya Purana — Surya-vamsha-varnana (origin of Vishti/Bhadra), Vishti as Chhaya's daughter (Gita Press ed., around lines 5851-5900)Vishti (Bhadra) — bhayankara-rupavali tritiya kanya — is established as kala-karana-svarupa, the personification of the inauspicious karana.
- Phaladeepika — Santanachinta-prakarana (use of Vishti-karana in muhurta), verse 15 (Hindi-Alt ed., around lines 9801-9850)Phaladeepika explicitly names Vishti-karana as varjya for shubha-karya and for santana-prashna; classical avoidance rule.
- Narada Purana — Purvabhaga, Karana-jnana-vidhi (11 karanas including Vishti), around verses 124-125 (sankshipta ed., around lines 34051-34100)Lists the 7 chara + 4 sthira karanas including Vishti (#7) — formula to determine karana from tithi-number.
Sat · Jan 25
Anuradha Saturday
अनुराधा शनिवारMedium05:08 – 07:07devotionsaturnDevotion, Saturn nakshatra on Saturn day
- Nakshatra-Vara Yoga Sadhana·
- Anuradha Nakshatra Mitra Sadhana·
Sources (1)
- Muhurta Chintamani — Shubhashubha Prakarana, vara-nakshatra-shubha combinations, Pyarelal Mishra ed., around lines 2971-3001 (jatakarma/namakarma section listing Anuradha among auspicious shubha nakshatras)Anuradha is among auspicious shubha-nakshatras for jatakarma/namakarma; Anuradha is Sani-svami (Saturn's own nakshatra), so Saturday + Anuradha is a vara-svami yoga revered for bhakti and karya-siddhi.
Sat · Jan 25
Ekadashi
एकादशीRecurring19:25 – 20:32ekadashivratavishnuVishnu worship and fasting day
- Vishnu Sahasranama Patha·
- Sankalpa Vrata·
- Shodashi (Tripura Sundari) Sadhana·
Sources (2)
- Narada Purana — Purvabhaga, Ekadashi-vrata section, Ekadashi-vrata-mahatmya (sankshipta ed., text around lines 14901-14950)Detailed rules on dashami-viddha vs dvadashi-viddha Ekadashi, fasting and parana.
- Brahma Vaivarta Purana — Krishna-janma-khanda, Ekadashi-vrata prescription, Ekadashi-upavasa section (sankshipta ed., text around lines 71651-71700)All Vaishnavas, yatis, widows, brahmacharis are to fast on every Ekadashi.
Sat · Jan 25
Bava Karana
बव करणRecurring06:57 – 17:44auspiciouskaranaBava karana, auspicious for new beginnings
- Bava Karana Auspicious Puja·
Sources (2)
- Muhurta Chintamani — Shubhashubha Prakarana (karana enumeration), verses 23-24 (Pyarelal Mishra Hindi ed., lines 81-122 in muhurta_cintamani slug) — 'श्रीवत्साख्यो वज्रकं मुद्गरश्च ... चरसुस्थिराख्यप्रवर्धमानाः फलदाः स्वनाम्ना'Names all 11 karanas with their phala — Bava (chara, first) is the auspicious chara-karana for new beginnings; karanas grouped as 'phaladah svanama' (effects per their names).
- BPHS — Panchanga-sadhana / Karana-prakarana, standard BPHS section on the 11 karanas (Bava-Balava-Kaulava ... Naga-Kimstughna)BPHS lists the chara-karanas (Bava through Vishti) as repeated 8 times across the 30 tithi-halves; Bava is the first and most auspicious.
Sun · Jan 26
Dwadashi
द्वादशीRecurring20:32 – 20:55dwadashivishnuparanaParana (breaking Ekadashi fast) and Vishnu worship
- Dwadashi Vishnu Puja·
Sources (2)
- Narada Purana — Uttarardha, Ekadashi-vrata prakaranam, parana/dwadashi section'Yadi dvitiya din dvadashi hai to pehle din ki dashami-viddha ekadashi bhi niṣiddha hi hai (isliye aisi paristhiti mein dvadashi ko vrata karna chahiye).'
- Bhavishya Purana — Brahma Parva, Dwadashi-vrata-mahatmya prakaranam, opening enumeration (Govinda/Shravana/Akhanda/Vijaya etc. dwadashi vrata-mahatmya)
Sun · Jan 26
Siddha Yoga
सिद्ध योगRecurring20:32 – 20:55siddhiauspiciousAccomplishment yoga, good for important beginnings
- Siddha Yoga Maha Sadhana·
Sources (2)
- Muhurta Chintamani — Shubhashubha-prakarana, Utpata-Mrityu-Kana-Siddhi chakra, verse 30Vara-nakshatra yoga chakra; the siddhi column establishes auspicious vara-nakshatra pairings.
- Narada Purana — Purvabhaga, Tithi-Vara yoga prakarana, verse 244Friday-Nanda, Wednesday-Bhadra, Tuesday-Jaya, Saturday-Rikta, Thursday-Purna combinations explicitly named Siddha yoga.
Mon · Jan 27
Soma Pradosha
सोम प्रदोषMedium20:55 – 20:35pradoshashivamoonMonday Pradosha, Shiva worship with lunar energy
- Soma Pradosha Vrata·
- Trayodashi Pradosha Vrata·
Sources (2)
- Skanda Purana — Pradosha-vrata-mahatmya, closing section (Dharmagupta and Simantini katha)Pradosha-vrata for Girijapati worship; phalashruti promises sata-janma freedom from poverty.
- Devi Bhagavata — Tantra-khanda, Devi's vrata catalogue to Himavan, verses 37-42Devi names Pradosha-vrata and Somavara-vrata together as 'atyadhika santushti-karaka' for her worshippers.
Mon · Jan 27
Pradosha
प्रदोषRecurring20:55 – 20:35pradoshashivaShiva worship during twilight of Trayodashi
- Shiva Linga Abhisheka·
- Mahamrityunjaya Japa·
- Sankalpa Vrata·
Sources (2)
- Muhurta Chintamani — Samskara-prakarana (Pradosha-lakshana), verse 55 (Pyarelal Mishra Hindi ed., lines 3616-3650) — 'अर्कतर्कत्रितिथिषु प्रदोषः स्यात्'Defines pradosha-kala as the half-prahar around sunset on Trayodashi, Chaturdashi, Pratipad and other listed tithis.
- Skanda Purana — Pradosha-vrata-mahatmya (Chandrasena and Shrikara legend), section on Pradosha-shivapujana (Sankshipta ed., lines 88951-89000)Anjananandana Hanuman teaches the gopa Shrikara the discipline of Pradosha Shiva worship.
Tue · Jan 28
Maha Shivaratri
महाशिवरात्रिMedium20:35 – 19:36shivaratrishivavrataGreatest night of Shiva, all-night worship
- Shiva Linga Abhisheka·
- Mahamrityunjaya Japa·
- Rudra Abhisheka & Homa·
Sources (2)
- Shiva Purana — Kotirudra Samhita (Caturthi Samhita), Adhyaya 38 -- Shivaratri-vrata-mahima, verses 86-88 (Vishnu narrates Shivaratri-vrata to Narada)
- Shiva Purana — Kotirudra Samhita, Adhyaya 40 -- Shivaratri-vrata-mahatmya, verses 97-102 (Shivaratri declared vrata-raja, supreme of all vratas)
Tue · Jan 28
Angaraka Chaturdashi
अङ्गारक चतुर्दशीMedium20:35 – 19:36chaturdashihanumanmarsHanuman/Rudra worship on Tuesday Chaturdashi
- Hanuman Chalisa & Mantra Japa·
- Angaraka Chaturdashi Puja·
Sources (2)
- Hindupedia — Festivals/Angaraki Chaturdashi, Tuesday + Krishna/Shukla Chaturdashi modern observanceTuesday-Chaturdashi observance for Hanuman and Rudra; classical corpus treats Angaraka primarily on Chaturthi (Bhavishya Purana Uttara-parva).
- Bhavishya Purana — Uttara-parva, Chaturthi-vrata-kalpa (Angaraka-vrata-varnana), Angaraka-vrata chapter (DLI Hindi ed., around lines 70101-70150)Classical Angaraka-vrata is attached to Tuesday + Chaturthi, not Chaturdashi; cited as the closest scriptural precedent for the Mars+tithi pattern.
Tue · Jan 28
Shakuni Karana
शकुनि करणMedium06:56 – 17:47inauspiciouskaranafixedShakuni fixed karana, inauspicious for most works
- Shakuni Karana Shanti·
Sources (2)
- Narada Purana — Purvabhaga (karana-prakarana), verses ~124 (4 fixed karanas: Shakuni, Naga, Chatushpada, Kimstughna enumerated)
- Narada Purana — Purvabhaga (karana-svami and shubhashubha), verses ~255-257 (Surya stands in Shakuni-Kolava-Kimstughna karanas -- standing-Surya yields disturbance; inauspicious for most works)
Tue · Jan 28
Chaturdashi
चतुर्दशीRecurring20:35 – 19:36chaturdashishivaShiva worship, Shivaratri on Krishna Chaturdashi
Sources (2)
- Shiva Purana — Sati's vrata (vrata-charita), Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi night-jagaran, verse 19 (Part 1 Gita Press, around lines 39901-39950)Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi: night jagaran with bilva-patra and bilva-phala worship — Mahashivaratri precedent.
- Narada Purana — Purvabhaga, Chaturdashi-vrata enumeration, Month-wise Chaturdashi vratas (sankshipta ed., around lines 82751-82800)Phalguna krishna chaturdashi: Krittivaseshvara worship; Shravana: Kameshvara; Bhadrapada: Shankara; Kartika: Mahadeva.
Wed · Jan 29
Kimstughna Karana
किंस्तुघ्न करणMedium06:55 – 17:47karananeutralKimstughna fixed karana, neutral to mildly auspicious
- Kimstughna Karana Sadhana·
Sources (2)
- Narada Purana — Purvabhaga, karana-prakarana, verse 124Enumerates Shakuni, Naga, Chatushpada, Kimstughna as the four sthira (fixed) karanas of the lunar month.
- Muhurta Chintamani — Samvatsara-prakarana, Sun-avastha on Sankranti, verse 13Sun in Kimstughna karana described as 'urdhva' (upright, sama) — 'sama: shreshtha ihardhavarshane', i.e. neutral-to-mildly auspicious.
Wed · Jan 29
Amavasya
अमावस्याMedium19:36 – 18:06amavasyanew_moonpitruNew moon, powerful for Tantric practices and pitru karma
- Kali Maha Mantra Japa·
- Pitru Tarpana·
- Devi Kavacham Patha·
Sources (2)
- Skanda Purana — Pitri-kalpa / Tithi-pravachana, amavasya definition section'Yogon mein vyatipata, nakshatron mein shravana, tithiyon mein amavasya aur purnima tatha sankranti-kala -- ye sab dana-karma mein pavitra mane gaye hain.' Amavasya named first among agnishvattadi pitarana priya tithis.
- Muhurta Chintamani — Nakshatra-prakaranam, verse 57 (sinivali-kuhu-darsha section)Three Amavasya types (sinivali, kuhu, darsha) enumerated.
Wed · Jan 29
Siddha Yoga
सिद्ध योगRecurring19:36 – 18:06siddhiauspiciousAccomplishment yoga, good for important beginnings
- Siddha Yoga Maha Sadhana·
Sources (2)
- Muhurta Chintamani — Shubhashubha-prakarana, Utpata-Mrityu-Kana-Siddhi chakra, verse 30Vara-nakshatra yoga chakra; the siddhi column establishes auspicious vara-nakshatra pairings.
- Narada Purana — Purvabhaga, Tithi-Vara yoga prakarana, verse 244Friday-Nanda, Wednesday-Bhadra, Tuesday-Jaya, Saturday-Rikta, Thursday-Purna combinations explicitly named Siddha yoga.
Thu · Jan 30
Vyatipata Yoga
व्यतीपात योगMedium21:21 – 18:33inauspiciousyogaInauspicious yoga, avoid new beginnings. Good for pitru karma
- Vyatipata Yoga Dosha Nivaran·
Sources (2)
- Phaladeepika — Upagraha-prakarana (calculation of dhuma, vyatipata, parivesha, indrachapa, ketu), verse 5 (formula for vyatipata from solar position; Hindi-Alt ed., around lines 22701-22750)Vyatipata = (Sun + 4r 13°20') subtracted from 12 rashis — defined as 'a-prakasha-graha' (invisible graha).
- Parashara Smriti — Madhaviya-vritti, Dana-kala-nirupana, Section on vyatipata as inauspicious yoga / sankrama (Islampurkar 1894 ed., around lines 40233-40259)Mahavyatipata defined; cited alongside ayana and vishuva as auspicious-dana times despite the yoga itself being inauspicious for new beginnings.
Thu · Jan 30
Bava Karana
बव करणRecurring06:55 – 17:48auspiciouskaranaBava karana, auspicious for new beginnings
- Bava Karana Auspicious Puja·
Sources (2)
- Muhurta Chintamani — Shubhashubha Prakarana (karana enumeration), verses 23-24 (Pyarelal Mishra Hindi ed., lines 81-122 in muhurta_cintamani slug) — 'श्रीवत्साख्यो वज्रकं मुद्गरश्च ... चरसुस्थिराख्यप्रवर्धमानाः फलदाः स्वनाम्ना'Names all 11 karanas with their phala — Bava (chara, first) is the auspicious chara-karana for new beginnings; karanas grouped as 'phaladah svanama' (effects per their names).
- BPHS — Panchanga-sadhana / Karana-prakarana, standard BPHS section on the 11 karanas (Bava-Balava-Kaulava ... Naga-Kimstughna)BPHS lists the chara-karanas (Bava through Vishti) as repeated 8 times across the 30 tithi-halves; Bava is the first and most auspicious.
Thu · Jan 30
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
सर्वार्थ सिद्धि योगRecurring08:20 – 07:15siddhiauspiciousAll-purpose success yoga
- Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga Sadhana·
- Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga Sadhana·
Sources (1)
- Muhurta Chintamani — Shubhashubha-prakaranam (sarvartha-siddhi-yoga section), verses 28-29Verses 28-29 enumerate the full vara-nakshatra table (Sun: Hasta/Mula/Uttaraphalguni/Uttarashadha/Uttarabhadrapada/Pushya/Ashvini; Moon: Shravana/Rohini/Mrigashira/Pushya/Anuradha; Mars: Ashvini/Uttarabhadrapada/Krittika/Ashlesha; etc.) -- matches our table exactly.
Thu · Jan 30
Siddha Yoga
सिद्ध योगRecurring18:06 – 16:11siddhiauspiciousAccomplishment yoga, good for important beginnings
- Siddha Yoga Maha Sadhana·
Sources (2)
- Muhurta Chintamani — Shubhashubha-prakarana, Utpata-Mrityu-Kana-Siddhi chakra, verse 30Vara-nakshatra yoga chakra; the siddhi column establishes auspicious vara-nakshatra pairings.
- Narada Purana — Purvabhaga, Tithi-Vara yoga prakarana, verse 244Friday-Nanda, Wednesday-Bhadra, Tuesday-Jaya, Saturday-Rikta, Thursday-Purna combinations explicitly named Siddha yoga.
Fri · Jan 31
Dvitiya
द्वितीयाRecurring16:11 – 13:59dvitiyachandraYama/Chandra worship day
- Yama Dvitiya Tarpana·
Sources (2)
- Skanda Purana — Yamadvitiya-vrata-mahatmya, section on Yamadvitiya (Sankshipta ed., lines 56651-56700) — 'कार्तिक शुक्लकी द्वितीयाको यमुनाजीमें स्नान ... यमलोकका दर्शन नहीं करता'Yamuna feeds her brother Yama on Kartika-shukla Dvitiya — origin of Bhratri-dvitiya / Bhai Dooj.
- Narada Purana — Purvabhaga, Dvitiya-vrata section (Ashunyashayana-vrata), month-wise Dvitiya-vrata (Sankshipta ed., lines 65701-65750) — 'अशुन्यशयन ... चन्द्रमाके लिये अर्घ्यदान'Shravana-Krishna Dvitiya = Ashunyashayana-vrata to Vishnu-Lakshmi with chandra-arghya; Kartika-shukla Dvitiya = Yamadvitiya.