Festival calendar in Meerut, December 2027
Every Vedic festival, ekadashi, purnima, amavasya and sankranti for this month — computed live from the panchanga engine, tiered by rarity, citation-backed. 89 events: 0 major, 37 medium, 52 recurring.
Wed · Dec 01
Ganda Yoga Day
गण्ड योग दिनMedium02:22 – 02:41inauspiciousyogaGanda 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.
Wed · Dec 01
Tritiya
तृतीयाRecurring10:08 – 11:39tritiyagauriGauri 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 · Dec 02
Chaturthi
चतुर्थीRecurring11:39 – 13:44chaturthiganeshaGanesha 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.
Thu · Dec 02
Vishti Karana (Bhadra)
विष्टि करण (भद्रा)Recurring06:56 – 17:19inauspiciouskaranabhadraVishti/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.
Fri · Dec 03
Panchami
पञ्चमीRecurring13:44 – 16:13panchaminagasaraswatiNaga 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
Fri · Dec 03
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
सर्वार्थ सिद्धि योगRecurring02:30 – 05:33siddhiauspiciousAll-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.
Sat · Dec 04
Shashthi
षष्ठीRecurring16:13 – 18:56shashthiskandaSkanda/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)
Sun · Dec 05
Bhanu Saptami
भानु सप्तमीMedium18:56 – 21:37saptamisuryaSunday Saptami, supreme Surya worship day
- Surya Saptami Arghya Puja·
- Bhanu Saptami Puja·
Sources (2)
- Matsya Purana — Adhyaya 75 (Vishoka-Saptami-vrata) & Adhyaya 76 (Phala-Saptami-vrata), full chaptersBoth adhyayas prescribe Saptami-tithi as the supreme day for Surya worship using the twelve-name list (Bhanu/Arka/Ravi/Brahma/Surya/Shakra/Hari/Shiva/Shriman/Vibhavasu/Tvashta/Varuna).
- Bhavishya Purana — Brahma Parva, Saptami-kalpa (Akshyanga Saptami adhyaya 111), opening versesBhavishya Purana's Saptami-kalpa is the standard nibandha source for Bhanu/Ravi-Saptami; Sunday + Saptami amplifies it.
Sun · Dec 05
Dwipushkar Yoga
द्विपुष्कर योगMedium18:56 – 21:37pushkarauspiciousDoubles 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.
Sun · Dec 05
Saptami
सप्तमीRecurring18:56 – 21:37saptamisuryaSurya 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.
Sun · Dec 05
Siddha Yoga
सिद्ध योगRecurring18:56 – 21:37siddhiauspiciousAccomplishment 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 · Dec 06
Ashtami
अष्टमीRecurring21:37 – 24:00ashtamikalibhairavaKali 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.
Mon · Dec 06
Vishti Karana (Bhadra)
विष्टि करण (भद्रा)Recurring06:59 – 17:20inauspiciouskaranabhadraVishti/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 · Dec 07
Shunya Tithi
शून्य तिथिMedium24:00 – 01:51inauspiciousshunyaVoid tithi, avoid important works
Sources (2)
- Muhurta Chintamani — Shubhashubha-prakarana, Shunyatithi-chakra, verse 10Masa-wise shunya tithis enumerated; 4/9/14 (Rikta tithis) fall in the shunya set and Tuesday compounds the void.
- Muhurta Chintamani — Shubhashubha-prakarana, tithi-shunya-lagna, verse 17
Tue · Dec 07
Navami
नवमीRecurring24:00 – 01:51navamidurgaDurga 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.
Wed · Dec 08
Vyatipata Yoga
व्यतीपात योगMedium06:57 – 06:34inauspiciousyogaInauspicious 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.
Wed · Dec 08
Dashami
दशमीRecurring01:51 – 02:59dashamivictoryVictory 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.'
Wed · Dec 08
Siddha Yoga
सिद्ध योगRecurring01:51 – 02:59siddhiauspiciousAccomplishment 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 · Dec 09
Guru Ekadashi
गुरु एकादशीMedium02:59 – 03:20ekadashiguruvishnuThursday Ekadashi, Jupiter-enhanced Vishnu worship
- Guru Ekadashi Vrata·
- Bhuvaneshwari Ekadashi Vrata·
Sources (2)
- Narada Purana — Uttarabhaga, Ekadashi-vrata-mahatmya (Rukmangada-Mohini samvada), Rukmangada vrata-pratijna (Sankshipta ed., lines 76451-76550) — 'एकादशीके दिन भोजन कैसे करूँगा ... मधुसूदनके पुण्यमय दिवस एकादशीको अन्नका सेवन नहीं करूँगा'King Rukmangada's vow never to take food on Ekadashi establishes the canonical fasting rule; Thursday (Guru/Vishnu's vara) intensifies the merit.
- Brahma Vaivarta Purana — Krishna-janma-khanda (Ekadashi-vrata prescription), Dharmaraja-Vasundhara samvada (Gita Press ed., lines 27701-27750) — Vishnu-bhakti centrality of EkadashiIdentifies Vishnu-seva as the supreme dharma; Ekadashi to Thursday (Vishnu/Guru) doubly auspicious for the vrata.
Thu · Dec 09
Ekadashi
एकादशीRecurring02:59 – 03:20ekadashivratavishnuVishnu 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.
Thu · Dec 09
Siddha Yoga
सिद्ध योगRecurring02:59 – 03:20siddhiauspiciousAccomplishment 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 · Dec 10
Dwadashi
द्वादशीRecurring03:20 – 02:53dwadashivishnuparanaParana (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)
Fri · Dec 10
Bava Karana
बव करणRecurring07:02 – 17:20auspiciouskaranaBava 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.
Fri · Dec 10
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
सर्वार्थ सिद्धि योगRecurring17:27 – 17:54siddhiauspiciousAll-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.
Sat · Dec 11
Shani Pradosha
शनि प्रदोषMedium02:53 – 01:43pradoshashivasaturnMost powerful Pradosha, removes Saturn doshas
- Shiva Linga Abhisheka·
- Navagraha Shanti·
- Tila Homa (Sesame Oblation)·
Sources (2)
- Skanda Purana — Maheshwara Khanda, Kedara Khanda, Adhyaya 17, verses 76-90 (Pradosha-vrata-mahatmya, Brihaspati instructs Indra on Shanivara Trayodashi Pradosha)
- Skanda Purana — Maheshwara Khanda (gopa-balaka pradosha narrative), around shloka cluster cited at p.~889 of Gita Press Sankshipt edition (shanivara-pradosha worship)
Sat · Dec 11
Shiva Yoga Day
शिव योग दिनMedium03:59 – 01:49auspiciousyogashivaShiva 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.
Sat · Dec 11
Pradosha
प्रदोषRecurring02:53 – 01:43pradoshashivaShiva 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.
Sat · Dec 11
Siddha Yoga
सिद्ध योगRecurring02:53 – 01:43siddhiauspiciousAccomplishment 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.
Sun · Dec 12
Siddha Yoga Day
सिद्ध योग दिनMedium01:49 – 23:09auspiciousyogasiddhiSiddha 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.
Sun · Dec 12
Chaturdashi
चतुर्दशीRecurring01:43 – 23:55chaturdashishivaShiva 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 · Dec 13
Soma Purnima
सोम पूर्णिमाMedium23:55 – 21:38purnimashivamoonShiva/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 · Dec 13
Rohini Monday
रोहिणी सोमवारMedium16:42 – 15:15prosperityrohinimoonGrowth and prosperity, Moon in own nakshatra
- Nakshatra-Vara Yoga Sadhana·
- Rohini Nakshatra Abundance Puja·
Sources (2)
- Narada Purana — Purvabhaga, Prathama-pada (vara-nakshatra-yoga, Vishnu-snana section), lines 7501-7550 — 'सोमवार-श्रवण, हस्त-बृहस्पति, बुधअष्टमी ... पवित्र दिनों'Lists Monday-Shravana, Monday-Rohini and other moon-nakshatra pairings as auspicious for Vishnu-snana; Rohini being Chandra's beloved nakshatra makes Monday-Rohini supreme.
- Muhurta Chintamani — Shubhashubha Prakarana (Sarvarthasiddhi-yoga enumeration), verses 28-29 (Pyarelal Mishra Hindi ed., lines 907-927) — 'सोमवार को श्रवण, रोहिणी, मृगशिरा, पुष्य, अनुराधा ... सर्वार्थसिद्धियोग'Monday + Rohini explicitly listed in the Sarvarthasiddhi-yoga combination.
Mon · Dec 13
Purnima
पूर्णिमाMedium23:55 – 21:38purnimafull_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 · Dec 13
Sadhya Yoga Day
साध्य योग दिनMedium23:09 – 20:06auspiciousyogaSadhya 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).
Mon · Dec 13
Vishti Karana (Bhadra)
विष्टि करण (भद्रा)Recurring07:04 – 17:21inauspiciouskaranabhadraVishti/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 · Dec 14
Mrigashira Tuesday
मृगशिरा मङ्गलवारMedium15:15 – 13:25questmarsQuest and Mars energy combined
- Nakshatra-Vara Yoga Sadhana·
- Mrigashira Soma Sadhana·
Sources (2)
- Muhurta Chintamani — Nakshatra-prakaranam, verse 11 (nakshatra-svami enumeration: Mrigashira-svami = Mangala) and verses 18-19 (Mrigashira as chara nakshatra for yatra/hasti works)
- Narada Purana — Purvabhaga (siddhi-yoga and vara-nakshatra prakarana), verses ~242 (Tuesday + Ashwini-bharani-kritika set; Mrigashira appears in adjacent Monday-siddhi list -- amplified Mars-energy on Mars-vara)
Tue · Dec 14
Shubha Yoga Day
शुभ योग दिनMedium20:06 – 16:46auspiciousyogaShubha 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)
Tue · Dec 14
Siddha Yoga
सिद्ध योगRecurring21:38 – 19:01siddhiauspiciousAccomplishment 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 · Dec 15
Ardra Wednesday
आर्द्रा बुधवारMedium13:25 – 11:21transformationrahuTransformation, Rudra energy with Mercury intellect
- Nakshatra-Vara Yoga Sadhana·
Sources (2)
- Muhurta Chintamani — Shubhashubha-prakarana, Yamaghanta-yoga chakra, verse 6Vara-nakshatra Yamaghanta listing — Mars-Ardra is the yamaghanta pair; Wed-Ardra falls outside the inauspicious set and inherits Ardra-Rudra transformative energy.
- Linga Purana — Mahalaya / Ardra-Chaturdashi section, verses 16-18 (Ardra + Chaturdashi punyatama)Ardra-nakshatra yoga is praised as Rudra's punyatama kala; the rule borrows the Ardra-Rudra deity link.
Wed · Dec 15
Dvitiya
द्वितीयाRecurring19:01 – 16:13dvitiyachandraYama/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 · Dec 15
Siddha Yoga
सिद्ध योगRecurring19:01 – 16:13siddhiauspiciousAccomplishment 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 · Dec 16
Punarvasu Thursday
पुनर्वसु गुरुवारMedium11:21 – 09:13renewaljupiterRenewal, Jupiter nakshatra on Jupiter day
- Nakshatra-Vara Yoga Sadhana·
Sources (2)
- Narada Purana — Uttarardha, Yatra-prakaranam (vihita-nakshatra section), verse 621-622 (vihita nakshatras for yatra)'Anuradha, Punarvasu, Mrigashira, Hasta, Revati, Ashvini' listed as auspicious nakshatras for yatra; Punarvasu on Guru-vara (Jupiter-nakshatra on Jupiter-day) doubles its renewal significance.
- Muhurta Chintamani — Yatra-prakaranam (kala-vichara), verses 10-11Vara-nakshatra direction/time prohibitions; Punarvasu+Guru is not in the niṣiddha set.
Thu · Dec 16
Brahma Yoga Day
ब्रह्म योग दिनMedium13:15 – 09:42auspiciousyogabrahmaBrahma 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.
Thu · Dec 16
Tritiya
तृतीयाRecurring16:13 – 13:22tritiyagauriGauri 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 · Dec 16
Vishti Karana (Bhadra)
विष्टि करण (भद्रा)Recurring07:06 – 17:22inauspiciouskaranabhadraVishti/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.
Fri · Dec 17
Dhanu Sankranti
धनु संक्रान्तिMedium07:07 – 17:22sankrantisuryaSun enters Dhanu (Sagittarius). Beginning of Kharmas period when auspicious ceremonies are generally avoided.
- Dhanu Sankranti Vrata·
Sources (2)
- Muhurta Chintamani — Nakshatra-prakaranam (Uttarayana/Dakshinayana sankranti section), verse 3 (ayana-sankranti pravesha)'Makara-Karkayoh kramashah saumyam (Uttarayanam) yamyam' -- Dhanu-sankranti enters Dakshinayana's last solar month before Makara (Uttarayana). The 'Kharmas' (mala-masa-like) vyavahara-niṣedha tradition follows directly from this.
- Narada Purana — Uttarardha, Sankranti-punyakala prakaranam, dvi-svabhava (Mithuna/Kanya/Dhanu/Meena) 16-ghadi sectionDhanu-sankranti = Ṣaḍashiti-mukhi sankranti (dvi-svabhava rashi); merit 86,000-fold per Padma Purana cross-reference cited in this section.
Fri · Dec 17
Shukra Pushya Yoga
शुक्र पुष्य योगMedium09:13 – 07:07pushyaauspiciousvenusAuspicious for beauty, wealth, ornaments, and relationships
Sources (2)
- Muhurta Chintamani — Shubhashubha-prakarana, Sarvarthasiddhi-yoga chakra, verses 28-29Sarvarthasiddhi yoga listing — Pushya on any vara is auspicious; Friday-Pushya inherits the general benefit.
- Narada Purana — Purvabhaga, Tithi-Nakshatra-Vara yoga prakarana, verses 242-244 (siddha-yoga set)
Fri · Dec 17
Sankashti Chaturthi
संकष्टी चतुर्थीMedium13:22 – 10:34chaturthiganeshavrataSpecial 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 · Dec 17
Sankranti
संक्रान्तिMedium07:07 – 17:22sankrantisuryasnanadanaSun 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)
Fri · Dec 17
Vaidhriti Yoga
वैधृति योगMedium06:11 – 02:47inauspiciousyogaInauspicious 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.
Fri · Dec 17
Chaturthi
चतुर्थीRecurring13:22 – 10:34chaturthiganeshaGanesha 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 · Dec 17
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
सर्वार्थ सिद्धि योगRecurring09:13 – 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.
Sat · Dec 18
Vishkambha Yoga Day
विष्कम्भ योग दिनMedium02:47 – 23:35inauspiciousyogaVishkambha 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.
Sat · Dec 18
Panchami
पञ्चमीRecurring10:34 – 07:58panchaminagasaraswatiNaga 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 · Dec 18
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
सर्वार्थ सिद्धि योगRecurring05:11 – 03:30siddhiauspiciousAll-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.
Sun · Dec 19
Bhanu Saptami
भानु सप्तमीMedium05:36 – 03:34saptamisuryaSunday Saptami, supreme Surya worship day
- Surya Saptami Arghya Puja·
- Bhanu Saptami Puja·
Sources (2)
- Matsya Purana — Adhyaya 75 (Vishoka-Saptami-vrata) & Adhyaya 76 (Phala-Saptami-vrata), full chaptersBoth adhyayas prescribe Saptami-tithi as the supreme day for Surya worship using the twelve-name list (Bhanu/Arka/Ravi/Brahma/Surya/Shakra/Hari/Shiva/Shriman/Vibhavasu/Tvashta/Varuna).
- Bhavishya Purana — Brahma Parva, Saptami-kalpa (Akshyanga Saptami adhyaya 111), opening versesBhavishya Purana's Saptami-kalpa is the standard nibandha source for Bhanu/Ravi-Saptami; Sunday + Saptami amplifies it.
Sun · Dec 19
Saptami
सप्तमीRecurring05:36 – 03:34saptamisuryaSurya 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.
Sun · Dec 19
Siddha Yoga
सिद्ध योगRecurring05:36 – 03:34siddhiauspiciousAccomplishment 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.
Sun · Dec 19
Vishti Karana (Bhadra)
विष्टि करण (भद्रा)Recurring07:08 – 17:23inauspiciouskaranabhadraVishti/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.
Mon · Dec 20
Ashtami
अष्टमीRecurring03:34 – 01:53ashtamikalibhairavaKali 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 · Dec 21
Navami
नवमीRecurring01:53 – 24:35navamidurgaDurga 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.
Wed · Dec 22
Dashami
दशमीRecurring24:35 – 23:41dashamivictoryVictory 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.'
Wed · Dec 22
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
सर्वार्थ सिद्धि योगRecurring24:25 – 24:09siddhiauspiciousAll-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 · Dec 22
Siddha Yoga
सिद्ध योगRecurring24:35 – 23:41siddhiauspiciousAccomplishment 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 · Dec 23
Guru Ekadashi
गुरु एकादशीMedium23:41 – 23:12ekadashiguruvishnuThursday Ekadashi, Jupiter-enhanced Vishnu worship
- Guru Ekadashi Vrata·
- Bhuvaneshwari Ekadashi Vrata·
Sources (2)
- Narada Purana — Uttarabhaga, Ekadashi-vrata-mahatmya (Rukmangada-Mohini samvada), Rukmangada vrata-pratijna (Sankshipta ed., lines 76451-76550) — 'एकादशीके दिन भोजन कैसे करूँगा ... मधुसूदनके पुण्यमय दिवस एकादशीको अन्नका सेवन नहीं करूँगा'King Rukmangada's vow never to take food on Ekadashi establishes the canonical fasting rule; Thursday (Guru/Vishnu's vara) intensifies the merit.
- Brahma Vaivarta Purana — Krishna-janma-khanda (Ekadashi-vrata prescription), Dharmaraja-Vasundhara samvada (Gita Press ed., lines 27701-27750) — Vishnu-bhakti centrality of EkadashiIdentifies Vishnu-seva as the supreme dharma; Ekadashi to Thursday (Vishnu/Guru) doubly auspicious for the vrata.
Thu · Dec 23
Atiganda Yoga Day
अतिगण्ड योग दिनMedium13:28 – 11:43inauspiciousyogaAtiganda 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
Thu · Dec 23
Ekadashi
एकादशीRecurring23:41 – 23:12ekadashivratavishnuVishnu 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.
Thu · Dec 23
Bava Karana
बव करणRecurring07:10 – 17:25auspiciouskaranaBava 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 · Dec 23
Siddha Yoga
सिद्ध योगRecurring23:41 – 23:12siddhiauspiciousAccomplishment 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 · Dec 24
Dwadashi
द्वादशीRecurring23:12 – 23:08dwadashivishnuparanaParana (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)
Sat · Dec 25
Shani Anuradha Trayodashi
शनि अनुराधा त्रयोदशीMedium23:08 – 23:32raresaturndevotionSaturn devotion, Saturday + Trayodashi + Anuradha
- Tri-Graha Yoga Maha Sadhana·
Sources (2)
- Narada Purana — Purvabhaga, Chaturtha Pada (vrata-prakarana), Anuradha-Dwadashi/Trayodashi vrata cluster (Mitra-devata observance prescribed; ~p.581 Gita Press Sankshipt edition)
- Muhurta Chintamani — Shava-pratikriti-daha prakaranam, verse 51 (Shukra/Bhauma/Shanivara + Amavasya/Chaturdashi/Trayodashi flagged as the distinguished tithi-vara cluster; Shani-Trayodashi is the Shani-Pradosha-vrata anchor)
Sat · Dec 25
Anuradha Saturday
अनुराधा शनिवारMedium24:50 – 01:49devotionsaturnDevotion, 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 · Dec 25
Shani Pradosha
शनि प्रदोषMedium23:08 – 23:32pradoshashivasaturnMost powerful Pradosha, removes Saturn doshas
- Shiva Linga Abhisheka·
- Navagraha Shanti·
- Tila Homa (Sesame Oblation)·
Sources (2)
- Skanda Purana — Maheshwara Khanda, Kedara Khanda, Adhyaya 17, verses 76-90 (Pradosha-vrata-mahatmya, Brihaspati instructs Indra on Shanivara Trayodashi Pradosha)
- Skanda Purana — Maheshwara Khanda (gopa-balaka pradosha narrative), around shloka cluster cited at p.~889 of Gita Press Sankshipt edition (shanivara-pradosha worship)
Sat · Dec 25
Pradosha
प्रदोषRecurring23:08 – 23:32pradoshashivaShiva 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.
Sat · Dec 25
Siddha Yoga
सिद्ध योगRecurring23:08 – 23:32siddhiauspiciousAccomplishment 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.
Sun · Dec 26
Shakuni Karana
शकुनि करणMedium07:11 – 17:27inauspiciouskaranafixedShakuni 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)
Sun · Dec 26
Shula Yoga Day
शूल योग दिनMedium09:12 – 08:27inauspiciousyogaShula 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.
Sun · Dec 26
Chaturdashi
चतुर्दशीRecurring23:32 – 24:23chaturdashishivaShiva 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 · Dec 27
Mula Amavasya
मूला अमावस्याMedium24:23 – 01:42amavasyatantraketuTantra and Ketu worship, Mula on new moon
- Nakshatra-Tithi Yoga Sadhana·
Sources (2)
- Matsya Purana — Adbhuta-shanti-adhyaya (Mula-nakshatra adbhutas, Varuni-mahashanti), verse 27 (Gita Press ed., lines 113101-113150) — 'मूले वरुणदैवत्ये ये भवन्त्यद्भुतास्तथा वारुणी तेषु कर्तव्या महाशान्तिर्महीक्षिता'Establishes Mula's Nirriti/Varuna devata-vibhaga and prescribes mahashanti — confirming Mula's intense, occult character that intensifies on Amavasya.
- Skanda Purana — Pitru-tarpana-mahatmya (Amavasya pitru-karma section), amavasya-shraddha prescriptions (Sankshipta ed., lines 157351-157400) — 'प्रमादी वंशज पितरोंका तर्पण नहीं करते, तब उनके पितर ... भूख-प्याससे व्याकुल'Amavasya is the canonical pitru-tarpana day; combined with Mula (Nirriti/Ketu nakshatra) it becomes the rare Mula-Amavasya for tantric Pitru-Ketu sadhana.
Mon · Dec 27
Somvati Amavasya
सोमवती अमावस्याMedium24:23 – 01:42amavasyamondayvrataHighly auspicious for married women's vrata
- Pitru Tarpana·
- Bhuvaneshwari Amavasya Dhyana·
Sources (2)
- Skanda Purana — Avantya-khanda, Somavati-Shipra section, opening of Somavati-Shipra mahatmyaSomavati Amavasya named as supreme parva for snana, dana, japa, and homa; punya is akshaya.
- Skanda Purana — Reva-khanda, Narmada-Kubja sangama section, Somavati Amavasya parva listLists Somavati Amavasya alongside Vyatipata, Sankranti, Vaidhriti, Vishuva, and Ayana-arambha as utkrshta parvas.
Mon · Dec 27
Amavasya
अमावस्याMedium24:23 – 01:42amavasyanew_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.
Mon · Dec 27
Ganda Yoga Day
गण्ड योग दिनMedium08:27 – 08:03inauspiciousyogaGanda 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.
Tue · Dec 28
Kimstughna Karana
किंस्तुघ्न करणMedium07:12 – 17:28karananeutralKimstughna 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.
Tue · Dec 28
Siddha Yoga
सिद्ध योगRecurring01:42 – 03:28siddhiauspiciousAccomplishment 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 · Dec 29
Dvitiya
द्वितीयाRecurring03:28 – 05:40dvitiyachandraYama/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 · Dec 29
Siddha Yoga
सिद्ध योगRecurring03:28 – 05:40siddhiauspiciousAccomplishment 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 · Dec 30
Tritiya
तृतीयाRecurring05:40 – 08:12tritiyagauriGauri 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 · Dec 31
Tritiya
तृतीयाRecurring05:40 – 08:12tritiyagauriGauri 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 · Dec 31
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
सर्वार्थ सिद्धि योगRecurring10:07 – 13:06siddhiauspiciousAll-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.