(6.4.7) Panachak and muhurat / What can be done during Panchak

What can be done during Panchak / Panchak and auspicious activities

Panchak Nakshtras are considered for different kinds of Muhurat for various activities. Only a few activities are prohibited during Panchak period.  
The following are the Good things about Panchak -
Many of the following auspicious tasks are done during the Panchak period - 

(A) Name of the task     - Name of the Nakshatra:-

1. Mundan                     - Dhanistha,Shatbhisha,Revati

2. Beginning education   - Dhanistha,Shatbhisha.

3.Love marriage             - Dhanistha , Shatbhisha.

4.Marriage                     - Uttara Bhadrapad, Revati.

5.Sutika Snan                 - Uttara Bhadrapad,Revati.

6.Construction of a house - Dhanistha,Shatbisha,Uttara Bhadrapad,Revati

7.Griha Pravesh             - Uttara Bhadrapad,Revati.

(B) Subh yog are also formed with the combination of Panchak Nakshatras and Var (week day ). These yog are considered better for doing a particular auspicious task.These yog are as follows :-

1. Sunday + Dhanishtha = Matang yog 

2. Sunday +Purva Bhadrapad = Char yog

3.Sunday + Uttara Bhadrapad = Susthir yog

4.Sunday + Revati =Pravardh yog 

5.Monday+Dhanishtha = Shubh yog 

6.Monday +Shatbhisha = Amrit yog 

7.Monday +Revati =Mantang yog 

8.Tuesday +Uttara Bhadrapad = Siddhi yog 

9.Tuesday +Revati = Mitra yog 

10.Wednessday+Dhanishtha = Mitra yog 

11.Wednessday + Shatbhisha = Manas yog 

12. Wednessday + Purva Bhadrapad =Padm yog 

13.Thursday + Dhanishtha = Shrivats yog 

14.Thursday +Uttara Bhadrapad = Chhatra yog 

15.Thursday +Revati =Mitra yog 

16.Friday + Dhanishtha =Dhata yog 

17.Friday + Shatbhisha = Soumya Yog 

18.Friday + Uttara Bhadrpad =Ketu 

19.Friday + Revati =Shrivats Yog 

20.Saturday + Dhanishtha = Pravardh yog 

21.Saturday + Shatbhisha = Anand yog 

22. Saturday + Revati = Dhata yog 

C. Sarvarth Siddhi yog and Amrit Siddhi yog are also formed with the combination of a certain var (week day) and certain constellations.These two yog are considered auspicious for many auspicious tasks.

1.Formation of  Sarvarth Siddhi yog    

Sunday + Uttara Bhadrapad 

Tuesday +Uttara Bhadrapad 

Thursday + Revati 

Friday  + Revati 

2. Formation of Amrit  yog Siddhi yog :-
 Friday +Revati 

(10.5.16) Ekadashi Vrat dates in 2017 -2018 (When is Ekadashi )

When is Ekadashi in 2016 - 2017/ Ekadashi Vrat dates 2017 -2018 

Ekadashi is considered as a very pious Tithi in Hinduism. There are two Ekadashi in one month. One of them is in Krishna Paksh and the other is in Shukla Paksh. Thus there are twenty four Ekadashi in a year. (But if there is an Adhik Maas in any year, two more Ekadashi are also there bedsides twenty four Ekadashi.)  . Every Ekadashi has its own name and importance. There is a difference in the date of observing Ekadashi Vrat between  the people of Smarth and the Vaishnava Samprday. The following are the dates of falling Ekadashi in the year 2017-2018 
Ekadashi dates in the year 2017 -
08.01.2017 - Paush Shukla (Smarth) 
09.01.2017 - Paush Shukla (Vaishnava) 
23.01.2017 - Magh Krishna (Smarth /Vaishnava) 
07.02.2017 - Magh Shukla ( Smarth/Vaishnava)
22.02.2017 - Phalgun Krishna (Smarth /Vaishnava) 
08.03.2017 - Phalgun  Shukla (Smarth /Vaishnava) 
24.03.2017 - Chaitra Krishna (Smarth/ Vaishnava) 
07.04.2017 - Chaitra Shukla (Smarth /Vaishnava) 
22.04.2017 - Vaisakh Krishna (Smarth )
23.04.2017 - Vaisakh Krishna (Vaishnava) 
06.05.2017 - Vaisakh Shukla (Smarth /Vaishnava) 
22.05.2017 - Jyeshth Krishna  (Smarth /Vaishnava) 
05.06.2017 - Jyeshtha Shukla (Smarth /Vaishnava) 
20.06.2017 - Aashadh Krishna ((Smarth/ Vaishnava)
04.07.2017 - Aashadh Shukla (Smarth / Vaishnava)
19.07.2017 - Shravan Krishna ( Smarth )
20.07.2017 - Shravan Krishna (Vaishnava)
03.08.2017 - Shravan Shukla (Smarth / Vaishnava) 
18.08.2017 - Bhadrapad Krishna  (Smarth / Vaishnava) 
02.09.2017 - Bhadrapad Shukla (Smarth / Vaishnava) 
16.09.2017 - Aashvin Krishna  (Smarth / Vaishnava) 
01.10.2017 - Aashvin Shukla (Smarth / Vaishnava) 
15.10.2017 - Kartik Krishna (Smarth / Vaishnava) 
31.10.2017 - Kartik Shukla (Smarth // Vaishnava ) 
14.11.2017 - Margshirsh Krishna (Smarth / Vaishnava) 
29.11.2017 - Margshirsh  Shukla (Smarth ) 
30.11.2017 - Margshirsh  Shukla (Vaishnava) 

13.12.2017 - Paush Krishna (Smarth / Vaishnava) 

29.12.2017 - Paush Shukla (Smarth / Vaishnava) 

Ekadashi dates in the year 2018 -

12.01.2018 - Magh Krishna (Smarth /Vaishnava) 
27.01.2018 - Magh Shukla ( Smarth)
28.01.2018 - Magh Shukla (Vaishnava)
11.02.2018 - Phalgun Krishna (Smarth /Vaishnava) 
26.02.2018 - Phalgun  Shukla (Smarth /Vaishnava) 
13.03.2018 - Chaitra Krishna (Smarth/ Vaishnava ) 


Ekadashi dates in the year 2016 -
05.01.2016 - Paush Krishna (Smarth) 
06.01.2016 - Paush Krishna (Vaishnava) 
20.01.2016 - Paush Shukla ( Smarth / Vaishnava)
04.02.2016 - Magh Krishna (Smarth /Vaishnava) 
18.02.2016 - Magh Shukla ( Smarth/Vaishnava)
05.03.2016 - Phalgun Krishna (Smarth /Vaishnava) 
19.03.2016 - Phalgun  Shukla (Smarth /Vaishnava) 
03.04.2016 - Chaitra Krishna (Smarth ) 
04.04.2016 - Chaitra Krishna  (Vaishnava) 
17.04.2016 - Chaitra Shukla (Smarth /Vaishnava) 
03.05.2016 - Vaisakh Krishna (Smarth /Vaishnava) 
17.05.2016 - Vaisakh Shukla (Smarth /Vaishnava) 
01.06.2016 - Jyeshth Krishna  (Smarth /Vaishnava) 
16.06.2016 - Jyeshtha Shukla (Smarth /Vaishnava) 
30.06.2016 - Aashadh Krishna ((Smarth)
01.07.2016 - Aashadh Krishna (Vaishnava )
15.07.2016 - Aashadh Shukla (Smarth / Vaishnava)
30.07.2016 - Shravan Krishna ( Smarth / Vaishnava)
14.08.2016 - Shravan Shukla (Smarth / Vaishnava) 
28.08.2016 - Bhadrapad Krishna  (Smarth / Vaishnava) 
13.09.2016 - Bhadrapad Shukla (Smarth / Vaishnava) 
26.09.2016 - Aashvin Krishna  (Smarth / Vaishnava) 
12.10.2016 - Aashvin Shukla (Smarth / Vaishnava) 
26.10.2016 - Kartik Krishna (Smarth / Vaishnava) 
10.11.2016 - Kartik Shukla (Smarth ) 
11.11.2016 - Kartik Shukla (Vaishnava) 
25.11.2016 - Margshirsh Krishna (Smarth / Vaishnava) 
10.12.2016 - Margshirsh  Shukla (Smarth / Vaishnava) 
24.12.2016 - Paush Krishna (Smarth / Vaishnava) 
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(10.3.33) Importance of Ekadashi and Vrat Vidhi 

(10.5.15) Magh Gupt Navratri / Maghi Gupt Navratra dates - 2018

Magh Gupt Navratri dates / Maghi Gupt Navratra - 2018

When is Magh Gupt Navratri in 2018

In the year 2018 Magh Gupt Navratri begins on Thursday, 18.01.2018 and ends on Friday, 26.01.2018.
1. Ghat sthapana / Kalash Sthapana Muhurat -
Thursday, 18.01.2018
Shubh Chaughadiya - from 07:31 to 08:50

2. Utthapan - (Magh Gupt Navratri ends on Friday 26.01.2018
What to do and read Magh Gupt Navrati 

During Gupt Navratra worship godddess Durga and do the Path of Durga Saptshati or chant the Mantras related to Durga.
(or) Read Ramcharit manas or do the path of Sundar kand.

(or) Chant Ram Rakshastotra.

(or) Jap the Gayatri Mantra.

(or) Jap of Mantras according to your  choice as Mantra for wealth , Mantra for power,  Mantra for removing  problems , for getting suitable husband or wife , for getting protection etc.

Other related posts :- 

(10.1.2) Navratra / Navratri Festival

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(5.2.6)  Basant Navratra / Chaitra Navratra Muhurat

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(5.2.9) Shardiya Navratra

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(10.7.8) Basant Navratra dates 

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(5.2.10) Gupt Navrata 

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(10.5.14) Vikram Samvat 2074 / Hindu Nav Varsh Samvat ( Phal Vichar )

Vikram Samvat 2074 , Hindu Nav Varsh , its council and Phal Vichar / its effect /संवत्सर वर्ष के राजा आदि का फल तथा प्रभाव 

It is believed that Vikram Samvat was started in 56 B. C. by the emperor Vikramditya of Ujjain. The Vikram Samvat or Hindu traditional year is based on Lunar months and solar months. In the north India the new Samvat (year) begins on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada and and in Gujarat etc it begins on Kartik Shukla Pratipada.
The other important things about this Samvat are as follows -
This year Samwat 2074 begins on Amavasyayukt Pratipada, Tuesday, 28 March , 2017.
The Name of this Samvatsar is Sadharan
The king is Mangal
The Mantri is Guru.
The lord of the fruits is Sun.
The lord of food grains is Shukra.
The lord of clouds is Budh
The Treasurer is Shani
The name of this Samvat and its effect in general -
The name of this Samvatsar is Sadharan. According to the scriptures during Sadharan Samvtsar there will be average progress in the field of education, health,finance, manufacture, religion, society etc. The social behaviour is so- so.
The Raja (king) of this Samvatsar and its effect in general -
The Raja (king) of this Samvatsar is Mangal (Mars). According to the scriptures when the king in the year is Mars, the head of the different countries  oppose one another. The public in general  suffer from different kinds of distress and anguish. There may be the scarcity of rainfall and as a result of it the food grains is costly.Terrorism, theft, robbery, violence and fire accidents  cause different problems.
The Mantri (Minister) of this Samvatsar and its effect in general -
The Mantri (Minister) of this Samwatsar  is Guru (Jupiter). When the Mantri in the year is Jupiter, there is the possibility of good rain. There  is an ample production of food grains. People in general do religious activities. The country makes progress in the field of economy.
Related Posts -
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(The beginning of the Hindu new year)
(6.2.18) Names of sixty Samwatsar
(Names of the Hindu years)
(10.5.14) Vikarm Samwat Council and Phal Vichar 
(The king, Mantri, and other portfolio and their  effect )

(10.2.9) When is Ardh Kumbh Mela Haridwar 2016 (Bathing dates)

When is Ardh Kumbh Mela at Haridwar in 2016/ Ardh Kumbh Parva Haridwar 2016 Bathing Dates

The Kumbh Parv or Mela is a sacred and religious event for the Hindus. Millions of people come to attend and witness this great event from all over India and even from foreign countries.
Types of Kumbh Parva -
1. Maha Kumbh Mela (Great Kumbh Mela) - The Mahakumbh Mela is held at Prayag after 144 years.
2. Purna Kumbh Mela (Complete Kumbh Mela) - Purn Kumbh Mela is held after every twelve years at Prayag, Haridwar, Nasik and Ujjain.
3. Ardh Kumbh Mela (Half Kumbh Mela)- The Ardh Kumbh Mela is held after every six years. Ardh Kumbh Parva is held at Pyag and Haridwar.
Ardh Kumbh Mela , Haridwar - 2016 bathing dates -
The following are the the dates for bathing during Ardh Kumbh Mela at Haridwar -
14.01.2016 Thursday - Makarsankranti
12.02.2016 Friday - Vasant Panchami
22.02.2016 Monday - Magh Poornima
07.03.2016 Monday - Mahashivaratri
07.04.2016 Thursday - Chaitra Amavasya
08.04.2016 Friday - Chaitra Shukla Pratipada
14.04.2016 Thursday - Meah Sankranti
15.04.2016 Friday - Ram Navami
22.04.2016 Friday - Chaitra Shukla Poornima 
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(10.2.9) Ardh Kumbh Mela Haridwar 
(10.2.10) Why is Kumbh Parva celebrated  
(10.2.11) Singhasth Kumbh Parva
(10.2.12) Kumbh Parva Chakra
(10.2.13) Singhasth Kumbh Mela Ujjain 2016 dates 

(10.5.13) Vinayak Chaturthi Vrat dates / Siddhi Vinayak Chaturthi

When is Vinayak Chaturthi in 2017-2018 / Vinayak Chaturthi dates 2017 -2018/Siddhi Vinayak chaturthi 2017-2018 dates

Which Chaturthi is known as Vinayak Chaturthi -
The Chaturthi which falls in the Shukla Paksh of the Hindu month is known as Vinayak Chaturthi or Siddhi Vinayak Chaturthi.
In the year 2017 - 2018 the Vinayak Chaturti Vrat dates are as follows -
Vinayak Chatrthi Vrat dates in 2017
Hindu month ------ Date
> Paush---------------02.01.2017
> Magh---------------31.01.2017
> Phalgun------------02.03.2017
> Chaitra------------31.03.2017
> Vaisakh ----------29.04.2017
> Jyeshth------------28.05.2017
> Aashadh-----------27.06.2017
> Shravan-----------26.07.2017
> Bhadrapad--------25.08.2017
> Ashvin-------------23.09.2017
> Kartik-------------23.10.2017
> Margshirsh-------22.11.2017
> Paush -------------22.12.2017
Vinayak Chaturthi Vrat dates in 2018
Hindu month ------ Date
> Magh--------------21.01.2018
> Phalgun-----------19.02.2018
May Lord Ganesh bless you with prosperity, happiness and health!
Related Posts -
(10.5.1) The list of  Hindu Festivals / Vrat etc.in the current year

(10.5.12) Sankat Chaturthi Vrat dates /Sakashth Chaturthi in 2017-2018

Sankashth Chaturthi dates in 2017 -2018/ Sankat Chaturthi Vrat dates in 2017 -2018  

Which Chaturthi is known as Sankashth Chaturthi 
The Chaturti which falls in the Krishna Paksh of the Hindu month is known as Sankashth Chaturthi.
In the year 2017 - 2018 the Sankat Chaturti Vrat dates are as follows -
Sankat Chatrthi Vrat dates in 2017
Hindu month ------ Date
1. Magh--------------15.01.2017
2. Phalgun-----------14.02.2017
3. Chaitra------------16.03.2017
4. Vaisakh ----------14.04.2017
5. Jyeshth------------14.05.2017
6. Aashadh-----------13.06.2017
7. Shravan-----------12.07.2017
8. Bhadrapad--------11.08.2017
9. Ashvin-------------09.09.2017
10. Kartik-------------08.10.2017
11. Margshirsh-------07.11.2017
12. Paush--------------06.12.2017
Sankat Chatrthi Vrat dates in 2018
Hindu month ------ Date
1. Magh--------------05.01.2018
2. Phalgun-----------03.02.2018
3. Chaitra------------05.03.2018
May Lord Ganesh bless you with prosperity, happiness and health!
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(6.7.2) Twelve Houses of the Horoscope / Houses in the Birth Chart

What are the twelve Houses of the Birth Chart 

There are twelve houses in the birth chart or a natal chart.They are also known as Bhaav. Each of  these houses signifies certain events.
The names of the twelve houses are as follows -
1. First house is known as Tanu Bhaav or Lagna.
2. Second house is known as Dhan Bhaav
3. Third house is known as Bhraataa Bhaav
4. Fourth house is known as Sukh Bhaav
5. Fifth house is known as Santaan Bhaav
6. Sixth house is known as Rog -Shatru Bhaav
7. Seventh house is known as Kutumb Bhaav
8. Eighth house is known as Mrityu Bhaav
9. Ninth house is known as Bhaagya Bhaav
10. Tenth house is known as Pitri - Karm Bhaav
11. Eleventh house is known as Laabh Bhaav
12. Twelfth house is known as Vyay Bhaav

(6.2.33) Twenty seven Yog in Panchang

What are the twenty seven Yog in Panchang /Importance of Yog in Muhurat 

There are two types of Yog in Muhurat Jyotish - 'Naisargik' (Permanent) and 'Taatakaali' (Temporary). Here we shall learn about Naisargik Yogas.
The Naisargik Yog is one of the five organs of the Hindu Panchang. As per Hindu Panchang or calendar there are 27 Yog. Some of them are auspicious and some are inauspicious. While calculating Muhurat for any event, the Yog is also taken into account. The following is the list of the 27 Yogas with their lord and effect -
Name of Yog--------Lord----------Effect 
1.Vishkumbh--------Yam-----------inauspicious
2.Preeti---------------Vishnu--------auspicious
3.Aayushyamaan---Chandrama---auspicious
4. Soubhaagya ------Brahmaa------auspicious
5. Shobhan----------Brihaspati-----auspicious
6. Atigand------------Chandra------inauspicious
7. Sukarmaa---------Indra-----------auspicious
8. Dhriti--------------Jal--------------auspicious
9. Shool---------------Sarp------------inauspicious
10. Gand-------------Agni------------inauspicious
11. Vridhi------------Surya-----------auspicious
12. Dhruva----------Bhumi----------auspicious
13. Vyatipaat-------Vaayu----------inauspicious
14. Harshan--------Bhag------------auspicious
15. Vajra------------Varun-----------inauspicious
16. Siddhi-----------Ganesh---------auspicious
17. Vyatipaat-------Rudra-----------inauspicious
18. Varian----------Kuber-----------auspicious
19. Paridh----------Vishvakarmaa--inauspicious
20. Shiv------------Mitra-------------auspicious
21. Siddh-----------Kartikey---------auspicious
22. Saadhya--------Savitri-----------auspicious
23. Shubh-----------Lakshmi---------auspicious
24. Shukl------------Parvati-----------auspicious
25. Brahm---------Ashvinikumar----auspicious
26. Endra-----------Pitar--------------inauspicious
27. Vaidhriti-------Diti---------------inauspicious
Other important things about Naisargik Yog -
1. Vyatipaat and Vaidhriti Yog must be avoided for all the auspicious events.
2. First thirty Ghatis of Paridh Yog must be avoided.
3. First three Ghatis of Vishkumbh Yog and Vajra Yog must be avoided.
4. First nine Ghatis of Vyaaghaat Yog must be avoided.
5. First five Ghatis of Shool Yog must be avoided.
6. First six Ghatis of Gand and Atigand Yog must be avoided for any auspicious event.
Note - One Ghati is equal to 24 minutes.

(9.5.6) Names of Sapt Rishis (Seven Sages) / who are seven sages in Hinduism

Who are seven sages in Hinduism / Sapt Rishi in Hinduism / What are the names of Sapt Rishis 

In Hinduism the following are the Sapt Rishis or Seven Sages -
" Kashyapoth Bhardwaajo Gautamshchaa trirev
Jamdagnirvashishthashch Vishvaamitro -- "
"कश्यपोSथ भरद्वाजो गौतमश्चात्रिरेव च।
जमदग्निर्वसिष्ठश्च  विश्वामित्रो ---। " (वाचस्पति )
Kashyap (कश्यप )
Bhardwaaj (भरद्वाज )
Gautam (गौतम )
Atri (अत्रि )
Jamdagni (जमदग्नि )
Vasishth (वसिष्ठ )
Vishvaamitra (विश्वामित्र )
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