Deities of the Day
Thursday, 16 December 1971 · Conjunction of Moon Consciousness & Sun Action
Bhagavān Sadāśiva (Rudra)
Caturdaśī leads directly to sacred union and quiet reflection, consecrated to Lord Śiva for transcending the material illusion.
ॐ नमः शिवाय
oṁ namaḥ śivāyaBhagavān Śrī Viṣṇu
Thursday is ruled by Jupiter, expanding sacred scriptural study, grace of the spiritual preceptor (Guru), and inner benevolence.
ॐ ग्रां ग्रीं ग्रौं सः गुरवे नमः
oṁ gurave namaḥDhanu Saṅkrānti
The Sun enters Dhanu
Thursday, 16 December 1971
The Sun crosses at 7:59 AM, your local time
The Sun enters Dhanu (Sagittarius), beginning Dhanurmāsa, the month of Margazhi, especially dear to Viṣṇu, kept with early-morning worship and song (the Tiruppāvai). Ordinary auspicious ceremonies are paused for the month.
What is done, Worship before dawn through the month; the Āṇḍāḷ and Tiruppāvai verses are sung in the south.
Celestial Coordinates & Muhūrtas
1:40 PM – 3:05 PM
6:33 AM – 7:58 AM
11:50 AM – 12:38 PM
Bearings indicate horizon degrees. Rāhu and Yamagaṇḍa are avoided for new auspicious beginnings; Abhijit is the midday victory window.
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