The fourth lunar day, sacred to Ganesha and governed by Yama. Associated with obstacle removal when approached with proper rites. Caution advised for new beginnings.
The first yoga, bearing the weight of initial obstacles. Auspicious for strengthening foundations but requires patience — success comes through endurance rather than speed.
A movable karana governed by the Adityas. Generally auspicious and favours activities involving groups, community, and coordinated effort.
Friday — the day of Venus (Shukra). Favours the arts, beauty, pleasure, relationships, luxury, and all activities connected to love, aesthetics, and material enjoyment.