The fourteenth lunar day, governed by Shiva. A powerful and intense tithi associated with the dissolution of what has run its course. Auspicious for Shaiva worship and deep reflection.
Ruled by Ketu and governed by the Pitrs, ancestral spirits. Connects the living to their lineage and bestows the authority that arises from deep-rooted ancestral merit.
The yoga bearing Shiva's name — auspicious for spiritual practice, meditation, renunciation, and the conscious dissolution of what is no longer needed.
The movable karana known as Bhadra. Generally considered inauspicious and traditionally avoided for new ventures, travel, or important undertakings.
Wednesday — the day of Mercury (Budha). Favours learning, writing, trade, communication, mathematics, and any activity requiring analytical precision and verbal skill.