The third lunar day, governed by Gauri. Associated with strength, dexterity, and productive effort. Auspicious for beginning work requiring sustained physical or mental exertion.
Ruled by Mars and governed by Soma, the Moon deity. The searching deer, representing the eternal quest for what satisfies the restless mind — gentle, curious, and ever-seeking.
The yoga of the achievable. Practical and forward-moving — favours reasonable ambitions, step-by-step progress, and activities grounded in disciplined realistic effort.
A movable karana of the merchant, governed by commerce. Highly favourable for trade, contracts, financial negotiations, and business activities.
Thursday — the day of Jupiter (Guru). The most auspicious vara for spiritual matters, teaching, legal affairs, marriage, and the honouring of teachers and elders.