Deities of the Day
Thursday, 15 December 2016 · Conjunction of Moon Consciousness & Sun Action
Lord Brahmā
Lord Brahmā embodies cosmic creation, sacred Vedic learning, foundational beginnings, and wisdom.
ॐ ब्रह्मणे नमः
oṁ brahmaṇe namaḥBhagavān 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 ग ुरवे नमः
oṁ gurave namaḥDhanu Saṅkrānti
The Sun enters Dhanu
Thursday, 15 December 2016
The Sun crosses at 8:55 PM, 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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