Sl.No | Krishnapaksha (dark fortnight) | Shukla paksha (bright fortnight) | Deity and properties |
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1 | Prathama | Prathama | The presiding deity of the first lunar day is Agni and it is good for all types of auspicious and religious ceremonies |
2 | Dwitiya | Dwitiya | Vidhatr or Bramha rules this lunar day and is good for the laying of foundations for buildings and other things of a permanent nature. |
3 | Tritiya | Tritiya | Gauri is the lord of this day and is good for the cuttings of one's hair and nails and shaving. |
4 | Chaturthi | Chaturthi | Yama/Ganapati is lord of the 4th lunar day, which is good for the destruction of one's enemies, the removal of obstacles, and acts of combat. |
5 | Panchami | Panchami | The Naaga or Serpents rules this day, which is favourable for administering medicine, the purging of poisons, and surgery. |
6 | Shashti | Shashti | Karttikeya presides over this day and is favourable for coronations, meeting new friends, festivities, and enjoyment. |
7 | Saptami | Saptami | The 7th lunar day is ruled by Surya; one may begin a journey, buy conveyances, and deal with other such things as a movable nature. |
8 | Ashtami | Ashtami | The Rudra rule this day, which is good for taking up arms, building of one's defenses, and fortification. |
9 | Navami | Navami | The Ambikaa rules this day, with is suitable for killing enemies, acts of destruction, and violence. |
10 | Dasami | Dashami | The day is ruled by Dharmaraja and is auspicious for acts of virtue, religious functions, spiritual practices, and other pious activities. |
11 | Ekadasi | Ekadashi | Rudra rule this day; fasting, devotional activities, and remembrance of the Supreme Lord are very favourable.This day has special religious significance in Hinduism and Jainism—usually observed by fasting |
12 | Dvadasi | Dwadashi | The Vishnu or Aditya rules this day, which is auspicious for religious ceremonies the lighting of the sacred fire, and the performance of one's duties. |
13 | Trayodasi | Thrayodashi | The day is ruled by Cupid and is good for forming friendships, sensual pleasures, and festivities. |
14 | Chaturdashi | Chaturdashi | Kali rules this day suitable for administering poison and calling of elementals and spirits. |
15 | Amavasya (new moon) | Purnima or Paurnami (full moon) | The Pitru-devas rule the New Moon suitable for the propitiation of the Manes and performance of austerities.Purnima is ruled by Moon and suitable for merry making,fire sacrifice. |
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