Sl.No | Krishna paksha (dark fortnight) | Shukla paksha (bright fortnight) | Deity and properties[citation needed] |
1 | Prathama / Padyami | Prathama / Padyami | The presiding deity of the first lunar day is Agni and it is good for all types of auspicious and religious ceremonies. |
2 | Dwitiya / Vidiya | Dwitiya / Vidiya | Vidhatr or Brahma rules this lunar day and is good for the laying of foundations for buildings and other things of a permanent nature. |
3 | Tritiya / Thadiya | Tritiya / Thadiya | Gauri is the lord of this day and is good for the cutting of one's hair and nails and shaving. |
4 | Chaviti | Chaviti | 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 rule this day, which is favourable for administering medicine, the purging of poisons, and surgery. |
6 | Shashthi | Shashthi | 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 of 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, which is suitable for killing enemies, acts of destruction, and violence. Inauspicious for ceremonies and journeys. |
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 Vishnu 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 Kamadeva 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 is suitable for merry making and fire sacrifice. |