Pushya Nakshatra falls on Monday, October 5, forming Som Pushya Nakshatra
Astrologers call October 5 auspicious for buying gold, vehicles or starting new ventures as Pushya Nakshatra coincides with Monday.
Among the 27 nakshatras in astrology, Pushya Nakshatra is considered one of the most auspicious and sacred. According to religious belief, it is directly linked to prosperity, good fortune and progress. For this reason, shopping, investing money, starting a new business or beginning any major work during this period is considered a common practice. This time, Pushya Nakshatra falls on Monday, October 5. Since it coincides with a Monday, it will be called Som Pushya Nakshatra.
According to Drik Panchang, Pushya Nakshatra will last until around 11:09 pm on the night of October 5, meaning most of the day will be under its influence.
Astrologically, Pushya Nakshatra is considered highly favourable for auspicious tasks. It is linked to the planet Jupiter, considered a significator of knowledge, dharma, expansion and prosperity. This is why Pushya Nakshatra is associated with wealth and progress. In many religious traditions, it is even called the king of nakshatras. It is believed that any work begun during this nakshatra lasts long and remains stable.
In many households, there is a tradition of buying gold, silver, jewellery, vehicles or essential household items during Pushya Nakshatra. It is also considered auspicious for starting a new business, opening a new shop or office, and making major investments.
On the day of Som Pushya Nakshatra, people are advised to bathe in the morning, wear clean clothes and worship their family deity. Since it falls on a Monday, worship of Lord Shiva is also considered special, with devotees able to offer water on the Shivling and perform other rituals as per their faith. Those seeking wealth and prosperity should meditate on Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu. Lighting a lamp at home and praying for happiness and prosperity is also considered part of this religious tradition. On this day, donating food, clothes or other items to the needy, according to one's means, is also considered auspicious.
Because Pushya Nakshatra is considered stable and favourable for auspicious tasks, people buy gold, silver, jewellery, vehicles and other household items on this day. Some also plan to start a new business or complete important business-related tasks on this day.
The coming together of Monday and Pushya Nakshatra makes October 5 a religiously significant day. Worshipping Lord Shiva, meditating on Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu, and donating to the needy are considered auspicious on this day.
