Topic: Hasta Nakshatra

The Vrat is determined based on the Trayodashi Tithi (13th lunar day). The day when the Trayodashi Tithi overlaps with the evening twilight (Pradosh Kaal) is selected as the fasting day. The Tithi runs from 09:41 AM on March 16 to 09:24 AM on March 17.

Being a Friday (शुक्रवार), the highly inauspicious time of Rahukaal will occur in the morning from 10:35 AM to 12:19 PM. It is strictly advised to avoid initiating any major financial transactions, signing contracts, or important work during this window.

The standard moonrise time for 6 March is 09:14 PM. However, depending on local geography and weather conditions, the moon may be clearly visible around 09:31 PM. The fast must only be broken after offering water (Arghya) to the Moon.

Mars becomes Combust (Ast) when it comes within 17 degrees of the Sun. This is one of the wider ranges for combustion because Mars is a bright planet nearby Earth.