Topic: historical days

Pushya and Punarvasu are great for long-term wealth. For trading and risk-taking (stock market), Ardra, Swati, and Shatabhisha (Rahu nakshatras) give the necessary intuition and pattern recognition.

To pacify Lord Saturn (Shani Dev) and ensure smooth progress, light a Diya (lamp) filled with mustard oil under a Peepal tree in the evening. Donating black items like black sesame seeds, Urad Dal, or a black blanket to the poor helps remove career obstacles and protects against enemies.

If you are observing a 'Phalahar' fast, you can eat Fruits, Milk, Curd, Sabudana (Sago), Kuttu (Buckwheat), and Potatoes (without onion/garlic/common salt). Use Rock Salt (Sendha Namak). Many devotees observe a 'Nirjala' (waterless) fast until the Puja is complete.

No, the Solar Eclipse (Surya Grahan) on February 17, 2026, will not be visible in India. Therefore, religious activities, temple visits, and daily routines can continue as normal without Sutak restrictions.