Tripushkar Yoga 2026

The tradition defines the active nakshatras as Krittika, Punarvasu, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada, Purva Phalguni, Uttara Phalguni, and Hasta when combined with the 3rd, 8th, or 13th tithi of either paksha.

The principle is the same — your actions carry forward — but the magnitude differs. Dwipushkar doubles, Tripushkar triples. They also use entirely different sets of tithis and nakshatras. Dwipushkar uses tithis 2, 7, 12 with Mrigashirsha/Chitra/Dhanishta. Tripushkar uses tithis 3, 8, 13 with a broader set of eight nakshatras.

In the panchang system, tithis are grouped by nature. The 3rd, 8th, and 13th tithis of each paksha are classified as Jaya (victorious) tithis by the Muhurta Chintamani. They carry an inherent energy of triumph and forward momentum, which is why Tripushkar — built on these tithis — carries such powerful repeating energy.

The tradition strongly discourages it. The tripling effect means that the energy of illness and suffering encountered during the visit may recur in the visitor's life. If a hospital visit is unavoidable, do not commence the journey during the active yoga window — go before or after.

Exceptional. Anna Daan (food donation), Vidya Daan (donating books or funding education), and Vastra Daan (clothing donation) performed during Tripushkar return threefold merit to the giver. This is why mandirs and dharamshalas often schedule large-scale food drives around Tripushkar dates.