300--Q&A WITH SWAMIJI--Next Bhaumavati with Satabhisha Nakshatra

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Question from GOGIELAN:

In Sri Durga Satanama Stotra , it is written that it is best

recited evening before the New Moon Day known as Bhaumavati, when

the celestial configuration is in asterism known as Satabhisa.

 

What and when is Bhaumavati . What is satabhisa and when does this

happen ? Please enlighten me on this. Thank you.

 

Swamiji's response:

Bhaumavati is Tuesday. Satabhisa is the name of a Nakshatra

(asterism or star).

When that specific Nakshatra falls on a Tuesday, that is most

auspicious. The next one is on Shiva Ratri, Tuesday, March 8th,

Shatabhisha Nakshatra will begin at 5:32 PM, and ends on Wednesday

at 3:21 PM.

 

Nanda's footnote :

Please note that these times apply to California. Please consult the

lunar calendar applicable to your locality for the begin and end

times.