Naasha Yoga Timings for 2026

What is Naasha Yoga?

Naasha Yoga (नाश योग) is a Tithi-Nakshatra-Vaara (weekday) combination yoga found in traditional Panchang reference tables. In Sanskrit, “Naasha” means “destruction” or “loss” — this yoga is classed as inauspicious (Ashubh), and effort put into important new work begun during its window is traditionally believed to be undone or wasted rather than yielding lasting results.

Astronomical Formation

Unlike single-factor yogas, Naasha Yoga needs three Panchang elements to line up together: the current weekday (Vaara), a specific Tithi from that weekday's own qualifying list, and the Moon transiting a specific Nakshatra also drawn from that weekday's own list. Each of the seven weekdays carries an entirely different Tithi-Nakshatra pairing in the classical reference table — for example, on Sunday the qualifying Tithis are the 3rd, 4th, 8th, 9th, 13th and 14th (of either lunar fortnight) paired with the Nakshatras Bharani, Mrigashira, Ashlesha, Vishakha, Anuradha, Jyeshtha or Dhanishta. The yoga is active only for the exact overlap where both conditions for that day are satisfied simultaneously.

Activities Traditionally Avoided

Because of its destructive/loss-oriented reputation, Naasha Yoga is traditionally avoided for beginning anything whose success depends on a stable, lasting outcome, including:

• Weddings & Engagements: Vivah, engagement ceremonies, or other Manglik Karyas.
• Housewarming & Construction: Griha Pravesha, foundation-laying, or starting construction.
• Business & Contracts: Launching a new venture, signing agreements, or entering partnerships.
• Travel & Journeys: Starting long journeys or relocations tied to important goals.
• Major Financial Transactions: Large purchases, investments, or loan agreements.