Punsavana Sanskara is performed with the objective of getting male progeny as well as with the objective of avoiding miscarriages. Generally, it is performed in the 3rd month of the pregnancy. Punsavana is also performed during 2nd month of pregnancy. Punsavana means change of sex.
Notes: All timings are represented in 24+ hour notation in local time of Columbus, United States with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours past midnight are higher than 24:00 and fall on next day. In Panchang day starts and ends with sunrise.
All time intervals are categorized into three
Following considerations are necessary for deciding a suitable time to perform Punsavana Sanskara.
Lord of the month of Pregnancy: The lord of the month of pregnancy should be strong in transit. Pregnancy lord should be in exaltation sign, own sign, friend's sign or in strong Navamsha. Given Muhurta makes sure strength of Brihaspati as Punsavana is generally performed during 3rd month of pregnancy.
Shukra is the lord of pregnancy during first month, Mangala is the lord of pregnancy during second month, Brihaspati is the lord of pregnancy during third month, Surya is the lord of pregnancy during fourth month, Chandra is the lord of pregnancy during fifth month, Shani is the lord of pregnancy during sixth month, Budha is the lord of pregnancy during seventh month, Lord of conception Lagna is the lord of pregnancy during eighth month, Chandra is the lord of pregnancy during ninth month, Surya is the lord of pregnancy during tenth month. As Punsavana is performed during 2nd or 3rd month, we should make sure that Mangala and Brihaspati are strong respectively during the Punsavana Sanskara.
Nakshatra: Mrigashira (5), Punarvasu (7), Pushya (8), Hasta (13), Shravana (22), Mula (19) and all fixed Nakshatra i.e. Rohini (4), Uttara Phalguni (12), Uttara Ashadha (21), Uttara Bhadrapada (26) are considered good for Punsavana Sanskara.
Tithi: Pratipada, Dwitiya, Tritiya, Panchami, Saptami, Dashami, Ekadashi, Trayodashi of both Shukla and Krishna Paksha are considered good for Punsavana Sanskara.
Days: Male weekdays i.e. Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday are considered good for Punsavana Sanskara.
Lagna: Lagna of male signs i.e. Mesha (1), Mithuna (3), Simha (5), Tula (7), Dhanu (9), Kumbha (11) signs are considered good for Punsavana Sanskara.
Kundali: Benefic Graha in Kendra and Trikona i.e. in 1/4/7/10/5/9 houses and malefic Graha in 3/6/11 houses are considered good for Punsavana Sanskara.
Chandra and Tara Shuddhi: Proper Chandra and Tara Shuddhi for the pregnant woman should be done for Punsavana Sanskara. For Punsavana more importance is given to Chandra Shuddhi.
It should be noted that Punsavana Sanskara is performed during 3rd month of pregnancy, Seemanta Sanskara i.e. Goda Bharai is performed during 6th or 8th month of pregnancy and Vishnu Puja is performed during 8th month of pregnancy.
