The type of Yogas and the Muhurtha Yogas

Yoga within a broad terminology can reflect to mean joining or a fusion of elements to create a particular effect. It is believed that the word Yoga originated from the Sanskrit root 'Yuj' which means to join properly, control judicially or to integrate. The combination at play produces effects which can be both effective or ineffective as well as auspicious or inauspicious.

Within the parlance of Vedic Astrology, Yoga's can be categorised into 3 types:

- Planetary Yogas:  These Yogas get formed when a planet, sign, or house is related to another by placement, aspect or conjunction.

- Nithya Yogas: These are Yogas that occur based on the angular distance of the Sun and Moon. This is considered as one of the 5 limbs of Panchanga. The degrees of Sun and Moon are summed up and every 13° 20' forms a Nithya Yoga and there are a total of 27 Yogas in total. These are also termed as Dina Yoga (Daily) or Surya Adhi Yoga since it takes place based on the relationship prevalent between the Sun and the Moon.

- Muhurtha Yogas: These are Yogas that take place based on the combination of one or more elements from the Panchanga viz Vara & Nakshatra, Vara & Tithi, Vara, Nakshatra & Tithi together etc. These are usually time periods foreseen for performing or avoiding any activity.  

Within the framework of a horoscope, it's the planetary yogas which usually gains supremacy. There can be multiple forms of planetary conjunctions or relationship formation between planets placed in different houses from each other. The Sages have mentioned a number of yogas which are popularly viewed at in a horoscope such as Gajakesari Yoga, Buddha Aditya Yoga, Anabha Yoga, Sunabha Yoga, Kemadruma Yoga, Vasumathi Yoga etc. The list of such Yogas are infinite and the classics do give a reference to many of these Yogas.

The Nithya Yogas are only 27 in number and they form part of one of the five legs of Panchanga. There is a result attributed to each of the Yogas that one is born in along with also giving rise to a Yogi planet and an Avayogi planet which is said to prosper and mar prospects respectively depending on their placement in a horoscope.

The Muhurtha Yogas formed are the one's which are said to indicate a favourable or unfavourable time period when performing a particular activity. It is not so much relatable to one's individual horoscope but however the Muhurtha Yogas formed during birth can give a broad overview about the progress or course of action in a natives life. When one takes birth at the time a Muhurtha Yoga is in operation can denote an auspicious or inauspicious birth. It is however more related to choosing the time period for undertaking different tasks. This article will take a look at the different Muhurtha Yogas that are prevalent.

The Muhurtha Yogas take place largely based on the combination of Vara + Nakshatra, Vara + Tithi, Tithi + Nakshatra, Vara + Tithi + Nakshatra.

-> Vara + Nakshatra Yogas

Amrithadhi Yoga
One of the Yogas which is predominantly mentioned in most Panchangas happen to be the Amrithadhi Yogas. These are classified into 4 categories namely - Siddha Yoga, Amrita Yoga, Marana Yoga and Prabalarishta Yoga. The former two are seen in positive light whereas the latter two denote a lot of negativity and hence it is better to avoid any important tasks when these Yogas are in operation. These Yogas get formed as a result of a combination of the factor of Vara and Nakshatra. Let's briefly look at the meaning of these 4 Yogas

Siddha Yoga - The term Siddha connotes accomplishment. Thus whenever Siddha Yoga occurs, it is said to be auspicious. 
Amrita Yoga - The word Amrita is said to denote immortality, priceless etc. It can also said to be a period of elixir or nectar inducing. Thus any activity performed in Amrita Yoga is said to be benevolent and beneficial.
Marana Yoga - This is said to indicate a painful or killing like situation. Hence during the time period when this Yoga is in operation, it is said to avoid any important tasks. However routine and day to day activities can be performed.
Prabalarishta Yoga - This is a Yoga that is said to be highly inauspicious. It is said to attract a lot of negativity and induce varied ill effects. Hence it is ideal to avoid any sort of activity during the time this Yoga is in operation.

The Amritadhi Yogas which are a combination of Siddha, Amrita, Marana and Prabalarishta occurs based on the following Vara & Nakshatra combination. 

Amrita Siddha Yoga
On top of the Amrithadhi Yogas mentioned above which individually produces Siddha, Amrita, Marana and Prabalarishta Yoga based on the combination at play between Vara & Nakshatra, there is also an Amrita Siddha Yoga which occurs based on specific combination of a particular Nakshatra occuring on a particular day. Since this is a combination of both Siddha & Amrita, it is said to be very auspicious and even more beneficial when producing effects compared to the individual Siddha Yoga or Amrita Yoga. Listed below is the combination of Vara and Nakshatra which produces this Yoga

Sunday - Hastha

Monday - Mrigasheerisham / Mrigashira

Tuesday - Ashwini

Wednesday - Anusham / Anuradha

Thursday - Poosam / Pushya

Friday - Revathi

Saturday - Rohini

Though Amrita Siddha Yoga is said to be outright favourable, it is mentioned to avoid the following specific activities when it is in operation.
Marriage on Thursday Poosam / Pushya 

House Warming Ceremony (Graha Pravesha) on Tuesday Ashwini

Travelling on Saturday Rohini

Mrityu Yoga

There has already been a mention of the Marana Yoga and Prabalarishta Yoga as part of the Amritadhi Yogas which are said to be inauspicious. There is also a Muhurat based Yoga called Mrityu Yoga which again results based on a combination of Vara & Nakshatra. This is said to be a worrying time period to an intolerable degree and can be harmful. Listed below is  the combination of Vara and Nakshatra which produces this Yoga

Sunday - Anusham / Anuradha

Monday - Uthiradam / Uttara Ashada

Tuesday - Sadayam / Satabisha

Wednesday - Ashwini

Thursday - Mrigasheerisham / Mrigashira

Friday - Kettai / Jyesthta

Saturday - Hastham / Hastha

Daghda Yoga

Daghda is equivalent to Shoonya and denotes a curse. A particular combination of Vara + Nakshatra ends up yielding this particular Yoga which is said to be inauspicious. It should be noted that majority of the combinations pertaining to Daghda Yoga is in line with Prabalarishta Yoga indicating harmful effects. Listed below is the combination of Vara and Nakshatra which produces this Yoga

Sunday - Bharani

Monday - Chithirai / Chitra

Tuesday - Uthiradam / Uttara Ashada

Wednesday - Avittam / Dhanishta

Thursday - Uthiram / Uttara Phalguni

Friday - Aayilyam / Ashlesha

Saturday - Revathi

Yamaghata Yoga

This again is an inauspicious Yoga that arises based on the occurrence of a Nakshatra on a selected Vara. This is said to act as a hurdle when carrying out any important task. Yama is the signifier of death and Ghata relates to reduction, loss or deficiency. Hence it is to be tread with caution when such a Yoga is in operation as any work carried out during this period may not bode well.

Sunday - Magam / Magha

Monday - Tiruvadirai / Arudra

Tuesday - Visagam / Vishakha

Wednesday - Moolam / Moola

Thursday - Karthigai / Krithika

Friday - Rohini

Saturday - Hastham / Hastha

Utpata Yoga

This is said to have a tearing out effect and is another Yoga of the negative kind. This occurs based on the following combinations

Sunday - Visagam / Vishakha

Monday - Pooradam / Poorva Ashada

Tuesday - Avittam / Dhanishta

Wednesday - Revathi

Thursday - Rohini

Friday - Poosam / Pushta

Saturday - Uthiram / Uttara Phalguni

Determining Type of Yoga based on count of Vara + Nakshatra

There is a method of ascertaining the Yoga associated on a particular day through a counting formula inherited based on the Vara and Nakshatra. This can be used as a check point when carrying out any important activity.

As per this methodology, the 27 Nakshatras  should be counted from a particular Nakshatra assigned for each day. The order of Nakshatra counting should be performed based on the Vara in operation as assigned below:

Sunday - Visagam / Vishakha

Monday - Pooradam / Poorva Ashada

Tuesday - Avittam / Dhanishta

Wednesday - Revathi

Thursday - Rohini

Friday - Poosam / Pushya

Saturday - Uthiram / Uttara Phalguni

As an illustration, let's say the current day is Thursday and the Nakshatra in transit is Bharani. For Thursday, the counting starts from Rohini. Hence we need to count the number of Nakshatras from Rohini to Bharani both inclusive. The total arrived at should be divided by 7. When we count from Rohini to Bharani, the arrived count is 26 and when divided by 7 we obtain a reminder of 5. Based on the reminder, the following Yogas are formed:

1 - Iruthai Yoga (Darkness)

2 - Nasa Yoga (Spoilt)

3 - Marana Yoga (Death)

4 - Amrita Yoga (Nectar)

5 - Shubha Yoga (Auspicious)

6 - Siddha Yoga (Accomplished)

7 - Parigha Yoga (Obstruction)

Determining Nature of Activity Yoga based on Vara + Nakshatra

There are certain Nakshatras which are said to be associated with a particular nature and are deemed to be even more favorable when they coincide with a particular Vara. Let us look at the combinations for such cases:

Sthira Nakshatras - Fixed - For activities that require fixity such as laying foundation. Eg. coronation, sowing seeds etc. They are also called as Dhruva Nakshatras.

Sunday - Rohini, Uthiram / Uttara Phalguni, Uthiradam / Uttara Ashada, Utharattathi / Uttara Bhadrapada

Chara Nakshatras - Movable - For activities that require movement. Eg. riding vehicles, undertaking any journey etc.

Monday - Punarpoosam / Punarvasu, Swati, Tiruvonam / Shravana, Avittam / Dhanishta, Sadayam / Satabisha

Ugra Nakshatras - Cruel - For activities involving violence, force. Eg. demolishing structures, breaking things, acting with force etc.

Tuesday - Bharani, Magam / Magha, Pooram / Poorva Phalgunu, Pooradam / Poorva Ashada, Pooratathi / Poova Bhadrapada

Misra Nakshatras - Mixed - For activities involving a mixed variety or things involving duality. Eg. Performing worshipping, engaging in ceremonies, fabricating etc

Wednesday - Karthigai / Krithika, Visagam / Vishakha

Laghu Nakshatras - Swift - For activities involving swiftness or quick action. Ideal for those that do not sustain for long. Eg. involving in pleasures, wearing jewellery, work with quick decision making etc. They are also called as Shipra Nakshatras.

Thursday - Ashwini, Poosam / Pushya, Hastham / Hastha, Abhijit

Mridu Nakshatras - Tender - For activities involving learning something new, undertaking any subtle activities etc. Eg enrolling for classes, making friends, learning fine arts etc

Friday - Mrigaseerisham / Mrigashira, Chithirai / Chitra, Anusham / Anuradha, Revathi

Tikshana Nakshatras - Sharp - For activities involving bitterness, deceit etc. Eg. invoking spirits, plotting against enemies, committing unrealistic deeds etc

Saturday -  Tiruvadirai / Aarudra, Aayilyam / Ashlesha, Kettai / Jyeshta, Moolam / Moola

-> Vara + Tithi Yogas

Siddha Yoga

Like the Siddha Yoga which takes place based on the Vara + Nakshatra combination, there is a Siddha Yoga which also takes place between Vara + Tithi matching. Siddha Yoga occurs based on the below mentioned combinations

Sunday - None

Monday - None

Tuesday - Jaya Tithis (3,8,13) - Tritiya, Ashtami, Trayodashi

Wednesday - Bhadra Tithis (2,7,12) - Dwitiya, Saptami, Dwadashi

Thursday - Poorna Tithis (5,10,15) - Panchami, Dashami, Pournami or Ammavasya

Friday - Nandha Tithis (1,6,11) - Pratipada or Pratamai, Sasthi, Ekadashi

Saturday - Riktha Tithis (4,9,14) - Chaturthi, Navami, Chaturdashi

Amrita Yoga

This also takes place on similar lines based on a Vara + Tithi combination and arises based on below:

Sunday - Nandha Tithis (1,6,11) - Pratipada or Pratamai, Sasthi, Ekadashi

Monday - Bhadra Tithis (2,7,12) - Dwitiya, Saptami, Dwadashi

Tuesday - Nandha Tithis (1,6,11) - Pratipada or Pratamai, Sasthi, Ekadashi

Wednesday - Jaya Tithis (3,8,13) - Tritiya, Ashtami, Trayodashi

Thursday - Riktha Tithis (4,9,14) - Chaturthi, Navami, Chaturdashi

Friday - Bhadra Tithis (2,7,12) - Dwitiya, Saptami, Dwadashi

Saturday - Poorna Tithis (5,10,15) - Panchami, Dashami, Pournami or Ammavasya

Krakacha Yoga

This is termed as the 'Saw' and is said to be of a splitting effect causing things to break apart. This happens based on the following combinations

Sunday - Dwadashi

Monday - Ekadashi

Tuesday - Dashami

Wednesday - Navami

Thursday - Ashtami

Friday - Sapthami

Saturday - Sashti

Daghda Yoga

This is a cursed yoga and happens based on the below combinations. Couple of the references for Sunday and Monday are on similar lines to Krakacha Yoga

Sunday - Dwadashi

Monday - Ekadashi

Tuesday - Panchami

Wednesday - Dwitiya & Tritiya

Thursday - Sashti

Friday - Ashtami

Saturday - Navami

Hutasana Yoga

This again is an inauspicious Yoga. Said to be fiery by nature, it is said to cause negativity when commencing any new activity. This arises based on below combination

Sunday - Dwadashi

Monday - Sashti

Tuesday - Sapthami

Wednesday - Ashtami

Thursday - Navami

Friday - Dashami

Saturday - Ekadashi

Visha Yoga

This as the name connotes means poisonous and again attracts a time of misgivings and hence should be avoided. It arises based on the below:

Sunday - Chaturthi

Monday - Sashti

Tuesday - Sapthami

Wednesday - Dwitiya

Thursday - Ashtami

Friday - Navami

Saturday - Sapthami

Adham Yoga

The meaning of this is very dark and denotes the colour black. Hence it is another inauspicious Yoga being caused and arises based on the below:

Sunday - Saptami, Dwadashi

Monday - Ekadashi

Tuesday - Dashami

Wednesday - Pratipada, Navami

Thursday - Ashtami

Friday - Sapthami

Saturday - Sashti

Samartaka Yoga

This refers to dissolution and again denotes in-auspiciousness. This occurs based on the below:

Sunday - Sapthami

Wednesday - Pratipada

 

-> Tithi + Nakshatra Yoga

Asubha Yoga

This arises purely based on a particular combination of Nakshatra and Tithi. This is not said to be propitious and said to occur for the following options

Pratipada - Uthiradam / Uttara Ashada

Dwitiya - Anusham / Anuradha

Tritiya - Uthiram/UttaraPhalguni, Uthiradam / Uttara Ashada, Uthirattathi / Uttara Bhadrapada

Panchami - Magam / Magha

Sashti - Rohini

Sapthami - Hastham / Hastha, Moolam / Moola

Ashtami - Pooratathi / Poorva Bhadrapada

Navami - Karthigai / Krithika

Ekadashi - Rohini

Dwadashi - Aayilyam / Ashlesha

Trayodashi - Chitthirai / Chitra, Swati

-> Vara + Tithi + Nakshatra Yoga

Dwipushkar Yoga

Any event which is said to take place in this Yoga has the tendency of getting doubled or occurring more than once. Hence only those activities should be selected which is beneficial when repetition occurs. This occurs based on following combinations

Sunday - Dwitiya - Avittam / Dhanishta

Tuesday - Sapthami - Chitthirai / Chitra

Saturday - Dwadashi - Margashira / Mrigasheerisham

Tripushkar Yoga

Any event in this Yoga is said to recur twice or more. Hence favourable events can be initiated that can tend to result in growth matters. This occurs based on following combinations

Sunday - Dwitiya - Karthigai / Krithika

Tuesday - Sapthami - Punarpoosam / Punarvasu

Saturday - Dwadashi - Uthiram, Uthiradam, Uthirattathi, Visagam

Conclusion:

These are a bird's eye view of some of the popular Muhurtha Yogas that are prevalent. It is not practically possible to keep a track of them all and if one tends to follow all these minutely then almost no particular activity can ever take place. The Yoga's listed themselves are not comprehensive by any stretch and there is a lot more kind of Muhurtha yogas occurring based on even more different combinations. However among the popular kind of Yogas, it may be helpful to follow the list that take place at least within the scope of Amrithadhi Yogas which is listed in many popular almanacs along with the Siddha Yogas that are believed to be fortunate and auspicious when taking place within the respective Vara + Tithi combination. 

The Planetary Cabinet - Nava Nayaka of Samvatsara

As per the Hindu calendar, a time cycle consists of 60 years (Samvatsara) and each of the Samvatsara's are associated with a specific name and the cycle keeps repeating every 60 years. The Samvatsara's by themselves are again divided into groups of 3 consisting of 20 Samvatsara's each with the trinity of Brahma (1 to 20), Vishnu (21 to 40) and Shiva (41 to 60) ruling a period of 20 years amidst these 60 years. The current time cycle beginning with Prabhava Samvatsara started in 1987-88 and will be completed with Akshaya Samvatsara in 2046-47 after which the cycle will once again reflect with Prabhava. The current operational year of 2023-24 happens to be the 37th and is titled 'Shobakrithu'.

The cycle of 60 is obtained from the relative positions of the two furthest planets in the sky as per Vedic Astrology namely Jupiter and Saturn which signify Dharma and Karma respectively. The orbital time taken by Jupiter to traverse the zodiac is approximately 12 years (1 year in each zodiac sign) and that of Saturn is 30 years (2.5 years in each zodiac sign). The least common multiple of 12 and 30 happens to be 60 and hence a time cycle consists of 60 years. It is also roughly the period in which both these planets will cross each other's part and hence the special significance with the number 60.

As per the Panchang, each year begins with the predictions of Sage 'Idaikadar' who delineates about what to expect in a particular year in the form of a verse. Some years from the Sanskrit names itself can be deduced to be good and certain years connote to be inauspicious for the world in general. For Sobhakritu year it is termed as a 'Mangalam' year that denotes prosperity and auspicious happenings taking place in general.

There is however some dissonance with respect to when exactly a year begins. As per the Lunar calendar which is largely adopted amongst Telugu and Kannada speaking population, it occurs during 'Yugadi' which takes place with the rise of Shukla Paksha Pratipada (Pratamai/Padyami) in Chaitra Masa. This normally takes place somewhere between the middle of March and April. However as per the Solar calendar which is mostly followed by Tamil and Malayalam speaking states, a year begins only with the ingress of Sun into the sign of Aries or Mesha Rasi known as 'Chithirai' ushering in the festival of Puthandu / Vishu which normally happens around 13/14/15th of April.

Speaking about the Panchang, there is an important concept called 'Nava Nayaka' which plays a vital role in determining various constituents and giving a breakdown on what to expect with respect to few important portfolios. Like how in politics we see different portfolios being occupied by ministerial candidates, in a similar vein we see different planets taking control of certain positions at the beginning of every Hindu year. The different portfolios which arise every year at the beginning of a Samvatsara happen to be:

- Raja : King (Overall Control)

- Mantri : Minister (Administration)

- Senadipati : Commander in Chief (Law and Order, Defence)

- Arghyadipati : Water (Water Levels, Prices of products, Finances)

- Meghadipati : Clouds (Rainfall, Kind of Weather)

- Sasyadipati : Agriculture (Agricultural Products, Underground Produce)

- Dhanyadipati : Grains (Food crops, Cereals)

- Rasadipati : Commodities (Essential Spices, Medicinal Drugs)

- Neerasadipati : Non Commodities (Metals, Gemstones) 

The Raja is the top most person in the cabinet and most sought after leading the reigns. The Mantri is the next most important and adviser to the King in matters of general public health and lifestyle. The Senadipati is the leader of the army and able folly to the King with regard to law and weapons. Arghyadipati deals largely with the state of water levels but also controls the finance side of things such as the pricing of Agricultural produce. Meghadipati takes the portfolio of ascertaining the weather and estimating the amount of rainfalls expected to be prevalent. Sasyadipati details the prediction of the growth of crops and Dhanyadipathi is all about the production of grains. Rasadipati tackles the essential commodities sector and Neerasadipati manages metal produce including jewellery and precious stones.

The Nava Nayaka calculation occurs largely based on the position of Sun but the rulers of the respective 9 positions can be any of the 7 planets sans the nodes Rahu & Ketu. It is generally believed that natural malefic planets getting majority of the portfolios indicates administration being tough and strict during that particular year whereas presence of more beneficial planets ruling the reigns can designate more well being. The Nava Nayaka for all the 9 portfolios are calculated as below:

Raja:
Basis - Day of Tithi (Relationship between Sun and Moon based on angular distance)
Specific - Day Lord of Shukla Paksha Pratipada in Chaitra month

Mantri:
Basis - Day of Sun's entry in zodiac sign
Specific - Day Lord of Sun's entry in Aries (Mesha Rasi)

Senadipati:
Basis - Day of Sun's entry in zodiac sign
Specific - Day Lord of Sun's entry in Leo (Simha Rasi)

Arghyadipati:
Basis - Day of Sun's entry in zodiac sign
Specific - Day Lord of Sun's entry in Gemini (Mithuna Rasi)

Meghadipati:
Basis - Day of Sun's entry in Nakshatra
Specific - Day Lord of Sun's entry in Arudra Nakshatra (Tiruvadirai)

Sasyadipati:
Basis - Day of Sun's entry in zodiac sign
Specific - Day Lord of Sun's entry in Cancer (Karka Rasi)

Dhanyadipati:
Basis - Day of Sun's entry in zodiac sign
Specific - Day Lord of Sun's entry in Sagittarius (Dhanus Rasi)

Rasadipati:
Basis - Day of Sun's entry in zodiac sign
Specific - Day Lord of Sun's entry in Libra (Thula Rasi)

Neerasadipati:
Basis - Day of Sun's entry in zodiac sign
Specific - Day Lord of Sun's entry in Capricorn (Makara Rasi)

Thus in 7 of the 9 cases, Nava Nayaka is determined based on the day of Sun's entry into different zodiacs namely Aries, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius and Capricorn. For determining the 'Raja' it is based on the first Tithi of the brighter half that takes place when Sun is placed in Pisces Rasi and for obtaining 'Meghadipathi', it is the day when Sun enters Arudra Nakshatra.

There is also a concept of Pashunayaka which arises based on the planet that takes the reigns of the Raja position. Pashunayaka is decoded based on the following:
If Raja is Sun or Mars - Pashunayaka will be Yama
If Raja is Moon, Jupiter or Venus - Pashunayaka will be Sri Krishna
If Raja is Mercury or Saturn - Pashunayaka will be Balarama

Let's go about computing the Nava Nakaya planets of all the 9 portfolios for the current Samvatsara in operation which happens to be Shobakritu.

Raja:
Calculation: Day Lord of Shukla Paksha Pratipada Tithi during Sunrise in Chaitra month
Outcome: The Sun and Moon conjunct in Meena Rasi (Pisces) forming Shukla Paksha Pratipada Tithi which takes place on 21st March 2023 at 22:54 hours. This happens to be on a Tuesday. However since sunrise is not prevalent, we need to consider the day this Tithi occurs when sunrise is present which happens to be Wednesday, 22nd March 2023. Hence the Raja for the year is 'Mercury'
Result: Raja = Mercury

Mantri:
Calculation: Day Lord of Sun's entry in Aries (Mesha Rasi)
Outcome: The Sun transits into Mesha Rasi on 14th April 2023 at 14:27 hours. This happens to be a Friday. Day Lord for Friday is Venus. Hence Mantri for the year is Venus
Result: Mantri = Venus

Senadipati:
Calculation: Day Lord of Sun's entry in Leo (Simha Rasi)
Outcome: The Sun transits into Simha Rasi on 17th August 2023 at 13:01 hours. This happens to be a Thursday. Day Lord for Thursday is Jupiter. Hence Senadipati for the year is Jupiter
Result: Senadipati = Jupiter

Arghyadipati:
Calculation: Day Lord of Sun's entry in Gemini (Mithuna Rasi)
Outcome: The Sun transits into Mithuna Rasi on 15th June 2023 at 17:44 hours. This happens to be a Thursday. Day Lord for Thursday is Jupiter. Hence Arghyadipati for the year is Jupiter
Result: Arghyadipati = Jupiter

Meghadipati:
Calculation: Day Lord of Sun's entry in Arudra Nakshatra (Tiruvadirai)
Outcome: The Sun transits into Arudra Nakshatra on 22nd June 2023 at 17:17 hours. This happens to be a Thursday. Day Lord for Thursday is Jupiter. Hence Meghadipati for the year is Jupiter
Result: Meghadipati = Jupiter

Sasyadipati:
Calculation: Day Lord of Sun's entry in Cancer (Kataka Rasi)
Outcome: The Sun transits into Kataka Rasi on 17th July 2023 at 04:35 hours. This happens to be a Monday as per English Day but Sunday as per the Vedic Calendar since a Hindu Day begins from sunrise and ends during the next day Sunrise. However since the day is almost over, only Monday is considered for this portfolio with sunrise being prevalent. Day Lord for Monday is Moon. Hence Sasyadipati for the year is Moon
Result: Sasyadipati = Moon

Dhanyadipati:
Calculation: Day Lord of Sun's entry in Sagittarius (Dhanus Rasi)
Outcome: The Sun transits into Dhanus Rasi on 16th December 2023 at 15:28 hours. This happens to be a Saturday. Day Lord for Saturday is Saturn. Hence Dhanyadipati for the year is Saturn
Result: Dhanyadipati = Saturn

Rasadipati:
Calculation: Day Lord of Sun's entry in Libra (Thula Rasi)
Outcome: The Sun transits into Thula Rasi on 18th October 2023 at 00:59 hours. This happens to be a Tuesday as per English Day but Wednesday as per the Vedic Calendar since a Hindu Day begins from sunrise and ends during the next day Sunrise. However since the day is almost over, only Wednesday is considered for this portfolio with sunrise being prevalent. Day Lord for Wednesday is Mercury. Hence Rasadipati for the year is Mercury
Result: Rasadipati = Mercury

Neerasadipati:
Calculation: Day Lord of Sun's entry in Capricorn (Makara Rasi)
Outcome: The Sun transits into Makara Rasi on Saturday, 15th January 2024 at 02:13 hours. This happens to be a Monday as per English Day but Sunday as per the Vedic Calendar since a Hindu Day begins from sunrise and ends during the next day Sunrise. However since the day is almost over, only Monday is considered for this portfolio with sunrise being prevalent. Day Lord for Monday is Moon. Hence Neerasadipati for the year is Moon
Result: Neerasadipati = Moon

Note:
It is important to note that a Vedic Day begins only from Sunrise as opposed to a standard English Calendar day which starts at 12AM. Generally the mean sunrise adopted is 6AM as that is considered to be the approximate standard time in which Sun rises within most places in India. Thus, it can be roughly assimilated that 6AM is Sunrise time and 6PM is Sunset time. While calculating Navanayaka, if any of the planetary transits takes place after 6PM, as per Surya Siddhantha only the next day is considered into the equation though as per Drik Siddhantha which deals with observable placement in the skies, it could have taken place in the previous day. This needs to be carefully looked at while determining Navanayaka portfolio.

Ayanamsa used for the calculation of Navanayaka is Lahiri Chitra Paksha and the place considered is Chennai, India. There could be a change in planetary portfolio based on the Ayanamsa adopted. Also for all cases of Navanayaka, since only the day lord is considered into the equation and since the shadow planets Rahu and Ketu do not rule any of the days, they do not hold ground to become the Navanayaka's for any of the 9 portfolios in operation.

Listed below is the current operational Samvatsara cycle that runs from 1987-88 to 2046-47.