Find Your Samvatsara
Detailed Information
1. What is a Samvatsara?
A Samvatsara is a named solar year in the Hindu calendrical system,
based on the 60-year cycle governed by the movement of Jupiter (Bṛhaspati).
- Jupiter stays approximately 1 year in each zodiac sign
- 12 zodiac signs × 5 cycles = 60 Samvatsaras
- After 60 years, the cycle repeats
Each Samvatsara carries a unique nature and influence on society, economy,
climate, spirituality, and human behavior.
2. The 60 Samvatsaras – Meaning & Nature
| Shubha (Auspicious) | Madhyama (Mixed / Neutral) | Ashubha (Challenging) |
|---|---|---|
| Prabhava | Prajāpati | Pramāthi |
| Vibhava | Angirasa | Svabhānu |
| Shukla | Bhāva | Vyaya |
| Pramodoota | Dhātu | Virodhi |
| Shrīmukha | Chitrabhānu | Vikruti |
| Yuva | Pārthiva | Khara |
| Īśvara | Plava | Durmukhi |
| Bahudhānya | Hevilambi | Shārvari |
| Vikrama | Vilambi | Krodhi |
| Vṛṣa | Vikāri | Parābhava |
| Tārana | Vishvāvasu | Kīlaka |
| Sarvajit | Plavanga | Virodhikṛt |
| Sarvadhāri | Sādhāraṇa | Pramādeecha |
| Nandana | Paridhāvi | Rākshasa |
| Vijaya | Pingala | Anala |
| Jaya | Dundubhi | Kalayukti |
| Manmatha | Raudra | |
| Shubhakṛt | Durmati | |
| Shobhakṛt | Rudhirodgāri | |
| Saumya | Raktākshi | |
| Ānanda | Krodhana | |
| Siddhārthi | ||
| Akshaya |
3. Practical Use of Samvatsara
- Used in Panchang calculations
- Determines suitability of Muhurtas
- Mundane astrology predictions
- Spiritual and ritual planning
4. How Samvatsara is Used Practically
Panchang
Every Hindu almanac begins with Samvatsara name
Used in marriage muhurta, griha pravesh, business start
Mundane Astrology
Predicts:
Rainfall & crops
Political stability
Economic trends
Natural calamities
Spiritual Meaning
Certain Samvatsaras favor:
Sadhana & Tapasya (Vyaya, Durmati)
Bhoga & Prosperity (Shukla, Akshaya)
Reforms & Change (Vikāri, Plava)