TRAVEL DIRECTION RULE
Vara Shoolam
One direction per weekday is the "shoola" — tradition says avoid starting important journeys toward it. A weekday rule, sunrise to sunrise.
THE WEEK
Shoola direction per weekday
Sun & Fri → West · Mon & Sat → East · Tue & Wed → North · Thu → South.
| Day | Lord | Shoola direction | Folk remedy if you must go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | चंद्र | Avoid East | Milk, or look into a mirror before leaving |
| Tuesday | मंगल | Avoid North | Jaggery (gur) |
| Wednesday | बुध | Avoid North | Sesame (til) or coriander seeds |
| Thursday | गुरु | Avoid South | Curd (dahi) or cumin seeds |
| Friday | शुक्र | Avoid West | Barley (jau) or ghee |
| Saturday | शनि | Avoid East | Urad dal, or sesame / ginger |
| Sunday TODAY | सूर्य | Avoid West | Ghee or betel leaf |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does shoolam apply to daily errands?
Tradition reserves it for important travel — journeys, interviews, ceremonies — not routine commuting.
What if the trip is unavoidable?
The folk remedies: eat the day's item before leaving, start a few kilometres in the opposite direction, or start after the peak shoola hours (~4h48m from sunrise).
Is this computed?
No — it is a fixed weekday rule printed in the panchang, the same everywhere on that day.
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