Varjyam (Vaarjyam) Meaning, Timings, Week Days, Today’s Guide & And Do’s & Don’ts

Discover the meaning of Varjyam (Vaarjyam) in Hindu astrology, understand its daily timings and week-day patterns, and learn practical do’s and don’ts for this inauspicious period.

Brief Summary 

• Definition of Varjyam / Vaarjyam – the inauspicious time when auspicious works are avoided.
• Why it is considered inauspicious – connection to Nakshatra Thyajyam and bad muhurta.
• How long it lasts and how to calculate for your location.
• Typical week-day timings and examples.
• What activities to avoid during Varjyam and what can be done.
• Practical tips and FAQs for planning your day around Varjyam.

The concept of Varjyam (also written Vaarjyam) arises in Vedic/Hindu astrology and Panchang traditions, and refers to an inauspicious time period during which one should avoid initiating important or auspicious activities. In this article we will explore what Varjyam means, how it is calculated, typical timings by week-day, and practical guidance on do’s & don’ts.

What is Varjyam?

The term Varjyam (or Vaarjyam) is used in many panchangs to indicate a period during the day when commencing a new venture, marriage, entering new house, travel or other auspicious act is considered inadvisable. According to one authoritative source:

“Nakshatra Thyajyam is an inauspicious time of approximately 1 hour and 36 minutes every day. No auspicious muhurta is suggested during this time window.” Drik Panchang+1
In many regions this same period is called Varjyam (alternatively spelled Varja, Varjam, etc). Telugu Panchangam+1
Hence, you can see Varjyam = Nakshatra Thyajyam in many Panchang systems.

From a practical viewpoint:

• It is a time-bound period (typically ~1½ hrs daily) during which starting new auspicious things is discouraged.
• Routine or non-significant tasks may still be done, but events such as marriage, house-warming, signing contract, heavy travel, etc are best avoided.
• The exact timing is location-specific (depends on local sunrise, moon’s nakshatra, etc) so it differs per place and day.

 How is Varjyam calculated & how long is it?

Let’s look at how this period is derived and what to expect:

• In the article on “Nakshatra Thyajyam” by Drik Panchang it states clearly that the window is approximately 1 hour 36 minutes each day.
• The start time of Varjyam depends on the Moon’s transit into certain degrees of a nakshatra, or the end of the nakshatra segment which is considered “thyajya” – meaning to be avoided. As the Moon moves daily, the time shifts.
• For example: In one Telugu Panchang example, Varjyam on a given date was from 10:42 AM to 12:27 PM. Therefore: if you are planning a major task, you consult your local panchang to find the exact Varjyam window for your city.

Key takeaway: Always get the Varjyam timings for your specific location and day rather than relying on a fixed slot.

Week-day Patterns & Common Examples

While Varjyam shifts each day, some sources list common windows or refer to patterns. For instance:

• On a particular date there may be no Varjyam window at all (rare).
• On other days, the window may fall in early morning, late afternoon, or other parts of day depending on moon movement.

Below is a sample list (for illustration only) of Varjyam timings taken from one source:

Since your location is Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh (IST timezone), you must check a local Telugu panchang or an online “Varjyam timings today” for your city.

What to avoid during Varjyam (Do’s & Don’ts)

During the Varjyam window, the following guidelines hold in traditional practice:

Don’ts:

• Do not start any major auspicious work such as marriage ceremony, house-warming (Griha Pravesh), new business launch, investment or signing important contracts.

• Avoid travel or long journeys that require a good muhurta (start timing). One source: “Not to start travel, purchase etc.

• Do not fix the ceremony or new venture exactly at that window—such an act is believed to invite delays or inauspicious outcomes.

• Do’s:

• You may perform routine tasks such as household chores, study, cooking — tasks that are not dependent on an auspicious start.
• Some recommend using the time for spiritual practices, introspection, meditation – since the new beginning is discouraged, you can use the time for what is already in progress.
• If you must do something during Varjyam (unavoidable), keep it modest, avoid large commitment changes, and you may invoke remedial prayers or mantra for protection.

• Practical Tips for Using Varjyam in Daily Life
• Here are some Pro Tips to make this concept actionable for someone in Tirupati or similar location:
• Always look up your local Panchang / online astrological timer with your exact city name and timezone — sunrise times differ and change by date.
• On the day of an event (wedding, new business, property purchase), check if the proposed timing overlaps with Varjyam — if yes, shift the start by a bit earlier or later to avoid that window.
• Use a simple table: get your day’s Varjyam window, mark it on your calendar/mobile reminder, and plan major starts outside that period.
• Keep the focus keyword “Varjyam timing” in mind when searching: many sites publish “Varjyam timings today” for various regions.
• If the event is unavoidable and must start during Varjyam, consider consulting a knowledgeable astrologer for remedial muhurta, but ideally one avoids the period.

• FAQs About Varjyam
• Q1: Can good things happen during Varjyam?
  Yes — routine and non-significant things may happen without issue. The main caution is for initiating major new activities.
• Q2: Is Varjyam always exactly 1 hour 36 minutes?
  Usually around that duration, but exact times vary by day and location. Some sources state “approximately 1 hour 36 minutes.”
• Q3: Does Varjyam apply only in South India Panchangs?
  No — while the term “Varjyam” is common in South Indian (Telugu/Tamil) contexts, equivalent concepts exist elsewhere under terms like “Visha Ghati” etc.
• Q4: Should I cancel an event if it falls during Varjyam?
  If feasible, it is better to avoid initiating the event precisely during the window. If the event is already scheduled, a small adjustment may suffice.

•  Key Takeaways
• The focus keyword here is Varjyam (Vaarjyam) — be sure to reference it when searching or planning.
• Varjyam is a daily-varying inauspicious window, traditionally lasting ~1½ hrs, to avoid starting important new tasks.
• For your location (Tirupati) check a local panchang or online “Varjyam timings today” to get accurate hours.
• Use the hours as a planning tool: keep major events before or after the window.
• Routine tasks can proceed during that time; the caution is for new beginnings.

• Author: Vijaya Durga Pemmasani
• References & Helpful Links
• Nakshatra Thyajyam | Drik Panchang: https://www.drikpanchang.com/tutorials/panchang-utilities/nakshatra-thyajyam.html Drik Panchang
• Varjyam In Panchangam (Telugu) https://www.telugupanchang.com/varja Telugu Panchangam
• Varjyam timings today – example list https://gotirupati.com/varjyam-timings-today-good-and-bad-time-tomorrow/ Our Sanskriti & Gyan
• What is Varjya? Meaning and explanation https://gokshetra.com/varjyam-kalam-meaning-timings-week-days-today-dos-donts/ Gokshetra
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