Tripushkar (“triple”) yoga is a panchang combination, not a planetary alignment: Dwitiya, Saptami or Dwadashi tithi on a Sunday, Tuesday or Saturday, with the Moon in one of the nakshatras that straddle two signs 3 + 1 (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). Whatever is done is believed to repeat three times — so buy and save, but do not borrow, sell or quarrel.
How the yoga forms
All three must hold at the same time:
| Condition | Dwipushkar (double) | Tripushkar (triple) |
|---|---|---|
| Tithi | Dwitiya, Saptami or Dwadashi (2nd, 7th, 12th — Bhadra tithis) | Same |
| Weekday | Sunday, Tuesday or Saturday | Same |
| Nakshatra | Mrigashira, Chitra or Dhanishta (nakshatras split 2 + 2 padas across two signs) | Nakshatras split 3 + 1 across two signs — Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada (some panchangs use a shorter list) |
It is not Jupiter, Mercury and Saturn in consecutive signs.
What to do and avoid
- Whatever is done is believed to repeat two-fold (Dwipushkar) or three-fold (Tripushkar).
- Good for: buying gold, property or vehicles, investing, starting savings, charity, mantra japa.
- Avoid: borrowing, lending, selling assets, quarrels, risky speculation — losses are believed to repeat too.
- Traditionally avoided for last rites and anything connected with loss.
Finding the dates
Tripushkar windows come a few times a year and often last a few hours. Panchangs differ slightly because some use a shorter nakshatra list. Check your city’s panchang and avoid Rahu Kaal within the window. See also Dwipushkar yoga.
Check it in your own chart
Yogas are read together with planetary strength, the houses ruled for your lagna and the running dasha. A free kundli shows these placements; the yoga finder lists common yogas. For a full reading, book a consultation.
Frequently asked questions
What is Tripushkar yoga?
A panchang yoga: Bhadra tithi on Sunday, Tuesday or Saturday with a 3+1-pada nakshatra such as Krittika, Punarvasu or Vishakha.
Is Tripushkar yoga Jupiter, Mercury and Saturn in a row?
No. That description is incorrect.
What should I do in Tripushkar yoga?
Buy gold or property, invest, save, give charity or chant — results are believed to repeat three-fold.
What should I avoid in Tripushkar yoga?
Borrowing, lending, selling, quarrels and speculation.
Why do panchangs differ on Tripushkar dates?
Some use six nakshatras, others a shorter list.
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