A Bouquet of Auspicious Timings

Ashvini, Mrigashira, Hasta, Pushya, Punarvasu, Shravana, and Chitra These are specific lunar mansions (Nakshatras) considered auspicious for social presence.; when the moon is in these signs on a Monday, Wednesday, Sunday, or Thursday original: "Soma-Budha-Arka-Chandra-Jna-Mite", it is a favorable time for naming a child. 9
Thus ends the Naming Ceremony (Namakarana).

The constellations of Anuradha, Mula, Pushya, and Shravana are recommended. One should perform the worship with water original: "niramatigmanbhau" refers to solar or water-based purification rituals according to the prescribed rites during the waxing moon. 10

For the ritual of the child's first solid food, the constellations of Pushya, Shravana, Swati, and Anuradha are best. One should avoid Saturdays and the "Saptarshi" months astrological calculations involving the Great Bear constellation. 11
Thus ends the First Feeding (Annaprashana).

In the months of Pausha or Chaitra original: "Madhu," a poetic name for the month of Chaitra, occurring in Spring, during the bright fortnight, under the stars of Hasta, Pushya, Mrigashira, Revati, Punarvasu, or Anuradha, the piercing of the ears should take place. This should be performed for the child's welfare on the twelfth or sixteenth day after birth, or during the sixth, seventh, or eighth month. 14
Thus ends the Ear-Piercing Ceremony (Karnavedha).

Under the constellations of Jyeshtha, Shravana, Pushya, and the three stars of Hasta, one should begin the ritual of the first letters. This action should be carried out when Jupiter, Venus, the Moon, or Mercury original: "Jiva-Sita-Indu-Vitsu" are influential. 15

The sixth, eighth, fifth, and twelfth lunar days Tithis are considered auspicious for this, while the ninth should be avoided. 16
Thus ends the Rite of Initial Instruction.

Punarvasu, Shravana, Anuradha, Swati, Chitra, Ashvini, and Pushya are favorable for children to begin the study of the alphabet and numbers. 17
Thus ends the Beginning of the Alphabet (Akshararambha).

The three "Purva" stars Purva Phalguni, Purva Ashadha, and Purva Bhadrapada, Pushya, Mrigashira, Mula, Shravana, Hasta, and Anuradha are best for starting formal education. This is especially praised when falling on a Friday, Sunday, Thursday, or Wednesday. 18
Thus ends the Commencement of Education (Vidyarambha).

Hasta, Ashvini, Pushya, Ashlesha original: "Bhujangama," referring to the serpent deity of this star, Ardra, Mula, the three stars of Shravana, Revati, Swati, Mrigashira, and Anuradha are the stars to be considered for the initiation of vows likely referring to the Upanayana or sacred thread ceremony on the second or third lunar day...