Natural Omen (Prakritik Shakun)
Thunder on Left Side, Vedic Omen for Journey
बाईं ओर गड़गड़ाहट, यात्रा शकुन
Quick Answer
Thunder heard on your left side when beginning or planning a journey is inauspicious in Vedic Shakun Shastra. Classical texts advise postponing the journey or performing protective rituals before proceeding.
Last updated: 14 June 2026· Based on Brihat Samhita & classical Shakun Shastra
What Does It Mean?
In classical Shakun Shastra, the direction of thunder (Garjana) relative to the traveler's facing direction carries significant omen value. Left-side thunder is uniformly inauspicious for journeys just begun.
Thunder on the left at journey start: the journey faces obstacles, unexpected detours, or failure of the journey's purpose.
Thunder on the right at journey start: auspicious, signals a successful, protected journey.
Thunder in front: warning of direct obstacles in the path. Thunder from behind: the journey will eventually succeed despite initial difficulties.
Remedies (Upay)
- 1.Pause for at least 30 minutes before proceeding.
- 2.Recite "Om Ganeshaya Namaha" 11 times and pray for a safe journey.
- 3.If travel is urgent and cannot wait, carry a Hanuman Chalisa or a sacred travel amulet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.Thunder on left when starting journey, should I cancel?
In Shakun Shastra, left-side thunder at journey start is inauspicious. Postpone by 30 minutes minimum and perform the Ganesha mantra remedy. For critical journeys that cannot wait, carry a Hanuman Chalisa and proceed with caution.