Journey Omen (Yatra Shakun)
Widow Seen at Journey Start
यात्रा में पहले विधवा का दर्शन
Category: Journey Omen (Yatra Shakun)
Significance: Inauspicious (Ashubh)
Quick Answer
Seeing a widow as the very first person when starting a journey is considered inauspicious in traditional belief.
Last updated: 14 June 2026· Based on Brihat Samhita & classical Shakun Shastra
What Does It Mean?
The journey may not yield desired results
There may be sorrow, loss, or incompletion associated with the trip
This belief is rooted in ancient social customs, not a reflection of the woman's worth
Remedies (Upay)
- 1.Bow to the deity in your heart and proceed
- 2.Visit a temple before continuing the journey
- 3.Chant Hanuman Chalisa mentally
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.What does it mean to see a widow before a journey?
Traditionally it is an inauspicious sign. One should pause, offer mental prayer, and then proceed.