Wagtail (Khanjanaka)
The sight of the Wagtail bird (Khanjanaka) is significant for predicting future events. Its appearance, location, and behavior offer various omens. Generally, it is not seen during the four months beginning with Sravana.
Varieties & Effects
Bhadra
Stout body, Dark, Long & raised neck
→ Auspicious
Sampurna (Full)
Dark from face to neck
→ Fulfils Ambition
Rikta (Empty)
Dark spots on neck, white cheeks
→ Disappointment
Gopeeta
Yellow in colour
→ Trouble when sighted
Omens by Location
Prosperous Places
- Trees bearing fragrant flowers/sweet fruits
- Holy lakes and rivers
- Heads of elephants, horses, and serpents
- Temples, gardens, mansions
- Near cows, mangers, assembly of righteous men
- Sacrifices, auspicious functions, Kings, Brahmins
- Elephant-yards, stables
- Umbrellas, flags, chowries, royal appendages
- Near gold, white cloths, lotuses, blue lilies
- Places of worship, paved/cleaned spots
- Curd-pots, Corn-ricks
Specific Results
| Location | Result |
|---|---|
| On Mud | Sweet food obtained |
| Heap of Cow-dung | Excellent milk and products |
| Green Grass | Clothes |
| On a Cart | Devastation of country |
| Roof of House | Loss of wealth |
| Piece of Hide | Imprisonment |
| On Filth | Disease |
| Backs of Goats/Sheep | Immediate union with beloved |
Inauspicious Places (Death/Disease)
Buffalo, Camel, Donkey, Bone, Burial Ground, Corner of House, Clod of Earth, Turrets, Compound Walls, Heap of Ashes or Hair
Behavior & Hidden Treasures
General Behavior
- Flapping wings Inauspicious
- Drinking water from river Auspicious
- Seen in early morning Auspicious
- Seen in evening Forebodes Evil
Treasure Indicators
- Copulates → Treasure underneath
- Vomits → Mica
- Voids excrements → Charcoal in earth
Timing of Effects: First sight effect felt within a year; daily sight within end of day.