| Meaning: | Lord Shiva's devotee, A Sage who wrote Devi Mahatmyam |
| Origin: | Indian |
| Religion: | Hindu |
| Gender: | Masculine (Boy name) |
| Rashi: | Sinh (Leo) |
| Planet / Graha: | Sun (Surya) |
| Supportive Numbers: | 1, 4, 7, 10 |
| Auspicious Color: | Golden, Orange, Red |
| Auspicious Metal: | Copper |
| Auspicious Stones: | Peridot |
| Alternate Stones: | Carnelian, Sardonyx, Golden Topaz, Tourmaline |
| Lucky Days: | Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday |
| Ruling Hours: | 3pm ~ 5pm |
| Ruling Planet: | The Sun |
| Vibration: | Radiant Energy |
| Passion: | To be a star |
| Life Pursuit: | To lead the way |
| Suffixed Name: | Markandaydas, Markandaybabu, Markandayrao, Markandayji, Markandayappa, Markandayanna, Markandaylal, Markandaymal |