Panchanga Calendar

January 1968

SamvatsaraPlavanga (41)MonthPausha → Magha from 30.01RituHemanta → Shishira from 30.01AyanaDakshinayana → Uttarayana from 15.01Place55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

January 1968 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Pausha (until 29.01), Magha (from 30.01). Periods: until 14.01 — Kharmas; from 30.01 — Magha Gupta Navaratri. Major festivals: 14.01 Makara Sankranti (Uttarayana).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1UAsh2Chandra Darshan

2Shra3

3Dhan4Vinayaka Chaturthi

4Shat5until 12:40

5PBh6Skanda Shashti

6UBh7

7Rev8Masik Durgashtami

8Ashw9

9Ashw9until 10:46

10Bhar10after 13:53

11Krit11after 14:32

12Roh12Pradosha

13Mrig13Lohri

14Ard14Makara Sankranti

15Pun15Purnima

16Push1Thaipusam

17Ashl2

18Mag3Sakat Chauth

19PPh4

20UPh5

21Has6until 13:19

22Chit7Kalashtami

23Swa8

24Vish10

25Anu11until 15:22

26Jye12

27Mul13Shani Pradosha

28PAsh14

29UAsh30Mauni Amavasya

30Shra1Gupta Navaratri

31Dhan2after 09:24

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (16)

Chandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiSkanda ShashtiGoddess (Durga, Kali)Amrita Siddhi YogaEkadashiPradoshaLohriMakara SankrantiPongalday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)SankashtiKalashtamiShivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Gupta Navaratri

How to read the calendar

Cell colour — the day’s rating for new undertakings: maroon — best days, green — favourable, light — ordinary, grey — avoid starting important matters, pink — unfavourable. The circle shows the tithi number at sunrise (outlined — waxing Moon, filled — waning); top right — the nakshatra at sunrise and its type icon. Click a day to open the full panchanga of the day.

Best days

10.01 Wed — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Sadhya, Auspicious weekday after 13:53
Krittika (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal.
21.01 Sun — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa until 13:19
Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
25.01 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda, Auspicious nakshatra until 15:22
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.

Festivals

1.01 Mon Chandra Darshan
3.01 Wed Vinayaka Chaturthi
5.01 Fri Skanda Shashti
7.01 Sun Masik Durgashtami
11.01 Thu Pausha Putrada Ekadashi
11.01 Thu Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Mukkoti)
12.01 Fri Pradosha Vrat
13.01 Sat Lohri
14.01 Sun Makara Sankranti (Uttarayana)
14.01 Sun Thai Pongal
15.01 Mon Pausha Purnima (Shakambhari)
16.01 Tue Thaipusam
18.01 Thu Sakat Chauth (Sankashti, Lambodara)
22.01 Mon Kalashtami
25.01 Thu Shattila Ekadashi
27.01 Sat Shani Pradosha
27.01 Sat Masik Shivaratri
29.01 Mon Mauni Amavasya (Pausha)
29.01 Mon Somvati Amavasya
30.01 Tue Magha Gupta Navaratri
31.01 Wed Chandra Darshan

Special muhurta yogas

1.01 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 00:15–08:59 (02.01)
7.01 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:38–08:56 (08.01)
9.01 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:56–10:46
9.01 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:56–10:46
10.01 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:53–08:54 (11.01)
15.01 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:10–08:49 (16.01)
16.01 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:30–08:48 (17.01)
21.01 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:43–20:43
21.01 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:43–20:43
21.01 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 20:43–08:42 (22.01)
24.01 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 16:53–08:37 (25.01)
24.01 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:53–08:37 (25.01)
25.01 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:37–15:22
28.01 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:01–08:30 (29.01)
29.01 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:00–08:29 (30.01)
30.01 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 18:28–08:27 (31.01)

Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.

Avoid starting important matters

1.01 Mon — Anandadi: Mrityu, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Surya Dagdha tithi (unfavourable day)
6.01 Sat — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
7.01 Sun — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka, Ashtami
12.01 Fri — Yamaghanta, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
14.01 Sun — Sankranti day, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
15.01 Mon — Vaidhriti, Anandadi: Dhumra
18.01 Thu — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Musala
20.01 Sat — Anandadi: Utpata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
22.01 Mon — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Mudgara
23.01 Tue — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
26.01 Fri — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
28.01 Sun — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Vishti (Bhadra)
29.01 Mon — Amavasya, Anandadi: Kana
30.01 Tue — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata, Anandadi: Utpata (unfavourable day)

Sky this month

14.01 Makara Sankranti 15:31 — the Sun enters Makara (Capricorn)
15.01 Full moon (Purnima) 19:11
29.01 New moon (Amavasya) 19:29
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

until 14.01 Kharmas
from 30.01 Magha Gupta Navaratri
3.01 11:34 – 8.01 07:38 Dosha-free Panchaka
30.01 21:20 – 4.02 15:57 Agni Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Plavanga (No. 41, “leaper (a monkey)”) — A year of leaps: abrupt changes, floods, relocations; results are mixed. more

Northern samvatsara: Raudra. Shaka Samvat 1889, Vikram Samvat 2024, Kali Yuga 5068.

Pausha (Sahasya) — The cold month of Dhanur Masa and Kharmas: no weddings are held until Makara Sankranti, and with it Uttarayana begins. more

Magha (Tapas) — A month of austerity and holy baths (Magha Snana): Vasant Panchami, Ratha Saptami; in the dark half — Maha Shivaratri. more

Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.

Times are standard time UTC+3 (from the site settings, without daylight saving time) · panchanga at sunrise (upper limb of the Sun’s disc, with refraction) · ayanamsa Lahiri · place 55°45′ N 37°35′ E · festival dates are calculated for this location by the rules of kala vyapti · times of Sankranti are accurate to within a few minutes

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 08:59

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 02:21 (02.01) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 2 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 00:15 (02.01) more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 18:10 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 15:13 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 15:13	karana Kaulava
from 18:10	yoga Harshana
from 00:15 (02.01)	nakshatra Shravana
from 02:21 (02.01)	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 02:21 (02.01)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:13
Sunrise	08:59
Noon	12:32
Sunset	16:06
End of twilight	16:52
Moonrise	10:48
Moonset	17:01
Day length	7 h 06 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 3, bad — 0

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (08:59–16:06) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

The first evening after the new moon, when the thin lunar crescent becomes visible. People look at the young Moon, offer it water and pray for well-being; some fast until it appears.

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 16:06–17:01
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 16:06–17:01

Kharmas

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 00:15–08:59 (02.01)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:59–02:21 (02.01)

Anandadi: Siddhi 01:47–08:59 (02.01) Anandadi: Mrityu 08:59–18:31 Anandadi: Kana 18:31–01:47 (02.01)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dvitya

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:44–07:52
Abhijit Muhurta	12:18–12:47
Vijaya Muhurta	13:44–14:12
Godhuli	16:06–16:40
Pradosha	16:06–19:28
Nishitha	23:59–01:06 (02.01)
Amrita Kalam	18:11–19:42

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:53–10:46
Yamaganda	11:39–12:32
Gulika Kalam	13:26–14:19
Dur Muhurta	12:47–13:15, 14:12–14:40
Varjyam	09:06–10:37, 04:08–05:42 (02.01)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:51–10:56, 11:40–12:21, 13:14–16:06

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	good 09:51–10:56, 11:40–12:21, 13:14–16:06
Cutting fingernails	good 09:51–10:56, 11:40–12:21, 13:14–16:06
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 09:51–10:56, 11:40–12:21, 13:14–16:06

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Dhanu 08:59, Makara 09:51, Kumbha 10:56, Mina 11:40, Mesha 12:21, Vrishabha 13:14, Mithuna 14:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −3

A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:59–00:15 (02.01)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:59–02:21 (02.01)0 Kharmas−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:59–02:21 (02.01)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:59–02:21 (02.01)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 08:59–18:31

Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.

Panchanga at sunrise 08:59

Summary	Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Auspicious nakshatra
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:59

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 01:07 (03.01) more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 2 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 23:37 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 15:44 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 13:38 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 13:38	karana Gara
from 15:44	yoga Vajra
from 23:37	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 01:07 (03.01)	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 01:07 (03.01)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:13
Sunrise	08:59
Noon	12:33
Sunset	16:07
End of twilight	16:53
Moonrise	11:10
Moonset	18:35
Day length	7 h 07 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 10, bad — 1

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (08:59–16:07) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:59–01:07 (03.01) Ravi Yoga 23:37–08:59 (03.01)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:59–23:37 Anandadi: Utpata 23:37–08:59 (03.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:44–07:51
Abhijit Muhurta	12:19–12:47
Vijaya Muhurta	13:44–14:13
Godhuli	16:07–16:41
Pradosha	16:07–19:29
Nishitha	23:59–01:07 (03.01)
Amrita Kalam	13:29–15:03

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:20–15:13
Yamaganda	10:46–11:39
Gulika Kalam	12:33–13:26
Dur Muhurta	10:25–10:53, 22:52–23:59
Varjyam	03:38–05:14 (03.01)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Dhanu 08:59, Makara 09:47, Kumbha 10:52, Mina 11:36, Mesha 12:17, Vrishabha 13:10, Mithuna 14:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:59–01:07 (03.01)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:59–23:37+1 Yoga Harshana 08:59–15:44+1 Auspicious tithi 08:59–01:07 (03.01)0 Kharmas0 Yoga Vajra 15:44–16:51−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:59–23:37−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:59

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra; cons: Rikta tithi, Bhadra on earth
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 08:59

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 00:40 (04.01) more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 2 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 23:43 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 13:53 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 12:47 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 12:47	karana Vishti
from 13:53	yoga Siddhi
from 23:43	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 00:40 (04.01)	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 00:40 (04.01)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:12
Sunrise	08:59
Noon	12:33
Sunset	16:08
End of twilight	16:54
Moonrise	11:24
Moonset	20:06
Day length	7 h 09 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 10, bad — 3

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:47–16:08: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

The monthly Chaturthi of Ganesha in the bright half of the month. Puja is performed at noon (Madhyahna); in the evening of this day devotees do not look at the Moon.

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:50–13:16
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:59–23:43

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:59–23:43

Anandadi: Mitra 08:59–23:43 Anandadi: Manasa 23:43–08:58 (04.01)

Bhadra on earth: 12:47–00:40 (04.01); Bhadra Mukha 12:53–14:51; Bhadra Puchha 23:29–00:40 (04.01)
Dosha-free Panchaka: 11:34–07:38 (08.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:44–07:51
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:45–14:14
Godhuli	16:08–16:42
Pradosha	16:08–19:30
Nishitha	00:00–01:07 (04.01)
Amrita Kalam	13:16–14:53

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:33–13:27
Yamaganda	09:52–10:46
Gulika Kalam	11:40–12:33
Dur Muhurta	12:19–12:48
Varjyam	07:12–08:52 (04.01)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Dhanu 08:59, Makara 09:43, Kumbha 10:48, Mina 11:32, Mesha 12:13, Vrishabha 13:06, Mithuna 14:35

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:

Shukla-chaturti 08:59–16:08: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 12:47–16:08: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:59–23:43+1 Anandadi: Mitra 08:59–23:43+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:59–23:43+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Siddhi 13:53–08:58 (04.01)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:59–23:43 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas−1 Panchaka 11:34–08:58 (04.01)−1 Bhadra on earth 12:47–00:40 (04.01)−2 Rikta tithi 08:59–00:40 (04.01)

Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.

Panchanga at sunrise 08:59

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Siddhi, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 12:40
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:58

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 01:03 (05.01) more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 00:39 (05.01) more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 12:40 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 12:45 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 12:40	yoga Vyatipata
from 12:45	karana Balava
from 00:39 (05.01)	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 01:03 (05.01)	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 01:03 (05.01)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:12
Sunrise	08:58
Noon	12:34
Sunset	16:09
End of twilight	16:56
Moonrise	11:33
Moonset	21:31
Day length	7 h 11 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 2, bad — 3

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (08:58–16:09) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:58–01:03 (05.01) Ravi Yoga 00:39–08:58 (05.01)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:03–08:58 (05.01)

Anandadi: Vajra 08:58–00:39 (05.01) Anandadi: Mudgara 00:39–08:58 (05.01)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 11:34 (03.01)–07:38 (08.01)
Gandanta (tithi): 00:39–01:28 (05.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:44–07:51
Abhijit Muhurta	12:20–12:48
Vijaya Muhurta	13:46–14:14
Godhuli	16:09–16:43
Pradosha	16:09–19:31
Nishitha	00:00–01:07 (05.01)
Amrita Kalam	17:10–18:50

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:28–14:22
Yamaganda	08:58–09:52
Gulika Kalam	10:46–11:40
Dur Muhurta	11:22–11:51, 14:14–14:43
Varjyam	07:30–09:13 (05.01)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:39–10:44, 11:28–12:09

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	good 09:39–10:44, 11:28–12:09
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 09:39–10:44, 11:28–12:09
Bathing, washing hair	good 09:39–10:44, 11:28–12:09, 13:02–16:09

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Dhanu 08:58, Makara 09:39, Kumbha 10:44, Mina 11:28, Mesha 12:09, Vrishabha 13:02, Mithuna 14:31

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Thursday — success.

Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:

Vyatipata 12:40–16:09: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.

Auspicious time ends by 12:40

+2 Yoga Siddhi 08:58–12:40+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:58–01:03 (05.01)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:58–00:39 (05.01)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:58–01:03 (05.01)0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Vajra 08:58–00:39 (05.01)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Vyatipata 12:40–08:58 (05.01)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:58

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 08:58

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 02:16 (06.01) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 02:21 (06.01) more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 12:05 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 13:34 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 12:05	yoga Variyana
from 13:34	karana Taitila
from 02:16 (06.01)	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 02:16 (06.01)	karana Gara
from 02:21 (06.01)	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:12
Sunrise	08:58
Noon	12:34
Sunset	16:11
End of twilight	16:57
Moonrise	11:40
Moonset	22:51
Day length	7 h 12 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 12, bad — 1

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (08:58–16:11) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

The sixth day of the waxing Moon is dedicated to Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya), the son of Shiva. Devotees fast and worship Murugan; the day is especially revered in South India.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 01:03–02:16 (06.01)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:58–02:16 (06.01) Ravi Yoga 08:58–02:21 (06.01)

Krakacha Yoga 02:16–08:57 (06.01) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:16–08:57 (06.01)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 02:21–08:57 (06.01) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:58–02:21 (06.01)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 11:34 (03.01)–07:38 (08.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:43–07:51
Abhijit Muhurta	12:20–12:49
Vijaya Muhurta	13:47–14:15
Godhuli	16:11–16:44
Pradosha	16:11–19:32
Nishitha	00:01–01:08 (06.01)
Amrita Kalam	17:47–19:30

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:40–12:34
Yamaganda	14:23–15:17
Gulika Kalam	09:52–10:46
Dur Muhurta	10:25–10:53, 12:49–13:18
Varjyam	07:30–09:13

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:58–16:11

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	average 12:58–16:11
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 12:58–16:11
Bathing, washing hair	average 09:35–10:40, 11:24–12:05, 12:58–16:11

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Dhanu 08:58, Makara 09:35, Kumbha 10:40, Mina 11:24, Mesha 12:05, Vrishabha 12:58, Mithuna 14:27

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Friday — universal respect.

Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:

Vyatipata 08:58–12:05: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:58–02:21 (06.01)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:58–02:16 (06.01)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Variyana 12:05–08:57 (06.01)0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:58–02:21 (06.01)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:58–02:21 (06.01)−1 Vyatipata 08:58–12:05

Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.

Panchanga at sunrise 08:58

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:57

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 04:12 (07.01) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 04:45 (07.01) more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 12:06 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 15:09 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 12:06	yoga Parigha
from 15:09	karana Vanija
from 04:12 (07.01)	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 04:12 (07.01)	karana Vishti
from 04:45 (07.01)	nakshatra Revati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:12
Sunrise	08:57
Noon	12:35
Sunset	16:12
End of twilight	16:58
Moonrise	11:45
Moonset	none
Day length	7 h 14 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 3, bad — 0

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (08:57–16:12) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:57–04:12 (07.01) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:45–08:57 (07.01) Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) 04:45–08:57 (07.01)

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:45–08:57 (07.01) Anandadi: Dhumra 08:57–04:45 (07.01)

Bhadra on earth: 04:12–17:22 (07.01); Bhadra Puchha 06:11–07:30 (07.01); Bhadra Mukha 07:30–09:42 (07.01)
Dosha-free Panchaka: 11:34 (03.01)–07:38 (08.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:43–07:50
Abhijit Muhurta	12:20–12:49
Vijaya Muhurta	13:47–14:16
Godhuli	16:12–16:46
Pradosha	16:12–19:33
Nishitha	00:01–01:08 (07.01)
Amrita Kalam	23:28–01:14 (07.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:46–11:40
Yamaganda	13:29–14:24
Gulika Kalam	08:57–09:52
Dur Muhurta	08:57–09:26, 09:26–09:55
Varjyam	12:55–14:40

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Dhanu 08:57, Makara 09:31, Kumbha 10:36, Mina 11:20, Mesha 12:01, Vrishabha 12:54, Mithuna 14:23

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:57–04:45 (07.01)+1 Yoga Variyana 08:57–12:06+1 Auspicious tithi 08:57–04:12 (07.01)0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 08:57–04:45 (07.01)−1 Yoga Parigha 12:06–00:22 (07.01)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:57–04:12 (07.01)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:57

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 08:57

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 06:39 (08.01) more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 07:38 (08.01) more Gandamula
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 12:37 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 17:22 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 12:37	yoga Shiva
from 17:22	karana Bava
from 06:39 (08.01)	tithi Shukla-navami
from 06:39 (08.01)	karana Balava
from 07:38 (08.01)	nakshatra Ashwini

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:11
Sunrise	08:57
Noon	12:35
Sunset	16:14
End of twilight	16:59
Moonrise	11:51
Moonset	00:08
Day length	7 h 16 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 4, bad — 8

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (08:57–16:14) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:57–16:14: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

The monthly Ashtami of Durga — the eighth day of the waxing Moon. Devotees fast and perform Durga Puja for protection and strength.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 04:12–06:39 (08.01)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:38–08:56 (08.01) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:38–08:56 (08.01)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:57–07:38 (08.01) Anandadi: Ananda 07:38–08:56 (08.01)

Bhadra on earth: 04:12–17:22; Bhadra Puchha 06:11–07:30; Bhadra Mukha 07:30–09:42
Dosha-free Panchaka: 11:34 (03.01)–07:38 (08.01)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:53–14:24 (08.01)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:43–07:50
Abhijit Muhurta	12:21–12:50
Vijaya Muhurta	13:48–14:17
Godhuli	16:14–16:47
Pradosha	16:14–19:34
Nishitha	00:02–01:08 (08.01)
Amrita Kalam	04:57–06:44 (08.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:19–16:14
Yamaganda	12:35–13:30
Gulika Kalam	14:24–15:19
Dur Muhurta	15:15–15:45
Varjyam	18:12–19:59

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 09:27–10:32, 11:16–11:57, 12:50–16:14

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Dhanu 08:57, Makara 09:27, Kumbha 10:32, Mina 11:16, Mesha 11:57, Vrishabha 12:50, Mithuna 14:19

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Sunday — physical well-being.

Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:

Shukla-ashtami 08:57–16:14: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 08:57–16:14: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:57–07:38 (08.01)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:57–07:38 (08.01)+1 Yoga Shiva 12:37–08:56 (08.01)0 Kharmas−1 Ashtami 08:57–06:39 (08.01)−1 Panchaka 08:57–07:38 (08.01)−3 Bhadra on earth 08:57–17:22

Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.

Panchanga at sunrise 08:57

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Tryahasparsha, Rikta tithi
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:56

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 09:22 (09.01) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 10:46 (09.01) more Gandamula
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 13:28 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 19:59 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 13:28	yoga Siddha
from 19:59	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:11
Sunrise	08:56
Noon	12:36
Sunset	16:15
End of twilight	17:01
Moonrise	11:56
Moonset	01:23
Day length	7 h 18 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 10, bad — 3

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Rakshasa all day

Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:53–14:24
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:43–07:49
Abhijit Muhurta	12:21–12:50
Vijaya Muhurta	13:49–14:18
Godhuli	16:15–16:48
Pradosha	16:15–19:35
Nishitha	00:02–01:09 (09.01)
Amrita Kalam	02:38–04:26 (09.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:51–10:46
Yamaganda	11:41–12:36
Gulika Kalam	13:31–14:25
Dur Muhurta	12:50–13:20, 14:18–14:47
Varjyam	06:15–08:03 (09.01)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Dhanu 08:56, Makara 09:23, Kumbha 10:28, Mina 11:13, Mesha 11:53, Vrishabha 12:46, Mithuna 14:15

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:

Shukla-navami 08:56–16:15: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Shiva 08:56–13:28+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa all day−1 Gandanta 08:56–14:24−2 Rikta tithi all day−2 Tryahasparsha

Panchanga at sunrise 08:56

Summary	Favourable day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddha; auspicious time — until 10:46
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:56

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 09:22 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 4 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 10:46 more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 14:27 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 09:22 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 09:22	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 09:22	karana Taitila
from 10:46	nakshatra Bharani
from 14:27	yoga Sadhya
from 22:44	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:10
Sunrise	08:56
Noon	12:36
Sunset	16:17
End of twilight	17:02
Moonrise	12:03
Moonset	02:40
Day length	7 h 21 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 4, bad — 9

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise	from 09:22	from 10:46

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (10:46–16:17) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:56–10:46 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:56–10:46 Ravi Yoga all day

Krakacha Yoga 09:22–08:55 (10.01)

Anandadi: Amrita 08:56–10:46 Anandadi: Musala 10:46–08:55 (10.01)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:42–07:49
Abhijit Muhurta	12:21–12:51
Vijaya Muhurta	13:50–14:19
Godhuli	16:17–16:50
Pradosha	16:17–19:36
Nishitha	00:03–01:09 (10.01)
Amrita Kalam	08:27–10:16 (10.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:26–15:22
Yamaganda	10:46–11:41
Gulika Kalam	12:36–13:31
Dur Muhurta	10:24–10:53, 22:56–00:03 (10.01)
Varjyam	21:37–23:25

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:22–10:46, 11:09–11:50, 12:43–16:17

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	average 09:22–10:46, 11:09–11:50, 12:43–16:17
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 09:22–10:46, 11:09–11:50, 12:43–16:17
Bathing, washing hair	average 09:19–10:46, 11:09–11:50, 12:43–16:17

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashwini until 10:46, Bharani from 10:46; tithi Shukla-navami until 09:22, Shukla-dashami from 09:22; lagna Dhanu 08:56, Makara 09:19, Kumbha 10:25, Mina 11:09, Mesha 11:50, Vrishabha 12:43, Mithuna 14:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 10:46) — joy; Bharani (from 10:46) — facing death (dangers); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:

Shukla-navami 08:56–09:22: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.

Auspicious time ends by 10:46

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:56–10:46+2 Yoga Siddha 08:56–14:27+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Amrita 08:56–10:46+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:56–10:46+1 Auspicious tithi 09:22–08:55 (10.01)0 Kharmas−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 10:46–08:55 (10.01)−1 Anandadi: Musala 10:46–08:55 (10.01)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 08:56–09:22−3 Krakacha Yoga 09:22–08:55 (10.01)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:56

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Sadhya; auspicious time — after 13:53
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:55

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 12:05 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 4 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 13:53 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 15:23 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 12:05 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 12:05	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 12:05	karana Vanija
from 13:53	nakshatra Krittika
from 15:23	yoga Shubha
from 01:21 (11.01)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:10
Sunrise	08:55
Noon	12:36
Sunset	16:18
End of twilight	17:04
Moonrise	12:13
Moonset	03:58
Day length	7 h 23 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 8, bad — 1

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise	from 12:05	from 13:53

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (08:55–13:53) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (13:53–16:18) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:55–13:53 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:53–08:54 (11.01) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 13:53–08:54 (11.01)

Anandadi: Siddhi 13:53–08:54 (11.01) Anandadi: Kana 08:55–13:53

Bhadra in heaven: 01:21–14:32 (11.01); Bhadra Puchha 06:36–07:55 (11.01); Bhadra Mukha 07:55–10:07 (11.01)
Gandanta (tithi): 11:38–12:31

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:42–07:48
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:50–14:20
Godhuli	16:18–16:51
Pradosha	16:18–19:37
Nishitha	00:03–01:09 (11.01)
Amrita Kalam	08:27–10:16

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:37–13:32
Yamaganda	09:50–10:46
Gulika Kalam	11:41–12:37
Dur Muhurta	12:22–12:51
Varjyam	03:18–05:05 (11.01)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average 08:55–12:05, 12:39–16:18
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 13:53–16:18

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Bharani until 13:53, Krittika from 13:53; tithi Shukla-dashami until 12:05, Shukla-ekadashi from 12:05; lagna Dhanu 08:55, Makara 09:15, Kumbha 10:21, Mina 11:05, Mesha 11:46, Vrishabha 12:39, Mithuna 14:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 13:53) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 13:53) — consumption (a wasting disease); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.

Auspicious time begins after 13:53

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:55–13:53+1 Yoga Sadhya 08:55–15:23+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:55–12:05+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:53–08:54 (11.01)0 Anandadi: Siddhi 13:53–08:54 (11.01)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 13:53–08:54 (11.01)0 Anandadi: Kana 08:55–13:53 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:55–13:53

Panchanga at sunrise 08:55

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 14:32
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Mukkoti) · Pausha Putrada Ekadashi

At sunrise 08:54

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 14:32 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 16:44 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 16:07 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:32 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 14:32	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 14:32	karana Bava
from 16:07	yoga Shukla
from 16:44	nakshatra Rohini
from 03:36 (12.01)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:09
Sunrise	08:54
Noon	12:37
Sunset	16:20
End of twilight	17:05
Moonrise	12:26
Moonset	05:17
Day length	7 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 11, bad — 0

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise	from 14:32

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (08:54–16:20) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:54–14:32: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Mukkoti) · Vishnu

The Ekadashi of the bright half of the month in which the Sun is in Dhanu (Tamil Margazhi). In Vishnu temples the “gates of Vaikuntha” are opened; it is especially revered in South India.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 12:05 (10.01)–14:32
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:53–10:23 (12.01)

Pausha Putrada Ekadashi · Vishnu

The Ekadashi of the bright half of Pausha: a fast for offspring and the well-being of children. In South India it often coincides with Vaikuntha Ekadashi.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 12:05 (10.01)–14:32
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:53–10:23 (12.01)

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:59–16:44

Yamaghanta 08:54–16:44

Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:54–16:44 Anandadi: Utpata 16:44–08:53 (12.01)

Bhadra in heaven: 01:21–14:32; Bhadra Puchha 06:36–07:55; Bhadra Mukha 07:55–10:07

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:41–07:48
Abhijit Muhurta	12:22–12:52
Vijaya Muhurta	13:51–14:21
Godhuli	16:20–16:53
Pradosha	16:20–19:39
Nishitha	00:03–01:10 (12.01)
Amrita Kalam	14:02–15:50

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:33–14:28
Yamaganda	08:54–09:50
Gulika Kalam	10:46–11:41
Dur Muhurta	11:23–11:52, 14:21–14:51
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average 09:12–10:17, 11:01–11:42, 12:35–16:20
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 09:12–10:17, 11:01–11:42, 12:35–14:32

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 14:32, Shukla-dvadashi from 14:32; lagna Dhanu 08:54, Makara 09:12, Kumbha 10:17, Mina 11:01, Mesha 11:42, Vrishabha 12:35, Mithuna 14:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Thursday — success.

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.

Auspicious time begins after 14:32

+2 Yoga Shubha 08:54–16:07+2 Ravi Yoga 08:59–16:44+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:54–14:320 Kharmas0 Yamaghanta 08:54–16:44 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:54–16:44−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:54–14:32

Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.

Panchanga at sunrise 08:54

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 08:53

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 16:32 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 19:09 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 16:31 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 16:32 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 16:31	yoga Brahma
from 16:32	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 16:32	karana Kaulava
from 19:09	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 05:20 (13.01)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:08
Sunrise	08:53
Noon	12:37
Sunset	16:22
End of twilight	17:06
Moonrise	12:47
Moonset	06:37
Day length	7 h 28 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 3, bad — 0

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (08:53–16:22) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

A fast dedicated to Shiva on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of both halves of the month. The decisive time is the evening twilight (Pradosha), when, according to legend, Shiva dances on Mount Kailash: in the evening Shiva Puja and abhisheka of the lingam are performed.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 16:32–19:40
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen

Kharmas

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:53–16:32 Yamaghanta 08:53–19:09

Anandadi: Mitra 08:53–19:09 Anandadi: Manasa 19:09–08:52 (13.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:41–07:47
Abhijit Muhurta	12:22–12:52
Vijaya Muhurta	13:52–14:22
Godhuli	16:22–16:55
Pradosha	16:22–19:40
Nishitha	00:04–01:10 (13.01)
Amrita Kalam	15:37–17:23

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:41–12:37
Yamaganda	14:29–15:26
Gulika Kalam	09:49–10:45
Dur Muhurta	10:23–10:53, 12:52–13:22
Varjyam	10:20–12:06, 01:11–02:55 (13.01)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:08–10:13, 10:57–11:38, 12:31–16:22

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	good 09:08–10:13, 10:57–11:38, 12:31–16:22
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 09:08–10:13, 10:57–11:38, 12:31–16:22
Bathing, washing hair	good 09:08–10:13, 10:57–11:38, 12:31–16:22

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Dhanu 08:53, Makara 09:08, Kumbha 10:13, Mina 10:57, Mesha 11:38, Vrishabha 12:31, Mithuna 14:00

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −1

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

+1 Anandadi: Mitra 08:53–19:09+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:53–19:09+1 Yoga Shukla 08:53–16:31+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:53–16:32−3 Yamaghanta 08:53–19:09

Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.

Panchanga at sunrise 08:53

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Vajra
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Lohri

At sunrise 08:52

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 18:00 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 21:02 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 16:30 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 18:00 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 16:30	yoga Indra
from 18:00	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 18:00	karana Gara
from 21:02	nakshatra Ardra
from 06:30 (14.01)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:08
Sunrise	08:52
Noon	12:38
Sunset	16:23
End of twilight	17:08
Moonrise	13:22
Moonset	07:51
Day length	7 h 30 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 3, bad — 3

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (08:52–16:23) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Lohri · Agni

The winter festival of Punjab on the eve of Makara Sankranti: in the evening a bonfire is lit, sesame, puffed rice and sweets are thrown into the fire, and people sing and dance the bhangra.

Rule: relative to a neighbouring festival

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:00–08:51 (14.01) Ravi Yoga 21:02–08:51 (14.01)

Anandadi: Vajra 08:52–21:02 Anandadi: Mudgara 21:02–08:51 (14.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:40–07:46
Abhijit Muhurta	12:23–12:53
Vijaya Muhurta	13:53–14:23
Godhuli	16:23–16:56
Pradosha	16:23–19:41
Nishitha	00:04–01:10 (14.01)
Amrita Kalam	11:32–13:16

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:45–11:41
Yamaganda	13:34–14:31
Gulika Kalam	08:52–09:49
Dur Muhurta	08:52–09:22, 09:22–09:52
Varjyam	05:54–07:35 (14.01)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average 09:04–10:09, 10:53–11:34, 12:27–16:23
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Dhanu 08:52, Makara 09:04, Kumbha 10:09, Mina 10:53, Mesha 11:34, Vrishabha 12:27, Mithuna 13:56, Karka 16:21

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.

+2 Yoga Brahma 08:52–16:30+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:52–21:02+1 Auspicious tithi 08:52–18:000 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Vajra 08:52–21:02−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.

Panchanga at sunrise 08:52

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Rikta tithi
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Makara Sankranti (Uttarayana) · Thai Pongal

At sunrise 08:51

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 18:52 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 2 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 22:22 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 16:02 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 18:52 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 16:02	yoga Vaidhriti
from 18:52	tithi Purnima
from 18:52	karana Vishti
from 22:22	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 07:05 (15.01)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:07
Sunrise	08:51
Noon	12:38
Sunset	16:25
End of twilight	17:10
Moonrise	14:15
Moonset	08:51
Day length	7 h 33 min

Sky

Makara Sankranti	15:31 — the Sun enters Makara (Capricorn)

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 3, bad — 8

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

Shukla-chaturdashi 08:51–16:25: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Makara Sankranti (Uttarayana) · Surya

The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Capricorn — the beginning of Uttarayana, the “day of the gods”. Holy bath in the Ganga and at Triveni, charity of sesame and jaggery, kite flying in Gujarat, Magh Bihu in Assam. If the entry occurs after sunset, the festival is observed on the next day.

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 15:31–16:25
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Thai Pongal · Surya

The Tamil harvest festival on the first day of the month of Thai: rice is cooked with milk and jaggery until it “boils over”, and thanks are offered to Surya. The day before is Bhogi; the day after is Mattu Pongal, the worship of cattle.

Rule: relative to a neighbouring festival

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:51–22:22

Anandadi: Dhwaja 22:22–08:50 (15.01) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:51–22:22

Bhadra in heaven: 18:52–07:05 (15.01); Bhadra Puchha 02:46–03:59 (15.01); Bhadra Mukha 03:59–06:01 (15.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:40–07:45
Abhijit Muhurta	12:23–12:53
Vijaya Muhurta	13:54–14:24
Godhuli	16:25–16:58
Pradosha	16:25–19:42
Nishitha	00:05–01:11 (15.01)
Amrita Kalam	11:48–13:30

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:28–16:25
Yamaganda	12:38–13:35
Gulika Kalam	14:32–15:28
Dur Muhurta	15:25–15:55
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 09:00–10:05, 10:49–11:30, 12:23–16:25

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Dhanu 08:51, Makara 09:00, Kumbha 10:05, Mina 10:49, Mesha 11:30, Vrishabha 12:23, Mithuna 13:52, Karka 16:17

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; Sunday — physical well-being.

Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:

Shukla-chaturdashi 08:51–16:25: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Sankranti at 15:31 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vaidhriti 16:02–16:25: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+2 Yoga Indra 08:51–16:02+2 Ravi Yoga 08:51–22:220 Kharmas0 Vaidhriti 16:02–08:50 (15.01)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:51–22:22−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:51–22:22−2 Rikta tithi 08:51–18:52

Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.

Panchanga at sunrise 08:51

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Anandadi: Dhumra
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
Festivals	Pausha Purnima (Shakambhari)

At sunrise 08:50

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 19:11 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 2 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 23:10 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 15:09 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 19:11 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 15:09	yoga Vishkambha
from 19:11	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 19:11	karana Balava
from 23:10	nakshatra Pushya
from 07:09 (16.01)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:06
Sunrise	08:50
Noon	12:38
Sunset	16:27
End of twilight	17:11
Moonrise	15:27
Moonset	09:33
Day length	7 h 36 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	19:11

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 4, bad — 2

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (08:50–16:27) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Pausha Purnima (Shakambhari) · Chandra (the Moon)

The full moon of Pausha — Shakambhari Purnima; the start of Magha Snana, the month of holy baths; in Kumbh Mela years, one of the main bathing days.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 18:52 (14.01)–19:11
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:10–08:49 (16.01)

Anandadi: Prajapati 23:10–08:49 (16.01) Anandadi: Dhumra 08:50–23:10

Gandanta (tithi): 18:46–19:35

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:39–07:45
Abhijit Muhurta	12:23–12:54
Vijaya Muhurta	13:55–14:25
Godhuli	16:27–17:00
Pradosha	16:27–19:43
Nishitha	00:05–01:11 (16.01)
Amrita Kalam	20:41–22:20

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:47–10:44
Yamaganda	11:42–12:39
Gulika Kalam	13:36–14:33
Dur Muhurta	12:54–13:24, 14:25–14:56
Varjyam	10:46–12:25, 07:17–08:54 (16.01)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Purnima; lagna Dhanu 08:50, Makara 08:56, Kumbha 10:01, Mina 10:45, Mesha 11:26, Vrishabha 12:19, Mithuna 13:48, Karka 16:13

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:

Purnima 08:50–16:27: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vaidhriti 08:50–15:09: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:50–23:10+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 08:50–23:10−3 Vaidhriti 08:50–15:09

Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.

Panchanga at sunrise 08:50

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Pushya, Anandadi: Vardhamana; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
Festivals	Thaipusam

At sunrise 08:49

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 19:00 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 23:30 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 13:53 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 19:00 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 13:53	yoga Priti
from 19:00	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 19:00	karana Taitila
from 23:30	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 06:45 (17.01)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:05
Sunrise	08:49
Noon	12:39
Sunset	16:29
End of twilight	17:13
Moonrise	16:53
Moonset	10:00
Day length	7 h 39 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 9, bad — 1

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (08:49–16:29) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Thaipusam · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

A festival of Murugan on the day of Pushya nakshatra in the Tamil month of Thai, usually at the full moon: pilgrims carry kavadi and pots of milk in fulfilment of vows. According to legend, on this day Parvati gave Murugan his spear, the Vel.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, 08:49–23:30
of the two days with this nakshatra, the one nearest the full moon is chosen

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:30–08:48 (17.01)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:49–19:00

Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:49–23:30 Anandadi: Ananda 23:30–08:48 (17.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:38–07:44
Abhijit Muhurta	12:24–12:54
Vijaya Muhurta	13:56–14:26
Godhuli	16:29–17:01
Pradosha	16:29–19:45
Nishitha	00:06–01:11 (17.01)
Amrita Kalam	17:01–18:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:34–15:31
Yamaganda	10:44–11:42
Gulika Kalam	12:39–13:36
Dur Muhurta	10:21–10:52, 23:00–00:06 (17.01)
Varjyam	07:17–08:54

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:52–09:57, 10:41–11:22, 12:15–16:29

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:52–09:57, 10:41–11:22, 12:15–16:29
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:52–09:57, 10:41–11:22, 12:15–16:29
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:52–09:57, 10:41–11:22, 12:15–16:29

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Dhanu 08:49, Makara 08:52, Kumbha 09:57, Mina 10:41, Mesha 11:22, Vrishabha 12:15, Mithuna 13:44, Karka 16:09

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.

+2 Pushya 08:49–23:30+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:49–23:30+1 Auspicious tithi 08:49–19:000 Yoga Priti 13:53–08:48 (17.01)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:49–19:00

Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.

Panchanga at sunrise 08:49

Summary	Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Priti
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more

At sunrise 08:48

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 18:25 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 2 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 23:27 more Gandamula
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 12:16 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 18:25 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 12:16	yoga Ayushman
from 18:25	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 18:25	karana Vanija
from 23:27	nakshatra Magha
from 05:59 (18.01)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:04
Sunrise	08:48
Noon	12:39
Sunset	16:30
End of twilight	17:14
Moonrise	18:23
Moonset	10:17
Day length	7 h 42 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 6, bad — 1

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:48–18:25

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:25–08:47 (18.01) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:25–08:47 (18.01)

Anandadi: Chara 23:27–08:47 (18.01) Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:48–23:27

Bhadra on earth: 05:59–17:29 (18.01); Bhadra Puchha 13:27–14:36 (18.01); Bhadra Mukha 14:36–16:31 (18.01)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 17:30–05:23 (18.01)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:37–07:43
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:56–14:27
Godhuli	16:30–17:03
Pradosha	16:30–19:46
Nishitha	00:06–01:11 (18.01)
Amrita Kalam	21:51–23:27

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:39–13:37
Yamaganda	09:46–10:44
Gulika Kalam	11:41–12:39
Dur Muhurta	12:24–12:55
Varjyam	12:16–13:52

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:48–09:53, 10:37–11:18, 12:11–16:30

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:48–09:53, 10:37–11:18, 12:11–16:30
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:48–09:53, 10:37–11:18, 12:11–16:30
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Makara 08:48, Kumbha 09:53, Mina 10:37, Mesha 11:18, Vrishabha 12:11, Mithuna 13:40, Karka 16:05

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:48–18:25+1 Yoga Priti 08:48–12:16+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:48–18:25−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:48–23:27−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:48–23:27

Panchanga at sunrise 08:48

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
Festivals	Sakat Chauth (Sankashti, Lambodara)

At sunrise 08:47

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 17:29 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 2 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 23:06 more Gandamula
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 10:23 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 17:29 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 10:23	yoga Saubhagya
from 17:29	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 17:29	karana Bava
from 23:06	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 04:55 (19.01)	karana Balava
from 08:17 (19.01)	yoga Shobhana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:03
Sunrise	08:47
Noon	12:39
Sunset	16:32
End of twilight	17:16
Moonrise	19:54
Moonset	10:29
Day length	7 h 45 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 13, bad — 0

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (08:47–16:32) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:47–16:32: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Sakat Chauth (Sankashti, Lambodara) · Ganesha

The Sankashti of the month of Magha in the purnimanta system: mothers fast for the well-being of their children, worship Ganesha as Lambodara and the goddess Sakat, and offer sesame sweets; the fast is broken after moonrise.

Rule: at moonrise, 19:54
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:29–08:46 (19.01)

Anandadi: Musala 08:47–23:06 Anandadi: Gada 23:06–08:46 (19.01)

Bhadra on earth: 05:59–17:29; Bhadra Puchha 13:27–14:36; Bhadra Mukha 14:36–16:31
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:37–07:42
Abhijit Muhurta	12:24–12:55
Vijaya Muhurta	13:57–14:28
Godhuli	16:32–17:05
Pradosha	16:32–19:47
Nishitha	00:07–01:11 (19.01)
Amrita Kalam	20:44–22:18

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:38–14:36
Yamaganda	08:47–09:45
Gulika Kalam	10:43–11:41
Dur Muhurta	11:22–11:53, 14:28–14:59
Varjyam	11:16–12:51, 06:54–08:27 (19.01)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Makara 08:47, Kumbha 09:49, Mina 10:33, Mesha 11:14, Vrishabha 12:07, Mithuna 13:36, Karka 16:01

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Thursday — success.

Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:

Bhadra on earth 08:47–16:32: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+1 Yoga Ayushman 08:47–10:23+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:47–17:29−1 Anandadi: Musala 08:47–23:06−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:47–23:06−3 Bhadra on earth 08:47–17:29

Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.

Panchanga at sunrise 08:47

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Siddhi, Yoga Shobhana; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more

At sunrise 08:46

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 16:18 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 2 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 22:30 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 05:59 (20.01) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 16:18 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 16:18	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 16:18	karana Kaulava
from 22:30	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 03:37 (20.01)	karana Taitila
from 05:59 (20.01)	yoga Atiganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:02
Sunrise	08:46
Noon	12:40
Sunset	16:34
End of twilight	17:18
Moonrise	21:23
Moonset	10:37
Day length	7 h 48 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 5, bad — 8

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise	from 16:18

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (08:46–16:34) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:46–22:30

Anandadi: Siddhi 08:46–22:30 Anandadi: Shubha 22:30–08:44 (20.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:36–07:41
Abhijit Muhurta	12:24–12:56
Vijaya Muhurta	13:58–14:29
Godhuli	16:34–17:07
Pradosha	16:34–19:48
Nishitha	00:07–01:12 (20.01)
Amrita Kalam	16:15–17:49

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:41–12:40
Yamaganda	14:37–15:36
Gulika Kalam	09:44–10:43
Dur Muhurta	10:19–10:51, 12:56–13:27
Varjyam	05:27–07:00 (20.01)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 16:18–16:34

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	average 16:18–16:34
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 16:18–16:34
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:46–09:45, 10:29–11:10, 12:03–16:34

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 16:18, Krishna-panchami from 16:18; lagna Makara 08:46, Kumbha 09:45, Mina 10:29, Mesha 11:10, Vrishabha 12:03, Mithuna 13:32, Karka 15:58

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Friday — universal respect.

Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:

Krishna-chaturti 08:46–16:18: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.

+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 08:46–22:30+1 Yoga Shobhana 08:46–05:59 (20.01)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:46–22:300 Auspicious tithi 16:18–08:44 (20.01)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:46–22:30−2 Rikta tithi 08:46–16:18

Panchanga at sunrise 08:46

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Utpata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more

At sunrise 08:44

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 14:54 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 2 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 21:42 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 03:33 (21.01) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 14:54 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 14:54	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 14:54	karana Gara
from 21:42	nakshatra Hasta
from 02:07 (21.01)	karana Vanija
from 03:33 (21.01)	yoga Sukarma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:01
Sunrise	08:44
Noon	12:40
Sunset	16:36
End of twilight	17:20
Moonrise	22:52
Moonset	10:44
Day length	7 h 51 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 4, bad — 0

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise	from 14:54

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (08:44–16:36) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 21:42–08:43 (21.01)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:44–14:54 Krakacha Yoga 14:54–08:43 (21.01) Yamaghanta 21:42–08:43 (21.01)

Anandadi: Utpata 08:44–21:42 Anandadi: Mrityu 21:42–08:43 (21.01)

Gandanta (tithi): 14:31–15:16

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:35–07:40
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–12:56
Vijaya Muhurta	13:59–14:30
Godhuli	16:36–17:08
Pradosha	16:36–19:50
Nishitha	00:07–01:12 (21.01)
Amrita Kalam	14:44–16:17

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:42–11:41
Yamaganda	13:39–14:38
Gulika Kalam	08:44–09:43
Dur Muhurta	08:44–09:16, 09:16–09:47
Varjyam	05:45–07:17 (21.01)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-panchami until 14:54, Krishna-shashti from 14:54; lagna Makara 08:44, Kumbha 09:41, Mina 10:25, Mesha 11:06, Vrishabha 11:59, Mithuna 13:28, Karka 15:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:44–21:42+1 Auspicious tithi 08:44–14:54−1 Krakacha Yoga 14:54–08:43 (21.01)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:44–14:54−3 Anandadi: Utpata 08:44–21:42

Panchanga at sunrise 08:44

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 13:19
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more

At sunrise 08:43

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 13:19 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 20:43 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 00:59 (22.01) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 13:19 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 13:19	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 13:19	karana Vishti
from 20:43	nakshatra Chitra
from 00:27 (22.01)	karana Bava
from 00:59 (22.01)	yoga Dhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:00
Sunrise	08:43
Noon	12:40
Sunset	16:38
End of twilight	17:21
Moonrise	none
Moonset	10:51
Day length	7 h 55 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 10, bad — 0

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise	from 13:19

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (08:43–16:38) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:19–16:38: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:43–20:43 Ravi Yoga 08:43–20:43 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:43–20:43 Dwipushkar Yoga 20:43–08:42 (22.01)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:43–13:19 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 13:19–20:43 Samvartaka Yoga 13:19–08:42 (22.01)

Anandadi: Manasa 08:43–20:43 Anandadi: Padma 20:43–08:42 (22.01)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 13:19–00:27 (22.01); Bhadra Puchha 17:46–18:52; Bhadra Mukha 18:52–20:44

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:34–07:39
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–12:56
Vijaya Muhurta	14:00–14:31
Godhuli	16:38–17:10
Pradosha	16:38–19:51
Nishitha	00:08–01:12 (22.01)
Amrita Kalam	14:58–16:30

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:39–16:38
Yamaganda	12:41–13:40
Gulika Kalam	14:39–15:39
Dur Muhurta	15:35–16:07
Varjyam	04:21–05:52 (22.01)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:43–09:37, 10:21–11:02, 11:55–16:38

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:43–09:37, 10:21–11:02, 11:55–16:38
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:43–09:37, 10:21–11:02, 11:55–16:38
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:43–09:37, 10:21–11:02, 11:55–16:38

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Krishna-shashti until 13:19, Krishna-saptami from 13:19; lagna Makara 08:43, Kumbha 09:37, Mina 10:21, Mesha 11:02, Vrishabha 11:55, Mithuna 13:24, Karka 15:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.

Auspicious time ends by 13:19

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:43–20:43+2 Ravi Yoga 08:43–20:43+1 Anandadi: Manasa 08:43–20:43+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:43–20:43+1 Yoga Sukarma 08:43–00:59 (22.01)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 13:19–20:43 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 20:43–08:42 (22.01)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:43–13:19 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 13:19–00:27 (22.01)−1 Samvartaka Yoga 13:19–08:42 (22.01)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:43

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 08:42

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 11:33 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 19:35 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 22:16 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 11:33 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 11:33	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 11:33	karana Balava
from 19:35	nakshatra Swati
from 22:16	yoga Shula
from 22:37	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:59
Sunrise	08:42
Noon	12:41
Sunset	16:40
End of twilight	17:23
Moonrise	00:21
Moonset	10:58
Day length	7 h 58 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 3, bad — 2

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise	from 11:33

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (08:42–16:40) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

The eighth day of the waning Moon is dedicated to Kalabhairava, the fierce form of Shiva. The day is chosen so that Ashtami prevails at the beginning of the night (Pradosha). Devotees fast, worship Bhairava in the evening and at night, and feed dogs — the dog is his mount.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 16:40–19:52
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:42–11:33 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:42–19:35

Anandadi: Chhatra 19:35–08:40 (23.01) Anandadi: Mudgara 08:42–19:35

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:33–07:37
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–12:57
Vijaya Muhurta	14:01–14:33
Godhuli	16:40–17:12
Pradosha	16:40–19:52
Nishitha	00:08–01:12 (23.01)
Amrita Kalam	13:29–15:01

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:41–10:41
Yamaganda	11:41–12:41
Gulika Kalam	13:41–14:41
Dur Muhurta	12:57–13:29, 14:33–15:04
Varjyam	00:53–02:24 (23.01)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:42–09:33, 10:17–10:58

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	good 08:42–09:33, 10:17–10:58
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 08:42–09:33, 10:17–10:58
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:42–09:33, 10:17–10:58, 11:51–16:40

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Krishna-saptami until 11:33, Krishna-ashtami from 11:33; lagna Makara 08:42, Kumbha 09:33, Mina 10:17, Mesha 10:58, Vrishabha 11:51, Mithuna 13:20, Karka 15:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:

Krishna-ashtami 11:33–16:40: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:42–19:35+1 Yoga Dhriti 08:42–22:16+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Ashtami 11:33–08:40 (23.01)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 08:42–19:35−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:42–11:33−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:42–19:35

Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.

Panchanga at sunrise 08:42

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more

At sunrise 08:40

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 09:39 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 18:18 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 19:27 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 09:39 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 09:39	tithi Krishna-navami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 09:39	karana Taitila
from 18:18	nakshatra Vishakha
from 19:27	yoga Ganda
from 20:38	karana Gara
from 07:36 (24.01)	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 07:36 (24.01)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:57
Sunrise	08:40
Noon	12:41
Sunset	16:42
End of twilight	17:25
Moonrise	01:54
Moonset	11:07
Day length	8 h 02 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 9, bad — 4

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise	from 09:39

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (08:40–16:42) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:40–09:39

Krakacha Yoga 07:36–08:39 (24.01)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:40–18:18 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 18:18–08:39 (24.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:32–07:36
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–12:57
Vijaya Muhurta	14:02–14:34
Godhuli	16:42–17:14
Pradosha	16:42–19:53
Nishitha	00:09–01:12 (24.01)
Amrita Kalam	09:58–11:29, 08:36–10:06 (24.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:42–15:42
Yamaganda	10:41–11:41
Gulika Kalam	12:41–13:41
Dur Muhurta	10:17–10:49, 23:05–00:09 (24.01)
Varjyam	23:34–01:05 (24.01)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:40–09:29, 10:14–10:55, 11:47–16:42

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 09:39, Krishna-navami from 09:39; lagna Makara 08:40, Kumbha 09:29, Mina 10:14, Mesha 10:55, Vrishabha 11:47, Mithuna 13:16, Karka 15:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:

Krishna-ashtami 08:40–09:39: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 09:39–16:42: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:40–18:18+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:40–18:180 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:40–09:39−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 09:39–07:36 (24.01)−2 Kshaya tithi

Panchanga at sunrise 08:40

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious weekday
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more

At sunrise 08:39

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 05:26 (25.01) more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 16:53 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 16:31 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 18:31 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 16:31	yoga Vriddhi
from 16:53	nakshatra Anuradha
from 18:31	karana Vishti
from 05:26 (25.01)	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 05:26 (25.01)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:56
Sunrise	08:39
Noon	12:41
Sunset	16:44
End of twilight	17:27
Moonrise	03:30
Moonset	11:20
Day length	8 h 05 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 7, bad — 0

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (08:39–16:44) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 16:53–08:37 (25.01) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:53–08:37 (25.01)

Anandadi: Prajapati 08:39–16:53 Anandadi: Saumya 16:53–08:37 (25.01)

Bhadra in heaven: 18:31–05:26 (25.01); Bhadra Puchha 20:09–21:14; Bhadra Mukha 21:14–23:04
Gandanta (tithi): 05:04–05:47 (25.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:31–07:35
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:02–14:35
Godhuli	16:44–17:16
Pradosha	16:44–19:55
Nishitha	00:09–01:12 (25.01)
Amrita Kalam	08:36–10:06, 05:38–07:07 (25.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:41–13:42
Yamaganda	09:39–10:40
Gulika Kalam	11:41–12:41
Dur Muhurta	12:25–12:58
Varjyam	20:38–22:08

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:39–09:26, 10:10–10:51, 11:44–16:44

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:39–09:26, 10:10–10:51, 11:44–16:44
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:39–09:26, 10:10–10:51, 11:44–16:44
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Makara 08:39, Kumbha 09:26, Mina 10:10, Mesha 10:51, Vrishabha 11:44, Mithuna 13:12, Karka 15:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 08:39–16:53+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Vriddhi 16:31–08:37 (25.01)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:39

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda; auspicious time — until 15:22
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
Festivals	Shattila Ekadashi

At sunrise 08:37

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 03:12 (26.01) more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 3 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 15:22 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 13:30 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 16:19 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 13:30	yoga Dhruva
from 15:22	nakshatra Jyestha
from 16:19	karana Balava
from 03:12 (26.01)	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 03:12 (26.01)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:55
Sunrise	08:37
Noon	12:41
Sunset	16:46
End of twilight	17:29
Moonrise	05:08
Moonset	11:40
Day length	8 h 09 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 0, bad — 3

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise	from 15:22

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (08:37–15:22) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (15:22–16:46) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Shattila Ekadashi · Vishnu

The Ekadashi of the dark half of Pausha (Magha in North India). Sesame is used in six ways: for bathing, rubbing on the body, homa, drinking, eating and charity.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 05:26–03:12 (26.01)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:38–10:14 (26.01)

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:37–15:22

Anandadi: Ananda 08:37–15:22 Anandadi: Kaladanda 15:22–08:36 (26.01)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 08:13–19:27 (26.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:30–07:34
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:03–14:36
Godhuli	16:46–17:18
Pradosha	16:46–19:56
Nishitha	00:09–01:13 (26.01)
Amrita Kalam	05:36–07:05 (26.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:43–14:44
Yamaganda	08:37–09:38
Gulika Kalam	10:39–11:41
Dur Muhurta	11:20–11:53, 14:36–15:08
Varjyam	20:37–22:06

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:37–09:22, 10:06–10:47, 11:40–16:46

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:37–09:22, 10:06–10:47, 11:40–16:46
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:37–09:22, 10:06–10:47, 11:40–16:46
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:37–09:22, 10:06–10:47, 11:40–15:22

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Anuradha until 15:22, Jyestha from 15:22; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Makara 08:37, Kumbha 09:22, Mina 10:06, Mesha 10:47, Vrishabha 11:40, Mithuna 13:09, Karka 15:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 15:22) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 15:22) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Thursday — success.

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

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Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.

Auspicious time ends by 15:22

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:37–15:22+1 Anandadi: Ananda 08:37–15:22+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:37–15:22+1 Yoga Vriddhi 08:37–13:30+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Kaladanda 15:22–08:36 (26.01)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:22–08:36 (26.01)

Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.

Panchanga at sunrise 08:37

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more

At sunrise 08:36

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 00:59 (27.01) more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 13:50 more Gandamula
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 10:28 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 14:05 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 10:28	yoga Vyaghata
from 13:50	nakshatra Mula
from 14:05	karana Taitila
from 00:59 (27.01)	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 00:59 (27.01)	karana Gara
from 07:27 (27.01)	yoga Harshana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:53
Sunrise	08:36
Noon	12:42
Sunset	16:48
End of twilight	17:31
Moonrise	06:40
Moonset	12:14
Day length	8 h 12 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 12, bad — 0

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (08:36–13:50) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (13:50–16:48) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:36–13:50 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:36–00:59 (27.01)

Anandadi: Chara 08:36–13:50 Anandadi: Sthira 13:50–08:34 (27.01)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 08:13–19:27
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dvadashi

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:29–07:32
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:04–14:37
Godhuli	16:48–17:20
Pradosha	16:48–19:57
Nishitha	00:10–01:13 (27.01)
Amrita Kalam	06:20–07:50 (27.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:40–12:42
Yamaganda	14:45–15:47
Gulika Kalam	09:37–10:39
Dur Muhurta	10:14–10:47, 12:58–13:31
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:36–09:18, 10:02–10:43, 11:36–16:48

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:36–09:18, 10:02–10:43, 11:36–16:48
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:36–09:18, 10:02–10:43, 11:36–16:48
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:36–09:18, 10:02–10:43, 11:36–16:48

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Jyestha until 13:50, Mula from 13:50; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Makara 08:36, Kumbha 09:18, Mina 10:02, Mesha 10:43, Vrishabha 11:36, Mithuna 13:05, Karka 15:30

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 13:50) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 13:50) — ruin of the family; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

+1 Anandadi: Chara 08:36–13:50+1 Yoga Dhruva 08:36–10:28+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Vyaghata 10:28–13:37−1 Gandanta 08:36–19:27−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:36–00:59 (27.01)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:36–13:50−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:36–00:59 (27.01)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:36–13:50

Panchanga at sunrise 08:36

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Matanga, Yoga Harshana; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
Festivals	Shani Pradosha · Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 08:34

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 22:52 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 12:20 more Gandamula
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 04:34 (28.01) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 11:54 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 11:54	karana Vanija
from 12:20	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 22:52	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 22:52	karana Vishti
from 04:34 (28.01)	yoga Vajra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:52
Sunrise	08:34
Noon	12:42
Sunset	16:50
End of twilight	17:32
Moonrise	07:55
Moonset	13:10
Day length	8 h 16 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 11, bad — 1

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise	from 12:20

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (08:34–12:20) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (12:20–16:50) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Shani Pradosha · Shiva

Pradosha on a Saturday. According to legend, Shiva drank the Halahala poison on a Saturday Trayodashi, so fasting on this day pacifies Shani (Saturn) and softens his harsh influence.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 16:50–19:59
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

The monthly “night of Shiva” — the fourteenth day of the waning Moon. Devotees fast, keep vigil through the night and perform abhisheka of the lingam at midnight (Nishitha).

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:10–01:13 (28.01)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:52–08:32 (28.01)

Anandadi: Matanga 12:20–08:32 (28.01) Anandadi: Gada 08:34–12:20

Bhadra in the netherworld: 22:52–09:54 (28.01); Bhadra Mukha 22:52–00:43 (28.01); Bhadra Puchha 08:49–09:56 (28.01)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:28–07:31
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:05–14:38
Godhuli	16:50–17:22
Pradosha	16:50–19:59
Nishitha	00:10–01:13 (28.01)
Amrita Kalam	06:29–08:00 (28.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:38–11:40
Yamaganda	13:44–14:46
Gulika Kalam	08:34–09:36
Dur Muhurta	08:34–09:07, 09:07–09:40
Varjyam	10:50–12:20, 21:25–22:55

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 12:20–16:50

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mula until 12:20, Purva-Ashadha from 12:20; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Makara 08:34, Kumbha 09:14, Mina 09:58, Mesha 10:39, Vrishabha 11:32, Mithuna 13:01, Karka 15:26

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 12:20) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 12:20) — ruin of the family; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 12:20–08:32 (28.01)+1 Yoga Harshana 08:34–04:34 (28.01)−1 Anandadi: Gada 08:34–12:20−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:34–12:20

Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.

Panchanga at sunrise 08:34

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more

At sunrise 08:32

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 20:59 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 4 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 11:01 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 01:53 (29.01) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:54 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:54	karana Shakuni
from 11:01	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 20:59	tithi Amavasya
from 20:59	karana Chatushpada
from 01:53 (29.01)	yoga Siddhi
from 08:11 (29.01)	karana Naga

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:50
Sunrise	08:32
Noon	12:42
Sunset	16:53
End of twilight	17:34
Moonrise	08:44
Moonset	14:30
Day length	8 h 20 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 1, bad — 10

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise	from 11:01

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (08:32–11:01) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (11:01–16:53) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:32–09:54: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 09:54–16:53: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 08:32–16:53: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:01–08:30 (29.01)

Anandadi: Shubha 08:32–11:01 Anandadi: Amrita 11:01–04:13 (29.01) Anandadi: Musala 04:13–08:30 (29.01)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 22:52 (27.01)–09:54; Bhadra Mukha 22:52 (27.01)–00:43; Bhadra Puchha 08:49–09:56

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:27–07:29
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:06–14:39
Godhuli	16:53–17:24
Pradosha	16:53–20:00
Nishitha	00:10–01:13 (29.01)
Amrita Kalam	03:52–05:24 (29.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:50–16:53
Yamaganda	12:42–13:45
Gulika Kalam	14:47–15:50
Dur Muhurta	15:46–16:19
Varjyam	18:41–20:13

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:32–09:10, 09:54–10:35, 11:28–16:53

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 11:01, Uttara-Ashadha from 11:01; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Makara 08:32, Kumbha 09:10, Mina 09:54, Mesha 10:35, Vrishabha 11:28, Mithuna 12:57, Karka 15:22

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 11:01) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 11:01) — improved health; Sunday — physical well-being.

Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:

Krishna-chaturdashi 08:32–16:53: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:01–08:30 (29.01)+1 Anandadi: Shubha 08:32–11:01+1 Auspicious nakshatra 11:01–08:30 (29.01)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:32–09:54−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:32–11:01−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 08:32–20:59

Panchanga at sunrise 08:32

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Anandadi: Kana
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
Festivals	Mauni Amavasya (Pausha) · Somvati Amavasya

At sunrise 08:30

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 19:29 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 4 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 10:00 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 23:31 more
Karana	Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 19:29 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 10:00	nakshatra Shravana
from 19:29	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 19:29	karana Kimstughna
from 23:31	yoga Vyatipata
from 06:54 (30.01)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:49
Sunrise	08:30
Noon	12:42
Sunset	16:55
End of twilight	17:36
Moonrise	09:12
Moonset	16:02
Day length	8 h 24 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	19:29

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 10, bad — 3

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise	from 10:00

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (08:30–10:00) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (10:00–16:55) is good for sowing.
Naga 08:30–16:55: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Mauni Amavasya (Pausha) · Pitris (ancestors)

A day of the vow of silence and of holy bathing in the Ganga and at the Triveni Sangam; in Kumbh Mela years it is the main bathing day.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 20:59 (28.01)–19:29
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Somvati Amavasya · Shiva

A new moon falling on a Monday. Married women circumambulate the peepal tree for their husbands’ long life; holy bathing in sacred rivers and charity are especially meritorious.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 20:59 (28.01)–19:29
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:00–08:29 (30.01)

Anandadi: Siddhi 11:33–08:29 (30.01) Anandadi: Kana 08:30–11:33

Gandanta (tithi): 19:06–19:52

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:25–07:28
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:07–14:40
Godhuli	16:55–17:26
Pradosha	16:55–20:01
Nishitha	00:11–01:13 (30.01)
Amrita Kalam	23:16–00:50 (30.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:34–10:37
Yamaganda	11:40–12:43
Gulika Kalam	13:46–14:49
Dur Muhurta	12:59–13:33, 14:40–15:14
Varjyam	13:54–15:28

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 10:00, Shravana from 10:00; tithi Amavasya; lagna Makara 08:30, Kumbha 09:06, Mina 09:50, Mesha 10:31, Vrishabha 11:24, Mithuna 12:53, Karka 15:18

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 10:00) — improved health; Shravana (from 10:00) — bodily development (physical growth); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:

Amavasya 08:30–16:55: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:00–08:29 (30.01)+2 Yoga Siddhi 08:30–23:31+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 11:33–08:29 (30.01)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:30–10:00+1 Auspicious weekday−3 Amavasya 08:30–19:29−3 Anandadi: Kana 08:30–11:33

Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.

Panchanga at sunrise 08:30

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 1
Festivals	Magha Gupta Navaratri

At sunrise 08:29

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 18:28 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 09:25 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 21:34 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 18:28 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 09:25	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 18:28	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 18:28	karana Balava
from 21:34	yoga Variyana
from 06:11 (31.01)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:47
Sunrise	08:29
Noon	12:42
Sunset	16:57
End of twilight	17:38
Moonrise	09:29
Moonset	17:35
Day length	8 h 28 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 10, bad — 2

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise	from 09:25

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (08:29–09:25) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Magha Gupta Navaratri · Durga

The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha: nine days of sadhana of the Goddess; its fifth day is Vasant Panchami.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 19:29 (29.01)–18:28
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 08:29–11:18
Abhijit Muhurta (fallback time): 12:26–13:00

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 1

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 18:28–08:27 (31.01)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:29–18:28

Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:29–09:25 Anandadi: Utpata 09:25–08:27 (31.01)

Agni Panchaka: 21:20–15:57 (04.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:24–07:26
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:07–14:41
Godhuli	16:57–17:28
Pradosha	16:57–20:03
Nishitha	00:11–01:13 (31.01)
Amrita Kalam	23:00–00:36 (31.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:50–15:53
Yamaganda	10:36–11:39
Gulika Kalam	12:43–13:46
Dur Muhurta	10:10–10:44, 23:09–00:11 (31.01)
Varjyam	13:25–15:01

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:29–09:02, 09:46–10:27, 11:20–16:57

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shravana until 09:25, Dhanishtha from 09:25; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Makara 08:29, Kumbha 09:02, Mina 09:46, Mesha 10:27, Vrishabha 11:20, Mithuna 12:49, Karka 15:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 09:25) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 09:25) — longevity (increased vitality); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:

Vyatipata 08:29–16:57: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −8

Strict prohibition: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:29–09:250 Dwipushkar Yoga 18:28–08:27 (31.01)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:29–18:28−3 Anandadi: Utpata 09:25–08:27 (31.01)−3 Vyatipata 08:29–21:34

Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.

Panchanga at sunrise 08:29

Summary	Favourable day — Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 09:24
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 2
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 08:27

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 18:04 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 09:24 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 20:07 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 18:04 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:24	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 18:04	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 18:04	karana Taitila
from 20:07	yoga Parigha
from 06:07 (01.02)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:46
Sunrise	08:27
Noon	12:43
Sunset	16:59
End of twilight	17:40
Moonrise	09:40
Moonset	19:04
Day length	8 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 7, bad — 0

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise	from 09:24

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (09:24–16:59) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

The first evening after the new moon, when the thin lunar crescent becomes visible. People look at the young Moon, offer it water and pray for well-being; some fast until it appears.

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 16:59–19:04
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 16:59–19:04

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 2

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:27–18:04

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:27–09:24 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:04–08:25 (01.02) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:04–08:25 (01.02)

Anandadi: Mitra 08:27–09:24 Anandadi: Manasa 09:24–08:25 (01.02)

Agni Panchaka: 21:20 (30.01)–15:57 (04.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:23–07:25
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:08–14:42
Godhuli	16:59–17:30
Pradosha	16:59–20:04
Nishitha	00:11–01:13 (01.02)
Amrita Kalam	02:38–04:17 (01.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:43–13:47
Yamaganda	09:31–10:35
Gulika Kalam	11:39–12:43
Dur Muhurta	12:26–13:00
Varjyam	16:47–18:26

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:27–08:58, 09:42–10:23, 11:16–16:59

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	good 08:27–08:58, 09:42–10:23, 11:16–16:59
Cutting fingernails	good 08:27–08:58, 09:42–10:23, 11:16–16:59
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:27–08:58, 09:42–10:23, 11:16–16:59

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 09:24, Shatabhisha from 09:24; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Makara 08:27, Kumbha 08:58, Mina 09:42, Mesha 10:23, Vrishabha 11:16, Mithuna 12:45, Karka 15:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 09:24) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 09:24) — gaining strength; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.

Auspicious time begins after 09:24

+1 Anandadi: Manasa 09:24–08:25 (01.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:27–09:24+1 Yoga Variyana 08:27–20:07+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:27–18:040 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:27–18:04 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:27–09:24−1 Panchaka all day

Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.

Panchanga at sunrise 08:27

soaking seedsplanting above-ground crops, with pricking outplanting root crops, without pricking outpricking outpinching out side shootsroot division, digging upwatering, foliar feedingploughingweeding, pest controlplant healing, grafting, cuttingsharvesting grain (per Raman)harvest: sap in the topsharvest: sap in the roots

Pausha (Vedic name Sahasya) — The cold month of Dhanur Masa and Kharmas: no weddings are held until Makara Sankranti, and with it Uttarayana begins.
Patron: Narayana; Aditya — Bhaga. Full moon in nakshatra Pushya. Ritu: Hemanta.

Amanta and purnimanta
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.

Plavanga (No. 41 of 60, “leaper (a monkey)”) — A year of leaps: abrupt changes, floods, relocations; results are mixed.
Northern samvatsara: Raudra (No. 54)
Shaka Samvat 1889 · Vikram Samvat 2024 · Kali Yuga 5068
Next year — Kilaka, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 29.03.1968
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

Shukla-dvitya (2, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second lunar day of Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.

Uttara-Ashadha (21)
Meaning: Subsequent invincible, insubordinate
Symbol: Small bed
Deity: Vishva-Deva (All Gods)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: give an undeniable victory, thanks to alliances and support

Vyaghata (13) — “crushing blow”
Inauspicious: portends failures and injuries; the first 9 ghatis (about 3 h 36 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Balava (movable)
Deity: Brahma
Auspicious: religious rites, study, spiritual and charitable work.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

Soma vara — Moon Day
Lord: Moon
Favorable for any daily activities related to water, food, housing, women, trade, hotels, utilities, etc. You can carry out a wide variety of earthworks, both gardening and construction; preparing food, getting a haircut, doing treatment, decorating, building relationships, getting married and hiring.

Dawn
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.

Sunrise
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.

Noon
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.

Sunset
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).

End of twilight
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.

Moonrise
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.

Moonset
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.

Gardener’s calendar
Garden tasks are rated as in the site’s “Lunar calendar for gardeners” section: the weekday, nakshatra and tithi are taken into account; starting from a base score of 3, each factor adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–6: 0–2 — bad, 3–4 — average, 5–6 — good. The table shows the rating at sunrise and after each change of nakshatra or tithi during the daytime (“from HH:MM”); the icons next to the sunrise rating show the contribution of the weekday, nakshatra and tithi at sunrise: “+” (green) adds one point, “0” (yellow) has no effect, “–” (red) subtracts one.

The ratings are the site author’s summary of the Indian and Tibetan traditions. Classical texts on agriculture: the Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX, English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha (ch. XIII), the Brihat Samhita of Varahamihira (ch. 55).

Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)

Kharmas
The Sun in Dhanu or Mina: a month without weddings, housewarmings and other samskaras. Good for prayer, charity and pilgrimage.

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
The yoga of “accomplishing all aims”: an auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra (each day has its own 3–7 nakshatras). Good for any new undertaking; exceptions: Thu + Pushya is not used for weddings, Tue + Ashwini for housewarmings, Sat + Rohini for travel.

Anandadi: Siddhi — “success”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Anandadi: Mrityu — “death”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Deadly” combination of weekday and tithi group: Sun and Tue — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Mon and Fri — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Wed — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Thu — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Sat — Purna (5, 10, 15). Portends failure for new undertakings.

Anandadi: Kana — “one-eyed, defective”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Surya Dagdha tithi
A tithi “burnt” by the Sun in its current sign (the Sun in Dhanu or Mina — the 2nd, in Vrishabha or Kumbha — the 4th, in Mesha or Karka — the 6th, in Mithuna or Kanya — the 8th, in Simha or Vrischika — the 10th, in Tula or Makara — the 12th): unfavourable for new undertakings.

Brahma Muhurta
The penultimate, 14th muhurta of the night: it begins about an hour and a half before sunrise and lasts about 48 minutes. The best time for meditation, prayer, japa and study.

Abhijit Muhurta
The 8th of the 15 daytime muhurtas, around true noon (about 48 minutes). The “invincible” time, suitable for almost any new undertaking — except on Wednesdays.

Vijaya Muhurta
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.

Godhuli
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.

Pradosha
The first fifth of the night after sunset (three night muhurtas, about 2.5 hours). The time for worshipping Shiva, lighting the Diwali diyas and performing Holika Dahan.

Nishitha
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.

Amrita Kalam
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.

Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 2 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 07:30–09:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 07:59–09:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.

Yamaganda
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00.

Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Dur Muhurta
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.

Varjyam
“Rejected” time — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra (4 ghatis of 60, starting from a ghati specific to that nakshatra). Unfavourable for new undertakings.

Cutting fingernails
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.

Cutting toenails
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.

weekday
Weekdays for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; avoided — Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday (Sunday is permitted for Brahmins, Tuesday for Kshatriyas, Saturday for Vaishyas and others); Monday is good only during the waxing Moon.

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

nakshatra
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

tithi
Tithis for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th; avoided — the 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 14th, full moon and new moon; in Krishna Paksha the first five tithis are permitted (according to some, the first seven).

Dhanu
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “fear of the authorities”

Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Kumbha
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “ruin of the family”

Mina
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Mesha
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “great calamities”

Vrishabha
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

lagna
Lagna for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious signs — Vrishabha, Mithuna, Karka, Kanya, Tula, Makara and Mina; avoided — Mesha, Simha, Vrischika, Dhanu and Kumbha (all except Kumbha are permitted if a benefic occupies the sign or benefics aspect it).
Mesha (Aries) — “great calamities”; Simha (Leo) — “disease and suffering”; Vrischika (Scorpio) — “disease and suffering”; Dhanu (Sagittarius) — “fear of the authorities”; Kumbha (Aquarius) — “ruin of the family”.

Rules and sources
Classical rules: have a haircut or shave in the daytime, preferably before noon — not at night or at twilight; not after eating, bathing or anointing the body with oil; not on the day of setting out on a journey; not when one’s wife is pregnant; not on one’s birth nakshatra or the 10th and 19th nakshatras from it, and not during Chandrashtama (the Moon in the 8th sign from the natal Moon). These prohibitions are lifted for a wedding, an initiation, release from prison, mourning for one’s parents and at the ruler’s command.

Sources: the Kalaprakashika of Narasimha (ch. V on haircuts — written about a child’s first haircut, chaula; English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), the Muhurta Chintamani of Rama Daivajna, B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha. The rating is the site’s summary, as in the “Lunar haircut calendar”: starting from a base score of 4, each factor — weekday, nakshatra, tithi and lagna — adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–8: 7–8 good, 4–6 average, 0–3 bad. Windows are the parts of the daytime with the best rating (at least 15 minutes long); for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting, the times of the day’s prohibitions are excluded.

Auspicious nakshatra
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.

Auspicious weekday
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.

Auspicious tithi
A tithi favourable for new undertakings: in the bright half of the month — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th, in the dark half — the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th.

Kharmas
The Sun in Dhanu or Mina: a month without weddings, housewarmings and initiations (a North Indian tradition).

Shukla-tritya (3, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.

Shravana (22)
Meaning: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)

Harshana (14) — “delighting”
Auspicious: festivals, joyful occasions, rest and recreation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Taitila (movable)
Deity: Aryaman
Auspicious: dealings with authorities and superiors, fame, home and housing, clothing and jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

Mangala vara — Mars Day
Lord: Mars
Promotes decisive manifestations of will, competitions, active and gambling games, sports, training, overcoming obstacles, working with fire, metal (especially iron), mechanisms, electricity, explosive substances and weapons, militant actions, demand from debtors, litigation, verdicts, quarrels, conflicts, control of parasites (insects and rats) and similar matters. Some medical procedures, such as massage or chiropractic therapy, can be carried out during this time.

Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
An auspicious combination of weekday and tithi group: Fri — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Wed — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Tue — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Sat — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Thu — Purna (5, 10, 15). Brings success; if the same pair also forms an inauspicious yoga, Siddha prevails.

Ravi Yoga
The Moon’s nakshatra is the 4th, 6th, 9th, 10th, 13th or 20th from the Sun’s nakshatra. As the Sun dispels darkness, so this yoga cancels many bad combinations of the day and supports new undertakings.

Anandadi: Lumbaka
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Anandadi: Utpata — “calamity”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 7 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 15:00–16:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 15:29–16:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.

Yamaganda
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30.

Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Vajra (15) — “diamond, thunderbolt”
Inauspicious: sudden hindrances, a “lightning strike”; the first 3 ghatis (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.

Shukla-chaturti (4, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth lunar day is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.

Dhanishtha (23)
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people

Vanija (movable)
Deity: Shri (Lakshmi)
Auspicious: trade, deals, buying and selling, partnerships and long-term business projects.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

Buddha vara — Mercury Day
Lord: Mercury
If Mercury is not under the influence of malefic planets, the day will be favorable, active, you can do a lot and learn a lot (if the opposite happens, there will be absent-mindedness, vanity and ill-considered actions leading to losses). Owner day promotes all intellectual and creative pursuits: music, graphics, poetry, literature, linguistics, mathematics, astrology, the study of ordinary and secret sciences.

Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

nakshatra Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

Anandadi: Mitra — “friend”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Anandadi: Manasa — “thought”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
“Burnt” combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Bharani, Mon — Chitra, Tue — Uttara Ashadha, Wed — Dhanishtha, Thu — Uttara Phalguni, Fri — Jyeshtha, Sat — Revati. Whatever is begun “burns up” without bearing fruit.

Bhadra
The time of Vishti Karana — halves of the 4th, 8th, 11th and 15th tithis of the bright half and of the 3rd, 7th, 10th and 14th of the dark half of the month. Auspicious activities are not begun during Bhadra; its strength depends on where it resides: on earth it is most harmful, while in heaven or in the netherworld the harm is mitigated (according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, there it even portends good fortune and gain).

The Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and does harm — auspicious activities are not started.

Bhadra Mukha
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.

Bhadra Puchha
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).

Dosha-free Panchaka
Began on a Wednesday or Thursday: carries no particular dosha, but the five prohibitions of Panchaka still apply.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 5 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 12:00–13:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 12:29–13:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.

Yamaganda
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00.

Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Siddhi (16) — “success, accomplishment”
Especially auspicious: success in any undertaking, study and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Panchaka
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

Bhadra on earth
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.

Rikta tithi
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.

Shukla-panchami (5, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth lunar day is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.

Shatabhisha (24)
Meaning: One hundred healers
Symbol: Garland of 100 flowers, circle
Deity: Varuna
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give healing (bodily and spiritual) through Divine Grace

Bava (movable)
Deity: Indra
Auspicious: good for any benevolent and lasting work, building up health and strength, undertakings meant to grow.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

Guru vara — Jupiter Day
Lord: Jupiter
The time of Jupiter's action is considered the most favorable for all worldly and spiritual affairs not related to coercion or anger. You can begin spiritual practices, good deeds, study of philosophy, Doctrine, various sciences.

Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

nakshatra Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Anandadi: Vajra — “thunderbolt”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Anandadi: Mudgara — “hammer”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Burnt” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 11, Tue — 5, Wed — 3, Thu — 6, Fri — 8, Sat — 9. Whatever is begun bears no fruit.

Gandanta
The knotted junction of “water” and “fire”: the last pada of Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Revati and the first pada of Magha, Mula and Ashwini (as well as the tithi junctions of the 5th and 6th, the 10th and 11th, the 15th and 1st). Unfavourable for new undertakings.

Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 6 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 13:30–15:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 13:59–15:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.

Yamaganda
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30.

Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Vyatipata
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.

Shukla-shashti (6, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.

Purva-Bhadra (25)
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search

Vyatipata (17) — “calamity, downfall”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all. It is, however, very good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Kaulava (movable)
Deity: Mitra
Auspicious: friendship, love, matchmaking and alliances, reconciliation, jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

Shukra vara — Venus Day
Lord: Venus
All manifestations of beauty and harmony find their support and development on this day, therefore, most worldly and spiritual affairs that do not rely on brute force are good to begin or implement at this time. The day is especially good for marriage, hiring workers, building relationships, creativity, music, singing, dancing, poetry and holding holidays or performances, it is best to schedule a romantic date at this time - it will add additional shine to decorations and a special aroma to flowers, and tact to the owners of all this.

Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

Anandadi: Dhwaja — “banner”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Anandadi: Dhwanksha — “crow”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Krakacha Yoga
“Saw”: the tithi number and the weekday number (Sun = 1 … Sat = 7) add up to 13 — Sun and the 12th tithi, Mon and the 11th, Tue and the 10th, Wed and the 9th, Thu and the 8th, Fri and the 7th, Sat and the 6th. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.

Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 4 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 10:30–12:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 10:59–12:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.

Yamaganda
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30.

Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Variyana (18) — “excellent, best”
Auspicious: comfort and convenience, purchases, home improvement, any auspicious deeds.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Fierce or sharp nakshatra
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.

Shukla-saptami (7, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh lunar day is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.

Uttara-Bhadra (26)
Meaning: Later blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Part of the red bed for legs (foot), twins
Deity: Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give rain (nourishment and stability)

Gara (movable)
Deity: Bhu (the Earth goddess)
Auspicious: farming, sowing and planting, building a house, household affairs.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

Shani vara — Saturn Day
Lord: Saturn
This is the only day of the week when, according to astrological indications, you can safely postpone most important household and spiritual affairs, which is reflected in a variety of cultures around the world. However, on this day you can carry out monotonous monotonous work, or relax.

Saturday — Day of Saturn
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

Anandadi: Prajapati — “lord of creatures”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Poisonous” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 4, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 2, Thu — 8, Fri — 9, Sat — 7. Unfavourable for new undertakings, medical treatment and transactions.

Anandadi: Dhumra — “smoke”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra)
“Cobra venom”: a triple combination of weekday, tithi and nakshatra (Sun — 5th + Krittika, Mon — 2nd + Chitra, Tue — 15th + Rohini, Wed — 7th + Bharani, Thu — 13th + Anuradha, Fri — 6th + Shravana, Sat — 8th + Revati). The strongest of the kuyogas: the day is unfavourable for any activity.

Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 3 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 09:00–10:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 09:29–10:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.

Yamaganda
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00.

Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Parigha (19) — “bolt, barrier”
Inauspicious: obstacles; nothing is started in the first half of the yoga, while the second half is acceptable.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Shukla-ashtami (8, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.

Revati (27)
Meaning: Rich, prosperous
Symbol: Fish (sometimes a couple) or drum
Deity: Pushan (Prosperous)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: nourish (satiate at the expense of its abundance)

Vishti (movable)
Deity: Yama
Bhadra — the most inauspicious karana: weddings, journeys, purchases and any auspicious undertakings are avoided during it. It suits only harsh deeds: fighting enemies, demolition, removing obstacles.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

Ravi vara — Sun Day
Lord: Sun
This day is suitable for generosity, celebrations, holidays, performances and festivals. Meetings with high-ranking people and important government affairs are good to carry out on this day.

Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

nakshatra Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

Anandadi: Vardhamana — “growing”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Anandadi: Ananda — “joy”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Gandamula
The Moon in Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula or Revati — the nakshatras at the junctions of signs. For those born in them, tradition prescribes a pacifying rite; new undertakings call for caution.

Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 8 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 16:30–18:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 16:59–18:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.

Yamaganda
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30.

Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shiva (20) — “auspicious, benevolent”
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Ashtami
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.

Shukla-navami (9, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.

Ashwini (1)
Meaning: Riders or Grooms
Symbol: Horse's Head
Deity: Ashwini Kumara
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: quickly achieve anything

Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

nakshatra Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.

Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

Anandadi: Rakshasa — “demon”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Tryahasparsha
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.

Siddha (21) — “perfected, accomplished”
Especially auspicious: success of undertakings, gaining knowledge and receiving initiations.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

nakshatra Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Amrita Siddhi Yoga
A combination of weekday and nakshatra that yields the “nectar of success”: Sun — Hasta, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashwini, Wed — Anuradha, Thu — Pushya, Fri — Revati, Sat — Rohini. One of the strongest auspicious yogas: it brings success to almost any undertaking.

Anandadi: Amrita — “nectar of immortality”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Anandadi: Musala — “pestle, club”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami (10, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.

Bharani (2)
Meaning: Carrier (porter or loader)
Symbol: Yoni (bosom, source)
Deity: Yama (Dharma-raja)
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: take (take away) something

Sadhya (22) — “attainable, amenable”
Auspicious (in some traditions — especially auspicious): study, practice, mastering new things — anything achieved through effort.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

nakshatra Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.

The Moon in Mesha, Vrishabha, Mithuna or Vrischika: Bhadra is in heaven (svarga) — its influence on earth is weak.

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi (11, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh lunar day is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.

Krittika (3)
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others

Shubha (23) — “goodness, happiness”
Especially auspicious: any auspicious deeds and ceremonies.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

nakshatra Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

Yamaghanta
“Bell of Yama” — a combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Magha, Mon — Vishakha, Tue — Ardra, Wed — Mula, Thu — Krittika, Fri — Rohini, Sat — Hasta. One of the most dangerous yogas: travel, surgery and any important new undertakings are avoided.

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Vishti (Bhadra)
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) is in force during the daytime, but not on earth (the Moon is not in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina): the harm is mitigated, yet this time is still usually avoided for weddings, travel and important undertakings.

Shukla-dvadashi (12, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth lunar day and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.

Rohini (4)
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)

Shukla (24) — “bright, pure”
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi (13, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth lunar day is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.

Mrigashirsha (5)
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)

Brahma (25) — “Brahma, sacred knowledge”
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Saturday — Day of Saturn
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants

nakshatra Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi (14, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.

Ardra (6)
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)

Indra (26) — “Indra, lord”
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

The Sun’s entry into a new sidereal sign — the start of a solar month. The time around this moment (Punya Kala) is favourable for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun.

Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

nakshatra Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.

Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Vaidhriti
The nitya yoga of “discord” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, and the day suits fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.

Sankranti day
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.

Purnima (15, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.

Punarvasu (7)
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth

Vaidhriti (27) — “without support, discord”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all; good for fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

The exact opposition of the Sun and the Moon: the Moon is at full strength. A time for fasts, pujas and charity.

Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

nakshatra Punarvasu
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat (1, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first day of the waning moon is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.

Pushya (8)
Meaning: Feeder; feeder of flowers
Symbol: Cow udder, flower (lotus), arrow and circle
Deity: Brhaspati
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give manifestation of spiritual energy, feeding

Vishkambha (1) — “prop, bolt”
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Pushya
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).

Priti (2) — “love, affection”
Auspicious: friendship, reconciliation, love, matchmaking — anything that requires people’s goodwill.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Krishna-dvitya (2, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second day of the waning Moon - Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.

Ashlesha (9)
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze

Anandadi: Chara — “movable”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya (3, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.

Magha (10)
Meaning: Powerful, sufficient
Symbol: Throne, palanquin, royal canopy
Deity: Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: leave the body (temporarily or completely), give transformation similar to death

Ayushman (3) — “long-lived”
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Anandadi: Gada — “mace”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti (4, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth day of the waning Moon is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.

Purva-Phalguni (11)
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit

Shobhana (5) — “splendid, beautiful”
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Anandadi: Shubha — “auspiciousness”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami (5, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth day of the waning moon is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.

Uttara-Phalguni (12)
Meaning: Following red
Symbol: Half of the bed under the feet (foot)
Deity: Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: accumulate and prosper through alliances

Atiganda (6) — “great danger”
Inauspicious: portends trouble and hindrances; if necessary, the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Saturday — Day of Saturn
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti (6, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.

Hasta (13)
Meaning: Hand, fist
Symbol: Palm or fist
Deity: Savitar (Animating, Awakening)
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give the obtaining of what you want with your own hands, dexterity

Sukarma (7) — “good deed”
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

nakshatra Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Anandadi: Padma — “lotus”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Dwipushkar Yoga
The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
An inauspicious combination of tithi and nakshatra (the “empty” nakshatra of a tithi, for example the 6th or 11th tithi with Rohini, the 12th with Ashlesha). Whatever is begun at this time remains without result.

Samvartaka Yoga
The yoga of the “destruction of the world”: Sunday with the 7th tithi or Wednesday with the 1st. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.

The Moon in Kanya, Tula, Dhanu or Makara: Bhadra is in patala (the netherworld) — its influence on earth is weak; according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, it even portends gain.

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami (7, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh day of the waning moon is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.

Chitra (14)
Meaning: Brilliant, clear
Symbol: Pearl or brilliant jewel
Deity: Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: accumulate brilliant qualities (receive well-deserved respect)

Dhriti (8) — “steadfastness, firmness”
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

nakshatra Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

Anandadi: Chhatra — “royal parasol”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-ashtami (8, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.

Swati (15)
Meaning: Sword
Symbol: Sword, also sprout or coral
Deity: Waiu (Wind)
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: scatter like air, move, convert

Shula (9) — “spear, sharp pain”
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

nakshatra Swati
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

Anandadi: Shrivatsa — “mark of good fortune on Vishnu’s chest”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Kshaya tithi
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.

Krishna-dashami (10, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.

Vishakha (16)
Meaning: Forked branch (also called Radha - gift)
Symbol: Triumphal arch for marriage, potter's wheel
Deity: Indra and Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: achieve (many and different goals, fruits)

Ganda (10) — “danger, knot”
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Anandadi: Saumya — “gentle, lunar”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Vriddhi (11) — “growth, increase”
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Krishna-ekadashi (11, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.

Anuradha (17)
Meaning: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)

Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

nakshatra Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

nakshatra Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.

Anandadi: Kaladanda — “staff of death”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-dvadashi (12, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth day of the waning Moon and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.

Jyestha (18)
Meaning: Born before (eldest, chief)
Symbol: Umbrella or earring, amulet, necklace
Deity: Indra (Leader of the Gods)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: rise up and win, draw strength in battle (looking for the limits of fearlessness)

Dhruva (12) — “fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

nakshatra Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

Anandadi: Sthira — “steady”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-trayodashi (13, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth day of the waning moon is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.

Mula (19)
Meaning: Root
Symbol: Roots, elephant goad, lion's tail (panicle)
Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: destroy, crush (also the ability to destroy destruction)

Saturday — Day of Saturn
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants

nakshatra Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Anandadi: Matanga — “elephant”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi (14, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.

Purva-Ashadha (20)
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)

Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna Chaturdashi
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).

Amavasya (30, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Pitris (ancestors).
The Pitris (ancestors) rule the new moon; this period is suitable for rites honoring the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana), for pacifying the mind and performing austerities.

Naga (fixed)
Deity: nagas (serpents)
Inauspicious. Suitable only for harsh and forceful deeds, work with things that must stay fixed, and rites connected with serpents.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

The exact conjunction of the Sun and the Moon — the start of a new lunar month in the amanta system. A day for the ancestors and inner work.

Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion

nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Amavasya
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.

Magha (Vedic name Tapas) — A month of austerity and holy baths (Magha Snana): Vasant Panchami, Ratha Saptami; in the dark half — Maha Shivaratri.
Patron: Madhava; Aditya — Pushan. Full moon in nakshatra Magha. Ritu: Shishira.

Shukla-pratipat (1, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.

nakshatra Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 1
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

Agni Panchaka
Began on a Tuesday: danger of fire — construction is not started and work with fire and machinery is avoided; suitable for legal matters.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

nakshatra Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)

nakshatra Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 2
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.