Panchanga Calendar

January 2005

SamvatsaraTarana (18)MonthMargashirsha → Pausha from 11.01RituHemantaAyanaDakshinayana → Uttarayana from 14.01Place55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

January 2005 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Margashirsha (until 10.01), Pausha (from 11.01). Periods: until 13.01 — Kharmas. Major festivals: 14.01 Makara Sankranti (Uttarayana).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1PPh6

2UPh7

3Has8Kalashtami

4Chit9

5Swa10

6Vish11until 11:12

7Anu12after 10:11

8Jye13Shani Pradosha

9Mul14

10PAsh30Somvati Amavasya

11UAsh1Chandra Darshan

12Shra3

13Shat4Lohri

14PBh5Makara Sankranti

15UBh6Skanda Shashti

16Rev7

17Ashw8Masik Durgashtami

18Bhar9

19Krit10

20Krit11Putrada Ekadashi

21Roh12

22Mrig13Shani Pradosha

23Ard14

24Pun14Purnima Vrat

25Push15until 13:32

26Ashl1

27Mag2

28PPh3Sakat Chauth

29UPh4

30UPh5

31Has6after 10:08

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (15)

Tripushkar YogaKalashtamiEkadashiPradoshaShivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Chandra DarshanLohriVinayaka ChaturthiMakara SankrantiPongalSkanda ShashtiGoddess (Durga, Kali)day of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Sankashti

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

19.01 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga
Krittika (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal.

Festivals

3.01 Mon Kalashtami
6.01 Thu Saphala Ekadashi
7.01 Fri Saphala Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast
8.01 Sat Shani Pradosha
8.01 Sat Masik Shivaratri
10.01 Mon Margashirsha Amavasya
10.01 Mon Somvati Amavasya
11.01 Tue Chandra Darshan
13.01 Thu Lohri
13.01 Thu Vinayaka Chaturthi
14.01 Fri Makara Sankranti (Uttarayana)
14.01 Fri Thai Pongal
15.01 Sat Skanda Shashti
17.01 Mon Masik Durgashtami
20.01 Thu Pausha Putrada Ekadashi
22.01 Sat Shani Pradosha
24.01 Mon Purnima Vrat
25.01 Tue Pausha Purnima (Shakambhari)
25.01 Tue Thaipusam
28.01 Fri Sakat Chauth (Sankashti, Lambodara)

Special muhurta yogas

1.01 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 07:32–08:59 (02.01)
2.01 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
2.01 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 08:59–02:48 (03.01)
2.01 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 02:48–08:58 (03.01)
6.01 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:10–08:56 (07.01)
7.01 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:56–00:08 (08.01)
9.01 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:55–18:35
11.01 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 11:08–12:15
16.01 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:42–08:47 (17.01)
18.01 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:49–08:44 (19.01)
19.01 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
24.01 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 20:49–08:35 (25.01)
25.01 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:39–08:34 (26.01)
30.01 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
30.01 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 22:18–08:25 (31.01)

Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.

Avoid starting important matters

1.01 Sat — Krakacha Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
4.01 Tue — Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Dhwanksha
9.01 Sun — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
10.01 Mon — Amavasya, Anandadi: Utpata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
11.01 Tue — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Kshaya tithi, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) (unfavourable day)
13.01 Thu — Vyatipata, Rikta tithi, Panchaka
14.01 Fri — Sankranti day, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
15.01 Sat — Krakacha Yoga, Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
20.01 Thu — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Anandadi: Utpata, Vishti (Bhadra)
23.01 Sun — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vaidhriti, Tryahasparsha (unfavourable day)
28.01 Fri — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
29.01 Sat — Anandadi: Utpata, Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
30.01 Sun — Amrita Siddhi turned to poison (unfavourable day)

Sky this month

10.01 New moon (Amavasya) 15:02
14.01 Makara Sankranti 03:12 — the Sun enters Makara (Capricorn)
25.01 Full moon (Purnima) 13:32
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

until 13.01 Kharmas
12.01 20:00 – 17.01 03:42 Dosha-free Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Tarana (No. 18, “carrying across, delivering”) — A year of deliverance: abundant rains, difficulties overcome and rescue from misfortune. more

Northern samvatsara: Hemalamba. Shaka Samvat 1926, Vikram Samvat 2061, Kali Yuga 5105.

Margashirsha (Sahas) — The month of which Krishna says: “Among the months I am Margashirsha” (Bhagavad Gita 10.35). Gita Jayanti, Datta Jayanti. more

Pausha (Sahasya) — The cold month of Dhanur Masa and Kharmas: no weddings are held until Makara Sankranti, and with it Uttarayana begins. 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	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:59

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 07:32 (02.01) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 2 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 01:09 (02.01) more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 17:19 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 18:48 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 17:19	yoga Saubhagya
from 18:48	karana Vanija
from 01:09 (02.01)	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 07:32 (02.01)	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 07:32 (02.01)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:12
Sunrise	08:59
Noon	12:33
Sunset	16:07
End of twilight	16:53
Moonrise	22:26
Moonset	11:48
Day length	7 h 08 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 4, bad — 4

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-Phalguni (08:59–16:07) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 01:09–08:59 (02.01) Tripushkar Yoga 07:32–08:59 (02.01)

Krakacha Yoga 08:59–07:32 (02.01) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:32–08:59 (02.01)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:59–01:09 (02.01) Anandadi: Utpata 01:09–08:59 (02.01)

Bhadra on earth: 07:32–07:37 (02.01)
Bhadra in the netherworld: 07:37–20:06 (02.01); Bhadra Puchha 12:32–13:47 (02.01); Bhadra Mukha 13:47–15:51 (02.01)

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	23:59–01:06 (02.01)
Amrita Kalam	18:10–19:55

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:46–11:39
Yamaganda	13:26–14:20
Gulika Kalam	08:59–09:52
Dur Muhurta	08:59–09:27, 09:27–09:56
Varjyam	07:42–09:26, 08:51–10:33 (02.01)

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	bad throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Dhanu 08:59, Makara 09:48, Kumbha 10:53, Mina 11:37, Mesha 12:18, Vrishabha 13:11, Mithuna 14:41

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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

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 Yoga Ayushman 08:59–17:190 Kharmas0 Tripushkar Yoga 07:32–08:59 (02.01)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:59–01:09 (02.01)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:59–01:09 (02.01)−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:59–07:32 (02.01)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:59

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:59

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 08:31 (03.01) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 2 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 02:48 (03.01) more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 17:12 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 20:06 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 17:12	yoga Shobhana
from 20:06	karana Bava
from 02:48 (03.01)	nakshatra Hasta
from 08:31 (03.01)	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 08:31 (03.01)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:12
Sunrise	08:59
Noon	12:33
Sunset	16:08
End of twilight	16:54
Moonrise	23:45
Moonset	11:54
Day length	7 h 09 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 9, 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-Phalguni (08:59–16:08) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:59–16:08: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:59–02:48 (03.01) Tripushkar Yoga 08:59–02:48 (03.01) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 02:48–08:58 (03.01)

Samvartaka Yoga 08:59–08:31 (03.01) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 02:48–08:31 (03.01)

Anandadi: Mitra 08:59–02:48 (03.01) Anandadi: Manasa 02:48–08:58 (03.01)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 07:37–20:06; Bhadra Puchha 12:32–13:47; Bhadra Mukha 13:47–15:51

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:44–07:51
Abhijit Muhurta	12:19–12:48
Vijaya Muhurta	13:45–14:14
Godhuli	16:08–16:42
Pradosha	16:08–19:30
Nishitha	00:00–01:07 (03.01)
Amrita Kalam	19:07–20:49

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:14–16:08
Yamaganda	12:33–13:27
Gulika Kalam	14:21–15:14
Dur Muhurta	15:11–15:40
Varjyam	08:51–10:33

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 Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Dhanu 08:59, Makara 09:44, Kumbha 10:49, Mina 11:33, Mesha 12:14, Vrishabha 13:07, Mithuna 14:37

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Ravi Yoga 08:59–02:48 (03.01)+1 Anandadi: Mitra 08:59–02:48 (03.01)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:59–02:48 (03.01)+1 Yoga Saubhagya 08:59–17:120 Kharmas0 Tripushkar Yoga 08:59–02:48 (03.01)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:59–20:06−3 Samvartaka Yoga 08:59–08:31 (03.01)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:59

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Shobhana; cons: Anandadi: Vajra, Ashtami
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 08:58

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 08:48 (04.01) more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 1 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 03:48 (04.01) more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 16:36 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 20:45 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 16:36	yoga Atiganda
from 20:45	karana Kaulava
from 03:48 (04.01)	nakshatra Chitra
from 08:48 (04.01)	tithi Krishna-navami
from 08:48 (04.01)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:12
Sunrise	08:58
Noon	12:34
Sunset	16:09
End of twilight	16:56
Moonrise	none
Moonset	12:00
Day length	7 h 11 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

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 (08:58–16:09) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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, 16:09–19:31
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:48–08:58 (04.01)

Anandadi: Vajra 08:58–03:48 (04.01) Anandadi: Mudgara 03:48–08:58 (04.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:44–07:51
Abhijit Muhurta	12:19–12:48
Vijaya Muhurta	13:46–14:14
Godhuli	16:09–16:43
Pradosha	16:09–19:31
Nishitha	00:00–01:07 (04.01)
Amrita Kalam	21:33–23:13

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:52–10:46
Yamaganda	11:40–12:34
Gulika Kalam	13:28–14:22
Dur Muhurta	12:48–13:17, 14:14–14:43
Varjyam	11:33–13:13

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	good 09:40–10:45, 11:29–12:10, 13:03–16:09

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Dhanu 08:58, Makara 09:40, Kumbha 10:45, Mina 11:29, Mesha 12:10, Vrishabha 13:03, Mithuna 14:33

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-ashtami 08:58–16:09: 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

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 Auspicious nakshatra 08:58–03:48 (04.01)+1 Yoga Shobhana 08:58–16:36+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Ashtami 08:58–08:48 (04.01)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 08:58–03:48 (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 08:58

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:58

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 08:17 (05.01) more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 1 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 04:03 (05.01) more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 15:26 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 20:38 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 15:26	yoga Sukarma
from 20:38	karana Gara
from 04:03 (05.01)	nakshatra Swati
from 08:17 (05.01)	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 08:17 (05.01)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:12
Sunrise	08:58
Noon	12:34
Sunset	16:11
End of twilight	16:57
Moonrise	01:06
Moonset	12:06
Day length	7 h 12 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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, Chitra (08:58–16:11) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 08:17–08:57 (05.01)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:03–08:57 (05.01) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:58–04:03 (05.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:43–07:51
Abhijit Muhurta	12:20–12:49
Vijaya Muhurta	13:46–14:15
Godhuli	16:11–16:44
Pradosha	16:11–19:32
Nishitha	00:01–01:08 (05.01)
Amrita Kalam	21:35–23:12

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:23–15:17
Yamaganda	10:46–11:40
Gulika Kalam	12:34–13:28
Dur Muhurta	10:24–10:53, 22:53–00:01 (05.01)
Varjyam	11:53–13:30

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 09:36–10:41, 11:25–12:06, 12:59–16:11

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Dhanu 08:58, Makara 09:36, Kumbha 10:41, Mina 11:25, Mesha 12:06, Vrishabha 12:59, Mithuna 14:29

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-navami 08:58–16:11: 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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:58–04:03 (05.01)0 Yoga Sukarma 15:26–08:57 (05.01)0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:58–04:03 (05.01)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 08:58–08:17 (05.01)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:58

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Sukarma; cons: Anandadi: Dhumra
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:57

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 06:57 (06.01) more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 1 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 03:29 (06.01) more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 13:38 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 19:43 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 13:38	yoga Dhriti
from 19:43	karana Vishti
from 03:29 (06.01)	nakshatra Vishakha
from 06:57 (06.01)	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 06:57 (06.01)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:11
Sunrise	08:57
Noon	12:35
Sunset	16:12
End of twilight	16:58
Moonrise	02:31
Moonset	12:14
Day length	7 h 14 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

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 (08:57–16:12) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Anandadi: Prajapati 03:29–08:57 (06.01) Anandadi: Dhumra 08:57–03:29 (06.01)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 19:43–06:57 (06.01); Bhadra Puchha 21:19–22:27; Bhadra Mukha 22:27–00:20 (06.01)
Gandanta (tithi): 06:34–07:19 (06.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:43–07:50
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:47–14:16
Godhuli	16:12–16:46
Pradosha	16:12–19:33
Nishitha	00:01–01:08 (06.01)
Amrita Kalam	18:54–20:27

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–13:29
Yamaganda	09:52–10:46
Gulika Kalam	11:40–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:20–12:49
Varjyam	09:31–11:05, 08:47–10:17 (06.01)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:32–10:37, 11:21–12:02, 12:55–16:12

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 09:32–10:37, 11:21–12:02, 12:55–16:12
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 09:32–10:37, 11:21–12:02, 12:55–16:12
Bathing, washing hair	good 09:32–10:37, 11:21–12:02, 12:55–16:12

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Dhanu 08:57, Makara 09:32, Kumbha 10:37, Mina 11:21, Mesha 12:02, Vrishabha 12:55, Mithuna 14:25

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all 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

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 Auspicious nakshatra 08:57–03:29 (06.01)+1 Yoga Sukarma 08:57–13:38+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 08:57–03:29 (06.01)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:57

Summary	Favourable day — Anandadi: Vardhamana, Yoga Dhriti; auspicious time — until 11:12
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Saphala Ekadashi

At sunrise 08:57

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 04:50 (07.01) more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 02:10 (07.01) more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 11:12 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 17:59 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 11:12	yoga Shula
from 17:59	karana Balava
from 02:10 (07.01)	nakshatra Anuradha
from 04:50 (07.01)	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 04:50 (07.01)	karana Kaulava
from 08:09 (07.01)	yoga Ganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:11
Sunrise	08:57
Noon	12:35
Sunset	16:14
End of twilight	16:59
Moonrise	04:03
Moonset	12:25
Day length	7 h 16 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, Vishakha (08:57–16:14) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Saphala Ekadashi · Vishnu

The Ekadashi of the dark half of Margashirsha (Pausha in North India). “Fruitful”: the fast makes new undertakings successful; Narayana is worshipped and oil lamps are lit.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 06:57–04:50 (07.01)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 10:08–10:24 (07.01)
Vaishnava date: 7.01

Kharmas

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:10–08:56 (07.01)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:57–02:10 (07.01) Anandadi: Ananda 02:10–08:56 (07.01)

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	00:01–01:08 (07.01)
Amrita Kalam	17:51–19:21

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:30–14:24
Yamaganda	08:57–09:51
Gulika Kalam	10:46–11:41
Dur Muhurta	11:22–11:52, 14:17–14:46
Varjyam	08:47–10:17, 05:49–07:17 (07.01)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:29–10:33, 11:17–11:58, 12:51–16:14

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 09:29–10:33, 11:17–11:58, 12:51–16:14
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 09:29–10:33, 11:17–11:58, 12:51–16:14
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Dhanu 08:57, Makara 09:29, Kumbha 10:33, Mina 11:17, Mesha 11:58, Vrishabha 12:51, Mithuna 14:21

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
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.

Auspicious time ends by 11:12

+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:57–02:10 (07.01)+1 Yoga Dhriti 08:57–11:12+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas0 Yoga Shula 11:12–12:56

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	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 10:11
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Saphala Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast

At sunrise 08:56

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 02:02 (08.01) more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 2 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 00:08 (08.01) more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 04:33 (08.01) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 15:31 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 15:31	karana Taitila
from 00:08 (08.01)	nakshatra Jyestha
from 02:02 (08.01)	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 02:02 (08.01)	karana Gara
from 04:33 (08.01)	yoga Vriddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:11
Sunrise	08:56
Noon	12:35
Sunset	16:15
End of twilight	17:01
Moonrise	05:40
Moonset	12:43
Day length	7 h 18 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

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 (08:56–16:15) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Saphala Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast · Vishnu

Vaishnavas (ISKCON) keep this Ekadashi on a different day from Smartas.

Smarta date: 6.01
Ekadashi began only within Arunodaya (later than 4 ghatis before sunrise), so Arunodaya is “touched” by Dashami — Vaishnavas move the fast to the next day.

Kharmas

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:56–00:08 (08.01)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:56–02:02 (08.01) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 00:08–08:56 (08.01)

Anandadi: Chara 00:08–08:56 (08.01) Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:56–00:08 (08.01)

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 (08.01)
Amrita Kalam	14:37–16:05

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:41–12:36
Yamaganda	14:25–15:20
Gulika Kalam	09:51–10:46
Dur Muhurta	10:24–10:53, 12:50–13:20
Varjyam	05:08–06:34 (08.01)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:25–10:29, 11:13–11:54, 12:47–16:15

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 09:25–10:29, 11:13–11:54, 12:47–16:15
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 09:25–10:29, 11:13–11:54, 12:47–16:15
Bathing, washing hair	good 09:25–10:29, 11:13–11:54, 12:47–16:15

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Dhanu 08:56, Makara 09:25, Kumbha 10:29, Mina 11:13, Mesha 11:54, Vrishabha 12:47, Mithuna 14:17

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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.
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

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 10:11

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:56–00:08 (08.01)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:56–00:08 (08.01)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:56–02:02 (08.01) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Ganda 08:56–10:11−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:56–00:08 (08.01)

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 08:56

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Vriddhi; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Shani Pradosha · Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 08:56

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 22:41 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 2 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 21:33 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 00:32 (09.01) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 12:25 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 12:25	karana Vanija
from 21:33	nakshatra Mula
from 22:41	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 22:41	karana Vishti
from 00:32 (09.01)	yoga Dhruva
from 08:51 (09.01)	karana Shakuni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:10
Sunrise	08:56
Noon	12:36
Sunset	16:17
End of twilight	17:02
Moonrise	07:18
Moonset	13:13
Day length	7 h 21 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

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 (08:56–16:17) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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, 16:17–19:36
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, 00:02–01:09 (09.01)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:41–08:55 (09.01)

Anandadi: Musala 08:56–21:33 Anandadi: Gada 21:33–08:55 (09.01)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 22:41–08:51 (09.01); Bhadra Mukha 22:41–00:22 (09.01); Bhadra Puchha 07:48–08:49 (09.01)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 16:15–02:50 (09.01)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

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	00:02–01:09 (09.01)
Amrita Kalam	13:42–15:08

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:46–11:41
Yamaganda	13:31–14:26
Gulika Kalam	08:56–09:51
Dur Muhurta	08:56–09:25, 09:25–09:54
Varjyam	none on this day

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	bad throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Dhanu 08:56, Makara 09:21, Kumbha 10:25, Mina 11:09, Mesha 11:50, Vrishabha 12:44, Mithuna 14:13

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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).

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 Yoga Vriddhi 08:56–00:32 (09.01)0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Musala 08:56–21:33−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:56–21:33

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 08:56

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:55

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 18:57 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 18:35 more Gandamula
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 20:13 more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 18:57 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 18:35	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 18:57	tithi Amavasya
from 18:57	karana Chatushpada
from 20:13	yoga Vyaghata
from 05:01 (10.01)	karana Naga

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:10
Sunrise	08:55
Noon	12:36
Sunset	16:18
End of twilight	17:03
Moonrise	08:44
Moonset	14:06
Day length	7 h 23 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 2, bad — 9

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, Mula (08:55–16:18) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Shakuni 08:55–16:18: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 08:55–16:18: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Kharmas

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:55–18:35 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:55–18:35

Anandadi: Siddhi 08:55–18:35 Anandadi: Shubha 18:35–08:54 (10.01)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:42–07:48
Abhijit Muhurta	12:22–12:51
Vijaya Muhurta	13:50–14:20
Godhuli	16:18–16:51
Pradosha	16:18–19:37
Nishitha	00:03–01:09 (10.01)
Amrita Kalam	12:58–14:23

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:23–16:18
Yamaganda	12:37–13:32
Gulika Kalam	14:27–15:23
Dur Muhurta	15:19–15:49
Varjyam	17:11–18:35, 02:55–04:18 (10.01)

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	bad throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Dhanu 08:55, Makara 09:17, Kumbha 10:21, Mina 11:05, Mesha 11:46, Vrishabha 12:40, Mithuna 14:09

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 08:55–16:18: 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 = +2

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:55–18:35+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 08:55–18:35+1 Yoga Dhruva 08:55–20:13+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:55–18:350 Kharmas−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:55–18:35−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 08:55–18:57

Panchanga at sunrise 08:55

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Anandadi: Utpata
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Somvati Amavasya · Margashirsha Amavasya

At sunrise 08:54

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 15:02 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 3 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 15:25 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 15:45 more
Karana	Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 15:02 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 15:02	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 15:02	karana Kimstughna
from 15:25	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 15:45	yoga Harshana
from 01:04 (11.01)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:09
Sunrise	08:54
Noon	12:37
Sunset	16:20
End of twilight	17:05
Moonrise	09:44
Moonset	15:28
Day length	7 h 25 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	15:02

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:02	from 15:25

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, Purva-Ashadha (08:54–15:25) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (15:25–16:20) is good for sowing.
Naga 08:54–15:02: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 15:02–16:20: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

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 18:57 (09.01)–15:02
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Margashirsha Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

The new moon of Margashirsha; in Tamil Nadu, when it falls in Mula nakshatra, Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on this day.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 18:57 (09.01)–15:02
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 15:25–08:53 (11.01)

Anandadi: Utpata 08:54–15:25 Anandadi: Mrityu 15:25–07:02 (11.01) Anandadi: Kana 07:02–08:53 (11.01)

Gandanta (tithi): 14:42–15:22

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 (11.01)
Amrita Kalam	11:15–12:38, 06:42–08:05 (11.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:50–10:45
Yamaganda	11:41–12:37
Gulika Kalam	13:33–14:28
Dur Muhurta	12:52–13:22, 14:21–14:51
Varjyam	22:22–23:45

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 15:02–16:20

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 15:02–16:20
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 15:02–16:20
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 15:25, Uttara-Ashadha from 15:25; tithi Amavasya until 15:02, Shukla-pratipat from 15:02; lagna Dhanu 08:54, Makara 09:13, Kumbha 10:17, Mina 11:01, Mesha 11:42, Vrishabha 12:36, Mithuna 14:05

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 15:25) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 15:25) — improved health; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Amavasya 08:54–15:02: 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 = −6

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious nakshatra 15:25–08:53 (11.01)0 Yoga Harshana 15:45–08:53 (11.01)0 Kharmas0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 15:25–08:53 (11.01)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:54–15:25−3 Amavasya 08:54–15:02−3 Anandadi: Utpata 08:54–15:25

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 — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Kshaya tithi
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 08:53

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 11:08 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 4 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 12:15 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 11:17 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 11:08 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 11:08	tithi Shukla-dvitya (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 11:08	karana Balava
from 11:17	yoga Vajra
from 12:15	nakshatra Shravana
from 21:14	karana Kaulava
from 07:00 (12.01)	yoga Siddhi
from 07:25 (12.01)	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 07:25 (12.01)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:08
Sunrise	08:53
Noon	12:37
Sunset	16:22
End of twilight	17:06
Moonrise	10:19
Moonset	17:09
Day length	7 h 28 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 11:08	from 12:15

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 (08:53–12:15) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (12:15–16:22) is good for sowing.

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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, 16:22–17:09
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 16:22–17:09

Kharmas

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 11:08–12:15 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:25–08:52 (12.01)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:53–11:08 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:53–11:08 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:53–12:15

Anandadi: Padma 08:53–13:39 Anandadi: Lumbaka 13:39–08:52 (12.01)

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 (12.01)
Amrita Kalam	00:11–01:36 (12.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:29–15:25
Yamaganda	10:45–11:41
Gulika Kalam	12:37–13:33
Dur Muhurta	10:23–10:53, 22:58–00:04 (12.01)
Varjyam	15:46–17:10

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:09–10:13, 10:57–16:22

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	average 09:09–10:13, 10:57–16:22
Cutting fingernails	average 09:09–10:13, 10:57–16:22
Cutting toenails	average 09:09–10:13, 10:57–11:38, 12:32–16:22
Bathing, washing hair	average 09:09–10:13, 10:57–16:22

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 12:15, Shravana from 12:15; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 11:08, Shukla-dvitya from 11:08; lagna Dhanu 08:53, Makara 09:09, Kumbha 10:13, Mina 10:57, Mesha 11:38, Vrishabha 12:32, Mithuna 14:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 12:15) — improved health; Shravana (from 12:15) — bodily development (physical growth); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+1 Anandadi: Padma 08:53–13:39+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:53–12:15+1 Yoga Harshana 08:53–11:17+1 Auspicious tithi 11:08–07:25 (12.01)0 Kharmas0 Tripushkar Yoga 11:08–12:150 Yoga Vajra 11:17–12:160 Anandadi: Lumbaka 13:39–08:52 (12.01)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 11:08–07:25 (12.01)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:53–11:08−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:53–11:08−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:53–12:15

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 Siddhi, Anandadi: Mitra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:52

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 04:07 (13.01) more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 09:19 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 03:02 (13.01) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 17:42 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 09:19	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 17:42	karana Gara
from 03:02 (13.01)	yoga Vyatipata
from 04:07 (13.01)	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 04:07 (13.01)	karana Vanija
from 06:48 (13.01)	nakshatra Shatabhisha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:07
Sunrise	08:52
Noon	12:38
Sunset	16:23
End of twilight	17:08
Moonrise	10:40
Moonset	18:53
Day length	7 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:19

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, Shravana (08:52–09:19) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:48–08:51 (13.01)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:52–04:07 (13.01) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:52–04:07 (13.01) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 09:19–06:48 (13.01)

Anandadi: Chhatra 08:52–09:19 Anandadi: Mitra 09:19–06:48 (13.01) Anandadi: Manasa 06:48–08:51 (13.01)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 20:00–03:42 (17.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:40–07:46
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:53–14:23
Godhuli	16:23–16:56
Pradosha	16:23–19:41
Nishitha	00:04–01:10 (13.01)
Amrita Kalam	21:29–22:55

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:38–13:34
Yamaganda	09:49–10:45
Gulika Kalam	11:41–12:38
Dur Muhurta	12:23–12:53
Varjyam	12:54–14:20

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:05–10:09, 10:53–11:34, 12:28–16:23

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 09:05–10:09, 10:53–11:34, 12:28–16:23
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 09:05–10:09, 10:53–11:34, 12:28–16:23
Bathing, washing hair	good 09:05–10:09, 10:53–11:34, 12:28–16:23

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shravana until 09:19, Dhanishtha from 09:19; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Dhanu 08:52, Makara 09:05, Kumbha 10:09, Mina 10:53, Mesha 11:34, Vrishabha 12:28, Mithuna 13:58

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 09:19) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 09:19) — longevity (increased vitality); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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 Yoga Siddhi 08:52–03:02 (13.01)+1 Anandadi: Mitra 09:19–06:48 (13.01)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:52–09:19+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:52–04:07 (13.01)0 Kharmas−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:52–04:07 (13.01)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:52–04:07 (13.01)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 09:19–06:48 (13.01)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:52

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Rikta tithi
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Lohri · Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 08:51

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 01:23 (14.01) more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 1 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 04:52 (14.01) more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 23:32 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 14:40 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 14:40	karana Vishti
from 23:32	yoga Variyana
from 01:23 (14.01)	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 01:23 (14.01)	karana Bava
from 04:52 (14.01)	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:07
Sunrise	08:51
Noon	12:38
Sunset	16:25
End of twilight	17:10
Moonrise	10:52
Moonset	20:32
Day length	7 h 33 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 11, 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, Shatabhisha (08:51–16:25) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:40–16:25: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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

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), 11:53–13:23
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:51–04:52 (14.01) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:23–08:50 (14.01)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:51–01:23 (14.01)

Anandadi: Vajra 08:51–04:52 (14.01) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:52–08:50 (14.01)

Bhadra on earth: 14:40–01:23 (14.01); Bhadra Mukha 14:45–16:31; Bhadra Puchha 00:19–01:23 (14.01)
Dosha-free Panchaka: 20:00 (12.01)–03:42 (17.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:39–07:45
Abhijit Muhurta	12:23–12:53
Vijaya Muhurta	13:54–14:24
Godhuli	16:25–16:58
Pradosha	16:25–19:42
Nishitha	00:05–01:10 (14.01)
Amrita Kalam	22:14–23:43

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:35–14:32
Yamaganda	08:51–09:48
Gulika Kalam	10:45–11:41
Dur Muhurta	11:22–11:53, 14:24–14:54
Varjyam	13:25–14:53

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 Shatabhisha; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Dhanu 08:51, Makara 09:01, Kumbha 10:06, Mina 10:49, Mesha 11:31, Vrishabha 12:24, Mithuna 13:54, Karka 16:20

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:

Shukla-chaturti 08:51–16:25: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 14:40–16:25: 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).
Vyatipata 08:51–16:25: 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 = −4

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:51–04:52 (14.01)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:51–04:52 (14.01)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:51–01:23 (14.01) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Bhadra on earth 14:40–01:23 (14.01)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 08:51–04:52 (14.01)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 08:51–01:23 (14.01)−3 Vyatipata 08:51–23:32

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 08:51

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Festivals	Makara Sankranti (Uttarayana) · Thai Pongal

At sunrise 08:50

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 23:22 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 1 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 03:39 (15.01) more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 20:37 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 12:16 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 12:16	karana Balava
from 20:37	yoga Parigha
from 23:22	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 23:22	karana Kaulava
from 03:39 (15.01)	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:06
Sunrise	08:50
Noon	12:38
Sunset	16:27
End of twilight	17:11
Moonrise	11:01
Moonset	22:04
Day length	7 h 36 min

Sky

Makara Sankranti	03:12 — the Sun enters Makara (Capricorn)

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 (08:50–16:27) is good for root crops.

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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, 08:50–16:27
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

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:22–08:49 (15.01) Ravi Yoga 03:39–08:49 (15.01)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:39–08:49 (15.01) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:50–03:39 (15.01)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 20:00 (12.01)–03:42 (17.01)
Gandanta (tithi): 23:00–23:44

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 (15.01)
Amrita Kalam	20:03–21:35

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:41–12:38
Yamaganda	14:33–15:30
Gulika Kalam	09:47–10:44
Dur Muhurta	10:22–10:52, 12:54–13:24
Varjyam	10:56–12:27

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 Friday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Dhanu 08:50, Makara 08:57, Kumbha 10:02, Mina 10:46, Mesha 11:27, Vrishabha 12:20, Mithuna 13:50, Karka 16:16

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:

Sankranti at 03:12 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+1 Yoga Variyana 08:50–20:37+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:50–23:22−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:50–03:39 (15.01)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:50–03:39 (15.01)

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 08:50

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Panchaka
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 08:49

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 22:09 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 1 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 03:16 (16.01) more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 18:19 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 10:39 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 10:39	karana Taitila
from 18:19	yoga Shiva
from 22:09	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 22:09	karana Gara
from 03:16 (16.01)	nakshatra Revati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:05
Sunrise	08:49
Noon	12:39
Sunset	16:29
End of twilight	17:13
Moonrise	11:08
Moonset	23:31
Day length	7 h 39 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 6, 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 (08:49–16:29) is good for sowing.

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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 23:22 (14.01)–22:09
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:49–03:16 (16.01)

Krakacha Yoga 08:49–22:09 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:09–08:48 (16.01) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:16–08:48 (16.01)

Anandadi: Prajapati 03:16–08:48 (16.01) Anandadi: Dhumra 08:49–03:16 (16.01)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 20:00 (12.01)–03:42 (17.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:38–07:44
Abhijit Muhurta	12:24–12:54
Vijaya Muhurta	13:55–14:26
Godhuli	16:29–17:01
Pradosha	16:29–19:44
Nishitha	00:06–01:11 (16.01)
Amrita Kalam	22:32–00:07 (16.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:44–11:41
Yamaganda	13:36–14:34
Gulika Kalam	08:49–09:47
Dur Muhurta	08:49–09:20, 09:20–09:50
Varjyam	13:06–14:40

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:53–09:58, 10:42–11:23, 12:16–16:29

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 08:53–09:58, 10:42–11:23, 12:16–16:29
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:53–09:58, 10:42–11:23, 12:16–16:29
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:53–09:58, 10:42–11:23, 12:16–16:29

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Dhanu 08:49, Makara 08:53, Kumbha 09:58, Mina 10:42, Mesha 11:23, Vrishabha 12:16, Mithuna 13:46, Karka 16:12

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:49–03:16 (16.01)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:49–03:16 (16.01)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 08:49–03:16 (16.01)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:49–22:09

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 08:49

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Vardhamana, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Panchaka
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more

At sunrise 08:48

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 21:49 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 03:42 (17.01) more Gandamula
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 16:42 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 09:53 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 09:53	karana Vanija
from 16:42	yoga Siddha
from 21:49	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 21:49	karana Vishti
from 03:42 (17.01)	nakshatra Ashwini

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:04
Sunrise	08:48
Noon	12:39
Sunset	16:30
End of twilight	17:14
Moonrise	11:15
Moonset	none
Day length	7 h 42 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

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 (08:48–16:30) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:42–08:47 (17.01)

Samvartaka Yoga 08:48–21:49

Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:48–03:42 (17.01) Anandadi: Ananda 03:42–08:47 (17.01)

Bhadra on earth: 21:49–03:42 (17.01); Bhadra Puchha 23:39–00:52 (17.01); Bhadra Mukha 00:52–02:55 (17.01)
Bhadra in heaven: 03:42–09:57 (17.01)
Dosha-free Panchaka: 20:00 (12.01)–03:42 (17.01)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:31–09:56 (17.01)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:37–07:43
Abhijit Muhurta	12:24–12:55
Vijaya Muhurta	13:56–14:27
Godhuli	16:30–17:03
Pradosha	16:30–19:46
Nishitha	00:06–01:11 (17.01)
Amrita Kalam	01:15–02:53 (17.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:33–16:30
Yamaganda	12:39–13:37
Gulika Kalam	14:35–15:33
Dur Muhurta	15:29–16:00
Varjyam	15:29–17:07

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 Sunday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Dhanu 08:48, Makara 08:49, Kumbha 09:54, Mina 10:38, Mesha 11:19, Vrishabha 12:12, Mithuna 13:42, Karka 16:08

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:48–03:42 (17.01)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:48–03:42 (17.01)+1 Yoga Shiva 08:48–16:42+1 Auspicious tithi 08:48–21:49−1 Panchaka 08:48–03:42 (17.01)−3 Samvartaka Yoga 08:48–21:49

Panchanga at sunrise 08:48

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Gandanta, Anandadi: Rakshasa
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 08:47

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 22:17 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 04:55 (18.01) more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 15:44 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:57 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 09:57	karana Bava
from 15:44	yoga Sadhya
from 22:17	tithi Shukla-navami
from 22:17	karana Balava
from 04:55 (18.01)	nakshatra Bharani

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:03
Sunrise	08:47
Noon	12:39
Sunset	16:32
End of twilight	17:16
Moonrise	11:22
Moonset	00:56
Day length	7 h 45 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:

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:47–09:57: 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 21:49 (16.01)–22:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:55–08:45 (18.01)

Anandadi: Chara 04:55–08:45 (18.01) Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:47–04:55 (18.01)

Bhadra in heaven: 03:42–09:57
Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:31 (16.01)–09:56
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

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	00:06–01:11 (18.01)
Amrita Kalam	21:21–23:02

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:45–10:43
Yamaganda	11:41–12:40
Gulika Kalam	13:38–14:36
Dur Muhurta	12:55–13:26, 14:28–14:59
Varjyam	00:43–02:24 (18.01)

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	good 08:47–09:50, 10:34–11:15, 12:08–16:32

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Makara 08:47, Kumbha 09:50, Mina 10:34, Mesha 11:15, Vrishabha 12:08, Mithuna 13:38, Karka 16:04

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-ashtami 08:47–16:32: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

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 Yoga Siddha 08:47–15:44+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:47–04:55 (18.01)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:47–09:57−1 Ashtami 08:47–22:17−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:47–04:55 (18.01)−1 Gandanta 08:47–09:56

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: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Sadhya; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more

At sunrise 08:45

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 23:30 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 06:49 (19.01) more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 15:21 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 10:49 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 10:49	karana Kaulava
from 15:21	yoga Shubha
from 23:30	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 23:30	karana Taitila
from 06:49 (19.01)	nakshatra Krittika

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:02
Sunrise	08:45
Noon	12:40
Sunset	16:34
End of twilight	17:18
Moonrise	11:30
Moonset	02:19
Day length	7 h 48 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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, Bharani (08:45–16:34) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:49–08:44 (19.01)

Krakacha Yoga 23:30–08:44 (19.01)

Anandadi: Musala 08:45–06:49 (19.01) Anandadi: Gada 06:49–08:44 (19.01)

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 (19.01)
Amrita Kalam	01:38–03:21 (19.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:37–15:36
Yamaganda	10:43–11:41
Gulika Kalam	12:40–13:38
Dur Muhurta	10:19–10:51, 23:02–00:07 (19.01)
Varjyam	15:17–17:00

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	bad throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Makara 08:45, Kumbha 09:46, Mina 10:30, Mesha 11:11, Vrishabha 12:04, Mithuna 13:34, Karka 16:00

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — 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 08:45–16:34: 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 = −2

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 Yoga Sadhya 08:45–15:21−1 Anandadi: Musala 08:45–06:49 (19.01)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:45–06:49 (19.01)−2 Rikta tithi 08:45–23:30

Panchanga at sunrise 08:45

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more

At sunrise 08:44

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 01:18 (20.01) more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 1 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 09:13 (20.01) more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 15:27 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 12:21 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 12:21	karana Gara
from 15:27	yoga Shukla
from 01:18 (20.01)	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 01:18 (20.01)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:01
Sunrise	08:44
Noon	12:40
Sunset	16:36
End of twilight	17:20
Moonrise	11:41
Moonset	03:42
Day length	7 h 52 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 6, 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, Krittika (08:44–16:36) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) all day

Anandadi: Siddhi all day

Gandanta (tithi): 00:53–01:45 (20.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:35–07:40
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:59–14:30
Godhuli	16:36–17:08
Pradosha	16:36–19:50
Nishitha	00:07–01:12 (20.01)
Amrita Kalam	06:34–08:20 (20.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:40–13:39
Yamaganda	09:43–10:42
Gulika Kalam	11:41–12:40
Dur Muhurta	12:24–12:56
Varjyam	20:01–21:46

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	good 08:44–09:42, 10:26–11:07, 12:00–16:36

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Makara 08:44, Kumbha 09:42, Mina 10:26, Mesha 11:07, Vrishabha 12:00, Mithuna 13:30, Karka 15:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — 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 = +11

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Yoga Shubha 08:44–15:27+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Siddhi all day+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:44–01:18 (20.01)+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) all day

Panchanga at sunrise 08:44

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Anandadi: Utpata
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Festivals	Pausha Putrada Ekadashi

At sunrise 08:43

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 03:31 (21.01) more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 4 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 09:13 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 15:55 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 14:22 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 09:13	nakshatra Rohini
from 14:22	karana Vishti
from 15:55	yoga Brahma
from 03:31 (21.01)	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 03:31 (21.01)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:00
Sunrise	08:43
Noon	12:40
Sunset	16:38
End of twilight	17:21
Moonrise	11:56
Moonset	05:03
Day length	7 h 55 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 09:13

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 (08:43–09:13) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (09:13–16:38) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:22–16:38: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

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 01:18–03:31 (21.01)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 10:08–10:17 (21.01)

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:43–09:13

Yamaghanta 08:43–09:13 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 09:13–03:31 (21.01)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:43–09:13 Anandadi: Utpata 09:13–08:41 (21.01)

Bhadra in heaven: 14:22–03:31 (21.01); Bhadra Puchha 19:40–20:58; Bhadra Mukha 20:58–23:09

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:34–07:38
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 (21.01)
Amrita Kalam	08:24–10:11 (21.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:40–14:39
Yamaganda	08:43–09:42
Gulika Kalam	10:42–11:41
Dur Muhurta	11:21–11:53, 14:31–15:03
Varjyam	03:03–04:50 (21.01)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:13–09:38, 10:22–11:03, 11:56–16:38

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	good 09:13–09:38, 10:22–11:03, 11:56–16:38
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 09:13–09:38, 10:22–11:03, 11:56–16:38
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:43–09:38, 10:22–11:03, 11:56–16:38

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Krittika until 09:13, Rohini from 09:13; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Makara 08:43, Kumbha 09:38, Mina 10:22, Mesha 11:03, Vrishabha 11:56, Mithuna 13:26, Karka 15:52

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 09:13) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 09:13) — destruction of all misfortunes; 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.
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.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)

+1 Yoga Shukla 08:43–15:55+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:43–03:31 (21.01)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:13–08:41 (21.01)0 Ravi Yoga 08:43–09:130 Yamaghanta 08:43–09:13 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 14:22–03:31 (21.01)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 09:13–03:31 (21.01)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 09:13–08:41 (21.01)

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 08:43

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Mitra; cons: Yamaghanta, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more

At sunrise 08:41

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 05:59 (22.01) more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 4 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 11:58 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 16:37 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 16:44 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 11:58	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 16:37	yoga Indra
from 16:44	karana Balava
from 05:59 (22.01)	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 05:59 (22.01)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:58
Sunrise	08:41
Noon	12:41
Sunset	16:40
End of twilight	17:23
Moonrise	12:20
Moonset	06:21
Day length	7 h 58 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	from 11:58

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 (08:41–11:58) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (11:58–16:40) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Yamaghanta 08:41–11:58 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:41–05:59 (22.01)

Anandadi: Mitra 08:41–11:58 Anandadi: Manasa 11:58–08:40 (22.01)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dvadashi

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 (22.01)
Amrita Kalam	08:24–10:11, 05:01–06:49 (22.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:41–12:41
Yamaganda	14:40–15:40
Gulika Kalam	09:41–10:41
Dur Muhurta	10:17–10:49, 12:57–13:29
Varjyam	18:15–20:03

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:41–09:34, 10:18–10:59, 11:52–16:40

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 08:41–09:34, 10:18–10:59, 11:52–16:40
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 08:41–09:34, 10:18–10:59, 11:52–16:40
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:41–09:34, 10:18–10:59, 11:52–16:40

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Rohini until 11:58, Mrigashirsha from 11:58; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Makara 08:41, Kumbha 09:34, Mina 10:18, Mesha 10:59, Vrishabha 11:52, Mithuna 13:22, Karka 15:49

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 11:58) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 11:58) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); 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

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 Yoga Brahma 08:41–16:37+1 Anandadi: Mitra 08:41–11:58+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:41–11:58+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:41–05:59 (22.01)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:41–05:59 (22.01)−3 Yamaghanta 08:41–11:58

Panchanga at sunrise 08:41

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Indra, 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	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Festivals	Shani Pradosha

At sunrise 08:40

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 08:33 (23.01) more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 4 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 14:54 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 17:26 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 19:16 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 14:54	nakshatra Ardra
from 17:26	yoga Vaidhriti
from 19:16	karana Taitila
from 08:33 (23.01)	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 08:33 (23.01)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:57
Sunrise	08:40
Noon	12:41
Sunset	16:42
End of twilight	17:25
Moonrise	12:57
Moonset	07:30
Day length	8 h 02 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	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, Mrigashirsha (08:40–14:54) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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, 16:42–19:53
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 14:54–08:38 (23.01) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:33–08:38 (23.01)

Anandadi: Vajra 08:40–14:54 Anandadi: Mudgara 14:54–08:38 (23.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:32–07:36
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–12:57
Vijaya Muhurta	14:01–14:34
Godhuli	16:42–17:14
Pradosha	16:42–19:53
Nishitha	00:08–01:12 (23.01)
Amrita Kalam	06:38–08:26 (23.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:41–11:41
Yamaganda	13:41–14:42
Gulika Kalam	08:40–09:40
Dur Muhurta	08:40–09:12, 09:12–09:44
Varjyam	00:20–02:08 (23.01)

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 08:40–09:30, 10:14–10:55, 11:48–14:54
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 14:54, Ardra from 14:54; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Makara 08:40, Kumbha 09:30, Mina 10:14, Mesha 10:55, Vrishabha 11:48, Mithuna 13:18, Karka 15:45

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 14:54) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 14:54) — sadness; 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 Indra 08:40–17:26+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:40–14:54+1 Auspicious tithi 08:40–08:33 (23.01)0 Ravi Yoga 14:54–08:38 (23.01)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 14:54–08:38 (23.01)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 08:40–14:54−1 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 08:40

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vaidhriti
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more

At sunrise 08:38

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 11:05 (24.01) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 17:53 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 18:17 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 21:49 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 17:53	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 18:17	yoga Vishkambha
from 21:49	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:56
Sunrise	08:38
Noon	12:41
Sunset	16:44
End of twilight	17:27
Moonrise	13:51
Moonset	08:23
Day length	8 h 05 min

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 08:38–16:44: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:38–17:53 Ravi Yoga 23:00–08:37 (24.01)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 17:53–08:37 (24.01) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:38–17:53

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:31–07:35
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:02–14:35
Godhuli	16:44–17:16
Pradosha	16:44–19:55
Nishitha	00:09–01:12 (24.01)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:44–16:44
Yamaganda	12:41–13:42
Gulika Kalam	14:43–15:44
Dur Muhurta	15:39–16:12
Varjyam	07:21–09:09 (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 08:38–09:26, 10:10–10:51, 11:45–16:44

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Makara 08:38, Kumbha 09:26, Mina 10:10, Mesha 10:51, Vrishabha 11:45, Mithuna 13:14, Karka 15:41

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 08:38–16:44: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vaidhriti 08:38–16:44: 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 = −7

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:38–17:53−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:38–17:53−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:38–17:53−2 Rikta tithi all day−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Vaidhriti 08:38–18:17

Panchanga at sunrise 08:38

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Anandadi: Dhumra
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Festivals	Purnima Vrat

At sunrise 08:37

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 11:05 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 3 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 20:49 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 19:06 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 11:05 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 11:05	tithi Purnima
from 11:05	karana Vishti
from 19:06	yoga Priti
from 20:49	nakshatra Pushya
from 00:19 (25.01)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:55
Sunrise	08:37
Noon	12:41
Sunset	16:46
End of twilight	17:29
Moonrise	14:59
Moonset	08:59
Day length	8 h 09 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 11:05

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 (08:37–16:46) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:05–16:46: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 08:37–11:05: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Purnima Vrat · Chandra (the Moon)

The full moon fast (Purnima upavas) is kept on the day when Purnima prevails at midday (Madhyahna): if it begins before noon, the fast falls on the day before the one with Purnima at sunrise. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise and pray to Vishnu (Satyanarayana) and Chandra.

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:53–13:31
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the first is chosen by rule
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 25.01

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:37–20:49 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 20:49–08:35 (25.01)

Anandadi: Prajapati 20:49–08:35 (25.01) Anandadi: Dhumra 08:37–20:49

Bhadra in heaven: 11:05–14:05
Bhadra on earth: 14:05–00:19 (25.01); Bhadra Puchha 19:41–21:00; Bhadra Mukha 21:00–23:12

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:30–07:33
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:03–14:36
Godhuli	16:46–17:18
Pradosha	16:46–19:56
Nishitha	00:09–01:12 (25.01)
Amrita Kalam	18:07–19:55

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:38–10:39
Yamaganda	11:40–12:42
Gulika Kalam	13:43–14:44
Dur Muhurta	12:58–13:31, 14:36–15:08
Varjyam	07:21–09:09, 05:46–07:33 (25.01)

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 08:37–09:22, 10:06–10:47, 11:05–16:46

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 11:05, Purnima from 11:05; lagna Makara 08:37, Kumbha 09:22, Mina 10:06, Mesha 10:47, Vrishabha 11:41, Mithuna 13:10, Karka 15:37

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:

Shukla-chaturdashi 08:37–11:05: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 11:05–16:46: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 14:05–16:46: 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 = 0

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:37–20:49+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:37–20:49+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Bhadra on earth 14:05–00:19 (25.01)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 08:37–20:49−2 Rikta tithi 08:37–11:05

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 08:37

Summary	Favourable day — Pushya, Anandadi: Vardhamana; auspicious time — until 13:32
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Festivals	Thaipusam · Pausha Purnima (Shakambhari)

At sunrise 08:35

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 13:32 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 23:39 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 19:50 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 13:32 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 13:32	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 13:32	karana Balava
from 19:50	yoga Ayushman
from 23:39	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 02:42 (26.01)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:53
Sunrise	08:35
Noon	12:42
Sunset	16:48
End of twilight	17:31
Moonrise	16:16
Moonset	09:23
Day length	8 h 12 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	13:32

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 13:32

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, Pushya (08:35–16:48) 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, 08:35–23:39
of the two days with this nakshatra, the one nearest the full moon is chosen

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 11:05 (24.01)–13:32
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 24.01

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:39–08:34 (26.01)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:32–08:34 (26.01)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:35–23:39 Anandadi: Ananda 23:39–08:34 (26.01)

Gandanta (tithi): 13:05–13:58

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:29–07:32
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:04–14:37
Godhuli	16:48–17:20
Pradosha	16:48–19:57
Nishitha	00:10–01:13 (26.01)
Amrita Kalam	16:29–18:17

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:45–15:47
Yamaganda	10:39–11:40
Gulika Kalam	12:42–13:43
Dur Muhurta	10:14–10:47, 23:06–00:10 (26.01)
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:32–16:48

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 13:32–16:48
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 13:32–16:48
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:35–09:18, 10:02–10:43, 11:37–16:48

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Purnima until 13:32, Krishna-pratipat from 13:32; lagna Makara 08:35, Kumbha 09:18, Mina 10:02, Mesha 10:43, Vrishabha 11:37, Mithuna 13:06, Karka 15:33

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

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

Purnima 08:35–13:32: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

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Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 13:32

+2 Pushya 08:35–23:39+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:35–23:39+1 Yoga Priti 08:35–19:500 Auspicious tithi 13:32–08:34 (26.01)−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:32–08:34 (26.01)−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 08:35

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Ayushman, Auspicious weekday; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more

At sunrise 08:34

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 15:50 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 2 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 02:19 (27.01) more Gandamula
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 20:27 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 15:50 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 15:50	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 15:50	karana Taitila
from 20:27	yoga Saubhagya
from 02:19 (27.01)	nakshatra Magha
from 04:54 (27.01)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:52
Sunrise	08:34
Noon	12:42
Sunset	16:50
End of twilight	17:32
Moonrise	17:36
Moonset	09:38
Day length	8 h 16 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 7, bad — 1

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:50

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:50–08:32 (27.01)

Samvartaka Yoga 08:34–15:50

Anandadi: Chara 02:19–08:32 (27.01) Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:34–02:19 (27.01)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 19:40–08:57 (27.01)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:28–07:31
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:05–14:38
Godhuli	16:50–17:22
Pradosha	16:50–19:59
Nishitha	00:10–01:13 (27.01)
Amrita Kalam	00:32–02:19 (27.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:42–13:44
Yamaganda	09:36–10:38
Gulika Kalam	11:40–12:42
Dur Muhurta	12:26–12:59
Varjyam	13:52–15:39

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:34–09:14, 09:58–10:39, 11:33–16:50

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 08:34–09:14, 09:58–10:39, 11:33–16:50
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:34–09:14, 09:58–10:39, 11:33–16:50
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:34–09:14, 09:58–10:39, 11:33–16:50

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 15:50, Krishna-dvitya from 15:50; lagna Makara 08:34, Kumbha 09:14, Mina 09:58, Mesha 10:39, Vrishabha 11:33, Mithuna 13:03, Karka 15:29

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

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 Yoga Ayushman 08:34–20:27+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:34–15:500 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:50–08:32 (27.01)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:34–02:19 (27.01)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:34–02:19 (27.01)−3 Samvartaka Yoga 08:34–15:50

Panchanga at sunrise 08:34

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Saubhagya, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Gandanta
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more

At sunrise 08:32

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 17:55 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 04:46 (28.01) more Gandamula
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 20:54 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 17:55 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 17:55	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 17:55	karana Vanija
from 20:54	yoga Shobhana
from 04:46 (28.01)	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 06:52 (28.01)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:50
Sunrise	08:32
Noon	12:42
Sunset	16:53
End of twilight	17:34
Moonrise	18:56
Moonset	09:49
Day length	8 h 20 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 (08:32–16:53) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Musala 08:32–04:46 (28.01) Anandadi: Gada 04:46–08:30 (28.01)

Bhadra on earth: 06:52–19:45 (28.01); Bhadra Puchha 15:14–16:31 (28.01); Bhadra Mukha 16:31–18:40 (28.01)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 19:40 (26.01)–08:57
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

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 (28.01)
Amrita Kalam	02:07–03:53 (28.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:45–14:47
Yamaganda	08:32–09:35
Gulika Kalam	10:37–11:40
Dur Muhurta	11:19–11:52, 14:39–15:12
Varjyam	15:32–17:18

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:32–09:11, 09:54–10:35, 11:29–16:53

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 08:32–09:11, 09:54–10:35, 11:29–16:53
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:32–09:11, 09:54–10:35, 11:29–16:53
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Makara 08:32, Kumbha 09:11, Mina 09:54, Mesha 10:35, Vrishabha 11:29, Mithuna 12:59, Karka 15:25

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

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

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Yoga Saubhagya 08:32–20:54+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:32–17:55−1 Anandadi: Musala 08:32–04:46 (28.01)−1 Gandanta 08:32–08:57−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:32–04:46 (28.01)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:32

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	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Festivals	Sakat Chauth (Sankashti, Lambodara)

At sunrise 08:30

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 19:45 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 06:57 (29.01) more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 21:10 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 19:45 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 19:45	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 19:45	karana Bava
from 21:10	yoga Atiganda
from 06:57 (29.01)	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:49
Sunrise	08:30
Noon	12:42
Sunset	16:55
End of twilight	17:36
Moonrise	20:15
Moonset	09:57
Day length	8 h 24 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

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 (08:30–16:55) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:30–16:55: 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, 20:15
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:30–06:57 (29.01)

Anandadi: Siddhi 08:30–06:57 (29.01) Anandadi: Shubha 06:57–08:29 (29.01)

Bhadra on earth: 06:52–19:45; Bhadra Puchha 15:14–16:31; Bhadra Mukha 16:31–18:40

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	00:10–01:13 (29.01)
Amrita Kalam	23:58–01:43 (29.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:39–12:42
Yamaganda	14:49–15:52
Gulika Kalam	09:33–10:36
Dur Muhurta	10:11–10:45, 12:59–13:33
Varjyam	13:30–15:14

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 Friday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Makara 08:30, Kumbha 09:07, Mina 09:50, Mesha 10:32, Vrishabha 11:25, Mithuna 12:55, Karka 15:21

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:

Bhadra on earth 08:30–16:55: 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:

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 = +1

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 08:30–06:57 (29.01)+1 Yoga Shobhana 08:30–21:10+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:30–19:45+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:30–06:57 (29.01)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:30–06:57 (29.01)−3 Bhadra on earth 08:30–19:45

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	Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Utpata, Rikta tithi
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more

At sunrise 08:29

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 21:14 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 08:46 (30.01) more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 21:10 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 08:32 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 08:32	karana Balava
from 21:10	yoga Sukarma
from 21:14	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 21:14	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:47
Sunrise	08:29
Noon	12:42
Sunset	16:57
End of twilight	17:38
Moonrise	21:33
Moonset	10:03
Day length	8 h 28 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, Uttara-Phalguni (08:29–16:57) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:29–21:14

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:14–08:27 (30.01)

Anandadi: Utpata all day

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 (30.01)
Amrita Kalam	01:01–02:44 (30.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:36–11:39
Yamaganda	13:46–14:50
Gulika Kalam	08:29–09:32
Dur Muhurta	08:29–09:02, 09:02–09:36
Varjyam	14:42–16:25

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 08:29–09:03, 09:47–10:28, 11:21–16:57

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Makara 08:29, Kumbha 09:03, Mina 09:47, Mesha 10:28, Vrishabha 11:21, Mithuna 12:51, Karka 15:17

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

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

Krishna-chaturti 08:29–16:57: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

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 all day0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:29–21:14 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 08:29–21:14−3 Anandadi: Utpata all day

Panchanga at sunrise 08:29

Summary	Unfavourable day — Amrita Siddhi turned to poison
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more

At sunrise 08:27

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 22:18 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 08:46 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 20:50 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 09:50 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 08:46	nakshatra Hasta
from 09:50	karana Taitila
from 20:50	yoga Dhriti
from 22:18	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 22:18	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:46
Sunrise	08:27
Noon	12:43
Sunset	16:59
End of twilight	17:40
Moonrise	22:53
Moonset	10:09
Day length	8 h 32 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 08:46

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, Uttara-Phalguni (08:27–08:46) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (08:46–16:59) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 22:18–08:25 (31.01)

Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 08:46–22:18 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:18–08:25 (31.01)

Anandadi: Mitra 08:27–08:46 Anandadi: Manasa 08:46–08:25 (31.01)

Gandanta (tithi): 21:53–22:42

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:23–07:25
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:08–14:42
Godhuli	16:59–17:30
Pradosha	16:59–20:04
Nishitha	00:11–01:13 (31.01)
Amrita Kalam	03:47–05:29 (31.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:55–16:59
Yamaganda	12:43–13:47
Gulika Kalam	14:51–15:55
Dur Muhurta	15:51–16:25
Varjyam	17:39–19:20

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 Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 08:46, Hasta from 08:46; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Makara 08:27, Kumbha 08:59, Mina 09:43, Mesha 10:24, Vrishabha 11:17, Mithuna 12:47, Karka 15:13

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 08:46) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 08:46) — imparting radiance (to the person); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Unfavourable day · score S = +1

Strict prohibition: Amrita Siddhi turned to poison

+1 Anandadi: Manasa 08:46–08:25 (31.01)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:27–08:46+1 Yoga Sukarma 08:27–20:50+1 Auspicious tithi 08:27–22:180 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−3 Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 08:46–22:18

Panchanga at sunrise 08:27

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 10:08
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more

At sunrise 08:25

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 22:50 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 10:08 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 20:07 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 10:38 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 10:08	nakshatra Chitra
from 10:38	karana Vanija
from 20:07	yoga Shula
from 22:50	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 22:50	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:44
Sunrise	08:25
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:01
End of twilight	17:42
Moonrise	none
Moonset	10:15
Day length	8 h 36 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:08

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 (08:25–10:08) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (10:08–17:01) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 10:08–08:23 (01.02)

Hutashana Yoga 08:25–22:50 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:25–22:50 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 10:08–08:23 (01.02) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:50–08:23 (01.02)

Anandadi: Vajra 08:25–10:08 Anandadi: Mudgara 10:08–08:23 (01.02)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 22:50–10:52 (01.02); Bhadra Puchha 03:37–04:48 (01.02); Bhadra Mukha 04:48–06:48 (01.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:22–07:23
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:09–14:43
Godhuli	17:01–17:32
Pradosha	17:01–20:05
Nishitha	00:11–01:13 (01.02)
Amrita Kalam	04:19–05:59 (01.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:29–10:34
Yamaganda	11:39–12:43
Gulika Kalam	13:48–14:52
Dur Muhurta	13:00–13:35, 14:43–15:18
Varjyam	18:24–20:03

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	good 08:25–08:55, 09:39–10:20, 11:13–17:01

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Hasta until 10:08, Chitra from 10:08; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Makara 08:25, Kumbha 08:55, Mina 09:39, Mesha 10:20, Vrishabha 11:13, Mithuna 12:43, Karka 15:09

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 10:08) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 10:08) — improvement of well-being; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 10:08

+2 Ravi Yoga 10:08–08:23 (01.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:25–10:08+1 Yoga Dhriti 08:25–20:07+1 Auspicious weekday0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 10:08–08:23 (01.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 08:25–22:50 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:25–22:50 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 10:08–08:23 (01.02)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:25

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

Margashirsha (Vedic name Sahas) — The month of which Krishna says: “Among the months I am Margashirsha” (Bhagavad Gita 10.35). Gita Jayanti, Datta Jayanti.
Patron: Keshava; Aditya — Amshu. Full moon in nakshatra Mrigashirsha. 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.

Tarana (No. 18 of 60, “carrying across, delivering”) — A year of deliverance: abundant rains, difficulties overcome and rescue from misfortune.
Northern samvatsara: Hemalamba (No. 31)
Shaka Samvat 1926 · Vikram Samvat 2061 · Kali Yuga 5105
Next year — Parthiva, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 8.04.2005
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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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).

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 Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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

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.

Tripushkar Yoga
A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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 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.

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.

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable 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.

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable 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.

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

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

Fierce or sharp nakshatra
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.

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.

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

Saubhagya (4) — “good fortune, marital happiness”
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
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.

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 Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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.

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.

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: 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.

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.

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.

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

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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 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.

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.

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

Ashtami
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.

Krishna-navami (9, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.

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)

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.

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 Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.

Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

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.

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

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

Rikta tithi
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.

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.

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

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 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-dashami
any undertakings

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.

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.

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 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

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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)

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.

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 Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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.

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

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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.

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)

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.

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 Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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.

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.

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.

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

Anuradha
−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.

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)

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.

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 Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jyestha
−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.

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)

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.

Shakuni (fixed)
Deity: Kali (personification of the Kali Yuga)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for preparing and taking medicines, mantras, protective and pacifying rites.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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 Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.

Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

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.

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.

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.

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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)

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.

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 Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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.

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.

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

Amavasya
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.

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.

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.

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

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 Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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).

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.

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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.

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.

Kshaya tithi
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.

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)

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.

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 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

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).

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.

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.

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.

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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

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.

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

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Bhadra on earth
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.

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.

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-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.

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

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.

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.

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-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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.

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)

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.

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-shashti
plowing the ground

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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)

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.

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-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

The Moon in Mesha, Vrishabha, Mithuna or Vrischika: Bhadra is in heaven (svarga) — its influence on earth is weak.

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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

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.

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-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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.

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 Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable 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.

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.

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+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.

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.

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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.

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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)

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.

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

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.

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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)

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.

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

nakshatra Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable 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)

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.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi
−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.

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.

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

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.

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).

Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purnima (15, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.

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

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.

The exact opposition of the Sun and the Moon: the Moon is at full strength. A time for fasts, pujas and charity.

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 Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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).

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.

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

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

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

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 Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

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

Magha
−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.

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-tritya
any undertakings

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.

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-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable 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.

nakshatra Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.

Amrita Siddhi turned to poison
If an Amrita Siddhi day falls on a tithi “forbidden” for it (Sun — 5, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11), the nectar turns into poison (visha): the day is unfavourable for any new undertaking.

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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 Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

nakshatra Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.

Hutashana Yoga
“Fiery” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11. Portends losses, quarrels and harm; new undertakings are avoided.