January 2020 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Pausha (until 24.01), Magha (from 25.01). Periods: until 14.01 — Kharmas; from 25.01 — Magha Gupta Navaratri. Major festivals: 15.01 Makara Sankranti (Uttarayana); 29.01 Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja). 10.01 — lunar eclipse, penumbral (fully visible).
Icons this month (22)
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
- 3.01 Fri — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa, Auspicious nakshatra
Revati (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals. - 5.01 Sun — Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra until 09:57
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business. - 8.01 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects. - 18.01 Sat — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Siddhi until 09:55
Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes. - 25.01 Sat — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Sthira
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes. - 30.01 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga after 12:42
Revati (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals. - 31.01 Fri — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) after 15:39
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Festivals
- 3.01 Fri Masik Durgashtami
- 6.01 Mon Pausha Putrada Ekadashi
- 6.01 Mon Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Mukkoti)
- 8.01 Wed Pradosha Vrat
- 10.01 Fri Pausha Purnima (Shakambhari)
- 13.01 Mon Sakat Chauth (Sankashti, Lambodara)
- 14.01 Tue Lohri
- 15.01 Wed Makara Sankranti (Uttarayana)
- 15.01 Wed Thai Pongal
- 17.01 Fri Kalashtami
- 20.01 Mon Shattila Ekadashi
- 22.01 Wed Pradosha Vrat
- 22.01 Wed Masik Shivaratri
- 24.01 Fri Mauni Amavasya (Pausha)
- 25.01 Sat Magha Gupta Navaratri
- 26.01 Sun Chandra Darshan
- 28.01 Tue Vinayaka Chaturthi
- 29.01 Wed Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja)
- 30.01 Thu Skanda Shashti
Special muhurta yogas
- 2.01 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:49–08:58 (03.01)
- 3.01 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:58–07:35 (04.01)
- 3.01 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 5.01 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:58–09:57
- 7.01 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:57–12:54
- 7.01 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 08:57–12:54
- 8.01 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 10.01 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:18–08:54 (11.01)
- 12.01 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 08:53–09:19
- 12.01 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:53–09:19
- 15.01 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:36–08:49 (16.01)
- 18.01 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:46–21:45
- 20.01 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:44–21:00
- 24.01 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 00:15–08:36 (25.01)
- 25.01 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:36–02:05 (26.01)
- 25.01 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 02:05–08:35 (26.01)
- 26.01 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 08:35–03:45 (27.01)
- 30.01 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:42–08:26 (31.01)
- 31.01 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:26–15:39
- 31.01 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
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.
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Avoid starting important matters
- 1.01 Wed — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
- 13.01 Mon — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Gandanta
- 14.01 Tue — Sankranti day, Rikta tithi, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
- 15.01 Wed — Kshaya tithi
- 19.01 Sun — Anandadi: Utpata, Vishti (Bhadra), Yoga Ganda
- 21.01 Tue — Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Surya Dagdha tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 22.01 Wed — Yamaghanta, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra (unfavourable day)
- 23.01 Thu — Krishna Chaturdashi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 24.01 Fri — Amavasya
- 26.01 Sun — Vyatipata, Panchaka
- 28.01 Tue — Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
Sky this month
- 10.01 Full moon (Purnima) 22:21
- 10.01 Lunar eclipse, penumbral, greatest eclipse 22:10, magnitude 0.896
fully visible: 20:07–00:12 (11.01), maximum eclipse here 22:10, magnitude 0.896 - 14.01 Makara Sankranti 23:38 — the Sun enters Makara (Capricorn)
- 25.01 New moon (Amavasya) 00:41
Periods
- until 14.01 Kharmas
- from 25.01 Magha Gupta Navaratri
- 30.12 07:04 – 4.01 07:35 Roga Panchaka
- 26.01 15:09 – 31.01 15:39 Roga Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Vikari (No. 33, “changeable, sickly”) — A year of ailments: illness and changes for the worse; health needs looking after. more
Northern samvatsara: Paridhavi. Shaka Samvat 1941, Vikram Samvat 2076, Kali Yuga 5120.
Pausha (Sahasya) — The cold month of Dhanur Masa and Kharmas: no weddings are held until Makara Sankranti, and with it Uttarayana begins. more
Magha (Tapas) — A month of austerity and holy baths (Magha Snana): Vasant Panchami, Ratha Saptami; in the dark half — Maha Shivaratri. more
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Times are standard time UTC+3 (from the site settings, without daylight saving time) · panchanga at sunrise (upper limb of the Sun’s disc, with refraction) · ayanamsa Lahiri · place 55°45′ N 37°35′ E · festival dates are calculated for this location by the rules of kala vyapti · times of Sankranti are accurate to within a few minutes
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1941 · Vikram 2076 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 08:59
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 15:57 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 01:52 (02.01) more |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 19:20 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 15:57 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:57 | tithi Shukla-saptami |
|---|---|
| from 15:57 | karana Gara |
| from 19:20 | yoga Variyana |
| from 01:52 (02.01) | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
| from 05:14 (02.01) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:13 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:59 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 16:06 |
| End of twilight | 16:53 |
| Moonrise | 12:11 |
| Moonset | 23:01 |
| Day length | 7 h 07 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 9, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:57 |
|---|
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 (08:59–16:06) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 08:59–01:52 (02.01) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:57–08:59 (02.01)
Anandadi: Padma 08:59–01:52 (02.01) Anandadi: Lumbaka 01:52–08:59 (02.01)
- Roga Panchaka: 07:04 (30.12)–07:35 (04.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:44–07:51 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:44–14:12 |
| Godhuli | 16:06–16:40 |
| Pradosha | 16:06–19:29 |
| Nishitha | 23:59–01:06 (02.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:54–18:42 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:33–13:26 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:52–10:46 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:39–12:33 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:18–12:47 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 09:51–10:56, 11:39–12:20, 13:14–16:06 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-shashti until 15:57, Shukla-saptami from 15:57; lagna Dhanu 08:59, Makara 09:51, Kumbha 10:56, Mina 11:39, Mesha 12:20, Vrishabha 13:14, Mithuna 14:44
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 08:59–16:06: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1
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.
Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata
+2 Ravi Yoga 08:59–01:52 (02.01)+1 Anandadi: Padma 08:59–01:52 (02.01)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:57–08:59 (02.01)0 Auspicious tithi 15:57–08:59 (02.01)0 Kharmas−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:59–01:52 (02.01)−3 Vyatipata 08:59–19:20
| Summary | Favourable day — Anandadi: Chhatra, Auspicious nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1941 · Vikram 2076 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 08:59
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 18:30 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 04:49 (03.01) more |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 20:09 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 18:30 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 18:30 | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
|---|---|
| from 18:30 | karana Vishti |
| from 20:09 | yoga Parigha |
| from 04:49 (03.01) | nakshatra Revati |
| from 07:45 (03.01) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:12 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:59 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 16:07 |
| End of twilight | 16:54 |
| Moonrise | 12:24 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 7 h 08 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 2, 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-Bhadra (08:59–16:07) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:49–08:58 (03.01)
Krakacha Yoga 18:30–08:58 (03.01) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:30–08:58 (03.01)
Anandadi: Chhatra 08:59–04:49 (03.01) Anandadi: Mitra 04:49–08:58 (03.01)
- Bhadra on earth: 18:30–07:45 (03.01); Bhadra Puchha 20:29–21:48; Bhadra Mukha 21:48–00:01 (03.01)
- Roga Panchaka: 07:04 (30.12)–07:35 (04.01)
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 | 16:07–19:30 |
| Nishitha | 23:59–01:07 (03.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:26–01:14 (03.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:27–14:20 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:59–09:52 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:46–11:39 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:22–11:50, 14:13–14:42 |
| Varjyam | 12:39–14:27 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:47–10:52, 11:35–12:17, 13:10–16:07
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 09:47–10:52, 11:35–12:17, 13:10–16:07 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 09:47–10:52, 11:35–12:17, 13:10–16:07 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 09:47–10:52, 11:35–12:17, 13:10–16:07 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Dhanu 08:59, Makara 09:47, Kumbha 10:52, Mina 11:35, Mesha 12:17, Vrishabha 13:10, Mithuna 14:40
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Thursday — success.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 08:59–04:49 (03.01)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:59–04:49 (03.01)+1 Yoga Variyana 08:59–20:09+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:59–18:300 Kharmas−1 Panchaka all day
| Summary | Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1941 · Vikram 2076 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Masik Durgashtami |
At sunrise 08:58
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 20:56 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 07:35 (04.01) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 20:54 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 20:56 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 20:54 | yoga Shiva |
|---|---|
| from 20:56 | tithi Shukla-navami |
| from 20:56 | karana Balava |
| from 07:35 (04.01) | nakshatra Ashwini |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:12 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:58 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 16:09 |
| End of twilight | 16:55 |
| Moonrise | 12:37 |
| Moonset | 00:11 |
| Day length | 7 h 10 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 6, 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, Revati (08:58–16:09) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
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 18:30 (02.01)–20:56
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:58–07:35 (04.01) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Ravi Yoga 07:35–08:58 (04.01)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:58–20:56 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:56–08:58 (04.01)
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:58–07:35 (04.01) Anandadi: Vajra 07:35–08:58 (04.01)
- Roga Panchaka: 07:04 (30.12)–07:35 (04.01)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:55–14:13 (04.01)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:44–07:51 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:19–12:48 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:45–14:14 |
| Godhuli | 16:09–16:42 |
| Pradosha | 16:09–19:30 |
| Nishitha | 00:00–01:07 (04.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:54–06:41 (04.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:40–12:33 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:21–15:15 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:52–10:46 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:24–10:53, 12:48–13:17 |
| Varjyam | 18:12–19:59 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 09:43–10:48, 11:32–12:13, 13:06–16:09 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Dhanu 08:58, Makara 09:43, Kumbha 10:48, Mina 11:32, Mesha 12:13, Vrishabha 13:06, Mithuna 14:36
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 08:58–16:09: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (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
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:58–07:35 (04.01)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:58–07:35 (04.01)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:58–07:35 (04.01)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:58–20:56 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas−1 Ashtami 08:58–20:56−1 Panchaka 08:58–07:35 (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.
| Summary | Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 14:13 |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1941 · Vikram 2076 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 08:58
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 23:02 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 09:57 (05.01) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 21:23 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 10:03 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:03 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 21:23 | yoga Siddha |
| from 23:02 | tithi Shukla-dashami |
| from 23:02 | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:12 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:58 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 16:10 |
| End of twilight | 16:56 |
| Moonrise | 12:49 |
| Moonset | 01:22 |
| Day length | 7 h 11 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 9, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:58–23:02 Ravi Yoga all day
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:02–08:58 (05.01)
Anandadi: Saumya all day
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:55–14:13
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:43–07:51 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:20–12:48 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:46–14:15 |
| Godhuli | 16:10–16:43 |
| Pradosha | 16:10–19:31 |
| Nishitha | 00:00–01:07 (05.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 02:02–03:48 (05.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:46–11:40 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:28–14:22 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:58–09:52 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:58–09:27, 09:27–09:56 |
| Varjyam | 05:33–07:19 (05.01) |
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 09:39–10:44, 11:28–12:09, 13:02–16:10 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Dhanu 08:58, Makara 09:39, Kumbha 10:44, Mina 11:28, Mesha 12:09, Vrishabha 13:02, Mithuna 14:32
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-navami 08:58–16:10: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 14:13
+2 Ravi Yoga all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:58–23:02+1 Anandadi: Saumya all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Shiva 08:58–21:230 Kharmas−1 Gandanta 08:58–14:13−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 08:58–23:02
| Summary | Best day — Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 09:57 |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1941 · Vikram 2076 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 08:58
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 00:37 (06.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 4 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 09:57 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 21:30 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 11:54 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:57 | nakshatra Bharani |
|---|---|
| from 11:54 | karana Gara |
| from 21:30 | yoga Sadhya |
| from 00:37 (06.01) | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
| from 00:37 (06.01) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:12 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:58 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 16:11 |
| End of twilight | 16:57 |
| Moonrise | 13:03 |
| Moonset | 02:34 |
| Day length | 7 h 13 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 8, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:57 |
|---|
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 (09:57–16:11) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:58–09:57 Ravi Yoga all day
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 09:57–08:57 (06.01) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:37–08:57 (06.01)
Anandadi: Ananda 08:58–09:57 Anandadi: Kaladanda 09:57–08:57 (06.01)
- Gandanta (tithi): 00:11–01:02 (06.01)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:43–07:50 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:20–12:49 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:47–14:16 |
| Godhuli | 16:11–16:45 |
| Pradosha | 16:11–19:32 |
| Nishitha | 00:01–01:08 (06.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:35–08:19 (06.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:17–16:11 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:34–13:29 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:23–15:17 |
| Dur Muhurta | 15:13–15:42 |
| Varjyam | 20:16–21:59 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:58–10:40, 11:24–12:05, 12:58–16:11
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 08:58–10:40, 11:24–12:05, 12:58–16:11 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 08:58–10:40, 11:24–12:05, 12:58–16:11 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 08:58–10:40, 11:24–12:05, 12:58–16:11 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashwini until 09:57, Bharani from 09:57; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Dhanu 08:58, Makara 09:36, Kumbha 10:40, Mina 11:24, Mesha 12:05, Vrishabha 12:58, Mithuna 14:28
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 09:57) — joy; Bharani (from 09:57) — facing death (dangers); Sunday — physical well-being.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 09:57
+2 Yoga Siddha 08:58–21:30+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:58–09:57+1 Auspicious tithi 08:58–00:37 (06.01)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:58–09:570 Anandadi: Ananda 08:58–09:570 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 09:57–08:57 (06.01) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 09:57–08:57 (06.01)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 09:57–08:57 (06.01)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chara; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1941 · Vikram 2076 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Mukkoti) · Pausha Putrada Ekadashi |
At sunrise 08:57
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 01:32 (07.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 4 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 11:45 more |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 21:07 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 13:10 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:45 | nakshatra Krittika |
|---|---|
| from 13:10 | karana Vishti |
| from 21:07 | yoga Shubha |
| from 01:32 (07.01) | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
| from 01:32 (07.01) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:11 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:57 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 16:13 |
| End of twilight | 16:58 |
| Moonrise | 13:20 |
| Moonset | 03:48 |
| Day length | 7 h 15 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 | from 11:45 |
|---|
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 (08:57–11:45) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (11:45–16:13) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:10–16:13: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Mukkoti) · Vishnu
The Ekadashi of the bright half of the month in which the Sun is in Dhanu (Tamil Margazhi). In Vishnu temples the “gates of Vaikuntha” are opened; it is especially revered in South India.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 00:37–01:32 (07.01)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:57–10:24 (07.01)
Pausha Putrada Ekadashi · Vishnu
The Ekadashi of the bright half of Pausha: a fast for offspring and the well-being of children. In South India it often coincides with Vaikuntha Ekadashi.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 00:37–01:32 (07.01)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:57–10:24 (07.01)
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 08:57–11:45
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:57–01:32 (07.01) Krakacha Yoga 08:57–01:32 (07.01) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:32–08:57 (07.01)
Anandadi: Chara 08:57–11:45 Anandadi: Sthira 11:45–08:57 (07.01)
- Bhadra in heaven: 13:10–01:32 (07.01); Bhadra Puchha 18:03–19:18; Bhadra Mukha 19:18–21:23
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:43–07:50 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:20–12:49 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:47–14:17 |
| Godhuli | 16:13–16:46 |
| Pradosha | 16:13–19:33 |
| Nishitha | 00:01–01:08 (07.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:52–10:46 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:40–12:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:29–14:24 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:49–13:18, 14:17–14:46 |
| Varjyam | 00:19–02:00 (07.01) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 09:32–10:36, 11:20–12:01, 12:54–16:13 |
| Cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 11:45–12:01, 12:54–16:13 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Bharani until 11:45, Krittika from 11:45; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Dhanu 08:57, Makara 09:32, Kumbha 10:36, Mina 11:20, Mesha 12:01, Vrishabha 12:54, Mithuna 14:25
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 11:45) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 11:45) — consumption (a wasting disease); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 08:57–11:45+1 Anandadi: Chara 08:57–11:45+1 Yoga Sadhya 08:57–21:07+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:57–01:32 (07.01)0 Kharmas−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 13:10–01:32 (07.01)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:57–11:45−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:57–01:32 (07.01)−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:57–01:32 (07.01)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha; auspicious time — after 12:54 |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1941 · Vikram 2076 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 08:57
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 01:44 (08.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 4 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 12:54 more |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 20:12 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 13:44 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:54 | nakshatra Rohini |
|---|---|
| from 13:44 | karana Balava |
| from 20:12 | yoga Shukla |
| from 01:44 (08.01) | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
| from 01:44 (08.01) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:11 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:57 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 16:14 |
| End of twilight | 17:00 |
| Moonrise | 13:42 |
| Moonset | 05:04 |
| Day length | 7 h 17 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 0, bad — 8
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:54 |
|---|
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, Krittika (08:57–12:54) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (12:54–16:14) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:57–12:54 Tripushkar Yoga 08:57–12:54 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:44–08:56 (08.01)
Anandadi: Matanga 12:54–08:56 (08.01) Anandadi: Gada 08:57–12:54
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.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:43–07:50 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:21–12:50 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:48–14:17 |
| Godhuli | 16:14–16:48 |
| Pradosha | 16:14–19:34 |
| Nishitha | 00:02–01:08 (08.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:23–12:03 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:25–15:19 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:46–11:41 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:35–13:30 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:24–10:53, 22:55–00:02 (08.01) |
| Varjyam | 05:12–06:49 (08.01) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:54–16:14
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 12:54–16:14 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 12:54–16:14 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 09:28–10:32, 11:16–11:57, 12:50–16:14 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Krittika until 12:54, Rohini from 12:54; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Dhanu 08:57, Makara 09:28, Kumbha 10:32, Mina 11:16, Mesha 11:57, Vrishabha 12:50, Mithuna 14:21
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 12:54) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 12:54) — destruction of all misfortunes; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
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.
- 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
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 12:54
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:57–12:54+2 Yoga Shubha 08:57–20:120 Anandadi: Matanga 12:54–08:56 (08.01)0 Auspicious nakshatra 12:54–08:56 (08.01)0 Kharmas0 Tripushkar Yoga 08:57–12:54−1 Anandadi: Gada 08:57–12:54−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Shubha |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1941 · Vikram 2076 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 08:56
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 01:14 (09.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 4 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 13:21 more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 18:44 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 13:34 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:21 | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
|---|---|
| from 13:34 | karana Taitila |
| from 18:44 | yoga Brahma |
| from 01:14 (09.01) | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
| from 01:14 (09.01) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:10 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:56 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 16:16 |
| End of twilight | 17:01 |
| Moonrise | 14:11 |
| Moonset | 06:20 |
| Day length | 7 h 19 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 13:21 |
|---|
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 (08:56–13:21) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (13:21–16:16) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Pradosha Vrat · Shiva
A fast dedicated to Shiva on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of both halves of the month. The decisive time is the evening twilight (Pradosha), when, according to legend, Shiva dances on Mount Kailash: in the evening Shiva Puja and abhisheka of the lingam are performed.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 16:16–19:36
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Ravi Yoga 13:21–08:55 (09.01)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:56–01:14 (09.01)
Anandadi: Shubha 08:56–13:21 Anandadi: Amrita 13:21–08:55 (09.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:42–07:49 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:49–14:18 |
| Godhuli | 16:16–16:49 |
| Pradosha | 16:16–19:36 |
| Nishitha | 00:02–01:09 (09.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:05–11:43, 04:24–05:59 (09.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:36–13:31 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:51–10:46 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:41–12:36 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:21–12:50 |
| Varjyam | 18:53–20:29 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:24–10:28, 11:12–11:53, 12:46–16:16
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 09:24–10:28, 11:12–11:53, 12:46–16:16 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | good 09:24–10:28, 11:12–11:53, 12:46–16:16 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 09:24–10:28, 11:12–11:53, 12:46–16:16 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Rohini until 13:21, Mrigashirsha from 13:21; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Dhanu 08:56, Makara 09:24, Kumbha 10:28, Mina 11:12, Mesha 11:53, Vrishabha 12:46, Mithuna 14:17
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 13:21) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 13:21) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
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.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +9
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Shubha 08:56–13:21+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:56–13:21+1 Yoga Shukla 08:56–18:44+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:56–01:14 (09.01)+1 Ravi Yoga 13:21–08:55 (09.01)0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:56–01:14 (09.01) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga; cons: Rikta tithi, Anandadi: Kana |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1941 · Vikram 2076 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 08:55
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 00:04 (10.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 4 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 13:07 more |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 16:44 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 12:44 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:44 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 13:07 | nakshatra Ardra |
| from 16:44 | yoga Indra |
| from 00:04 (10.01) | tithi Purnima |
| from 00:04 (10.01) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:10 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:55 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 16:17 |
| End of twilight | 17:03 |
| Moonrise | 14:52 |
| Moonset | 07:34 |
| Day length | 7 h 22 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 10, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:07 |
|---|
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 (08:55–13:07) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 08:55–16:17: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 08:55–13:07 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:04–08:54 (10.01)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:55–00:04 (10.01)
Anandadi: Mrityu 08:55–13:07 Anandadi: Kana 13:07–08:54 (10.01)
- Bhadra in heaven: 00:04–11:16 (10.01); Bhadra Puchha 07:19–08:25 (10.01); Bhadra Mukha 08:25–10:17 (10.01)
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 | 16:17–19:37 |
| Nishitha | 00:03–01:09 (10.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 02:39–04:11 (10.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:31–14:27 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:55–09:50 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:46–11:41 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:23–11:52, 14:19–14:49 |
| Varjyam | 21:14–22:47 |
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 Mrigashirsha until 13:07, Ardra from 13:07; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Dhanu 08:55, Makara 09:20, Kumbha 10:24, Mina 11:08, Mesha 11:49, Vrishabha 12:43, Mithuna 14:13
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 13:07) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 13:07) — sadness; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 08:55–16:17: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Brahma 08:55–16:44+2 Ravi Yoga 08:55–13:07+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:55–13:07+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Mrityu 08:55–13:07 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:55–00:04 (10.01) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 13:07–08:54 (10.01)−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Anandadi: Kana 13:07–08:54 (10.01)−2 Rikta tithi 08:55–00:04 (10.01)
| Summary | Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Indra; auspicious time — after 12:18 |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1941 · Vikram 2076 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Pausha Purnima (Shakambhari) · Lunar eclipse, penumbral (fully visible) |
At sunrise 08:54
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 22:21 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 4 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 12:18 more |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 14:16 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:16 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:16 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 12:18 | nakshatra Punarvasu |
| from 14:16 | yoga Vaidhriti |
| from 22:21 | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
| from 22:21 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:09 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:54 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 16:19 |
| End of twilight | 17:04 |
| Moonrise | 15:47 |
| Moonset | 08:39 |
| Day length | 7 h 24 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 22:21 |
|---|---|
| Lunar eclipse, penumbral | greatest eclipse 22:10, magnitude 0.896 |
| Phases | Penumbral eclipse begins 20:07 Penumbral eclipse ends 00:12 (11.01) |
| Visibility | fully visible: 20:07–00:12 (11.01), maximum eclipse here 22:10, magnitude 0.896 |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 7, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:18 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (12:18–16:19) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:54–11:16: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Pausha Purnima (Shakambhari) · Chandra (the Moon)
The full moon of Pausha — Shakambhari Purnima; the start of Magha Snana, the month of holy baths; in Kumbh Mela years, one of the main bathing days.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 00:04–22:21
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:18–08:54 (11.01) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:21–08:54 (11.01)
Anandadi: Padma 08:54–12:18 Anandadi: Lumbaka 12:18–08:54 (11.01)
- Bhadra in heaven: 00:04–11:16; Bhadra Puchha 07:19–08:25; Bhadra Mukha 08:25–10:17
- Gandanta (tithi): 21:59–22:43
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:41–07:48 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:22–12:51 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:51–14:20 |
| Godhuli | 16:19–16:52 |
| Pradosha | 16:19–19:38 |
| Nishitha | 00:03–01:09 (11.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:44–10:14 (11.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:41–12:37 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:28–15:23 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:50–10:46 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:23–10:53, 12:51–13:21 |
| Varjyam | 23:39–01:10 (11.01) |
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 09:16–10:20, 11:04–11:45 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ardra until 12:18, Punarvasu from 12:18; tithi Purnima; lagna Dhanu 08:54, Makara 09:16, Kumbha 10:20, Mina 11:04, Mesha 11:45, Vrishabha 12:39, Mithuna 14:09
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 12:18) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 12:18) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Purnima 08:54–16:19: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Vaidhriti 14:16–16:19: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 12:18
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:18–08:54 (11.01)+2 Yoga Indra 08:54–14:16+1 Anandadi: Padma 08:54–12:18+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 12:18–08:54 (11.01)0 Kharmas−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:54–11:16−1 Vaidhriti 14:16–08:54 (11.01)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 12:18–08:54 (11.01)−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:54–12:18
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Pushya, Anandadi: Chhatra; cons: Vaidhriti, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1941 · Vikram 2076 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Lunar eclipse, penumbral (fully visible) |
At sunrise 08:54
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 20:11 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 4 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 11:00 more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 11:24 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 09:19 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:19 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 11:00 | nakshatra Pushya |
| from 11:24 | yoga Vishkambha |
| from 20:11 | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
| from 20:11 | karana Taitila |
| from 06:58 (12.01) | karana Gara |
| from 08:15 (12.01) | yoga Priti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:09 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:54 |
| Noon | 12:37 |
| Sunset | 16:20 |
| End of twilight | 17:05 |
| Moonrise | 16:58 |
| Moonset | 09:32 |
| Day length | 7 h 26 min |
Sky
| Lunar eclipse, penumbral | greatest eclipse 22:10 (10.01), magnitude 0.896 |
|---|---|
| Phases | Penumbral eclipse begins 20:07 (10.01) Penumbral eclipse ends 00:12 |
| Visibility | fully visible: 20:07 (10.01)–00:12, maximum eclipse here 22:10 (10.01), magnitude 0.896 |
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 11:00 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (08:54–11:00) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (11:00–16:20) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Anandadi: Chhatra 08:54–11:00 Anandadi: Mitra 11:00–08:53 (12.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:41–07:47 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:22–12:52 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:52–14:21 |
| Godhuli | 16:20–16:54 |
| Pradosha | 16:20–19:39 |
| Nishitha | 00:04–01:10 (12.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:44–10:14, 03:22–04:51 (12.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:45–11:41 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:33–14:29 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:54–09:49 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:54–09:23, 09:23–09:53 |
| Varjyam | 18:26–19:55 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:24–11:41, 12:35–16:20
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 11:24–11:41, 12:35–16:20 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 11:24–11:41, 12:35–16:20 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 09:12–10:16, 11:00–11:41, 12:35–16:20 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 11:00, Pushya from 11:00; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Dhanu 08:54, Makara 09:12, Kumbha 10:16, Mina 11:00, Mesha 11:41, Vrishabha 12:35, Mithuna 14:05
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 11:00) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 11:00) — increase in wealth; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vaidhriti 08:54–11:24: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (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).
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 Pushya 11:00–08:53 (12.01)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 08:54–11:00+1 Auspicious tithi 08:54–20:110 Kharmas−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Vaidhriti 08:54–11:24
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Pushya, Yoga Priti; cons: Surya Dagdha tithi, Eclipse nearby |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1941 · Vikram 2076 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 08:53
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 17:42 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 09:19 more |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 04:54 (13.01) more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 17:42 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:19 | nakshatra Ashlesha |
|---|---|
| from 17:42 | tithi Krishna-tritya |
| from 17:42 | karana Vanija |
| from 04:23 (13.01) | karana Vishti |
| from 04:54 (13.01) | yoga Ayushman |
| from 07:25 (13.01) | nakshatra Magha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:08 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:53 |
| Noon | 12:37 |
| Sunset | 16:22 |
| End of twilight | 17:07 |
| Moonrise | 18:21 |
| Moonset | 10:12 |
| Day length | 7 h 29 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 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, Pushya (08:53–09:19) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Pushya Yoga 08:53–09:19 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:53–09:19
Yamaghanta 07:25–08:52 (13.01)
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:53–09:19 Anandadi: Vajra 09:19–07:25 (13.01) Anandadi: Mudgara 07:25–08:52 (13.01)
- Bhadra on earth: 04:23–15:02 (13.01); Bhadra Puchha 11:18–12:22 (13.01); Bhadra Mukha 12:22–14:09 (13.01)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 01:54–12:55 (13.01)
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dvitya
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:40–07:47 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:22–12:52 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:52–14:22 |
| Godhuli | 16:22–16:55 |
| Pradosha | 16:22–19:40 |
| Nishitha | 00:04–01:10 (13.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:57–07:25 (13.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:26–16:22 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:37–13:34 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:30–15:26 |
| Dur Muhurta | 15:22–15:52 |
| Varjyam | 21:06–22:35 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | bad throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 09:08–10:12, 10:56–11:37, 12:31–16:22 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Pushya until 09:19, Ashlesha from 09:19; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Dhanu 08:53, Makara 09:08, Kumbha 10:12, Mina 10:56, Mesha 11:37, Vrishabha 12:31, Mithuna 14:01
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 09:19) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 09:19) — physical affliction (suffering); Sunday — physical well-being.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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 Pushya 08:53–09:19+1 Yoga Priti 08:53–04:54 (13.01)+1 Auspicious tithi 08:53–17:420 Ravi Pushya Yoga 08:53–09:190 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:53–09:190 Kharmas−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 09:19–07:25 (13.01)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 09:19–07:25 (13.01)−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:53–17:42
| 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 | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1941 · Vikram 2076 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Sakat Chauth (Sankashti, Lambodara) |
At sunrise 08:52
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 15:02 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 05:25 (14.01) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 01:28 (14.01) more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:02 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:02 | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
|---|---|
| from 15:02 | karana Bava |
| from 01:28 (14.01) | yoga Saubhagya |
| from 01:41 (14.01) | karana Balava |
| from 05:25 (14.01) | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:07 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:52 |
| Noon | 12:38 |
| Sunset | 16:24 |
| End of twilight | 17:09 |
| Moonrise | 19:49 |
| Moonset | 10:41 |
| Day length | 7 h 32 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 12, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:02 |
|---|
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 (08:52–16:24) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:52–15:02: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Sakat Chauth (Sankashti, Lambodara) · Ganesha
The Sankashti of the month of Magha in the purnimanta system: mothers fast for the well-being of their children, worship Ganesha as Lambodara and the goddess Sakat, and offer sesame sweets; the fast is broken after moonrise.
Rule: at moonrise, 19:49
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:25–08:51 (14.01) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:52–05:25 (14.01)
- Bhadra on earth: 07:25–15:02; Bhadra Puchha 11:18–12:22; Bhadra Mukha 12:22–14:09
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 01:54–12:55
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:40–07:46 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:23–12:53 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:53–14:23 |
| Godhuli | 16:24–16:57 |
| Pradosha | 16:24–19:41 |
| Nishitha | 00:04–01:10 (14.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:13–04:41 (14.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:48–10:45 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:41–12:38 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:34–14:31 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:53–13:23, 14:23–14:53 |
| Varjyam | 18:25–19:53 |
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 Monday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Krishna-tritya until 15:02, Krishna-chaturti from 15:02; lagna Dhanu 08:52, Makara 09:04, Kumbha 10:08, Mina 10:52, Mesha 11:33, Vrishabha 12:27, Mithuna 13:57
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 15:02–16:24: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 08:52–15:02: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- 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 = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth
+1 Yoga Ayushman 08:52–01:28 (14.01)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:52–15:020 Kharmas0 Rikta tithi 15:02–08:51 (14.01)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:52–05:25 (14.01)−1 Gandanta 08:52–12:55−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:52–05:25 (14.01)−3 Bhadra on earth 08:52–15:02
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1941 · Vikram 2076 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Lohri |
At sunrise 08:51
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 12:19 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 03:26 (15.01) more |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 22:02 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 12:19 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:19 | tithi Krishna-panchami |
|---|---|
| from 12:19 | karana Kaulava |
| from 22:02 | yoga Shobhana |
| from 22:59 | karana Taitila |
| from 03:26 (15.01) | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:06 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:51 |
| Noon | 12:38 |
| Sunset | 16:26 |
| End of twilight | 17:10 |
| Moonrise | 21:18 |
| Moonset | 11:03 |
| Day length | 7 h 34 min |
Sky
| Makara Sankranti | 23:38 — the Sun enters Makara (Capricorn) |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 1, bad — 10
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:19 |
|---|
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, Purva-Phalguni (08:51–16:26) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Lohri · Agni
The winter festival of Punjab on the eve of Makara Sankranti: in the evening a bonfire is lit, sesame, puffed rice and sweets are thrown into the fire, and people sing and dance the bhangra.
Rule: relative to a neighbouring festival
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:19–08:50 (15.01)
Anandadi: Prajapati 03:26–08:50 (15.01) Anandadi: Dhumra 08:51–03:26 (15.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:39–07:45 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:23–12:53 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:54–14:24 |
| Godhuli | 16:26–16:58 |
| Pradosha | 16:26–19:42 |
| Nishitha | 00:05–01:10 (15.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:34–23:02 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:32–15:29 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:45–11:41 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:38–13:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:22–10:52, 22:59–00:05 (15.01) |
| Varjyam | 12:45–14:13 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 12:23–16:26 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 12:19, Krishna-panchami from 12:19; lagna Dhanu 08:51, Makara 09:00, Kumbha 10:04, Mina 10:48, Mesha 11:29, Vrishabha 12:23, Mithuna 13:53, Karka 16:20
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 08:51–12:19: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Sankranti at 23:38 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (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).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6
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.
Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day
+1 Yoga Saubhagya 08:51–22:02+1 Auspicious tithi 12:19–08:50 (15.01)0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 08:51–03:26 (15.01)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:51–03:26 (15.01)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:19–08:50 (15.01)−2 Rikta tithi 08:51–12:19
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1941 · Vikram 2076 more |
| Festivals | Makara Sankranti (Uttarayana) · Thai Pongal |
At sunrise 08:50
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 09:40 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 01:36 (16.01) more |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 18:42 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 09:40 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:40 | tithi Krishna-shashti (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 09:40 | karana Gara |
| from 18:42 | yoga Atiganda |
| from 20:24 | karana Vanija |
| from 01:36 (16.01) | nakshatra Hasta |
| from 07:11 (16.01) | tithi Krishna-saptami |
| from 07:11 (16.01) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:05 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:50 |
| Noon | 12:38 |
| Sunset | 16:27 |
| End of twilight | 17:12 |
| Moonrise | 22:46 |
| Moonset | 11:21 |
| Day length | 7 h 37 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 09:40 |
|---|
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 (08:50–16:27) is good for sowing.
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, 08:50–15:38
entry after sunset — the festival is on the next day
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
Ravi Yoga 01:36–08:49 (16.01) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:36–08:49 (16.01) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:11–08:49 (16.01)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:11–08:49 (16.01)
Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:50–01:36 (16.01) Anandadi: Ananda 01:36–08:49 (16.01)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 07:11–18:02 (16.01); Bhadra Puchha 11:33–12:38 (16.01); Bhadra Mukha 12:38–14:27 (16.01)
- Gandanta (tithi): 09:19–10:02
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:39–07:44 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:55–14:25 |
| Godhuli | 16:27–17:00 |
| Pradosha | 16:27–19:44 |
| Nishitha | 00:05–01:11 (16.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:57–20:26 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:39–13:36 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:47–10:44 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:41–12:39 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:23–12:54 |
| Varjyam | 10:05–11:34 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:56–09:40
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 08:56–09:40 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 08:56–09:40 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:56–10:01, 10:44–11:25, 12:19–16:27 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-panchami until 09:40, Krishna-shashti from 09:40; lagna Dhanu 08:50, Makara 08:56, Kumbha 10:01, Mina 10:44, Mesha 11:25, Vrishabha 12:19, Mithuna 13:49, Karka 16:16
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
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 = +3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi
+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:50–01:36 (16.01)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:50–01:36 (16.01)+1 Yoga Shobhana 08:50–18:42+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:50–09:40−2 Kshaya tithi
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Anandadi: Rakshasa |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1941 · Vikram 2076 more |
At sunrise 08:49
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 04:58 (17.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 00:00 (17.01) more |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 15:32 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 18:02 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:32 | yoga Sukarma |
|---|---|
| from 18:02 | karana Bava |
| from 00:00 (17.01) | nakshatra Chitra |
| from 04:58 (17.01) | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
| from 04:58 (17.01) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:05 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:49 |
| Noon | 12:39 |
| Sunset | 16:29 |
| End of twilight | 17:13 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 11:37 |
| Day length | 7 h 40 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 2, 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 (08:49–16:29) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:49–16:29: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 08:49–00:00 (17.01)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:49–00:00 (17.01) Krakacha Yoga 04:58–08:47 (17.01) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:58–08:47 (17.01)
Anandadi: Chara 00:00–08:47 (17.01) Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:49–00:00 (17.01)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 07:11–18:02; Bhadra Puchha 11:33–12:38; Bhadra Mukha 12:38–14:27
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:38–07:43 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:24–12:54 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:56–14:26 |
| Godhuli | 16:29–17:02 |
| Pradosha | 16:29–19:45 |
| Nishitha | 00:06–01:11 (17.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:24–19:54 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:37–14:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:49–09:46 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:44–11:41 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:22–11:53, 14:26–14:57 |
| Varjyam | 09:27–10:56, 07:34–09:05 (17.01) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:52–09:57, 10:40–11:22, 12:15–16:29
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 08:52–09:57, 10:40–11:22, 12:15–16:29 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 08:52–09:57, 10:40–11:22, 12:15–16:29 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:52–09:57, 10:40–11:22, 12:15–16:29 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Dhanu 08:49, Makara 08:52, Kumbha 09:57, Mina 10:40, Mesha 11:22, Vrishabha 12:15, Mithuna 13:45, Karka 16:12
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 08:49–00:00 (17.01)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:49–00:00 (17.01)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Sukarma 15:32–08:47 (17.01)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:49–00:00 (17.01) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:49–00:00 (17.01)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:49–18:02
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Sukarma; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Musala |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1941 · Vikram 2076 more |
| Festivals | Kalashtami |
At sunrise 08:47
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 03:03 (18.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 2 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 22:42 more |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 12:35 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 15:58 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:35 | yoga Dhriti |
|---|---|
| from 15:58 | karana Kaulava |
| from 22:42 | nakshatra Swati |
| from 03:03 (18.01) | tithi Krishna-navami |
| from 03:03 (18.01) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:04 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:47 |
| Noon | 12:39 |
| Sunset | 16:31 |
| End of twilight | 17:15 |
| Moonrise | 00:12 |
| Moonset | 11:53 |
| Day length | 7 h 43 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 6, 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, Chitra (08:47–16:31) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
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, 16:31–19:46
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:47–03:03 (18.01) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:03–08:46 (18.01)
Anandadi: Musala 08:47–22:42 Anandadi: Gada 22:42–08:46 (18.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:37–07:42 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:24–12:55 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:57–14:27 |
| Godhuli | 16:31–17:04 |
| Pradosha | 16:31–19:46 |
| Nishitha | 00:06–01:11 (18.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:39–18:10 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:41–12:39 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:35–15:33 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:45–10:43 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:20–10:51, 12:55–13:26 |
| Varjyam | 07:34–09:05, 04:05–05:37 (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 08:48–09:53, 10:37–11:18, 12:11–16:31 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Dhanu 08:47, Makara 08:48, Kumbha 09:53, Mina 10:37, Mesha 11:18, Vrishabha 12:11, Mithuna 13:41, Karka 16:08
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 08:47–16:31: 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).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:47–22:42+1 Yoga Sukarma 08:47–12:35+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Ashtami 08:47–03:03 (18.01)−1 Anandadi: Musala 08:47–22:42−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:47–03:03 (18.01)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 09:55 |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1941 · Vikram 2076 more |
At sunrise 08:46
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 01:31 (19.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 21:45 more |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 09:55 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 14:14 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:55 | yoga Shula |
|---|---|
| from 14:14 | karana Gara |
| from 21:45 | nakshatra Vishakha |
| from 01:31 (19.01) | tithi Krishna-dashami |
| from 01:31 (19.01) | karana Vanija |
| from 07:32 (19.01) | yoga Ganda |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:03 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:46 |
| Noon | 12:39 |
| Sunset | 16:33 |
| End of twilight | 17:17 |
| Moonrise | 01:37 |
| Moonset | 12:09 |
| Day length | 7 h 46 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 7, bad — 5
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 (08:46–16:33) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:46–21:45 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:46–21:45 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:46–01:31 (19.01)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:31–08:45 (19.01)
Anandadi: Siddhi 08:46–21:45 Anandadi: Shubha 21:45–08:45 (19.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:36–07:41 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:24–12:55 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:57–14:29 |
| Godhuli | 16:33–17:05 |
| Pradosha | 16:33–19:47 |
| Nishitha | 00:07–01:11 (19.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:18–14:50 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:43–11:41 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:38–14:36 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:46–09:45 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:46–09:17, 09:17–09:48 |
| Varjyam | 03:13–04:47 (19.01) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 08:46–09:49, 10:33–11:14, 12:07–16:33 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Makara 08:46, Kumbha 09:49, Mina 10:33, Mesha 11:14, Vrishabha 12:07, Mithuna 13:37, Karka 16:04
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-navami 08:46–16:33: 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
Best day · score S = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 09:55
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:46–21:45+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:46–01:31 (19.01)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 08:46–21:45+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:46–21:45+1 Yoga Dhriti 08:46–09:55+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:46–21:450 Yoga Shula 09:55–11:43−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 08:46–01:31 (19.01)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Utpata, Vishti (Bhadra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1941 · Vikram 2076 more |
At sunrise 08:45
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 00:21 (20.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 2 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 21:11 more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 05:28 (20.01) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 12:53 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:53 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 21:11 | nakshatra Anuradha |
| from 00:21 (20.01) | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
| from 00:21 (20.01) | karana Bava |
| from 05:28 (20.01) | yoga Vriddhi |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:01 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:45 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 16:35 |
| End of twilight | 17:18 |
| Moonrise | 03:02 |
| Moonset | 12:29 |
| Day length | 7 h 49 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 9, 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, Vishakha (08:45–16:35) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:53–16:35: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:21–08:44 (20.01)
Anandadi: Utpata 08:45–21:11 Anandadi: Mrityu 21:11–08:44 (20.01)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 12:53–15:17; Bhadra Puchha 14:39–15:47
- Bhadra in heaven: 15:17–00:21 (20.01); Bhadra Puchha 14:39–15:47; Bhadra Mukha 15:47–17:41
- Gandanta (tithi): 23:58–00:44 (20.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:35–07:40 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:24–12:56 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:58–14:30 |
| Godhuli | 16:35–17:07 |
| Pradosha | 16:35–19:49 |
| Nishitha | 00:07–01:12 (20.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:35–14:09 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:36–16:35 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:40–13:39 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:37–15:36 |
| Dur Muhurta | 15:32–16:04 |
| Varjyam | 01:09–02:44 (20.01) |
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 | average 08:45–09:45, 10:29–11:10, 12:03–16:35 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Makara 08:45, Kumbha 09:45, Mina 10:29, Mesha 11:10, Vrishabha 12:03, Mithuna 13:33, Karka 16:00
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Sunday — physical well-being.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4
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.
0 Yoga Ganda 08:45–09:43−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 12:53–15:17−3 Anandadi: Utpata 08:45–21:11
| Summary | Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1941 · Vikram 2076 more |
| Festivals | Shattila Ekadashi |
At sunrise 08:44
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 23:36 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 2 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 21:00 more |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 03:43 (21.01) more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 11:55 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:55 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 21:00 | nakshatra Jyestha |
| from 23:36 | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| from 23:36 | karana Kaulava |
| from 03:43 (21.01) | yoga Dhruva |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:00 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:44 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 16:37 |
| End of twilight | 17:20 |
| Moonrise | 04:24 |
| Moonset | 12:52 |
| Day length | 7 h 53 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 (08:44–16:37) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Shattila Ekadashi · Vishnu
The Ekadashi of the dark half of Pausha (Magha in North India). Sesame is used in six ways: for bathing, rubbing on the body, homa, drinking, eating and charity.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 00:21–23:36
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:42–10:18 (21.01)
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:44–21:00
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:44–23:36 Krakacha Yoga 08:44–23:36 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:36–08:42 (21.01)
Anandadi: Manasa 08:44–21:00 Anandadi: Padma 21:00–08:42 (21.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:34–07:39 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:25–12:56 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:59–14:31 |
| Godhuli | 16:37–17:09 |
| Pradosha | 16:37–19:50 |
| Nishitha | 00:07–01:12 (21.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:41–12:16 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:43–10:42 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:41–12:40 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:39–14:39 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:56–13:28, 14:31–15:02 |
| Varjyam | 02:39–04:16 (21.01) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:44–09:41, 10:25–11:06, 11:59–16:37
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 08:44–09:41, 10:25–11:06, 11:59–16:37 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 08:44–09:41, 10:25–11:06, 11:59–16:37 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:44–09:41, 10:25–11:06, 11:59–16:37 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Makara 08:44, Kumbha 09:41, Mina 10:25, Mesha 11:06, Vrishabha 11:59, Mithuna 13:29, Karka 15:56
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”); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- 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.
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:44–21:00+1 Anandadi: Manasa 08:44–21:00+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:44–21:00+1 Yoga Vriddhi 08:44–03:43 (21.01)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:44–23:36 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:44–23:36
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Surya Dagdha tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1941 · Vikram 2076 more |
At sunrise 08:42
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 23:15 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 2 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 21:13 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 02:16 (22.01) more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 11:22 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:22 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 21:13 | nakshatra Mula |
| from 23:15 | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| from 23:15 | karana Gara |
| from 02:16 (22.01) | yoga Vyaghata |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:59 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:42 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 16:39 |
| End of twilight | 17:22 |
| Moonrise | 05:43 |
| Moonset | 13:23 |
| Day length | 7 h 56 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 1, bad — 8
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (08:42–16:39) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:15–08:41 (22.01)
Anandadi: Chhatra 21:13–08:41 (22.01) Anandadi: Mudgara 08:42–21:13
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 15:07–03:20 (22.01)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dvadashi
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:34–07:38 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:25–12:56 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:00–14:32 |
| Godhuli | 16:39–17:11 |
| Pradosha | 16:39–19:51 |
| Nishitha | 00:08–01:12 (22.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:20–13:57 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:40–15:39 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:41–11:41 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:41–13:40 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:18–10:49, 23:04–00:08 (22.01) |
| 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 Tuesday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Makara 08:42, Kumbha 09:37, Mina 10:21, Mesha 11:02, Vrishabha 11:55, Mithuna 13:26, Karka 15:52
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
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
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Yoga Dhruva 08:42–02:16 (22.01)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 08:42–21:13−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:42–23:15−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:42–21:13
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1941 · Vikram 2076 more |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat · Masik Shivaratri |
At sunrise 08:41
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 23:19 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 2 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 21:49 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 01:09 (23.01) more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 11:14 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:14 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 21:49 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
| from 23:19 | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
| from 23:19 | karana Vishti |
| from 01:09 (23.01) | yoga Harshana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:58 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:41 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 16:41 |
| End of twilight | 17:24 |
| Moonrise | 06:55 |
| Moonset | 14:04 |
| Day length | 8 h 00 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 |
|---|
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 (08:41–16:41) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Pradosha Vrat · Shiva
A fast dedicated to Shiva on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of both halves of the month. The decisive time is the evening twilight (Pradosha), when, according to legend, Shiva dances on Mount Kailash: in the evening Shiva Puja and abhisheka of the lingam are performed.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 16:41–19:53
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, 00:08–01:12 (23.01)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Yamaghanta 08:41–21:49 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:41–23:19
Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:41–21:49 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 21:49–08:39 (23.01)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 23:19–11:30 (23.01); Bhadra Mukha 23:19–01:21 (23.01); Bhadra Puchha 10:20–11:33 (23.01)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:33–07:37 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:01–14:33 |
| Godhuli | 16:41–17:13 |
| Pradosha | 16:41–19:53 |
| Nishitha | 00:08–01:12 (23.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:16–16:54 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:41–13:41 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:41–10:41 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:41–12:41 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:25–12:57 |
| Varjyam | 20:11–21:49, 07:50–09:30 (23.01) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:41–09:33, 10:17–10:58, 11:51–16:41
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 08:41–09:33, 10:17–10:58, 11:51–16:41 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 08:41–09:33, 10:17–10:58, 11:51–16:41 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 08:41–09:33, 10:17–10:58, 11:51–16:41 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Makara 08:41, Kumbha 09:33, Mina 10:17, Mesha 10:58, Vrishabha 11:51, Mithuna 13:22, Karka 15:48
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; 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
Unfavourable day · score S = −4
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: Yamaghanta
+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:41–21:49+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:41–21:49−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:41–23:19−3 Yamaghanta 08:41–21:49
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1941 · Vikram 2076 more |
At sunrise 08:39
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 23:47 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 2 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 22:50 more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 00:22 (24.01) more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:30 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:30 | karana Shakuni |
|---|---|
| from 22:50 | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
| from 23:47 | tithi Amavasya |
| from 23:47 | karana Chatushpada |
| from 00:22 (24.01) | yoga Vajra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:57 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:39 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 16:43 |
| End of twilight | 17:26 |
| Moonrise | 07:55 |
| Moonset | 14:56 |
| Day length | 8 h 03 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 4, bad — 9
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (08:39–16:43) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:39–11:30: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shakuni 11:30–16:43: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Krishna-chaturdashi 08:39–16:43: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:39–23:47
Anandadi: Prajapati 08:39–22:50 Anandadi: Saumya 22:50–08:38 (24.01)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 23:19 (22.01)–11:30; Bhadra Mukha 23:19 (22.01)–01:21; Bhadra Puchha 10:20–11:33
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:32–07:35 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:25–12:57 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:02–14:34 |
| Godhuli | 16:43–17:15 |
| Pradosha | 16:43–19:54 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–01:12 (24.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:50–19:30 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:42–14:42 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:39–09:40 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:40–11:41 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:21–11:53, 14:34–15:06 |
| Varjyam | 07:50–09:30, 07:19–09:00 (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 throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Makara 08:39, Kumbha 09:29, Mina 10:13, Mesha 10:54, Vrishabha 11:48, Mithuna 13:18, Karka 15:44
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 08:39–16:43: 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 = −4
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.
Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi
+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 08:39–22:50+1 Yoga Harshana 08:39–00:22 (24.01)+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:39–11:30−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:39–22:50−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:39–23:47−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 08:39–23:47
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1941 · Vikram 2076 more |
| Festivals | Mauni Amavasya (Pausha) |
At sunrise 08:38
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 00:41 (25.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 2 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 00:15 (25.01) more |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 23:53 more |
| Karana | Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 12:11 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:11 | karana Naga |
|---|---|
| from 23:53 | yoga Siddhi |
| from 00:15 (25.01) | nakshatra Shravana |
| from 00:41 (25.01) | tithi Shukla-pratipat |
| from 00:41 (25.01) | karana Kimstughna |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:55 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:38 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 16:45 |
| End of twilight | 17:27 |
| Moonrise | 08:41 |
| Moonset | 15:58 |
| Day length | 8 h 07 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 10, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (08:38–16:45) is good for sowing.
- Chatushpada 08:38–12:11: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Naga 12:11–16:45: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Mauni Amavasya (Pausha) · Pitris (ancestors)
A day of the vow of silence and of holy bathing in the Ganga and at the Triveni Sangam; in Kumbh Mela years it is the main bathing day.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:47 (23.01)–00:41 (25.01)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 00:15–08:36 (25.01) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:41–08:36 (25.01)
Anandadi: Ananda 08:38–17:52 Anandadi: Kaladanda 17:52–01:58 (25.01) Anandadi: Dhumra 01:58–08:36 (25.01)
- Gandanta (tithi): 00:17–01:07 (25.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:31–07:34 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:25–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:03–14:35 |
| Godhuli | 16:45–17:17 |
| Pradosha | 16:45–19:55 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–01:12 (25.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:29–19:10 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:41–12:41 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:43–15:44 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:39–10:40 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:15–10:48, 12:58–13:30 |
| Varjyam | 07:19–09:00, 04:34–06:17 (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 throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Amavasya; lagna Makara 08:38, Kumbha 09:25, Mina 10:09, Mesha 10:50, Vrishabha 11:44, Mithuna 13:14, Karka 15:40
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Amavasya 08:38–16:45: 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).
- 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 = 0
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.
Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya
+1 Anandadi: Ananda 08:38–17:52+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:38–00:15 (25.01)+1 Auspicious weekday−3 Amavasya 08:38–00:41 (25.01)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1941 · Vikram 2076 more |
| Period | Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 1 |
| Festivals | Magha Gupta Navaratri |
At sunrise 08:36
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 02:01 (26.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 2 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 02:05 (26.01) more |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 23:44 more |
| Karana | Kimstughna (fixed) · until 13:18 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:18 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 23:44 | yoga Vyatipata |
| from 02:01 (26.01) | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
| from 02:01 (26.01) | karana Balava |
| from 02:05 (26.01) | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:54 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:36 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 16:47 |
| End of twilight | 17:29 |
| Moonrise | 09:16 |
| Moonset | 17:08 |
| Day length | 8 h 10 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 00:41 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 5, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (08:36–16:47) is good for sowing.
- Kimstughna 08:36–13:18: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Magha Gupta Navaratri · Durga
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha: nine days of sadhana of the Goddess; its fifth day is Vasant Panchami.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 00:41–02:01 (26.01)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 08:36–11:20
Abhijit Muhurta (fallback time): 12:25–12:58
- Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 1
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:36–02:05 (26.01) Dwipushkar Yoga 02:05–08:35 (26.01)
Anandadi: Sthira 08:36–02:05 (26.01) Anandadi: Vardhamana 02:05–08:35 (26.01)
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:29–07:33 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:25–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:03–14:36 |
| Godhuli | 16:47–17:19 |
| Pradosha | 16:47–19:57 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–01:12 (26.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:54–16:37 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:39–11:40 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:43–14:44 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:36–09:38 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:36–09:09, 09:09–09:42 |
| Varjyam | 06:27–08:12 (26.01) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:36–09:21, 10:05–10:46, 11:40–16:47
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 08:36–09:21, 10:05–10:46, 11:40–16:47 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 08:36–09:21, 10:05–10:46, 11:40–16:47 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 08:36–09:21, 10:05–10:46, 11:40–16:47 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Makara 08:36, Kumbha 09:21, Mina 10:05, Mesha 10:46, Vrishabha 11:40, Mithuna 13:10, Karka 15:37
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:36–02:05 (26.01)+2 Yoga Siddhi 08:36–23:44+1 Anandadi: Sthira 08:36–02:05 (26.01)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:36–02:05 (26.01)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 02:05–08:35 (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.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1941 · Vikram 2076 more |
| Period | Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 2 |
| Festivals | Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 08:35
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 03:45 (27.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 1 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 04:18 (27.01) more |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 23:54 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 14:50 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:50 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 23:54 | yoga Variyana |
| from 03:45 (27.01) | tithi Shukla-tritya |
| from 03:45 (27.01) | karana Taitila |
| from 04:18 (27.01) | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:53 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:35 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 16:49 |
| End of twilight | 17:31 |
| Moonrise | 09:42 |
| Moonset | 18:21 |
| Day length | 8 h 14 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 |
|---|
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, 16:49–18:21
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 16:49–18:21
- Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 2
Muhurta
Dwipushkar Yoga 08:35–03:45 (27.01)
Anandadi: Matanga 08:35–04:18 (27.01) Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:18–08:33 (27.01)
- Roga Panchaka: 15:09–15:39 (31.01)
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:28–07:32 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:25–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:04–14:37 |
| Godhuli | 16:49–17:21 |
| Pradosha | 16:49–19:58 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–01:13 (27.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:57–18:41 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:47–16:49 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:42–13:44 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:45–15:47 |
| Dur Muhurta | 15:43–16:16 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Makara 08:35, Kumbha 09:17, Mina 10:01, Mesha 10:42, Vrishabha 11:36, Mithuna 13:06, Karka 15:33
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 08:35–16:49: 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 = 0
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.
Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata
+1 Anandadi: Matanga 08:35–04:18 (27.01)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:35–04:18 (27.01)+1 Auspicious tithi 08:35–03:45 (27.01)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 08:35–03:45 (27.01)0 Panchaka 15:09–08:33 (27.01)−3 Vyatipata 08:35–23:54
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1941 · Vikram 2076 more |
| Period | Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 3 |
At sunrise 08:33
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 05:52 (28.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 1 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 06:52 (28.01) more |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 00:21 (28.01) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 16:46 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 16:46 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 00:21 (28.01) | yoga Parigha |
| from 05:52 (28.01) | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
| from 05:52 (28.01) | karana Vanija |
| from 06:52 (28.01) | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:51 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:33 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 16:51 |
| End of twilight | 17:33 |
| Moonrise | 10:02 |
| Moonset | 19:34 |
| Day length | 8 h 18 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 5, 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, Shatabhisha (08:33–16:51) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 3
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:52–08:31 (28.01)
Anandadi: Amrita 08:33–06:52 (28.01) Anandadi: Musala 06:52–08:31 (28.01)
- Roga Panchaka: 15:09 (26.01)–15:39 (31.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:27–07:30 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:26–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:05–14:38 |
| Godhuli | 16:51–17:22 |
| Pradosha | 16:51–19:59 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–01:13 (28.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:54–00:40 (28.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:35–10:38 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:40–12:42 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:44–14:47 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:59–13:32, 14:38–15:12 |
| Varjyam | 12:17–14:03 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:33–09:13, 09:57–10:38, 11:32–16:51
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 08:33–09:13, 09:57–10:38, 11:32–16:51 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 08:33–09:13, 09:57–10:38, 11:32–16:51 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:33–09:13, 09:57–10:38, 11:32–16:51 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Makara 08:33, Kumbha 09:13, Mina 09:57, Mesha 10:38, Vrishabha 11:32, Mithuna 13:02, Karka 15:29
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
+1 Anandadi: Amrita 08:33–06:52 (28.01)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:33–06:52 (28.01)+1 Yoga Variyana 08:33–00:21 (28.01)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:33–05:52 (28.01)−1 Panchaka all day
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1941 · Vikram 2076 more |
| Period | Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 4 |
| Festivals | Vinayaka Chaturthi |
At sunrise 08:31
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 08:16 (29.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 1 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 09:43 (29.01) more |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 01:01 (29.01) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 19:02 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 19:02 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 01:01 (29.01) | yoga Shiva |
| from 08:16 (29.01) | tithi Shukla-panchami |
| from 08:16 (29.01) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:50 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:31 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 16:53 |
| End of twilight | 17:35 |
| Moonrise | 10:17 |
| Moonset | 20:45 |
| Day length | 8 h 21 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 1, bad — 10
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (08:31–16:53) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha
The monthly Chaturthi of Ganesha in the bright half of the month. Puja is performed at noon (Madhyahna); in the evening of this day devotees do not look at the Moon.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:52–13:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 4
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:16–08:30 (29.01)
Anandadi: Kana all day
- Bhadra on earth: 19:02–08:16 (29.01); Bhadra Mukha 19:04–21:16; Bhadra Puchha 06:57–08:16 (29.01)
- Roga Panchaka: 15:09 (26.01)–15:39 (31.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:26–07:29 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:26–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:06–14:39 |
| Godhuli | 16:53–17:24 |
| Pradosha | 16:53–20:01 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–01:13 (29.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:46–02:33 (29.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:48–15:51 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:37–11:40 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:42–13:45 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:12–10:45, 23:08–00:10 (29.01) |
| Varjyam | 14:02–15:49 |
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 Purva-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Makara 08:31, Kumbha 09:09, Mina 09:53, Mesha 10:34, Vrishabha 11:28, Mithuna 12:58, Karka 15:25
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — 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-chaturti 08:31–16:53: 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
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4
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.
+2 Ravi Yoga all day0 Anandadi: Kana all day (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Yoga Parigha 08:31–12:41−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−2 Rikta tithi 08:31–08:16 (29.01)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shiva, Auspicious weekday; cons: Tryahasparsha, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1941 · Vikram 2076 more |
| Period | Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 5 |
| Festivals | Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja) |
At sunrise 08:30
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 10:49 (30.01) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 09:43 more |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 01:51 (30.01) more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 21:32 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:43 | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
|---|---|
| from 21:32 | karana Balava |
| from 01:51 (30.01) | yoga Siddha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:48 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:30 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 16:55 |
| End of twilight | 17:37 |
| Moonrise | 10:31 |
| Moonset | 21:56 |
| Day length | 8 h 25 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 | from 09:43 |
|---|
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 (08:30–09:43) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (09:43–16:55) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja) · Saraswati
The welcoming of spring and the day of Saraswati — goddess of knowledge and the arts: people wear yellow, place books and instruments before the goddess, and children are taught to write for the first time (vidyarambha).
Rule: purvahna vyapini: before noon, 08:30–12:43
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the first is chosen by rule
- Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 08:30–09:43
Anandadi: Padma 08:30–09:43 Anandadi: Lumbaka 09:43–08:28 (30.01)
- Roga Panchaka: 15:09 (26.01)–15:39 (31.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:25–07:27 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:07–14:41 |
| Godhuli | 16:55–17:26 |
| Pradosha | 16:55–20:02 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–01:13 (30.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:18–09:06 (30.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:43–13:46 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:33–10:36 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:39–12:43 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:26–12:59 |
| Varjyam | 20:31–22:18 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:49–10:30, 11:24–16:55
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 09:49–10:30, 11:24–16:55 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 09:49–10:30, 11:24–16:55 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 09:49–10:30, 11:24–16:55 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 09:43, Uttara-Bhadra from 09:43; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Makara 08:30, Kumbha 09:05, Mina 09:49, Mesha 10:30, Vrishabha 11:24, Mithuna 12:54, Karka 15:21
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 09:43) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 09:43) — a good life; 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.
+1 Yoga Shiva 08:30–01:51 (30.01)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:43–08:28 (30.01)0 Ravi Yoga 08:30–09:430 Anandadi: Padma 08:30–09:43−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 09:43–08:28 (30.01)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:30–09:43−2 Tryahasparsha
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddha; auspicious time — after 12:42 |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1941 · Vikram 2076 more |
| Period | Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 6 |
| Festivals | Skanda Shashti |
At sunrise 08:28
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 10:49 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 12:42 more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 02:43 (31.01) more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 10:49 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:49 | tithi Shukla-shashti |
|---|---|
| from 10:49 | karana Kaulava |
| from 12:42 | nakshatra Revati |
| from 00:06 (31.01) | karana Taitila |
| from 02:43 (31.01) | yoga Sadhya |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:47 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:28 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 16:58 |
| End of twilight | 17:39 |
| Moonrise | 10:43 |
| Moonset | 23:06 |
| Day length | 8 h 29 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 0, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:49 | from 12:42 |
|---|
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 (08:28–12:42) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (12:42–16:58) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
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: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 10:49–08:26 (31.01)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset
- Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 6
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:28–10:49 Ravi Yoga 12:42–08:26 (31.01) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:42–08:26 (31.01)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:49–08:26 (31.01)
Anandadi: Chhatra 08:28–12:42 Anandadi: Mitra 12:42–08:26 (31.01)
- Roga Panchaka: 15:09 (26.01)–15:39 (31.01)
- Gandanta (tithi): 10:23–11:16
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:24–07:26 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:26–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:08–14:42 |
| Godhuli | 16:58–17:28 |
| Pradosha | 16:58–20:03 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–01:13 (31.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:18–09:06 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:46–14:50 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:28–09:32 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:35–11:39 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:18–11:52, 14:42–15:16 |
| Varjyam | 02:11–03:58 (31.01) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:28–09:02, 09:45–10:26
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 08:28–09:02, 09:45–10:26 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 08:28–09:02, 09:45–10:26 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:28–09:02, 09:45–10:26, 11:20–16:58 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 12:42, Revati from 12:42; tithi Shukla-panchami until 10:49, Shukla-shashti from 10:49; lagna Makara 08:28, Kumbha 09:02, Mina 09:45, Mesha 10:26, Vrishabha 11:20, Mithuna 12:50, Karka 15:17
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 12:42) — a good life; Revati (from 12:42) — increase in property; Thursday — success.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +12
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 12:42
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:42–08:26 (31.01)+2 Yoga Siddha 08:28–02:43 (31.01)+2 Ravi Yoga 12:42–08:26 (31.01)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:28–10:49+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 08:28–12:42+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:28–12:42+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:28–10:490 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:49–08:26 (31.01) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka all day
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 15:39 |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1941 · Vikram 2076 more |
| Period | Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 7 |
At sunrise 08:26
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 13:22 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 3 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 15:39 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 03:28 (01.02) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 13:22 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:22 | tithi Shukla-saptami |
|---|---|
| from 13:22 | karana Gara |
| from 15:39 | nakshatra Ashwini |
| from 02:34 (01.02) | karana Vanija |
| from 03:28 (01.02) | yoga Shubha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:45 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:26 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:00 |
| End of twilight | 17:41 |
| Moonrise | 10:55 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 8 h 33 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 3, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:22 | from 15:39 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (08:26–15:39) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 7
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:26–13:22 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:26–15:39 Ravi Yoga 08:26–15:39 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
Krakacha Yoga 13:22–08:24 (01.02) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:22–08:24 (01.02)
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:26–15:39 Anandadi: Vajra 15:39–08:24 (01.02)
- Roga Panchaka: 15:09 (26.01)–15:39
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 08:56–22:22
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:22–07:24 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:26–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:08–14:43 |
| Godhuli | 17:00–17:30 |
| Pradosha | 17:00–20:05 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–01:13 (01.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:58–14:45 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:39–12:43 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:51–15:55 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:30–10:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:09–10:43, 13:00–13:34 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 13:22–17:00
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 13:22–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 13:22–17:00 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:26–08:58, 09:41–10:23, 11:16–17:00 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Revati until 15:39, Ashwini from 15:39; tithi Shukla-shashti until 13:22, Shukla-saptami from 13:22; lagna Makara 08:26, Kumbha 08:58, Mina 09:41, Mesha 10:23, Vrishabha 11:16, Mithuna 12:46, Karka 15:13
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 15:39) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 15:39) — joy; Friday — universal respect.
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
Best day · score S = +10
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 15:39
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:26–15:39+2 Ravi Yoga 08:26–15:39+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:26–13:22+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:26–15:39+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:26–15:39+1 Yoga Sadhya 08:26–03:28 (01.02)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 13:22–08:24 (01.02)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:22–08:24 (01.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Vajra 15:39–08:24 (01.02)−1 Panchaka 08:26–15:39−1 Krakacha Yoga 13:22–08:24 (01.02)
Patron: Narayana; Aditya — Bhaga. Full moon in nakshatra Pushya. Ritu: Hemanta.
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.
Northern samvatsara: Paridhavi (No. 46)
Shaka Samvat 1941 · Vikram Samvat 2076 · Kali Yuga 5120
Next year — Sharvari, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 24.03.2020
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.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
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
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.
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.
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.
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.
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).
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 Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
The Sun in Dhanu or Mina: a month without weddings, housewarmings and other samskaras. Good for prayer, charity and pilgrimage.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Began on a Sunday: the “illness” Panchaka — people guard their health and do not start medical treatment or journeys.
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.
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.
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.
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
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.
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
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.
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.
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.
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.
“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.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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).
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “fear of the authorities”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “ruin of the family”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “great calamities”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
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”.
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.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
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.
The Sun in Dhanu or Mina: a month without weddings, housewarmings and initiations (a North Indian tradition).
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.
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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 Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
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.
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.
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.
“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.
“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.
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).
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
“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).
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.
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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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 Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
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.
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.
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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
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.
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.
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 Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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 Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
Planting and sowing are allowed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
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)
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.
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.
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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
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.
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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
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)
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.
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.
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 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-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
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.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
An eclipse on a neighbouring Vedic day (the day before, including the night before this day’s sunrise, or the day after): its influence is weaker, but important undertakings are better postponed.
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
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)
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.
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.
The Moon enters the Earth’s shadow (occurs only at full moon). Sutak begins 9 hours (3 praharas) before the eclipse; during it — japa and meditation, afterwards — a holy bath and dana.
The Moon passes only through the Earth’s penumbra: the dimming is faint, often barely noticeable. Many panchangas do not count it as an eclipse, and Sutak is not observed in this case.
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 Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
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).
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
There is an eclipse on this date, but it is not visible at this location (or it is only penumbral): Sutak and eclipse rites are not observed, the influence is weak; important undertakings are still better postponed.
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.
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
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.
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 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).
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
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.
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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
A Sunday when the Moon is in Pushya. Very favourable for purchases, preparing medicines and medical treatment, beginning studies and mantra practice.
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.
“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.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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
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.
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 Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
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.
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
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.
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 Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
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.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
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.
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
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.
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 Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
plowing the ground
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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
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.
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
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.
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 Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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.
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)
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 Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
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
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.
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 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-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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.
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)
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
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)
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.
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 Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
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)
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.
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 Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
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)
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.
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 Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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)
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.
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 Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
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.
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
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.
Deity: Vrisha (the sacred bull)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for work with cattle, worship of cows and rites for the ancestors (shraddha).
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
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 Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Patron: Madhava; Aditya — Pushan. Full moon in nakshatra Magha. Ritu: Shishira.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
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)
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.
Deity: Vayu (Marut)
Fixed, but auspicious: good for auspicious ceremonies, offerings and homa, work for prosperity and livelihood.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
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 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-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second lunar day of Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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
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 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-tritya
any undertakings
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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 Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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 Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
Planting and sowing are allowed.
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.
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 Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
plowing the ground
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.
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
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 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-shashti
plowing the ground
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.