January 2036 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Pausha (until 28.01), Magha (from 29.01). Periods: until 14.01 — Kharmas; from 29.01 — Magha Gupta Navaratri. Major festivals: 15.01 Makara Sankranti (Uttarayana).
Icons this month (18)
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 Thu — Yoga Siddhi, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Auspicious nakshatra
Shatabhisha (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes. - 8.01 Tue — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga until 11:55
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business. - 9.01 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi after 10:53
Krittika (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal. - 11.01 Fri — Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa
Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals. - 18.01 Fri — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Shubha after 11:37
Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business. - 23.01 Wed — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Festivals
- 2.01 Wed Vinayaka Chaturthi
- 4.01 Fri Skanda Shashti
- 6.01 Sun Masik Durgashtami
- 9.01 Wed Pausha Putrada Ekadashi
- 9.01 Wed Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Mukkoti)
- 11.01 Fri Pradosha Vrat
- 13.01 Sun Pausha Purnima (Shakambhari)
- 14.01 Mon Lohri
- 15.01 Tue Makara Sankranti (Uttarayana)
- 15.01 Tue Thai Pongal
- 16.01 Wed Sakat Chauth (Sankashti, Lambodara)
- 20.01 Sun Kalashtami
- 23.01 Wed Shattila Ekadashi
- 25.01 Fri Pradosha Vrat
- 26.01 Sat Masik Shivaratri
- 28.01 Mon Mauni Amavasya (Pausha)
- 28.01 Mon Somvati Amavasya
- 29.01 Tue Chandra Darshan
- 29.01 Tue Magha Gupta Navaratri
Special muhurta yogas
- 5.01 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 08:57–10:12
- 6.01 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:57–11:34
- 8.01 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:56–11:55
- 8.01 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:56–11:55
- 9.01 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:53–08:54 (10.01)
- 13.01 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 21:53–08:51 (14.01)
- 13.01 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:53–08:51 (14.01)
- 14.01 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:51–18:55
- 15.01 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:50–16:16
- 19.01 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 11:29–21:41
- 23.01 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:39–17:51
- 23.01 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:39–17:51
- 27.01 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:33–05:47 (28.01)
- 28.01 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 29.01 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 15:46–08:28 (30.01)
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
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
- 4.01 Fri — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
- 5.01 Sat — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
- 6.01 Sun — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka, Ashtami
- 13.01 Sun — Vaidhriti, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
- 14.01 Mon — Kshaya tithi, Surya Dagdha tithi
- 15.01 Tue — Sankranti day, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 19.01 Sat — Anandadi: Kana, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
- 22.01 Tue — Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 26.01 Sat — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra), Tryahasparsha
- 27.01 Sun — Krishna Chaturdashi
- 28.01 Mon — Amavasya
- 29.01 Tue — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata, Anandadi: Utpata (unfavourable day)
Sky this month
- 13.01 Full moon (Purnima) 14:16
- 15.01 Makara Sankranti 02:11 — the Sun enters Makara (Capricorn)
- 28.01 New moon (Amavasya) 13:17
- 28.01 Northern samvatsara: Vibhava → Shukla 23:51
- There are no eclipses this month.
Periods
- until 14.01 Kharmas
- from 29.01 Magha Gupta Navaratri
- 2.01 16:13 – 7.01 12:09 Dosha-free Panchaka
- 29.01 22:09 – 3.02 18:39 Agni Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Rakshasa (No. 49, “demonic”) — A cruel year: violence, disease and fear; a time for caution. more
Northern samvatsara: Vibhava → Shukla. Shaka Samvat 1957, Vikram Samvat 2092, Kali Yuga 5136.
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 | Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Auspicious nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1957 · Vikram 2092 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 08:59
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 01:31 (02.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 2 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 02:45 (02.01) more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 20:19 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 12:12 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:12 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 20:19 | yoga Vajra |
| from 01:31 (02.01) | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
| from 01:31 (02.01) | karana Vanija |
| from 02:45 (02.01) | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:12 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:59 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 16:06 |
| End of twilight | 16:53 |
| Moonrise | 10:16 |
| Moonset | 19:13 |
| Day length | 7 h 07 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 10, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (08:59–16:06) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:59–01:31 (02.01) Ravi Yoga 02:45–08:59 (02.01)
Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:59–02:45 (02.01) Anandadi: Utpata 02:45–08:59 (02.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:44–07:51 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:18–12:47 |
| 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 | 15:01–16:49 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:19–15:13 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:46–11:39 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:33–13:26 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:24–10:53, 22:51–23:59 |
| Varjyam | 07:14–09:01 (02.01) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Dhanu 08:59, Makara 09:51, Kumbha 10:55, Mina 11:39, Mesha 12:20, Vrishabha 13:14, Mithuna 14:45
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:59–01:31 (02.01)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:59–02:45 (02.01)+1 Yoga Harshana 08:59–20:19+1 Auspicious tithi 08:59–01:31 (02.01)0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:59–02:45 (02.01)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
| Summary | Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra; auspicious time — until 14:47 |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1957 · Vikram 2092 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Vinayaka Chaturthi |
At sunrise 08:59
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 04:00 (03.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 1 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 05:38 (03.01) more |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 21:09 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 14:47 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:47 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 21:09 | yoga Siddhi |
| from 04:00 (03.01) | tithi Shukla-panchami |
| from 04:00 (03.01) | karana Bava |
| from 05:38 (03.01) | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:12 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:59 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 16:07 |
| End of twilight | 16:54 |
| Moonrise | 10:44 |
| Moonset | 20:18 |
| Day length | 7 h 08 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 10, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:47–16:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha
The monthly Chaturthi of Ganesha in the bright half of the month. Puja is performed at noon (Madhyahna); in the evening of this day devotees do not look at the Moon.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:50–13:16
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 08:59–05:38 (03.01)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:59–05:38 (03.01)
Anandadi: Mitra 08:59–05:38 (03.01) Anandadi: Manasa 05:38–08:58 (03.01)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 14:47–16:13; Bhadra Mukha 14:45–16:58
- Bhadra on earth: 16:13–04:00 (03.01); Bhadra Mukha 14:45–16:58; Bhadra Puchha 02:40–04:00 (03.01)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 16:13–12:09 (07.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:44–07:51 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:45–14:13 |
| Godhuli | 16:07–16:41 |
| Pradosha | 16:07–19:30 |
| Nishitha | 23:59–01:07 (03.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:59–19:47 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:33–13:27 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:52–10:46 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:39–12:33 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:19–12:47 |
| Varjyam | 07:14–09:01 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Dhanu 08:59, Makara 09:47, Kumbha 10:52, Mina 11:35, Mesha 12:16, Vrishabha 13:10, Mithuna 14:41
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 08:59–16:07: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time ends by 14:47
+2 Ravi Yoga 08:59–05:38 (03.01)+1 Anandadi: Mitra 08:59–05:38 (03.01)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:59–05:38 (03.01)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:59–05:38 (03.01) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Vishti (Bhadra) 14:47–16:13−2 Rikta tithi 08:59–04:00 (03.01)
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 — Yoga Siddhi, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1957 · Vikram 2092 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 08:58
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 06:07 (04.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 1 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 08:11 (04.01) more |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 21:44 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 17:07 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 17:07 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 21:44 | yoga Vyatipata |
| from 06:07 (04.01) | tithi Shukla-shashti |
| from 06:07 (04.01) | karana Kaulava |
| from 08:11 (04.01) | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:12 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:58 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 16:09 |
| End of twilight | 16:55 |
| Moonrise | 11:08 |
| Moonset | 21:25 |
| Day length | 7 h 10 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 2, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (08:58–16:09) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:58–06:07 (04.01) Ravi Yoga 08:11–08:58 (04.01)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:07–08:58 (04.01)
Anandadi: Vajra 08:58–08:11 (04.01) Anandadi: Mudgara 08:11–08:58 (04.01)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 16:13 (02.01)–12:09 (07.01)
- Gandanta (tithi): 05:41–06:33 (04.01)
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 | 16:09–19:31 |
| Nishitha | 00:00–01:07 (04.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:13–01:59 (04.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:27–14:21 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:58–09:52 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:46–11:40 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:22–11:50, 14:14–14:43 |
| Varjyam | 13:36–15:22 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:43–10:48, 11:31–12:12, 13:06–16:09
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 09:43–10:48, 11:31–12:12, 13:06–16:09 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 09:43–10:48, 11:31–12:12, 13:06–16:09 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 09:43–10:48, 11:31–12:12, 13:06–16:09 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Dhanu 08:58, Makara 09:43, Kumbha 10:48, Mina 11:31, Mesha 12:12, Vrishabha 13:06, Mithuna 14:37
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Thursday — success.
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.
+2 Yoga Siddhi 08:58–21:44+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:58–06:07 (04.01)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:58–08:11 (04.01)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:58–06:07 (04.01)0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Vajra 08:58–08:11 (04.01)−1 Panchaka all day
| 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 | Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1957 · Vikram 2092 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Skanda Shashti |
At sunrise 08:58
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 07:43 (05.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 1 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 10:12 (05.01) more |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 21:59 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 19:00 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 19:00 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 21:59 | yoga Variyana |
| from 07:43 (05.01) | tithi Shukla-saptami |
| from 07:43 (05.01) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:12 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:58 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 16:10 |
| End of twilight | 16:56 |
| Moonrise | 11:29 |
| Moonset | 22:34 |
| Day length | 7 h 12 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 12, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (08:58–16:10) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)
The sixth day of the waxing Moon is dedicated to Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya), the son of Shiva. Devotees fast and worship Murugan; the day is especially revered in South India.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 06:07–07:43 (05.01)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:58–07:43 (05.01) Ravi Yoga all day
Krakacha Yoga 07:43–08:57 (05.01) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:43–08:57 (05.01)
Anandadi: Dhwanksha all day
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 16:13 (02.01)–12:09 (07.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:43–07:51 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:20–12:48 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:46–14:15 |
| Godhuli | 16:10–16:44 |
| Pradosha | 16:10–19:32 |
| Nishitha | 00:00–01:07 (05.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:32–03:16 (05.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:40–12:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:22–15:16 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:52–10:46 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:24–10:53, 12:48–13:17 |
| Varjyam | 15:07–16:51 |
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 09:40–10:44, 11:27–12:09, 13:02–16:10 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Dhanu 08:58, Makara 09:40, Kumbha 10:44, Mina 11:27, Mesha 12:09, Vrishabha 13:02, Mithuna 14:33
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 08:58–16:10: 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
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 all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:58–07:43 (05.01)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha all day−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−3 Vyatipata 08:58–21:59
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 — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1957 · Vikram 2092 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 08:57
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 08:38 (06.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 10:12 more |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 21:45 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 20:16 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:12 | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
|---|---|
| from 20:16 | karana Vanija |
| from 21:45 | yoga Parigha |
| from 08:38 (06.01) | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
| from 08:38 (06.01) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:12 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:57 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 16:11 |
| End of twilight | 16:57 |
| Moonrise | 11:49 |
| Moonset | 23:45 |
| Day length | 7 h 13 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 8, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:12 |
|---|
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 (08:57–10:12) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (10:12–16:11) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 08:57–10:12 Tripushkar Yoga 08:57–10:12
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:57–08:38 (06.01)
Anandadi: Kaladanda 08:57–10:12 Anandadi: Dhumra 10:12–08:57 (06.01)
- Bhadra on earth: 08:38–20:48 (06.01); Bhadra Puchha 10:26–11:39 (06.01); Bhadra Mukha 11:39–13:39 (06.01)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 16:13 (02.01)–12:09 (07.01)
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
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 | 16:11–19:33 |
| Nishitha | 00:01–01:08 (06.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:29–08:11 (06.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:46–11:40 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:29–14:23 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:57–09:52 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:57–09:26, 09:26–09:55 |
| Varjyam | 20:21–22:02 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:36–16:11
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 09:36–16:11 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 09:36–16:11 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 09:36–16:11 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 10:12, Uttara-Bhadra from 10:12; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Dhanu 08:57, Makara 09:36, Kumbha 10:40, Mina 11:23, Mesha 12:05, Vrishabha 12:58, Mithuna 14:29
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 10:12) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 10:12) — a good life; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Yoga Variyana 08:57–21:45+1 Auspicious tithi 08:57–08:38 (06.01)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:12–08:57 (06.01)0 Ravi Yoga 08:57–10:120 Kharmas0 Tripushkar Yoga 08:57–10:12−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 10:12–08:57 (06.01)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:57–10:12−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:57–08:38 (06.01)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1957 · Vikram 2092 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Masik Durgashtami |
At sunrise 08:57
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 08:45 (07.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 11:34 more |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 20:57 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 20:48 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:34 | nakshatra Revati |
|---|---|
| from 20:48 | karana Bava |
| from 20:57 | yoga Shiva |
| from 08:45 (07.01) | tithi Shukla-navami |
| from 08:45 (07.01) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:11 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:57 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 16:13 |
| End of twilight | 16:59 |
| Moonrise | 12:08 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 7 h 15 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 11:34 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (08:57–11:34) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (11:34–16:13) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:57–16:13: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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 08:38–08:45 (07.01)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:57–11:34
Anandadi: Sthira 08:57–11:34 Anandadi: Vardhamana 11:34–08:56 (07.01)
- Bhadra on earth: 08:38–20:48; Bhadra Puchha 10:26–11:39; Bhadra Mukha 11:39–13:39
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 16:13 (02.01)–12:09 (07.01)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 06:05–18:10 (07.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:43–07:50 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:20–12:49 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:48–14:17 |
| Godhuli | 16:13–16:46 |
| Pradosha | 16:13–19:34 |
| Nishitha | 00:01–01:08 (07.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:18–16:13 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:35–13:29 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:24–15:18 |
| Dur Muhurta | 15:15–15:44 |
| Varjyam | 23:51–01:30 (07.01) |
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 09:32–10:36, 11:20–12:01, 12:54–16:13 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 11:34, Revati from 11:34; tithi Shukla-ashtami; 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: Uttara-Bhadra (until 11:34) — a good life; Revati (from 11:34) — increase in property; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 08:57–16:13: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Bhadra on earth 08:57–16:13: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = 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: Bhadra on earth
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:57–11:34+1 Anandadi: Sthira 08:57–11:34+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:57–11:340 Kharmas0 Yoga Parigha 08:57–09:21−1 Ashtami 08:57–08:45 (07.01)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Bhadra on earth 08:57–20:48
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, Anandadi: Matanga; cons: Rikta tithi, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1957 · Vikram 2092 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 08:56
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 08:01 (08.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 4 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 12:09 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 19:31 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 20:30 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:09 | nakshatra Ashwini |
|---|---|
| from 19:31 | yoga Siddha |
| from 20:30 | karana Kaulava |
| from 08:01 (08.01) | tithi Shukla-dashami |
| from 08:01 (08.01) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:11 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:56 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 16:14 |
| End of twilight | 17:00 |
| Moonrise | 12:29 |
| Moonset | 00:57 |
| Day length | 7 h 17 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 9, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:09 |
|---|
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 (08:56–12:09) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 12:09–08:56 (08.01)
Anandadi: Matanga 08:56–12:09 Anandadi: Rakshasa 12:09–08:56 (08.01)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 16:13 (02.01)–12:09
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 06:05–18:10
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:43–07:49 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:21–12:50 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:48–14:18 |
| Godhuli | 16:14–16:48 |
| Pradosha | 16:14–19:35 |
| Nishitha | 00:02–01:08 (08.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:41–11:20, 04:47–06:22 (08.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:51–10:46 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:41–12:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:30–14:25 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:50–13:19, 14:18–14:47 |
| Varjyam | 07:57–09:32 (08.01) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Revati until 12:09, Ashwini from 12:09; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Dhanu 08:56, 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: Revati (until 12:09) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 12:09) — joy; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-navami 08:56–16:14: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 12:09–08:56 (08.01)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 08:56–12:09+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:56–12:09+1 Yoga Shiva 08:56–19:31+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 12:09–08:56 (08.01)−1 Gandanta 08:56–18:10−1 Panchaka 08:56–12:09−2 Rikta tithi 08:56–08:01 (08.01)
| Summary | Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddha; auspicious time — until 11:55 |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1957 · Vikram 2092 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 08:56
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 06:28 (09.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 4 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 11:55 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 17:25 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 19:21 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:55 | nakshatra Bharani |
|---|---|
| from 17:25 | yoga Sadhya |
| from 19:21 | karana Gara |
| from 06:28 (09.01) | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
| from 06:28 (09.01) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:10 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:56 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 16:16 |
| End of twilight | 17:01 |
| Moonrise | 12:52 |
| Moonset | 02:13 |
| Day length | 7 h 20 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 11:55 |
|---|
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 (11:55–16:16) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:56–11:55 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:56–11:55 Ravi Yoga all day
Krakacha Yoga 08:56–06:28 (09.01) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:28–08:55 (09.01)
Anandadi: Amrita 08:56–11:55 Anandadi: Musala 11:55–08:55 (09.01)
- Gandanta (tithi): 06:06–06:50 (09.01)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:42–07:49 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:21–12:50 |
| 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 | 06:17–07:49 (09.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:26–15:21 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:46–11:41 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:36–13:31 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:24–10:53, 22:56–00:02 (09.01) |
| Varjyam | 07:57–09:32, 21:06–22:38 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:56–11:55, 12:47–16:16
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 | average 08:56–11:55, 12:47–16:16 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 08:56–11:55, 12:47–16:16 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 08:56–11:55, 12:47–16:16 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashwini until 11:55, Bharani from 11:55; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Dhanu 08:56, Makara 09:24, Kumbha 10:28, Mina 11:12, Mesha 11:53, Vrishabha 12:47, Mithuna 14:17
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 11:55) — joy; Bharani (from 11:55) — facing death (dangers); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
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 11:55
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:56–11:55+2 Yoga Siddha 08:56–17:25+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Amrita 08:56–11:55+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:56–11:55+1 Auspicious tithi 08:56–06:28 (09.01)0 Kharmas−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 11:55–08:55 (09.01)−1 Anandadi: Musala 11:55–08:55 (09.01)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:56–06:28 (09.01)
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 10:53 |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1957 · Vikram 2092 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Mukkoti) · Pausha Putrada Ekadashi |
At sunrise 08:55
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 04:10 (10.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 4 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 10:53 more |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 14:41 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 17:24 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:53 | nakshatra Krittika |
|---|---|
| from 14:41 | yoga Shubha |
| from 17:24 | karana Vishti |
| from 04:10 (10.01) | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
| from 04:10 (10.01) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:10 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:55 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 16:17 |
| End of twilight | 17:03 |
| Moonrise | 13:20 |
| Moonset | 03:31 |
| Day length | 7 h 22 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 8, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:53 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (08:55–10:53) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (10:53–16:17) is good for root crops.
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 06:28–04:10 (10.01)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 09:26–10:23 (10.01)
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 06:28–04:10 (10.01)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 09:26–10:23 (10.01)
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 08:55–10:53 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:53–08:54 (10.01) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 10:53–08:54 (10.01) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:10–08:54 (10.01)
Anandadi: Siddhi 10:53–08:54 (10.01) Anandadi: Kana 08:55–10:53
- Bhadra in heaven: 17:24–04:10 (10.01); Bhadra Puchha 21:40–22:45; Bhadra Mukha 22:45–00:33 (10.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:42–07:48 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:50–14:19 |
| Godhuli | 16:17–16:51 |
| Pradosha | 16:17–19:37 |
| Nishitha | 00:03–01:09 (10.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:54–08:23 (10.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:36–13:32 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:50–10:46 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:41–12:36 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:21–12:51 |
| Varjyam | 22:00–23:29 |
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 09:20–10:24, 11:08–11:49, 12:43–16:17 |
| Cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 11:08–11:49, 12:43–16:17 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Bharani until 10:53, Krittika from 10:53; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; 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: Bharani (until 10:53) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 10:53) — consumption (a wasting disease); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
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
Best day · score S = +9
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 10:53
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:53–08:54 (10.01)+2 Ravi Yoga 08:55–10:53+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 10:53–08:54 (10.01)+1 Yoga Sadhya 08:55–14:41+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:55–04:10 (10.01)+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 10:53–08:54 (10.01)0 Anandadi: Kana 08:55–10:53 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:55–10:53
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 Shubha, Auspicious weekday; cons: Anandadi: Utpata |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1957 · Vikram 2092 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 08:54
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 01:14 (11.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 4 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 09:08 more |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 11:23 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 14:46 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:08 | nakshatra Rohini |
|---|---|
| from 11:23 | yoga Shukla |
| from 14:46 | karana Balava |
| from 01:14 (11.01) | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
| from 01:14 (11.01) | karana Kaulava |
| from 06:47 (11.01) | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
| from 07:36 (11.01) | yoga Brahma |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:09 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:54 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 16:19 |
| End of twilight | 17:04 |
| Moonrise | 13:55 |
| Moonset | 04:50 |
| Day length | 7 h 24 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 11, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:08 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (08:54–09:08) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (09:08–16:19) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:47–08:53 (11.01)
Yamaghanta 08:54–09:08
Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:54–09:08 Anandadi: Utpata 09:08–06:47 (11.01) Anandadi: Mrityu 06:47–08:53 (11.01)
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 | 03:54–05:20 (11.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:32–14:28 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:54–09:50 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:45–11:41 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:23–11:52, 14:20–14:50 |
| Varjyam | 23:34–01:01 (11.01) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:16–10:20, 11:04–11:45, 12:39–16:19
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 09:16–10:20, 11:04–11:45, 12:39–16:19 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 09:08–16:19 |
| Cutting toenails | good 09:16–10:20, 11:04–11:45, 12:39–16:19 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 09:16–10:20, 11:04–11:45, 12:39–16:19 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Krittika until 09:08, Rohini from 09:08; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; 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: Krittika (until 09:08) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 09:08) — destruction of all misfortunes; Thursday — success.
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
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 Shubha 08:54–11:23+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:08–06:47 (11.01)0 Kharmas0 Yamaghanta 08:54–09:08−3 Anandadi: Utpata 09:08–06:47 (11.01)
| Summary | Best day — Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1957 · Vikram 2092 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 08:53
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 21:49 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 1 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 04:00 (12.01) more |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 03:29 (12.01) more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 11:35 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:35 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 21:49 | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
| from 21:49 | karana Gara |
| from 03:29 (12.01) | yoga Indra |
| from 04:00 (12.01) | nakshatra Ardra |
| from 07:59 (12.01) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:08 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:53 |
| Noon | 12:37 |
| Sunset | 16:21 |
| End of twilight | 17:06 |
| Moonrise | 14:39 |
| Moonset | 06:07 |
| Day length | 7 h 27 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 1, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (08:53–16:21) 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, 16:21–19:39
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 08:53–19:38 Ravi Yoga 04:00–08:53 (12.01)
Anandadi: Manasa 08:53–04:00 (12.01) Anandadi: Padma 04:00–08:53 (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 | 16:21–16:54 |
| Pradosha | 16:21–19:39 |
| Nishitha | 00:04–01:10 (12.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 20:13–21:38 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:41–12:37 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:29–15:25 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:49–10:45 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:23–10:53, 12:52–13:22 |
| Varjyam | 11:44–13:09 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:12–10:16, 11:00–11:41, 12:35–16:21
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 09:12–10:16, 11:00–11:41, 12:35–16:21 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | good 09:12–10:16, 11:00–11:41, 12:35–16:21 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 09:12–10:16, 11:00–11:41, 12:35–16:21 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Dhanu 08:53, 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: Mrigashirsha — abundance (well-being, prosperity); 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 = +8
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
+2 Yoga Brahma 08:53–03:29 (12.01)+2 Ravi Yoga 08:53–19:38+1 Anandadi: Manasa 08:53–04:00 (12.01)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:53–04:00 (12.01)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:53–21:490 Kharmas
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 Indra, Ravi Yoga; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1957 · Vikram 2092 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 08:53
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 18:06 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 1 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 00:59 (13.01) more |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 23:09 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 18:06 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 18:06 | tithi Purnima |
|---|---|
| from 18:06 | karana Vishti |
| from 23:09 | yoga Vaidhriti |
| from 00:59 (13.01) | nakshatra Punarvasu |
| from 04:11 (13.01) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:08 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:53 |
| Noon | 12:37 |
| Sunset | 16:22 |
| End of twilight | 17:07 |
| Moonrise | 15:36 |
| Moonset | 07:19 |
| Day length | 7 h 29 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 3, bad — 8
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 08:53–16:22: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:53–18:06 Ravi Yoga 08:53–00:59 (13.01)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:06–08:52 (13.01)
Anandadi: Chhatra 00:59–08:52 (13.01) Anandadi: Mudgara 08:53–00:59 (13.01)
- Bhadra in heaven: 18:06–04:11 (13.01); Bhadra Puchha 00:39–01:40 (13.01); Bhadra Mukha 01:40–03:21 (13.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:40–07:46 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 16:14–17:38 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:45–11:41 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:34–14:30 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:53–09:49 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:53–09:23, 09:23–09:53 |
| Varjyam | 11:21–12:45 |
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 09:08–10:12, 10:56–11:37, 12:31–16:22 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; 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: Ardra — sadness; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 08:53–16:22: 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 Indra 08:53–23:09+2 Ravi Yoga 08:53–00:59 (13.01)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:53–18:060 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 08:53–00:59 (13.01)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:53–00:59 (13.01)−2 Rikta tithi 08:53–18:06
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1957 · Vikram 2092 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Pausha Purnima (Shakambhari) |
At sunrise 08:52
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 14:16 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 2 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 21:53 more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 18:45 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 14:16 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:16 | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
|---|---|
| from 14:16 | karana Balava |
| from 18:45 | yoga Vishkambha |
| from 21:53 | nakshatra Pushya |
| from 00:21 (14.01) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:07 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:52 |
| Noon | 12:38 |
| Sunset | 16:24 |
| End of twilight | 17:09 |
| Moonrise | 16:46 |
| Moonset | 08:20 |
| Day length | 7 h 32 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 14:16 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 9, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:16 |
|---|
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 (08:52–16:24) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Pausha Purnima (Shakambhari) · Chandra (the Moon)
The full moon of Pausha — Shakambhari Purnima; the start of Magha Snana, the month of holy baths; in Kumbh Mela years, one of the main bathing days.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 18:06 (12.01)–14:16
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Pushya Yoga 21:53–08:51 (14.01) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:53–08:51 (14.01)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:16–08:51 (14.01)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:52–21:53 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 21:53–08:51 (14.01)
- Gandanta (tithi): 13:56–14:36
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 | 19:48–21:11 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:28–16:24 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:38–13:34 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:31–15:28 |
| Dur Muhurta | 15:24–15:54 |
| Varjyam | 11:26–12:49, 04:54–06:18 (14.01) |
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 09:04–10:08, 10:52–11:33, 12:27–16:24 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Purnima until 14:16, Krishna-pratipat from 14:16; 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: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Purnima 08:52–14:16: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Vaidhriti 08:52–16:24: 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: Vaidhriti
+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:52–21:53+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:52–21:530 Auspicious tithi 14:16–08:51 (14.01)0 Kharmas−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:16–08:51 (14.01)−3 Vaidhriti 08:52–18:45
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Surya Dagdha tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1957 · Vikram 2092 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Lohri |
At sunrise 08:51
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 10:29 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 3 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 18:55 more |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 14:26 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 10:29 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:29 | tithi Krishna-dvitya (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 10:29 | karana Taitila |
| from 14:26 | yoga Priti |
| from 18:55 | nakshatra Ashlesha |
| from 20:40 | karana Gara |
| from 06:56 (15.01) | tithi Krishna-tritya |
| from 06:56 (15.01) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:06 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:51 |
| Noon | 12:38 |
| Sunset | 16:26 |
| End of twilight | 17:10 |
| Moonrise | 18:05 |
| Moonset | 09:09 |
| Day length | 7 h 35 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 4, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:29 |
|---|
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 (08:51–16:26) is good for sowing.
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
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:51–18:55
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:29–06:56 (15.01)
Anandadi: Prajapati 08:51–18:55 Anandadi: Saumya 18:55–08:50 (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 | 16:26–16:59 |
| Pradosha | 16:26–19:43 |
| Nishitha | 00:05–01:10 (15.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:19–14:43 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:48–10:44 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:41–12:38 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:35–14:32 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:53–13:24, 14:24–14:55 |
| Varjyam | 06:18–07:44 (15.01) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 10:48–11:29, 12:23–16:26 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 10:29, Krishna-dvitya from 10:29; lagna Dhanu 08:51, Makara 09:00, Kumbha 10:04, Mina 10:48, Mesha 11:29, Vrishabha 12:23, Mithuna 13:53, Karka 16:21
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:51–18:55+2 Pushya 08:51–18:55+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 08:51–18:55+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:51–10:290 Yoga Priti 14:26–08:50 (15.01)0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:29–06:56 (15.01) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 10:29–06:56 (15.01)−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 | Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1957 · Vikram 2092 more |
| Festivals | Makara Sankranti (Uttarayana) · Thai Pongal |
At sunrise 08:50
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 03:47 (16.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 3 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 16:16 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 10:20 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 17:18 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:20 | yoga Ayushman |
|---|---|
| from 16:16 | nakshatra Magha |
| from 17:18 | karana Vishti |
| from 03:47 (16.01) | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
| from 03:47 (16.01) | karana Bava |
| from 06:35 (16.01) | yoga Saubhagya |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:05 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:50 |
| Noon | 12:38 |
| Sunset | 16:28 |
| End of twilight | 17:12 |
| Moonrise | 19:28 |
| Moonset | 09:48 |
| Day length | 7 h 38 min |
Sky
| Makara Sankranti | 02:11 — the Sun enters Makara (Capricorn) |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 7, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:16 |
|---|
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 (16:16–16:28) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Makara Sankranti (Uttarayana) · Surya
The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Capricorn — the beginning of Uttarayana, the “day of the gods”. Holy bath in the Ganga and at Triveni, charity of sesame and jaggery, kite flying in Gujarat, Magh Bihu in Assam. If the entry occurs after sunset, the festival is observed on the next day.
Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 08:50–16:28
on the day the Sun enters the sign
Thai Pongal · Surya
The Tamil harvest festival on the first day of the month of Thai: rice is cooked with milk and jaggery until it “boils over”, and thanks are offered to Surya. The day before is Bhogi; the day after is Mattu Pongal, the worship of cattle.
Rule: relative to a neighbouring festival
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:50–16:16 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:50–03:47 (16.01)
Anandadi: Ananda 08:50–16:16 Anandadi: Kaladanda 16:16–08:48 (16.01)
- Bhadra on earth: 17:18–03:47 (16.01); Bhadra Puchha 00:08–01:11 (16.01); Bhadra Mukha 01:11–02:55 (16.01)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 10:53–21:40
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:38–07:44 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:23–12:54 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:55–14:25 |
| Godhuli | 16:28–17:00 |
| Pradosha | 16:28–19:44 |
| Nishitha | 00:05–01:11 (16.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:50–16:16 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:33–15:30 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:44–11:41 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:39–13:36 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:21–10:52, 23:00–00:05 (16.01) |
| Varjyam | 03:10–04:37 (16.01) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 08:56–10:00, 10:44–11:25, 12:19–16:28 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 16:16, Magha from 16:16; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Dhanu 08:50, Makara 08:56, Kumbha 10:00, Mina 10:44, Mesha 11:25, Vrishabha 12:19, Mithuna 13:50, Karka 16:17
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 16:16) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 16:16) — loss of property; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Sankranti at 02:11 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:50–16:16+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:50–03:47 (16.01)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 08:50–16:16+1 Yoga Priti 08:50–10:20+1 Auspicious tithi 08:50–03:47 (16.01)0 Anandadi: Kaladanda 16:16–08:48 (16.01)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:50–16:16
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: Anandadi: Chara, Yoga Saubhagya; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1957 · Vikram 2092 more |
| Festivals | Sakat Chauth (Sankashti, Lambodara) |
At sunrise 08:48
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 01:11 (17.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 4 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 14:04 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 03:18 (17.01) more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 14:25 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:04 | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
|---|---|
| from 14:25 | karana Balava |
| from 01:11 (17.01) | tithi Krishna-panchami |
| from 01:11 (17.01) | karana Kaulava |
| from 03:18 (17.01) | yoga Shobhana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:04 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:48 |
| Noon | 12:39 |
| Sunset | 16:29 |
| End of twilight | 17:14 |
| Moonrise | 20:52 |
| Moonset | 10:19 |
| Day length | 7 h 41 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 1, bad — 10
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:04 |
|---|
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 (08:48–14:04) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (14:04–16:29) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Sakat Chauth (Sankashti, Lambodara) · Ganesha
The Sankashti of the month of Magha in the purnimanta system: mothers fast for the well-being of their children, worship Ganesha as Lambodara and the goddess Sakat, and offer sesame sweets; the fast is broken after moonrise.
Rule: at moonrise, 20:52
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Anandadi: Chara 08:48–14:04 Anandadi: Sthira 14:04–08:47 (17.01)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:38–07:43 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:56–14:27 |
| Godhuli | 16:29–17:02 |
| Pradosha | 16:29–19:45 |
| Nishitha | 00:06–01:11 (17.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:54–13:21, 06:31–08:00 (17.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:39–13:37 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:46–10:44 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:41–12:39 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:24–12:54 |
| Varjyam | 21:33–23:02 |
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 08:52–09:56, 10:40–11:21, 12:15–16:29 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Magha until 14:04, Purva-Phalguni from 14:04; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Dhanu 08:48, Makara 08:52, Kumbha 09:56, Mina 10:40, Mesha 11:21, Vrishabha 12:15, Mithuna 13:46, Karka 16:13
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 14:04) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 14:04) — ill health; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 08:48–16:29: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Chara 08:48–14:04+1 Yoga Saubhagya 08:48–03:18 (17.01)+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:48–14:04−2 Rikta tithi 08:48–01:11 (17.01)
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: Anandadi: Matanga, Yoga Shobhana; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1957 · Vikram 2092 more |
At sunrise 08:47
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 23:16 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 12:29 more |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 00:34 (18.01) more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 12:08 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:08 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 12:29 | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
| from 23:16 | tithi Krishna-shashti |
| from 23:16 | karana Gara |
| from 00:34 (18.01) | yoga Atiganda |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:03 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:47 |
| Noon | 12:39 |
| Sunset | 16:31 |
| End of twilight | 17:15 |
| Moonrise | 22:13 |
| Moonset | 10:44 |
| Day length | 7 h 44 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 9, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:29 |
|---|
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 (08:47–12:29) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (12:29–16:31) is good for sowing.
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:47–23:16
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 12:29–08:46 (18.01) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:16–08:46 (18.01)
Anandadi: Matanga 12:29–08:46 (18.01) Anandadi: Gada 08:47–12:29
- Gandanta (tithi): 22:53–23:38
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:37–07:42 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:24–12:55 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:57–14:28 |
| Godhuli | 16:31–17:04 |
| Pradosha | 16:31–19:46 |
| Nishitha | 00:06–01:11 (18.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:40–06:13 (18.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:37–14:35 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:47–09:45 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:43–11:41 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:22–11:53, 14:28–14:59 |
| Varjyam | 19:26–20:58 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 12:29–16:31
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 12:29–16:31 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 12:29–16:31 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 12:29–16:31 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 12:29, Uttara-Phalguni from 12:29; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Dhanu 08:47, Makara 08:48, Kumbha 09:53, Mina 10:36, Mesha 11:17, Vrishabha 12:11, Mithuna 13:42, Karka 16:09
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 12:29) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 12:29) — destruction of all diseases; Thursday — success.
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
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Matanga 12:29–08:46 (18.01)+1 Yoga Shobhana 08:47–00:34 (18.01)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:47–23:16+1 Auspicious nakshatra 12:29–08:46 (18.01)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:47–23:16 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Gada 08:47–12:29−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:47–12:29−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 12:29–08:46 (18.01)
| Summary | Best day — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 11:37 |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1957 · Vikram 2092 more |
At sunrise 08:46
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 22:05 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 11:37 more |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 22:25 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 10:34 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:34 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 11:37 | nakshatra Hasta |
| from 22:05 | tithi Krishna-saptami |
| from 22:05 | karana Vishti |
| from 22:25 | yoga Sukarma |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:02 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:46 |
| Noon | 12:39 |
| Sunset | 16:33 |
| End of twilight | 17:17 |
| Moonrise | 23:31 |
| Moonset | 11:07 |
| Day length | 7 h 47 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 11:37 |
|---|
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 (08:46–11:37) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (11:37–16:33) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:46–22:05 Ravi Yoga 11:37–08:45 (19.01)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 22:05–08:45 (19.01) Krakacha Yoga 22:05–08:45 (19.01) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:05–08:45 (19.01)
Anandadi: Shubha 08:46–11:37 Anandadi: Amrita 11:37–08:45 (19.01)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 22:05–09:47 (19.01); Bhadra Puchha 02:48–03:59 (19.01); Bhadra Mukha 03:59–05:57 (19.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:36–07:41 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:24–12:55 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:58–14:29 |
| Godhuli | 16:33–17:06 |
| Pradosha | 16:33–19:48 |
| Nishitha | 00:07–01:11 (19.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:31–07:06 (19.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:41–12:40 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:36–15:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:44–10:43 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:19–10:51, 12:55–13:26 |
| Varjyam | 19:58–21:33 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:46–09:49, 10:32–11:13, 12:07–16:33 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 11:37, Hasta from 11:37; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Makara 08:46, Kumbha 09:49, Mina 10:32, Mesha 11:13, Vrishabha 12:07, Mithuna 13:38, Karka 16:05
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 11:37) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 11:37) — imparting radiance (to the person); Friday — universal respect.
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).
- 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 = +7
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 11:37
+2 Ravi Yoga 11:37–08:45 (19.01)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:46–22:05+1 Anandadi: Shubha 08:46–11:37+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:46–11:37+1 Auspicious weekday
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Kana, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1957 · Vikram 2092 more |
At sunrise 08:45
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 21:41 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 11:29 more |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 20:53 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:47 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:47 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 11:29 | nakshatra Chitra |
| from 20:53 | yoga Dhriti |
| from 21:41 | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
| from 21:41 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:01 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:45 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 16:35 |
| End of twilight | 17:19 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 11:28 |
| Day length | 7 h 50 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 3, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:29 |
|---|
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 (08:45–11:29) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (11:29–16:35) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:45–09:47: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 08:45–11:29 Dwipushkar Yoga 11:29–21:41
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:45–11:29 Yamaghanta 08:45–11:29 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:45–21:41
Anandadi: Mrityu 08:45–11:29 Anandadi: Kana 11:29–08:43 (20.01)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 22:05 (18.01)–09:47; Bhadra Puchha 02:48–03:59; Bhadra Mukha 03:59–05:57
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 | 06:35–07:40 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 05:33–07:11 (20.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:42–11:41 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:39–14:38 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:45–09:44 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:45–09:16, 09:16–09:47 |
| Varjyam | 19:42–21:20 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Hasta until 11:29, Chitra from 11:29; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Makara 08:45, Kumbha 09:45, Mina 10:28, Mesha 11:10, Vrishabha 12:03, Mithuna 13:34, Karka 16:01
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 11:29) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 11:29) — improvement of well-being; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −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 08:45–11:29+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:45–11:29+1 Yoga Sukarma 08:45–20:530 Anandadi: Mrityu 08:45–11:29 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 11:29–21:410 Yamaghanta 08:45–11:29 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:45–09:47−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:45–11:29−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:45–21:41−3 Anandadi: Kana 11:29–08:43 (20.01)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Anandadi: Lumbaka, Ashtami |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1957 · Vikram 2092 more |
| Festivals | Kalashtami |
At sunrise 08:43
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 22:03 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 4 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 12:07 more |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 19:57 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 09:46 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:46 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 12:07 | nakshatra Swati |
| from 19:57 | yoga Shula |
| from 22:03 | tithi Krishna-navami |
| from 22:03 | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:00 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:43 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 16:37 |
| End of twilight | 17:20 |
| Moonrise | 00:46 |
| Moonset | 11:49 |
| Day length | 7 h 53 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 4, bad — 8
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:07 |
|---|
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, Chitra (08:43–12:07) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (12:07–16:37) is good for sowing, 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, 16:37–19:50
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Anandadi: Padma 08:43–12:07 Anandadi: Lumbaka 12:07–08:42 (21.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:34–07:39 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:24–12:56 |
| 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 | 04:10–05:51 (21.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:38–16:37 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:40–13:39 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:39–15:38 |
| Dur Muhurta | 15:34–16:06 |
| Varjyam | 18:02–19:43 |
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 08:43–09:41, 10:25–11:06, 11:59–16:37 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Chitra until 12:07, Swati from 12:07; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Makara 08:43, Kumbha 09:41, Mina 10:25, Mesha 11:06, Vrishabha 11:59, Mithuna 13:30, Karka 15:57
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 12:07) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 12:07) — relief from all suffering; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 08:43–16:37: 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).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Padma 08:43–12:07+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:43–12:07+1 Yoga Dhriti 08:43–19:57−1 Ashtami 08:43–22:03−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 12:07–08:42 (21.01)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chhatra, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Yamaghanta |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1957 · Vikram 2092 more |
At sunrise 08:42
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 23:07 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 4 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 13:27 more |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 19:33 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 10:30 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:30 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 13:27 | nakshatra Vishakha |
| from 19:33 | yoga Ganda |
| from 23:07 | tithi Krishna-dashami |
| from 23:07 | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:59 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:42 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 16:39 |
| End of twilight | 17:22 |
| Moonrise | 01:58 |
| Moonset | 12:11 |
| Day length | 7 h 57 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 11, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:27 |
|---|
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 (08:42–13:27) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (13:27–16:39) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Muhurta
Yamaghanta 13:27–08:41 (22.01)
Anandadi: Chhatra 08:42–13:27 Anandadi: Mitra 13:27–08:41 (22.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:33–07:38 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 05:54–07:37 (22.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:42–10:41 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:41–12:41 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:40–14:40 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:56–13:28, 14:32–15:04 |
| Varjyam | 19:31–21:14 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Swati until 13:27, Vishakha from 13:27; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Makara 08:42, Kumbha 09:37, Mina 10:21, Mesha 11:02, Vrishabha 11:55, Mithuna 13:26, Karka 15:53
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 13:27) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 13:27) — loss of money; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-navami 08:42–16:39: 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).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 08:42–13:27+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:42–13:27+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Yamaghanta 13:27–08:41 (22.01)−2 Rikta tithi 08:42–23:07
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1957 · Vikram 2092 more |
At sunrise 08:41
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 00:47 (23.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 15:24 more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 19:37 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 11:53 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:53 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 15:24 | nakshatra Anuradha |
| from 19:37 | yoga Vriddhi |
| from 00:47 (23.01) | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
| from 00:47 (23.01) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:58 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:41 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 16:41 |
| End of twilight | 17:24 |
| Moonrise | 03:07 |
| Moonset | 12:37 |
| Day length | 8 h 00 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 10, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:24 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (08:41–15:24) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (15:24–16:41) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:53–16:41: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Krakacha Yoga 08:41–00:47 (23.01) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:47–08:39 (23.01)
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:41–15:24 Anandadi: Vajra 15:24–08:39 (23.01)
- Bhadra in heaven: 11:53–00:47 (23.01); Bhadra Puchha 13:52–15:09; Bhadra Mukha 15:09–17:18
- Gandanta (tithi): 00:21–01:13 (23.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:32–07:37 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:25–12:57 |
| 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 | 06:23–08:09 (23.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:41–15:41 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:41–11:41 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:41–13:41 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:17–10:49, 23:04–00:08 (23.01) |
| Varjyam | 19:49–21:35 |
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 08:41–09:33, 10:17–10:58, 11:51–16:41 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Vishakha until 15:24, Anuradha from 15:24; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Makara 08:41, Kumbha 09:33, Mina 10:17, Mesha 10:58, Vrishabha 11:51, Mithuna 13:22, Karka 15:49
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 15:24) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 15:24) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:41–15:240 Auspicious nakshatra 15:24–08:39 (23.01)0 Anandadi: Vajra 15:24–08:39 (23.01)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 11:53–00:47 (23.01)−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:41–00:47 (23.01)
| Summary | Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Saumya |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1957 · Vikram 2092 more |
| Festivals | Shattila Ekadashi |
At sunrise 08:39
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 02:54 (24.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 3 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 17:51 more |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 20:03 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 13:48 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:48 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 17:51 | nakshatra Jyestha |
| from 20:03 | yoga Dhruva |
| from 02:54 (24.01) | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| from 02:54 (24.01) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:56 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:39 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 16:43 |
| End of twilight | 17:26 |
| Moonrise | 04:14 |
| Moonset | 13:06 |
| Day length | 8 h 03 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 4, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (08:39–16:43) 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 00:47–02:54 (24.01)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 09:31–10:15 (24.01)
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:39–17:51 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:39–17:51 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:54–08:38 (24.01)
Anandadi: Saumya 08:39–17:51 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 17:51–08:38 (24.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:31–07:35 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:02–14:34 |
| Godhuli | 16:43–17:15 |
| Pradosha | 16:43–19:54 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–01:12 (24.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:41–13:42 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:40–10:40 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:41–12:41 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:25–12:57 |
| Varjyam | 00:06–01:53 (24.01) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:39–09:29, 10:13–10:54, 11:48–16:43
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 08:39–09:29, 10:13–10:54, 11:48–16:43 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 08:39–09:29, 10:13–10:54, 11:48–16:43 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:39–09:29, 10:13–10:54, 11:48–16:43 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Makara 08:39, Kumbha 09:29, Mina 10:13, Mesha 10:54, Vrishabha 11:48, Mithuna 13:18, Karka 15:45
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”); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
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).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +8
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:39–17:51+1 Anandadi: Saumya 08:39–17:51+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:39–17:51+1 Yoga Vriddhi 08:39–20:03+1 Auspicious weekday
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 Dhruva, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Surya Dagdha tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1957 · Vikram 2092 more |
At sunrise 08:38
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 05:21 (25.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 3 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 20:38 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 20:44 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 16:06 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 16:06 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 20:38 | nakshatra Mula |
| from 20:44 | yoga Vyaghata |
| from 05:21 (25.01) | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| from 05:21 (25.01) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:55 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:38 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 16:45 |
| End of twilight | 17:28 |
| Moonrise | 05:15 |
| Moonset | 13:40 |
| Day length | 8 h 07 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 12, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (08:38–16:45) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Anandadi: Kaladanda 08:38–20:38 Anandadi: Dhumra 20:38–08:36 (25.01)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 13:55–03:22 (25.01)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dvadashi
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:30–07:34 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10:49–12:36 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:42–14:43 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:38–09:39 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:40–11:40 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:20–11:53, 14:35–15:08 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:38–09:25, 10:09–10:50, 11:44–16:45
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 08:38–09:25, 10:09–10:50, 11:44–16:45 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 08:38–09:25, 10:09–10:50, 11:44–16:45 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 08:38–09:25, 10:09–10:50, 11:44–16:45 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Makara 08:38, Kumbha 09:25, Mina 10:09, Mesha 10:50, Vrishabha 11:44, Mithuna 13:14, Karka 15:41
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Yoga Dhruva 08:38–20:44+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 08:38–20:38−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:38–05:21 (25.01)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:38–20:38
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Sthira, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1957 · Vikram 2092 more |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 08:36
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 07:58 (26.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 2 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 23:38 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 21:36 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 18:39 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 18:39 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 21:36 | yoga Harshana |
| from 23:38 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
| from 07:58 (26.01) | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
| from 07:58 (26.01) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:54 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:36 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 16:47 |
| End of twilight | 17:30 |
| Moonrise | 06:12 |
| Moonset | 14:21 |
| Day length | 8 h 11 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 8, 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, Mula (08:36–16:47) 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, 16:47–19:57
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Anandadi: Sthira 08:36–23:38 Anandadi: Vardhamana 23:38–08:34 (26.01)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 07:58–21:19 (26.01); Bhadra Mukha 07:58–10:12 (26.01); Bhadra Puchha 19:59–21:19 (26.01)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:29–07:33 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:25–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:04–14:36 |
| Godhuli | 16:47–17:19 |
| Pradosha | 16:47–19:57 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–01:12 (26.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:26–18:14 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:40–12:42 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:44–15:46 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:37–10:39 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:14–10:47, 12:58–13:31 |
| Varjyam | 21:50–23:38 |
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 Friday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; 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: Mula — ruin of the family; Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Sthira 08:36–23:38+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:36–23:38
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, Vishti (Bhadra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1957 · Vikram 2092 more |
| Festivals | Masik Shivaratri |
At sunrise 08:34
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 10:39 (27.01) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 2 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 02:43 (27.01) more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 22:32 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 21:19 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 21:19 | karana Shakuni |
|---|---|
| from 22:32 | yoga Vajra |
| from 02:43 (27.01) | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:52 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:34 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 16:49 |
| End of twilight | 17:31 |
| Moonrise | 07:01 |
| Moonset | 15:09 |
| Day length | 8 h 14 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-Ashadha (08:34–16:49) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:34–16:49: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 08:34–16:49: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Masik Shivaratri · Shiva
The monthly “night of Shiva” — the fourteenth day of the waning Moon. Devotees fast, keep vigil through the night and perform abhisheka of the lingam at midnight (Nishitha).
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:10–01:13 (27.01)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day
Anandadi: Matanga 08:34–02:43 (27.01) Anandadi: Rakshasa 02:43–08:33 (27.01)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 07:58–21:19; Bhadra Mukha 07:58–10:12; Bhadra Puchha 19:59–21:19
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:28–07:31 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 21:18–23:06 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:38–11:40 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:44–14:46 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:34–09:36 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:34–09:07, 09:07–09:40 |
| Varjyam | 10:28–12:16 |
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 08:34–09:17, 10:01–10:42, 11:36–16:49 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Makara 08:34, 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: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 08:34–16:49: 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 = −5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day+1 Anandadi: Matanga 08:34–02:43 (27.01)+1 Yoga Harshana 08:34–22:32−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:34–02:43 (27.01)−2 Tryahasparsha−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:34–21:19−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 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 | Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1957 · Vikram 2092 more |
At sunrise 08:33
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 10:39 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 05:47 (28.01) more |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 23:28 more |
| Karana | Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 10:39 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:39 | tithi Amavasya |
|---|---|
| from 10:39 | karana Chatushpada |
| from 23:28 | yoga Siddhi |
| from 23:59 | karana Naga |
| from 05:47 (28.01) | nakshatra Shravana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:51 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:33 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 16:51 |
| End of twilight | 17:33 |
| Moonrise | 07:43 |
| Moonset | 16:04 |
| Day length | 8 h 18 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 3, bad — 8
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:39 |
|---|
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, Uttara-Ashadha (08:33–16:51) is good for sowing.
- Shakuni 08:33–10:39: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Chatushpada 10:39–16:51: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 08:33–10:39: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:33–05:47 (28.01)
Anandadi: Amrita 08:33–23:02 Anandadi: Musala 23:02–07:35 (28.01) Anandadi: Gada 07:35–08:31 (28.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:27–07:30 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:25–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:05–14:38 |
| Godhuli | 16:51–17:23 |
| Pradosha | 16:51–19:59 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–01:13 (28.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:34–00:22 (28.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:49–16:51 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:42–13:44 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:47–15:49 |
| Dur Muhurta | 15:45–16:18 |
| Varjyam | 11:44–13:33 |
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 08:33–09:13, 09:57–10:38, 11:32–16:51 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 10:39, Amavasya from 10:39; 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: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 08:33–10:39: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Amavasya 10:39–16:51: 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).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2
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
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:33–05:47 (28.01)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 08:33–23:02+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:33–05:47 (28.01)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 08:33–10:39
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1957 · Vikram 2092 more |
| Festivals | Mauni Amavasya (Pausha) · Somvati Amavasya |
At sunrise 08:31
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 13:17 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 1 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 08:45 (29.01) more |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 00:20 (29.01) more |
| Karana | Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 13:17 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:17 | tithi Shukla-pratipat |
|---|---|
| from 13:17 | karana Kimstughna |
| from 00:20 (29.01) | yoga Vyatipata |
| from 02:33 (29.01) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:49 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:31 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 16:53 |
| End of twilight | 17:35 |
| Moonrise | 08:19 |
| Moonset | 17:05 |
| Day length | 8 h 22 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 13:17 |
|---|---|
| Northern samvatsara | 23:51 — Vibhava → Shukla |
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 13:17 |
|---|
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 (08:31–16:53) is good for sowing.
- Naga 08:31–13:17: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Kimstughna 13:17–16:53: 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 10:39 (27.01)–13:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Somvati Amavasya · Shiva
A new moon falling on a Monday. Married women circumambulate the peepal tree for their husbands’ long life; holy bathing in sacred rivers and charity are especially meritorious.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 10:39 (27.01)–13:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
Anandadi: Siddhi all day
- Gandanta (tithi): 12:50–13:43
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:26–07:28 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:26–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:06–14:40 |
| Godhuli | 16:53–17:25 |
| Pradosha | 16:53–20:01 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–01:13 (29.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:04–22:52 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:34–10:37 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:40–12:42 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:45–14:48 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:59–13:33, 14:40–15:13 |
| Varjyam | 10:17–12:05 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:17–16:53
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 13:17–16:53 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 13:17–16:53 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Amavasya until 13:17, Shukla-pratipat from 13:17; lagna Makara 08:31, Kumbha 09:09, Mina 09:53, Mesha 10:34, Vrishabha 11:28, Mithuna 12:58, Karka 15:26
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Amavasya 08:31–13:17: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Yoga Siddhi 08:31–00:20 (29.01)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Auspicious weekday−3 Amavasya 08:31–13:17
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 | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1957 · Vikram 2092 more |
| Period | Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 1 |
| Festivals | Chandra Darshan · Magha Gupta Navaratri |
At sunrise 08:29
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 15:46 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 08:45 more |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 01:04 (30.01) more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 15:46 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:45 | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
|---|---|
| from 15:46 | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
| from 15:46 | karana Balava |
| from 01:04 (30.01) | yoga Variyana |
| from 04:55 (30.01) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:48 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:29 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 16:56 |
| End of twilight | 17:37 |
| Moonrise | 08:48 |
| Moonset | 18:09 |
| Day length | 8 h 26 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 10, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:45 | from 15:46 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (08:29–08:45) is good for sowing.
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, 16:56–18:09
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 16:56–18:09
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 13:17 (28.01)–15:46
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 08:29–11:18
Abhijit Muhurta (fallback time): 12:26–12:59
- Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 1
Muhurta
Dwipushkar Yoga 15:46–08:28 (30.01)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:29–15:46
Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:29–08:45 Anandadi: Utpata 08:45–08:28 (30.01)
- Agni Panchaka: 22:09–18:39 (03.02)
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 | 06:25–07:27 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:26–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:07–14:41 |
| Godhuli | 16:56–17:27 |
| Pradosha | 16:56–20:02 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–01:13 (30.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:54–01:41 (30.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:49–15:52 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:36–11:39 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:43–13:46 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:11–10:44, 23:08–00:11 (30.01) |
| Varjyam | 13:12–14:59 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 08:29–09:05, 09:49–10:30, 11:24–16:56 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shravana until 08:45, Dhanishtha from 08:45; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 15:46, Shukla-dvitya from 15:46; lagna Makara 08:29, Kumbha 09:05, Mina 09:49, Mesha 10:30, Vrishabha 11:24, Mithuna 12:55, Karka 15:22
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 08:45) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 08:45) — longevity (increased vitality); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 08:29–16:56: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −8
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:29–08:450 Auspicious tithi 15:46–08:28 (30.01)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 15:46–08:28 (30.01)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:29–15:46−3 Anandadi: Utpata 08:45–08:28 (30.01)−3 Vyatipata 08:29–01:04 (30.01)
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: Anandadi: Mitra, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1957 · Vikram 2092 more |
| Period | Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 2 |
At sunrise 08:28
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 18:00 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 11:30 more |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 01:35 (31.01) more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 18:00 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:30 | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
|---|---|
| from 18:00 | tithi Shukla-tritya |
| from 18:00 | karana Taitila |
| from 01:35 (31.01) | yoga Parigha |
| from 07:00 (31.01) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:46 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:28 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 16:58 |
| End of twilight | 17:39 |
| Moonrise | 09:14 |
| Moonset | 19:16 |
| Day length | 8 h 30 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 7, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:30 |
|---|
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 (11:30–16:58) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 2
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:28–18:00
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:28–11:30 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:00–08:26 (31.01) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:00–08:26 (31.01)
Anandadi: Mitra 08:28–11:30 Anandadi: Manasa 11:30–08:26 (31.01)
- Agni Panchaka: 22:09 (29.01)–18:39 (03.02)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:23–07:26 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:08–14:42 |
| Godhuli | 16:58–17:29 |
| Pradosha | 16:58–20:03 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–01:13 (31.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:01–07:47 (31.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:43–13:46 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:31–10:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:39–12:43 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:26–13:00 |
| Varjyam | 19:26–21:12 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:28–09:01, 09:45–10:26, 11:20–16:58
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 08:28–09:01, 09:45–10:26, 11:20–16:58 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | good 08:28–09:01, 09:45–10:26, 11:20–16:58 |
| Cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:28–09:01, 09:45–10:26, 11:20–16:58 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 11:30, Shatabhisha from 11:30; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Makara 08:28, Kumbha 09:01, Mina 09:45, Mesha 10:26, Vrishabha 11:20, Mithuna 12:51, Karka 15:18
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 11:30) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 11:30) — gaining strength; 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 Anandadi: Mitra 08:28–11:30+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:28–11:30+1 Yoga Variyana 08:28–01:35 (31.01)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:28–18:000 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:28–18:00 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:28–11:30
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday; cons: Panchaka, Yoga Parigha |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Rakshasa (No. 49) · Shaka 1957 · Vikram 2092 more |
| Period | Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 3 |
At sunrise 08:26
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 19:55 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 13:57 more |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 01:51 (01.02) more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 19:55 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:57 | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
|---|---|
| from 19:55 | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
| from 19:55 | karana Vanija |
| from 01:51 (01.02) | yoga Shiva |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:45 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:26 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:00 |
| End of twilight | 17:41 |
| Moonrise | 09:36 |
| Moonset | 20:24 |
| Day length | 8 h 34 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 4, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:57 |
|---|
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, Shatabhisha (08:26–13:57) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (13:57–17:00) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 3
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 13:57–08:24 (01.02)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:55–08:24 (01.02)
Anandadi: Vajra 08:26–13:57 Anandadi: Mudgara 13:57–08:24 (01.02)
- Agni Panchaka: 22:09 (29.01)–18:39 (03.02)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:22–07:24 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:26–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:09–14:43 |
| Godhuli | 17:00–17:31 |
| Pradosha | 17:00–20:05 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–01:13 (01.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:20–09:04 (01.02) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:47–14:51 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:26–09:30 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:34–11:39 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:17–11:51, 14:43–15:17 |
| Varjyam | 20:54–22:39 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:26–08:57, 09:41–10:22, 11:16–13:57
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 08:26–08:57, 09:41–10:22, 11:16–13:57 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 08:26–08:57, 09:41–10:22, 11:16–13:57 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:26–08:57, 09:41–10:22, 11:16–13:57 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 13:57, Purva-Bhadra from 13:57; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Makara 08:26, Kumbha 08:57, Mina 09:41, Mesha 10:22, Vrishabha 11:16, Mithuna 12:47, Karka 15:14
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 13:57) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 13:57) — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.
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 Auspicious nakshatra 08:26–13:57+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:26–19:55+1 Ravi Yoga 13:57–08:24 (01.02)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 13:57–08:24 (01.02)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 08:26–13:57−1 Yoga Parigha 08:26–13:43−1 Panchaka all day
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: Vibhava (No. 2)
Shaka Samvat 1957 · Vikram Samvat 2092 · Kali Yuga 5136
Next year — Nala, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 27.03.2036
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: 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: 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)
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.
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: 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.
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): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
The Sun in Dhanu or Mina: a month without weddings, housewarmings and other samskaras. Good for prayer, charity and pilgrimage.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable 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 — 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.
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
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).
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
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.
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
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: 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: 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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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.
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).
Began on a Wednesday or Thursday: carries no particular dosha, but the five prohibitions of Panchaka still apply.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
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.
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
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.
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
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: 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: 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 Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
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.
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
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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: Mitra
Auspicious: friendship, love, matchmaking and alliances, reconciliation, jewellery.
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 Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-shashti
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.
“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.
“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 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 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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: 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.
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 Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
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.
“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.
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 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 — favourable for a haircut
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: 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)
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: 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.
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 Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
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.
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.
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 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 — 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.
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
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: 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)
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: 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 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-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
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 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 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 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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
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.
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 Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
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.
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
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.
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 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.
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.
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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
Planting and sowing are allowed.
“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.
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: 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: 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.
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 Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
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: 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.
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 Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
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): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Punarvasu
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
digging, plowing, planting trees
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.
A Sunday when the Moon is in Pushya. Very favourable for purchases, preparing medicines and medical treatment, beginning studies and mantra practice.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable 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.
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: 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
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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 Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
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 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
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.
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.
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
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: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze
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 Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing 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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable 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: 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: 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: 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): 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 Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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: 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: 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): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
Planting and sowing 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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.
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
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): 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-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
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
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
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.
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 Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
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 — favourable for a haircut
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)
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): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
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
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
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.
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 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
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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): 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 Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
−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): 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 Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
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): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
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): 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 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)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Purva-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
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
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
Deity: Kali (personification of the Kali Yuga)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for preparing and taking medicines, mantras, protective and pacifying rites.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Deity: nagas (serpents)
Inauspicious. Suitable only for harsh and forceful deeds, work with things that must stay fixed, and rites connected with serpents.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
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 Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
digging, plowing, planting trees
−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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
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).
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.
Began on a Tuesday: danger of fire — construction is not started and work with fire and machinery is avoided; suitable for legal matters.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
+1 — favourable 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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
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).
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
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.