Panchanga Calendar

October 1864

SamvatsaraRaktakshi (58)MonthAshwina → Kartika from 31.10RituSharadAyanaDakshinayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

October 1864 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Ashwina (until 30.10), Kartika (from 31.10). Periods: all month — Chaturmasya; 1–9.10 — Sharad Navaratri (autumn); from 27.10 — Diwali — five days. Major festivals: 1.10 Sharad Navaratri: Ghatasthapana; 8.10 Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami); 9.10 Maha Navami; 10.10 Vijayadashami (Dussehra); 14.10 Sharad Purnima (Kojagari); 18.10 Karwa Chauth; 27.10 Dhanteras (Dhanvantari Jayanti); 29.10 Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). 15.10 — lunar eclipse, penumbral (not visible here); 30.10 — solar eclipse, annular (not visible here).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Has1Navaratri begins

2Chit2Navaratri, day 2

3Swa3Navaratri, day 3

4Vish3Navaratri, day 4

5Anu4after 07:45

6Jye5Navaratri, day 6

7Mul6Navaratri, day 7

8PAsh7Durga Ashtami

9UAsh9Maha Navami

10Shra10Dussehra

11Dhan11Papankusha

12Shat12until 16:40

13PBh13

14UBh14Sharad Purnima

15Rev15Purnima

16Bhar2

17Krit3until 12:27

18Roh4Karwa Chauth

19Mrig5until 08:03

20Ard6

21Pun7

22Push8Ahoi Ashtami

23Push9

24Ashl10

25Mag10

26PPh11until 08:40

27UPh12Dhanteras

28Has13Masik Shivaratri

29Chit14Naraka Chaturdashi

30Swa30Diwali

31Vish1Govardhan Puja

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

MarkersNavaratriDiwali — five daysafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (29)

Navaratri beginsGoddess (Durga, Kali)moment of the new moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)Dwipushkar YogaChandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiAmrita Siddhi YogaSkanda ShashtiSaraswati AvahanaDussehraEkadashiPradoshaSharad Purnimaday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Lunar eclipse, penumbralSankrantiKarwa ChauthSankashtiAhoi AshtamiKalashtamiRavi Pushya YogaGovatsa DwadashiDhanterasShivaratriKali ChaudasSolar eclipse, annularDiwaliday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Govardhan Puja

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

5.10 Wed — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra after 07:45
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
10.10 Mon — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
12.10 Wed — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra until 16:40
Shatabhisha (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
19.10 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious nakshatra until 08:03
Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.

Festivals

1.10 Sat Sharad Navaratri: Ghatasthapana
3.10 Mon Chandra Darshan
4.10 Tue Vinayaka Chaturthi
6.10 Thu Skanda Shashti
7.10 Fri Saraswati Avahana
8.10 Sat Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami)
9.10 Sun Maha Navami
10.10 Mon Vijayadashami (Dussehra)
11.10 Tue Papankusha Ekadashi
12.10 Wed Pradosha Vrat
14.10 Fri Sharad Purnima (Kojagari)
14.10 Fri Purnima Vrat
15.10 Sat Ashwina Purnima
15.10 Sat Tula Sankranti
18.10 Tue Karwa Chauth
18.10 Tue Angaraki Chaturthi (Vakratunda)
22.10 Sat Ahoi Ashtami
22.10 Sat Kalashtami
26.10 Wed Rama Ekadashi
26.10 Wed Govatsa Dwadashi (Vasu Baras)
27.10 Thu Dhanteras (Dhanvantari Jayanti)
27.10 Thu Pradosha Vrat
28.10 Fri Masik Shivaratri
28.10 Fri Kali Chaudas
29.10 Sat Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
29.10 Sat Kali Puja
30.10 Sun Diwali, Lakshmi Puja
30.10 Sun Ashwina Amavasya
31.10 Mon Govardhan Puja, Annakut

Special muhurta yogas

1.10 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 03:45–06:34 (02.10)
2.10 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 06:34–18:42
5.10 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:40–23:40
5.10 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:40–23:40
9.10 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:48–22:48
10.10 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:50–21:10
14.10 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 11:27–07:00 (15.10)
14.10 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:27–07:00 (15.10)
17.10 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:53–07:06 (18.10)
19.10 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:08–03:44 (20.10)
20.10 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:48–07:13 (21.10)
21.10 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:13–06:33 (22.10)
23.10 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 07:17–08:54
23.10 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:17–08:54
29.10 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:18–07:31 (30.10)
31.10 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:26–07:36 (01.11)

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

Avoid starting important matters

1.10 Sat — Anandadi: Mrityu, Yamaghanta, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) (unfavourable day)
2.10 Sun — Vaidhriti
7.10 Fri — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
8.10 Sat — Kshaya tithi, Vishti (Bhadra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
11.10 Tue — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
15.10 Sat — Kshaya tithi, Sankranti day, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
16.10 Sun — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Eclipse nearby
24.10 Mon — Tryahasparsha, Jwalamukhi Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
25.10 Tue — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
27.10 Thu — Vaidhriti, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Surya Dagdha tithi
29.10 Sat — Krishna Chaturdashi, Anandadi: Kana, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
30.10 Sun — Amavasya, Eclipse (not visible here), Anandadi: Lumbaka

Sky this month

1.10 New moon (Amavasya) 01:43
15.10 Full moon (Purnima) 09:15
15.10 Tula Sankranti 04:55 — the Sun enters Tula (Libra)
15.10 Lunar eclipse, penumbral, greatest eclipse 09:30, magnitude 0.022
not visible here (below the horizon)
30.10 New moon (Amavasya) 18:28
30.10 Solar eclipse, annular, greatest eclipse 18:30, magnitude 0.951
not visible here (outside the eclipse zone)

Periods

all month Chaturmasya
1–9.10 Sharad Navaratri (autumn)
from 27.10 Diwali — five days
11.10 08:10 – 15.10 08:57 Agni Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Raktakshi (No. 58, “red-eyed”) — A year of fury: enmity, disease and losses. more

Northern samvatsara: Yuva. Shaka Samvat 1786, Vikram Samvat 1921, Kali Yuga 4965.

Ashwina (Isha) — The month of the Goddess: Sharad Navaratri, Vijayadashami (Dussehra), Sharad Purnima; at its end — Diwali. more

Kartika (Urja) — The holiest month for Vishnu: oil lamps (deepas), Govardhan Puja, Devutthana Ekadashi (end of Chaturmasya), Kartika Purnima. more

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

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

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Yamaghanta
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1786 · Vikram 1921 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 1 · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Sharad Navaratri: Ghatasthapana

At sunrise 06:32

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 03:45 (02.10) more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 3 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 16:18 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 04:37 (02.10) more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 14:46 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 14:46	karana Bava
from 16:18	nakshatra Chitra
from 03:45 (02.10)	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 03:45 (02.10)	karana Balava
from 04:37 (02.10)	yoga Vaidhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:55
Sunrise	06:32
Noon	12:19
Sunset	18:04
End of twilight	18:41
Moonrise	07:03
Moonset	17:53
Day length	11 h 32 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	01:43

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 16:18

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (06:32–16:18) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (16:18–18:04) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Kimstughna 06:32–14:46: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Sharad Navaratri: Ghatasthapana · Durga

The start of the autumn (Sharad) Navaratri — the principal one of the year. The kalasha is installed in the morning, in the first third of the day, while Pratipada lasts (if that is not possible — at Abhijit Muhurta); for nine nights the nine forms of Durga are worshipped.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 01:43–03:45 (02.10)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 06:32–10:23
Abhijit Muhurta (fallback time): 11:55–12:41

Navaratri, day 1: Shailaputri · Durga

Navaratri day. Shailaputri — “daughter of the Mountain”, Parvati as the daughter of Himavat, riding a bull; grants steadfastness.

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 1
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 03:45–06:34 (02.10)

Yamaghanta 06:32–16:18

Anandadi: Mrityu 06:32–16:18 Anandadi: Kana 16:18–06:34 (02.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:53–05:42
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:41
Vijaya Muhurta	14:14–15:00
Godhuli	18:04–18:29
Pradosha	18:04–20:34
Nishitha	23:54–00:44 (02.10)
Amrita Kalam	09:38–11:24

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:25–10:52
Yamaganda	13:45–15:11
Gulika Kalam	06:32–07:59
Dur Muhurta	06:32–07:18, 07:18–08:04
Varjyam	01:06–02:52 (02.10)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:32–11:02, 15:45–16:52, 17:36–18:04

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 06:32–11:02, 15:45–16:52, 17:36–18:04
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:32–11:02, 15:45–16:52, 17:36–18:04
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:32–13:49, 15:45–16:52, 17:36–18:04

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Hasta until 16:18, Chitra from 16:18; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Kanya 06:32, Tula 08:01, Vrischika 11:02, Dhanu 13:49, Makara 15:45, Kumbha 16:52, Mina 17:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 16:18) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 16:18) — improvement of well-being; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −4

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

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu, Yamaghanta

+2 Yoga Indra 06:32–04:37 (02.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:32–16:180 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 03:45–06:34 (02.10)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 06:32–16:18−3 Yamaghanta 06:32–16:18

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:32

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1786 · Vikram 1921 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 2 · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 06:34

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 05:29 (03.10) more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 18:42 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 04:55 (03.10) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 16:40 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 16:40	karana Kaulava
from 18:42	nakshatra Swati
from 04:55 (03.10)	yoga Vishkambha
from 05:29 (03.10)	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 05:29 (03.10)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:57
Sunrise	06:34
Noon	12:18
Sunset	18:02
End of twilight	18:39
Moonrise	08:12
Moonset	18:14
Day length	11 h 27 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

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 (06:34–18:02) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 2: Brahmacharini · Durga

Navaratri day. Brahmacharini — the goddess of austerity with a rosary and a water pot; grants patience and strength in keeping vows.

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 2
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 06:34–18:42

Anandadi: Padma 06:34–18:42 Anandadi: Lumbaka 18:42–06:36 (03.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:54–05:44
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:41
Vijaya Muhurta	14:13–14:58
Godhuli	18:02–18:27
Pradosha	18:02–20:33
Nishitha	23:54–00:44 (03.10)
Amrita Kalam	11:40–13:25

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:36–18:02
Yamaganda	12:18–13:44
Gulika Kalam	15:10–16:36
Dur Muhurta	16:30–17:16
Varjyam	00:47–02:32 (03.10)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Kanya 06:34, Tula 07:57, Vrischika 10:58, Dhanu 13:45, Makara 15:41, Kumbha 16:48, Mina 17:32

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

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

Vaidhriti 06:34–18:02: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+1 Anandadi: Padma 06:34–18:42+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:34–18:42+1 Auspicious tithi 06:34–05:29 (03.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 06:34–18:42−3 Vaidhriti 06:34–04:55 (03.10)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:34

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chhatra, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Tryahasparsha
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1786 · Vikram 1921 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 3 · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 06:36

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 06:50 (04.10) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 20:47 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 04:57 (04.10) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 18:13 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 18:13	karana Gara
from 20:47	nakshatra Vishakha
from 04:57 (04.10)	yoga Priti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:59
Sunrise	06:36
Noon	12:18
Sunset	17:59
End of twilight	18:36
Moonrise	09:21
Moonset	18:39
Day length	11 h 23 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, Swati (06:36–17:59) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 3: Chandraghanta · Durga

Navaratri day. Chandraghanta — with a bell-shaped crescent moon on her forehead; grants courage and protection.

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, 17:59–18:39
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 17:59–18:39

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 3
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 20:47–06:38 (04.10)

Yamaghanta 20:47–06:38 (04.10)

Anandadi: Chhatra 06:36–20:47 Anandadi: Mitra 20:47–06:38 (04.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:55–05:46
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:40
Vijaya Muhurta	14:11–14:57
Godhuli	17:59–18:25
Pradosha	17:59–20:31
Nishitha	23:53–00:44 (04.10)
Amrita Kalam	11:13–12:58

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:01–09:27
Yamaganda	10:52–12:18
Gulika Kalam	13:43–15:08
Dur Muhurta	12:40–13:26, 14:57–15:43
Varjyam	02:46–04:29 (04.10)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:36–10:54, 15:37–16:44, 17:28–17:59

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 06:36–10:54, 15:37–16:44, 17:28–17:59
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 06:36–10:54, 15:37–16:44, 17:28–17:59
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:36–13:41, 15:37–16:44, 17:28–17:59

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Kanya 06:36, Tula 07:53, Vrischika 10:54, Dhanu 13:41, Makara 15:37, Kumbha 16:44, Mina 17:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 06:36–20:47+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:36–20:47+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi all day0 Chaturmasya−2 Tryahasparsha

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:36

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa; cons: Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1786 · Vikram 1921 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 4 · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 06:38

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 06:50 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 2 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 22:27 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 04:38 (05.10) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 06:50 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 06:50	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 06:50	karana Vanija
from 19:21	karana Vishti
from 22:27	nakshatra Anuradha
from 04:38 (05.10)	yoga Ayushman

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:01
Sunrise	06:38
Noon	12:18
Sunset	17:57
End of twilight	18:33
Moonrise	10:29
Moonset	19:10
Day length	11 h 18 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 06:50

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 (06:38–17:57) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 4: Chandraghanta · Durga

Navaratri day. Chandraghanta — with a bell-shaped crescent moon on her forehead; grants courage and protection.

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), 11:09–13:25
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 4
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:38–06:50 Ravi Yoga 06:38–22:27

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:38–22:27 Anandadi: Vajra 22:27–06:40 (05.10)

Bhadra in heaven: 19:21–07:45 (05.10); Bhadra Mukha 19:18–21:22; Bhadra Puchha 06:31–07:45 (05.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:57–05:47
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:40
Vijaya Muhurta	14:10–14:56
Godhuli	17:57–18:22
Pradosha	17:57–20:29
Nishitha	23:53–00:44 (05.10)
Amrita Kalam	13:03–14:45

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:07–16:32
Yamaganda	09:28–10:52
Gulika Kalam	12:17–13:42
Dur Muhurta	08:54–09:39, 23:02–23:53
Varjyam	02:39–04:20 (05.10)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Shukla-tritya until 06:50, Shukla-chaturti from 06:50; lagna Kanya 06:38, Tula 07:49, Vrischika 10:50, Dhanu 13:37, Makara 15:33, Kumbha 16:40, Mina 17:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-chaturti 06:50–17:57: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 06:38–22:27+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:38–22:27+1 Yoga Priti 06:38–04:38 (05.10)+1 Auspicious tithi 06:38–06:500 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:38–06:500 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 06:50–06:40 (05.10)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:38

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Saumya; auspicious time — after 07:45
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1786 · Vikram 1921 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 5 · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 06:40

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 07:45 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 2 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 23:40 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 03:55 (06.10) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 07:45 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 07:45	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 07:45	karana Bava
from 20:01	karana Balava
from 23:40	nakshatra Jyestha
from 03:55 (06.10)	yoga Saubhagya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:03
Sunrise	06:40
Noon	12:18
Sunset	17:54
End of twilight	18:31
Moonrise	11:34
Moonset	19:48
Day length	11 h 14 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	from 07:45

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (06:40–17:54) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:40–07:45: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 5: Kushmanda · Durga

Navaratri day. Kushmanda — she who created the universe with her smile; grants health and strength.

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 5
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:40–23:40 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:40–23:40 Ravi Yoga 23:40–06:42 (06.10)

Anandadi: Saumya 06:40–23:40 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 23:40–06:42 (06.10)

Bhadra in heaven: 19:21 (04.10)–07:45; Bhadra Mukha 19:18–21:22 (04.10); Bhadra Puchha 06:31–07:45

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:58–05:49
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:09–14:54
Godhuli	17:54–18:20
Pradosha	17:54–20:28
Nishitha	23:52–00:44 (06.10)
Amrita Kalam	12:44–14:25

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:17–13:41
Yamaganda	08:04–09:28
Gulika Kalam	10:53–12:17
Dur Muhurta	11:55–12:39
Varjyam	05:25–07:04 (06.10)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:45–17:54

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 07:45–17:54
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:45–17:54
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:45–13:33, 15:29–16:36, 17:20–17:54

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 07:45, Shukla-panchami from 07:45; lagna Kanya 06:40, Tula 07:45, Vrischika 10:46, Dhanu 13:33, Makara 15:29, Kumbha 16:36, Mina 17:20

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.

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

Shukla-chaturti 06:40–07:45: 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 Anuradha nakshatra 3 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 = +7

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

Auspicious time begins after 07:45

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:40–23:40+1 Anandadi: Saumya 06:40–23:40+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:40–23:40+1 Yoga Ayushman 06:40–03:55 (06.10)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:45–06:42 (06.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:40–07:45−2 Rikta tithi 06:40–07:45

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:40

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Saubhagya
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1786 · Vikram 1921 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 6 · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 06:42

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 08:09 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 2 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 00:20 (07.10) more Gandamula
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 02:47 (07.10) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 08:09 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 08:09	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 08:09	karana Kaulava
from 20:09	karana Taitila
from 00:20 (07.10)	nakshatra Mula
from 02:47 (07.10)	yoga Shobhana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:05
Sunrise	06:42
Noon	12:17
Sunset	17:51
End of twilight	18:28
Moonrise	12:34
Moonset	20:36
Day length	11 h 09 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 08:09

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, Jyestha (06:42–17:51) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 6: Skandamata · Durga

Navaratri day. Skandamata — the mother of Skanda, holding her son on her lap; grants motherly grace.

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 08:09–06:44 (07.10)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 6
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:42–08:09 Ravi Yoga 06:42–00:20 (07.10)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:09–06:44 (07.10)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 06:42–00:20 (07.10) Anandadi: Dhumra 00:20–06:44 (07.10)

Gandanta (tithi): 07:45–08:33
Gandanta (nakshatra): 18:13–06:25 (07.10)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:00–05:51
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:39
Vijaya Muhurta	14:08–14:53
Godhuli	17:51–18:17
Pradosha	17:51–20:26
Nishitha	23:52–00:43 (07.10)
Amrita Kalam	15:17–16:56

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:40–15:04
Yamaganda	06:42–08:06
Gulika Kalam	09:29–10:53
Dur Muhurta	10:25–11:10, 14:53–15:38
Varjyam	05:25–07:04

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:42–10:43, 15:25–16:32, 17:16–17:51

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:42–10:43, 15:25–16:32, 17:16–17:51
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:42–10:43, 15:25–16:32, 17:16–17:51
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:42–13:29, 15:25–16:32, 17:16–17:51

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Shukla-panchami until 08:09, Shukla-shashti from 08:09; lagna Kanya 06:42, Tula 07:41, Vrischika 10:43, Dhanu 13:29, Makara 15:25, Kumbha 16:32, Mina 17:16

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).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 06:42–00:20 (07.10)+1 Yoga Saubhagya 06:42–02:47 (07.10)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:42–08:090 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:42–08:090 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:09–06:44 (07.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 06:42–00:20 (07.10)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:42–00:20 (07.10)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:42

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Krakacha Yoga
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1786 · Vikram 1921 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 7 · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Saraswati Avahana

At sunrise 06:44

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 08:00 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 2 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 00:25 (08.10) more Gandamula
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 01:10 (08.10) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 08:00 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:00	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 08:00	karana Gara
from 19:41	karana Vanija
from 00:25 (08.10)	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 01:10 (08.10)	yoga Atiganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:07
Sunrise	06:44
Noon	12:17
Sunset	17:49
End of twilight	18:26
Moonrise	13:27
Moonset	21:34
Day length	11 h 04 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:00

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (06:44–17:49) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 7: Katyayani · Durga

Navaratri day. Katyayani — the warrior goddess who slew Mahishasura; young women pray to her for a good husband.

Saraswati Avahana · Saraswati

The invocation of Saraswati during Navaratri under the Mula nakshatra: books and musical instruments are placed before the goddess, and study is set aside until Vijayadashami.

Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:23–15:36

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 7
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:44–08:00

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:00–00:25 (08.10) Krakacha Yoga 08:00–06:46 (08.10) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:00–06:46 (08.10)

Anandadi: Sthira 06:44–00:25 (08.10) Anandadi: Vardhamana 00:25–06:46 (08.10)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:01–05:52
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:39
Vijaya Muhurta	14:07–14:52
Godhuli	17:49–18:15
Pradosha	17:49–20:24
Nishitha	23:52–00:43 (08.10)
Amrita Kalam	18:00–19:36

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:53–12:16
Yamaganda	15:03–16:26
Gulika Kalam	08:07–09:30
Dur Muhurta	08:57–09:41, 12:39–13:23
Varjyam	22:49–00:25 (08.10)

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 Friday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Shukla-shashti until 08:00, Shukla-saptami from 08:00; lagna Kanya 06:44, Tula 07:37, Vrischika 10:39, Dhanu 13:25, Makara 15:21, Kumbha 16:28, Mina 17:13

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

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

+1 Anandadi: Sthira 06:44–00:25 (08.10)+1 Yoga Shobhana 06:44–01:10 (08.10)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:00–06:46 (08.10)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:44–08:000 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:44–00:25 (08.10)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:00–00:25 (08.10)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:00–06:46 (08.10)−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:00–06:46 (08.10)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:44

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1786 · Vikram 1921 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 8 · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami)

At sunrise 06:46

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 07:13 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 2 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 23:54 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 23:04 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 07:13 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:13	tithi Shukla-ashtami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 07:13	karana Vishti
from 18:37	karana Bava
from 23:04	yoga Sukarma
from 23:54	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 05:51 (09.10)	tithi Shukla-navami
from 05:51 (09.10)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:09
Sunrise	06:46
Noon	12:17
Sunset	17:46
End of twilight	18:23
Moonrise	14:11
Moonset	22:43
Day length	11 h 00 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 07:13

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (06:46–17:46) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:13–17:46: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami) · Durga

The main day of Durga Puja: the Goddess is worshipped as Mahagauri, and Kanya Puja is performed. At the junction of Ashtami and Navami, Sandhi Puja is held — the time of the Goddess’s victory over Chanda and Munda.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 07:13–05:51 (09.10)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins
Sandhi Puja: 05:27–06:15 (09.10)

Navaratri, day 8: Kalaratri, Mahagauri · Durga

Navaratri day. Kalaratri — the most fearsome form of Durga, destroyer of darkness and fear. Mahagauri — radiant white, she grants purification and peace.

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 8
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:51–06:48 (09.10)

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:46–07:13

Anandadi: Matanga 06:46–23:54 Anandadi: Rakshasa 23:54–06:48 (09.10)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 07:13–18:37; Bhadra Puchha 08:55–10:03; Bhadra Mukha 10:03–11:56

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:02–05:54
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:38
Vijaya Muhurta	14:06–14:50
Godhuli	17:46–18:12
Pradosha	17:46–20:23
Nishitha	23:51–00:43 (09.10)
Amrita Kalam	19:12–20:46

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:31–10:54
Yamaganda	13:39–15:01
Gulika Kalam	06:46–08:08
Dur Muhurta	06:46–07:30, 07:30–08:14
Varjyam	09:49–11:23

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:46–07:13

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 06:46–07:13
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:46–07:13
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:46–13:21, 15:17–16:24, 17:09–17:46

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-saptami until 07:13, Shukla-ashtami from 07:13; lagna Kanya 06:46, Tula 07:33, Vrischika 10:35, Dhanu 13:21, Makara 15:17, Kumbha 16:24, Mina 17:09

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:

Shukla-ashtami 07:13–17:46: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 06:46–23:54+1 Auspicious tithi 06:46–07:130 Chaturmasya0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:46–07:13−1 Ashtami 07:13–05:51 (09.10)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:13–05:51 (09.10)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:46–23:54−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:13–18:37

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:46

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita; auspicious time — until 17:08
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1786 · Vikram 1921 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 9 · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Maha Navami

At sunrise 06:48

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 03:53 (10.10) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 2 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 22:48 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 20:29 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 16:56 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 16:56	karana Kaulava
from 20:29	yoga Dhriti
from 22:48	nakshatra Shravana
from 03:53 (10.10)	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 03:53 (10.10)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:11
Sunrise	06:48
Noon	12:16
Sunset	17:44
End of twilight	18:21
Moonrise	14:48
Moonset	23:59
Day length	10 h 55 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (06:48–17:44) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Maha Navami · Durga

The ninth and last day of Navaratri: worship of Siddhidatri; in South India — Ayudha Puja (blessing of tools and weapons) and the concluding homa.

Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:21–15:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Navaratri, day 9: Siddhidatri · Durga

Navaratri day. Siddhidatri — bestower of siddhis, the spiritual perfections; she completes the nine nights.

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 9
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:48–22:48 Ravi Yoga 22:48–06:50 (10.10)

Anandadi: Amrita 06:48–17:08 Anandadi: Musala 17:08–00:18 (10.10) Anandadi: Gada 00:18–06:50 (10.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:04–05:56
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:38
Vijaya Muhurta	14:05–14:49
Godhuli	17:44–18:10
Pradosha	17:44–20:21
Nishitha	23:51–00:43 (10.10)
Amrita Kalam	16:42–18:13

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:22–17:44
Yamaganda	12:16–13:38
Gulika Kalam	15:00–16:22
Dur Muhurta	16:16–17:00
Varjyam	07:32–09:04, 02:32–04:01 (10.10)

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 06:48–13:17, 15:13–16:20, 17:05–17:44

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Kanya 06:48, Tula 07:29, Vrischika 10:31, Dhanu 13:17, Makara 15:13, Kumbha 16:20, Mina 17:05

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:

Shukla-navami 06:48–17:44: 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 = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 17:08

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:48–22:48+1 Anandadi: Amrita 06:48–17:08+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:48–22:48+1 Yoga Sukarma 06:48–20:290 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Musala 17:08–00:18 (10.10)−2 Rikta tithi 06:48–03:53 (10.10)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:48

Summary	Best day — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1786 · Vikram 1921 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn): Vijayadashami, closing day · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Vijayadashami (Dussehra)

At sunrise 06:50

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 01:24 (11.10) more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 2 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 21:10 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 17:27 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 14:42 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 14:42	karana Gara
from 17:27	yoga Shula
from 21:10	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 01:24 (11.10)	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 01:24 (11.10)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:13
Sunrise	06:50
Noon	12:16
Sunset	17:41
End of twilight	18:18
Moonrise	15:18
Moonset	none
Day length	10 h 51 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (06:50–17:41) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Vijayadashami (Dussehra) · Rama

The festival of the victory of good over evil: the victory of Rama over Ravana and of Durga over Mahishasura. Effigies of Ravana are burnt and Durga murtis are immersed in water; the day is favourable for new undertakings, especially at Vijaya Muhurta.

Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:21–15:31
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Vijaya Muhurta: 14:04–14:48

Sharad Navaratri (autumn): Vijayadashami, closing day
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:50–21:10 Ravi Yoga all day Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 21:10–06:52 (11.10)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:24–06:52 (11.10) Krakacha Yoga 01:24–06:52 (11.10)

Anandadi: Siddhi 06:50–21:10 Anandadi: Shubha 21:10–06:52 (11.10)

Gandanta (tithi): 01:02–01:45 (11.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:05–05:58
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:37
Vijaya Muhurta	14:04–14:48
Godhuli	17:41–18:08
Pradosha	17:41–20:19
Nishitha	23:50–00:43 (11.10)
Amrita Kalam	11:28–12:58

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:11–09:33
Yamaganda	10:54–12:16
Gulika Kalam	13:37–14:58
Dur Muhurta	12:37–13:21, 14:48–15:31
Varjyam	00:49–02:17 (11.10)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:50–10:27, 15:09–16:16, 17:01–17:41

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 06:50–10:27, 15:09–16:16, 17:01–17:41
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 06:50–10:27, 15:09–16:16, 17:01–17:41
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:50–13:13, 15:09–16:16, 17:01–17:41

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Kanya 06:50, Tula 07:25, Vrischika 10:27, Dhanu 13:13, Makara 15:09, Kumbha 16:16, Mina 17:01

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +10

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

Swayam Siddha Muhurta: the day is auspicious for new undertakings in its own right; panchanga defects are not taken into account

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:50–21:10+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 06:50–21:10+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:50–21:10+1 Yoga Dhriti 06:50–17:27+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:50–01:24 (11.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Swayam Siddha Muhurta0 Yoga Shula 17:27–19:10

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:50

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1786 · Vikram 1921 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Papankusha Ekadashi

At sunrise 06:52

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 22:29 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 2 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 19:05 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 14:03 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 11:59 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 11:59	karana Vishti
from 14:03	yoga Ganda
from 19:05	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 22:29	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 22:29	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:15
Sunrise	06:52
Noon	12:16
Sunset	17:39
End of twilight	18:16
Moonrise	15:45
Moonset	01:20
Day length	10 h 46 min

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

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) 11:59–17:39: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Papankusha Ekadashi · Vishnu

The Ekadashi after Vijayadashami. The name means “a hook for sins”: fasting and worship of Padmanabha (Vishnu) guard against downfall and free one from misdeeds.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 01:24–22:29
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 06:54–09:02 (12.10)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:52–19:05

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:52–22:29

Anandadi: Utpata 06:52–19:05 Anandadi: Mrityu 19:05–06:54 (12.10)

Bhadra on earth: 11:59–22:29; Bhadra Puchha 16:10–17:13; Bhadra Mukha 17:13–18:58
Agni Panchaka: 08:10–08:57 (15.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:07–05:59
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:37
Vijaya Muhurta	14:03–14:46
Godhuli	17:39–18:05
Pradosha	17:39–20:18
Nishitha	23:50–00:43 (12.10)
Amrita Kalam	09:35–11:03

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:57–16:18
Yamaganda	09:34–10:55
Gulika Kalam	12:15–13:36
Dur Muhurta	09:01–09:44, 22:57–23:50
Varjyam	01:33–03:00 (12.10)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:52–11:59

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:52–11:59
Cutting fingernails	average 06:52–10:23
Cutting toenails	average 06:52–11:59
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Kanya 06:52, Tula 07:21, Vrischika 10:23, Dhanu 13:09, Makara 15:06, Kumbha 16:12, Mina 16:57, Mesha 17:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Bhadra on earth 11:59–17:39: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Ravi Yoga 06:52–19:05+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:52–19:05+1 Auspicious tithi 06:52–22:290 Anandadi: Utpata 06:52–19:05 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:52–22:29 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Ganda 14:03–16:05−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 08:10–06:54 (12.10)−3 Bhadra on earth 11:59–22:29

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:52

Summary	Best day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Manasa; auspicious time — until 16:40
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1786 · Vikram 1921 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 06:54

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 19:16 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 3 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 16:40 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 10:21 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 08:55 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:55	karana Balava
from 10:21	yoga Vriddhi
from 16:40	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 19:16	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 19:16	karana Kaulava
from 05:36 (13.10)	karana Taitila
from 06:28 (13.10)	yoga Dhruva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:17
Sunrise	06:54
Noon	12:16
Sunset	17:36
End of twilight	18:13
Moonrise	16:09
Moonset	02:45
Day length	10 h 42 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:40

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (06:54–16:40) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (16:40–17:36) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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, 19:16–20:16
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:54–19:16

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:16–06:56 (13.10)

Anandadi: Manasa 06:54–16:40 Anandadi: Padma 16:40–06:56 (13.10)

Agni Panchaka: 08:10 (11.10)–08:57 (15.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:08–06:01
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:02–14:45
Godhuli	17:36–18:03
Pradosha	17:36–20:16
Nishitha	23:49–00:43 (13.10)
Amrita Kalam	10:11–11:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:15–13:35
Yamaganda	08:14–09:35
Gulika Kalam	10:55–12:15
Dur Muhurta	11:54–12:37
Varjyam	22:23–23:48

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:54–10:19, 15:02–16:08

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 06:54–10:19, 15:02–16:08
Cutting fingernails	average 06:54–16:40, 16:53–17:34
Cutting toenails	good 06:54–10:19, 15:02–16:08
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:54–13:05, 15:02–16:08

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 16:40, Purva-Bhadra from 16:40; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Kanya 06:54, Tula 07:18, Vrischika 10:19, Dhanu 13:05, Makara 15:02, Kumbha 16:08, Mina 16:53, Mesha 17:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 16:40) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 16:40) — facing death (dangers); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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 16:40

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:54–19:16+1 Anandadi: Manasa 06:54–16:40+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:54–16:40+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Vriddhi 10:21–06:28 (13.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 16:40–06:56 (13.10)−1 Panchaka all day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:54

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Dhruva, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1786 · Vikram 1921 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 06:56

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 15:54 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 3 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 14:04 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 02:30 (14.10) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 15:54 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 14:04	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 15:54	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 15:54	karana Gara
from 02:11 (14.10)	karana Vanija
from 02:30 (14.10)	yoga Vyaghata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:19
Sunrise	06:56
Noon	12:15
Sunset	17:34
End of twilight	18:11
Moonrise	16:32
Moonset	04:11
Day length	10 h 37 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 14:04	from 15:54

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (06:56–14:04) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (14:04–17:34) is good for sowing.
Shukla-chaturdashi 15:54–17:34: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 14:04–06:58 (14.10)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:54–06:58 (14.10)

Anandadi: Chhatra 14:04–06:58 (14.10) Anandadi: Mudgara 06:56–14:04

Agni Panchaka: 08:10 (11.10)–08:57 (15.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:09–06:03
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:36
Vijaya Muhurta	14:01–14:44
Godhuli	17:34–18:01
Pradosha	17:34–20:15
Nishitha	23:49–00:43 (14.10)
Amrita Kalam	06:56–08:22

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:35–14:54
Yamaganda	06:56–08:16
Gulika Kalam	09:35–10:55
Dur Muhurta	10:29–11:11, 14:44–15:26
Varjyam	22:37–00:03 (14.10)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 14:58–15:54

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 14:58–15:54
Cutting fingernails	average 06:56–10:15, 14:04–15:54
Cutting toenails	good 14:58–15:54
Bathing, washing hair	good 14:58–15:54

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 14:04, Uttara-Bhadra from 14:04; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 15:54, Shukla-chaturdashi from 15:54; lagna Kanya 06:56, Tula 07:14, Vrischika 10:15, Dhanu 13:02, Makara 14:58, Kumbha 16:04, Mina 16:49, Mesha 17:30

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 14:04) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 14:04) — a good life; Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 15:54–17:34: 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.

+1 Yoga Dhruva 06:56–02:30 (14.10)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:56–15:54+1 Ravi Yoga 14:04–06:58 (14.10)0 Anandadi: Chhatra 14:04–06:58 (14.10)0 Auspicious nakshatra 14:04–06:58 (14.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:54–06:58 (14.10)0 Rikta tithi 15:54–06:58 (14.10)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 06:56–14:04−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:56–14:04

Panchanga at sunrise 06:56

Summary	Favourable day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 12:30
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1786 · Vikram 1921 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Sharad Purnima (Kojagari) · Purnima Vrat

At sunrise 06:58

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 12:30 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 11:27 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 22:36 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 12:30 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 11:27	nakshatra Revati
from 12:30	tithi Purnima
from 12:30	karana Vishti
from 22:36	yoga Harshana
from 22:51	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:21
Sunrise	06:58
Noon	12:15
Sunset	17:31
End of twilight	18:08
Moonrise	16:56
Moonset	05:38
Day length	10 h 33 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:27	from 12:30

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, Uttara-Bhadra (06:58–11:27) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (11:27–17:31) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:30–17:31: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 06:58–12:30: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Sharad Purnima (Kojagari) · Lakshmi

The full moon when the Moon is “complete with all sixteen kalas”. The day is chosen so that Purnima prevails at midnight (Nishitha): people keep vigil at night and worship Lakshmi (“who is awake?” — Kojagari), set rice kheer out in the moonlight and eat it in the morning as prasad.

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 23:49–00:43 (15.10)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Purnima Vrat · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 12:30–13:18
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 15.10

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:58–11:27 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 11:27–07:00 (15.10) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:27–07:00 (15.10)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:58–11:27 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 11:27–07:00 (15.10)

Bhadra on earth: 12:30–22:51; Bhadra Puchha 19:15–20:17; Bhadra Mukha 20:17–22:01
Agni Panchaka: 08:10 (11.10)–08:57 (15.10)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:33–14:22 (15.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:11–06:04
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:36
Vijaya Muhurta	14:00–14:42
Godhuli	17:31–17:58
Pradosha	17:31–20:13
Nishitha	23:49–00:43 (15.10)
Amrita Kalam	07:10–08:36, 06:48–08:14 (15.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:56–12:15
Yamaganda	14:53–16:12
Gulika Kalam	08:17–09:36
Dur Muhurta	09:05–09:47, 12:36–13:18
Varjyam	22:12–23:38

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 12:30–12:58, 14:54–16:00, 16:45–17:26

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 11:27, Revati from 11:27; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 12:30, Purnima from 12:30; lagna Kanya 06:58, Tula 07:10, Vrischika 10:11, Dhanu 12:58, Makara 14:54, Kumbha 16:00, Mina 16:45, Mesha 17:26

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 11:27) — a good life; Revati (from 11:27) — increase in property; Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 06:58–12:30: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 12:30–17:31: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 12:30–17:31: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 12:30

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 11:27–07:00 (15.10)+2 Ravi Yoga 06:58–11:27+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:58–11:27+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:58–11:27+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Panchaka all day−1 Bhadra on earth 12:30–22:51−2 Rikta tithi 06:58–12:30

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:58

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Sankranti day
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1786 · Vikram 1921 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Ashwina Purnima · Tula Sankranti · Lunar eclipse, penumbral (not visible here)

At sunrise 07:00

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 09:15 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 4 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 08:57 more Gandamula
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 18:52 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 09:15 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 08:57	nakshatra Ashwini
from 09:15	tithi Krishna-pratipat (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 09:15	karana Balava
from 18:52	yoga Vajra
from 19:44	karana Kaulava
from 06:18 (16.10)	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 06:18 (16.10)	karana Taitila
from 06:46 (16.10)	nakshatra Bharani

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:23
Sunrise	07:00
Noon	12:15
Sunset	17:29
End of twilight	18:06
Moonrise	17:23
Moonset	07:05
Day length	10 h 28 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	09:15
Tula Sankranti	04:55 — the Sun enters Tula (Libra)
Lunar eclipse, penumbral	greatest eclipse 09:30, magnitude 0.022
Phases	Penumbral eclipse begins 09:10 Penumbral eclipse ends 09:50
Visibility	not visible here (below the horizon)

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 5, bad — 3

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:57	from 09:15

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (07:00–08:57) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Ashwina Purnima · Chandra (the Moon)

The full moon of Ashwina — Sharad Purnima (Kojagari), a night of vigil and Lakshmi Puja; Valmiki Jayanti.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 12:30 (14.10)–09:15
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 14.10

Tula Sankranti · Surya

The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Libra. In Karnataka it is Tula Sankramana, the festival of the river Kaveri at its source in Talakaveri.

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 07:00–08:55
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:00–08:57 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:00–09:15

Anandadi: Prajapati 07:00–08:57 Anandadi: Saumya 08:57–06:46 (16.10) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:46–07:02 (16.10)

Agni Panchaka: 08:10 (11.10)–08:57
Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:33–14:22
Gandanta (tithi): 08:54–09:36
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:12–06:06
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:35
Vijaya Muhurta	13:59–14:41
Godhuli	17:29–17:56
Pradosha	17:29–20:11
Nishitha	23:48–00:43 (16.10)
Amrita Kalam	06:48–08:14, 00:13–01:41 (16.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:37–10:56
Yamaganda	13:33–14:52
Gulika Kalam	07:00–08:19
Dur Muhurta	07:00–07:42, 07:42–08:24
Varjyam	03:08–04:35 (16.10)

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 07:00–12:54, 14:50–15:57, 16:41–17:22

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Revati until 08:57, Ashwini from 08:57; tithi Purnima until 09:15, Krishna-pratipat from 09:15; lagna Kanya 07:00, Tula 07:06, Vrischika 10:07, Dhanu 12:54, Makara 14:50, Kumbha 15:57, Mina 16:41, Mesha 17:22

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 08:57) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 08:57) — joy; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Purnima 07:00–09:15: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Sankranti at 04:55 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi, Sankranti day

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 08:57–06:46 (16.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:00–08:57+1 Yoga Harshana 07:00–18:52+1 Auspicious tithi 09:15–06:18 (16.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Panchaka 07:00–08:57−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:00–08:57−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−1 Gandanta 07:00–14:22−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Sankranti day−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:00–09:15

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:00

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1786 · Vikram 1921 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:02

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 03:48 (17.10) more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 05:02 (17.10) more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 15:27 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 16:59 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 15:27	yoga Siddhi
from 16:59	karana Gara
from 03:48 (17.10)	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 03:48 (17.10)	karana Vanija
from 05:02 (17.10)	nakshatra Krittika

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:25
Sunrise	07:02
Noon	12:15
Sunset	17:26
End of twilight	18:04
Moonrise	17:53
Moonset	08:29
Day length	10 h 24 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 5, bad — 5

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (07:02–17:26) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:02–05:02 (17.10)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:02–05:02 (17.10) Anandadi: Dhumra 05:02–07:04 (17.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:14–06:08
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:35
Vijaya Muhurta	13:58–14:40
Godhuli	17:26–17:54
Pradosha	17:26–20:10
Nishitha	23:48–00:43 (17.10)
Amrita Kalam	00:35–02:04 (17.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:08–17:26
Yamaganda	12:14–13:32
Gulika Kalam	14:50–16:08
Dur Muhurta	16:03–16:45
Varjyam	15:40–17:09

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 07:02–12:50, 14:46–15:53, 16:37–17:18

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Tula 07:02, Vrischika 10:03, Dhanu 12:50, Makara 14:46, Kumbha 15:53, Mina 16:37, Mesha 17:18

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

+1 Auspicious tithi 07:02–03:48 (17.10)0 Yoga Siddhi 15:27–07:04 (17.10)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:02–05:02 (17.10)−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:02–05:02 (17.10)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:02–05:02 (17.10)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:02

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Sthira; auspicious time — until 12:27
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1786 · Vikram 1921 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:04

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 01:54 (18.10) more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 1 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 03:53 (18.10) more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 12:27 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 14:46 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 12:27	yoga Vyatipata
from 14:46	karana Vishti
from 01:54 (18.10)	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 01:54 (18.10)	karana Bava
from 03:53 (18.10)	nakshatra Rohini

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:27
Sunrise	07:04
Noon	12:15
Sunset	17:24
End of twilight	18:01
Moonrise	18:30
Moonset	09:48
Day length	10 h 19 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (07:04–17:24) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:46–17:24: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:53–07:06 (18.10)

Anandadi: Sthira 07:04–03:53 (18.10) Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:53–07:06 (18.10)

Bhadra in heaven: 14:46–01:54 (18.10); Bhadra Puchha 22:02–23:08; Bhadra Mukha 23:08–00:58 (18.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:15–06:10
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:35
Vijaya Muhurta	13:57–14:39
Godhuli	17:24–17:51
Pradosha	17:24–20:08
Nishitha	23:48–00:42 (18.10)
Amrita Kalam	01:36–03:07 (18.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:22–09:39
Yamaganda	10:57–12:14
Gulika Kalam	13:31–14:49
Dur Muhurta	12:35–13:16, 14:39–15:20
Varjyam	16:27–17:59

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:04–12:27

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 07:04–12:27
Cutting fingernails	average 07:04–09:59
Cutting toenails	average 07:04–12:27
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:04–12:46, 14:42–15:49, 16:33–17:14

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Tula 07:04, Vrischika 09:59, Dhanu 12:46, Makara 14:42, Kumbha 15:49, Mina 16:33, Mesha 17:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Vyatipata 12:27–17:24: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 12:27

+2 Yoga Siddhi 07:04–12:27+1 Anandadi: Sthira 07:04–03:53 (18.10)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:04–01:54 (18.10)0 Chaturmasya−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 14:46–01:54 (18.10)−1 Vyatipata 12:27–07:06 (18.10)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:04

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Matanga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1786 · Vikram 1921 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Karwa Chauth · Angaraki Chaturthi (Vakratunda)

At sunrise 07:06

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 00:41 (19.10) more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 1 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 03:26 (19.10) more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 09:57 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 13:12 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 09:57	yoga Variyana
from 13:12	karana Balava
from 00:41 (19.10)	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 00:41 (19.10)	karana Kaulava
from 03:26 (19.10)	nakshatra Mrigashirsha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:29
Sunrise	07:06
Noon	12:14
Sunset	17:21
End of twilight	17:59
Moonrise	19:15
Moonset	10:59
Day length	10 h 15 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:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (07:06–17:21) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Karwa Chauth · Shiva and Parvati

Married women of North India fast from sunrise to moonrise for the long life of their husbands and worship Shiva, Parvati and Ganesha. The fast is broken after seeing the Moon through a sieve and offering it water from a karwa pitcher.

Rule: at moonrise, 19:15
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Angaraki Chaturthi (Vakratunda) · Ganesha

A Sankashti falling on a Tuesday — the day of Mars (Angaraka) — is the most favourable of all Sankashtis: a fast on this day is equated with observing every Sankashti of the year.

Rule: at moonrise, 19:15
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:41–07:08 (19.10)

Anandadi: Matanga 07:06–03:26 (19.10) Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:26–07:08 (19.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:17–06:11
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:34
Vijaya Muhurta	13:56–14:37
Godhuli	17:21–17:49
Pradosha	17:21–20:07
Nishitha	23:47–00:42 (19.10)
Amrita Kalam	00:17–01:52 (19.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:48–16:04
Yamaganda	09:40–10:57
Gulika Kalam	12:14–13:31
Dur Muhurta	09:09–09:50, 22:52–23:47
Varjyam	19:35–21:09

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 07:06–12:42, 14:38–15:45, 16:29–17:10

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Tula 07:06, Vrischika 09:55, Dhanu 12:42, Makara 14:38, Kumbha 15:45, Mina 16:29, Mesha 17:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-chaturti 07:06–17:21: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vyatipata 07:06–09:57: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 07:06–03:26 (19.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:06–03:26 (19.10)+1 Yoga Variyana 09:57–07:08 (19.10)0 Chaturmasya−1 Vyatipata 07:06–09:57−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 07:06–00:41 (19.10)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:06

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita; auspicious time — until 08:03
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1786 · Vikram 1921 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:08

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 00:14 (20.10) more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 1 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 03:44 (20.10) more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 08:03 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 12:22 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 08:03	yoga Parigha
from 12:22	karana Taitila
from 00:14 (20.10)	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 00:14 (20.10)	karana Gara
from 03:44 (20.10)	nakshatra Ardra
from 06:44 (20.10)	yoga Shiva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:31
Sunrise	07:08
Noon	12:14
Sunset	17:19
End of twilight	17:57
Moonrise	20:07
Moonset	12:00
Day length	10 h 10 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 2, 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, Mrigashirsha (07:08–17:19) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:08–03:44 (20.10) Ravi Yoga 03:44–07:10 (20.10)

Anandadi: Amrita 07:08–03:44 (20.10) Anandadi: Musala 03:44–07:10 (20.10)

Gandanta (tithi): 23:51–00:38 (20.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:18–06:13
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:55–14:36
Godhuli	17:19–17:47
Pradosha	17:19–20:05
Nishitha	23:47–00:42 (20.10)
Amrita Kalam	18:49–20:26

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:14–13:30
Yamaganda	08:25–09:41
Gulika Kalam	10:57–12:14
Dur Muhurta	11:53–12:34
Varjyam	09:06–10:43

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:08–09:51, 14:34–15:41, 16:25–17:06

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 07:08–09:51, 14:34–15:41, 16:25–17:06
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 07:08–09:51, 14:34–15:41, 16:25–17:06
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:08–12:38, 14:34–15:41, 16:25–17:06

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Tula 07:08, Vrischika 09:51, Dhanu 12:38, Makara 14:34, Kumbha 15:41, Mina 16:25, Mesha 17:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

Auspicious time ends by 08:03

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:08–03:44 (20.10)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 07:08–03:44 (20.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:08–03:44 (20.10)+1 Yoga Variyana 07:08–08:03+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:08–00:14 (20.10)0 Chaturmasya−1 Yoga Parigha 08:03–19:24

Panchanga at sunrise 07:08

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Shiva
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1786 · Vikram 1921 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:10

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 00:35 (21.10) more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 1 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 04:48 (21.10) more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 06:03 (21.10) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 12:19 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 12:19	karana Vanija
from 00:35 (21.10)	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 00:35 (21.10)	karana Vishti
from 04:48 (21.10)	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 06:03 (21.10)	yoga Siddha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:33
Sunrise	07:10
Noon	12:14
Sunset	17:17
End of twilight	17:54
Moonrise	21:06
Moonset	12:49
Day length	10 h 06 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

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:10–04:48 (21.10) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:48–07:13 (21.10) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:48–07:13 (21.10)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:10–00:35 (21.10)

Anandadi: Siddhi 04:48–07:13 (21.10) Anandadi: Kana 07:10–04:48 (21.10)

Bhadra in heaven: 00:35–13:02 (21.10); Bhadra Puchha 05:36–06:51 (21.10); Bhadra Mukha 06:51–08:56 (21.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:20–06:15
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:34
Vijaya Muhurta	13:55–14:35
Godhuli	17:17–17:44
Pradosha	17:17–20:04
Nishitha	23:47–00:42 (21.10)
Amrita Kalam	18:21–20:01

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:29–14:45
Yamaganda	07:10–08:26
Gulika Kalam	09:42–10:58
Dur Muhurta	10:32–11:13, 14:35–15:15
Varjyam	12:30–14:10

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:10–09:47, 14:30–15:37, 16:21–17:02

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 07:10–09:47, 14:30–15:37, 16:21–17:02
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:10–09:47, 14:30–15:37, 16:21–17:02
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:10–12:34, 14:30–15:37, 16:21–17:02

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Tula 07:10, Vrischika 09:47, Dhanu 12:34, Makara 14:30, Kumbha 15:37, Mina 16:21, Mesha 17:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:10–04:48 (21.10)+1 Yoga Shiva 07:10–06:03 (21.10)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Kana 07:10–04:48 (21.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:10–00:35 (21.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:10–04:48 (21.10)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:10

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddha; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1786 · Vikram 1921 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:13

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 01:40 (22.10) more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 1 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 06:33 (22.10) more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 05:54 (22.10) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:02 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 13:02	karana Bava
from 01:40 (22.10)	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 01:40 (22.10)	karana Balava
from 05:54 (22.10)	yoga Sadhya
from 06:33 (22.10)	nakshatra Pushya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:35
Sunrise	07:13
Noon	12:14
Sunset	17:14
End of twilight	17:52
Moonrise	22:10
Moonset	13:28
Day length	10 h 01 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (07:13–17:14) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:13–13:02: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:13–06:33 (22.10) Ravi Yoga 21:51–06:33 (22.10)

Krakacha Yoga 07:13–01:40 (22.10) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:13–01:40 (22.10) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:40–07:15 (22.10)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 07:13–06:33 (22.10) Anandadi: Utpata 06:33–07:15 (22.10)

Bhadra in heaven: 00:35–13:02; Bhadra Puchha 05:36–06:51; Bhadra Mukha 06:51–08:56

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:21–06:17
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:33
Vijaya Muhurta	13:54–14:34
Godhuli	17:14–17:42
Pradosha	17:14–20:02
Nishitha	23:46–00:42 (22.10)
Amrita Kalam	03:59–05:42 (22.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:58–12:13
Yamaganda	14:44–15:59
Gulika Kalam	08:28–09:43
Dur Muhurta	09:13–09:53, 12:33–13:13
Varjyam	17:40–19:24

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:13–09:44, 14:26–15:33, 16:18–16:58

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 07:13–09:44, 14:26–15:33, 16:18–16:58
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 07:13–09:44, 14:26–15:33, 16:18–16:58
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:13–12:30, 14:26–15:33, 16:18–16:58

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Tula 07:13, Vrischika 09:44, Dhanu 12:30, Makara 14:26, Kumbha 15:33, Mina 16:18, Mesha 16:58

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:13–06:33 (22.10)+2 Yoga Siddha 07:13–05:54 (22.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:13–06:33 (22.10)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:13–01:40 (22.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 07:13–06:33 (22.10)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:13–13:02−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:13–01:40 (22.10)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:13

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Pushya, Anandadi: Mitra; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Ashtami
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1786 · Vikram 1921 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Ahoi Ashtami · Kalashtami

At sunrise 07:15

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 03:23 (23.10) more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 1 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 08:54 (23.10) more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 06:13 (23.10) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 14:27 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 14:27	karana Kaulava
from 03:23 (23.10)	tithi Krishna-navami
from 03:23 (23.10)	karana Taitila
from 06:13 (23.10)	yoga Shubha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:37
Sunrise	07:15
Noon	12:14
Sunset	17:12
End of twilight	17:50
Moonrise	23:16
Moonset	13:59
Day length	9 h 57 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (07:15–17:12) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Ahoi Ashtami · Ahoi Mata

Mothers fast for the well-being of their children and break the fast in the evening on seeing the stars (some on seeing the Moon); Ahoi Mata is worshipped.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:12–20:01
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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, 17:12–20:01
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:23–07:17 (23.10)

Anandadi: Mitra all day

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:23–06:19
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:33
Vijaya Muhurta	13:53–14:33
Godhuli	17:12–17:40
Pradosha	17:12–20:01
Nishitha	23:46–00:42 (23.10)
Amrita Kalam	01:53–03:38 (23.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:44–10:59
Yamaganda	13:28–14:42
Gulika Kalam	07:15–08:29
Dur Muhurta	07:15–07:54, 07:54–08:34
Varjyam	15:20–17:06

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 07:15–12:26, 14:22–15:29, 16:14–16:54

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Tula 07:15, Vrischika 09:40, Dhanu 12:26, Makara 14:22, Kumbha 15:29, Mina 16:14, Mesha 16:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-ashtami 07:15–17:12: 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 = +2

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

+2 Pushya all day+1 Anandadi: Mitra all day+1 Yoga Sadhya 07:15–06:13 (23.10)0 Chaturmasya−1 Ashtami 07:15–03:23 (23.10)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:15

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Pushya; cons: Rikta tithi, Anandadi: Vajra
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1786 · Vikram 1921 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:17

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 05:35 (24.10) more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 08:54 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 06:53 (24.10) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 16:26 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 08:54	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 16:26	karana Gara
from 05:35 (24.10)	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 05:35 (24.10)	karana Vanija
from 06:53 (24.10)	yoga Shukla

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:38
Sunrise	07:17
Noon	12:14
Sunset	17:09
End of twilight	17:48
Moonrise	none
Moonset	14:24
Day length	9 h 52 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 08:54

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (07:17–08:54) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Pushya Yoga 07:17–08:54 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:17–08:54

Jwalamukhi Yoga 05:35–07:19 (24.10)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:17–08:54 Anandadi: Vajra 08:54–07:19 (24.10)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 04:57–18:24 (24.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:24–06:20
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:33
Vijaya Muhurta	13:52–14:31
Godhuli	17:09–17:38
Pradosha	17:09–19:59
Nishitha	23:46–00:42 (24.10)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:55–17:09
Yamaganda	12:13–13:27
Gulika Kalam	14:41–15:55
Dur Muhurta	15:50–16:30
Varjyam	23:11–00:58 (24.10)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Pushya until 08:54, Ashlesha from 08:54; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Tula 07:17, Vrischika 09:36, Dhanu 12:22, Makara 14:18, Kumbha 15:25, Mina 16:10, Mesha 16:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 08:54) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 08:54) — physical affliction (suffering); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-navami 07:17–17:09: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 07:17–06:53 (24.10)+2 Pushya 07:17–08:54+1 Ravi Pushya Yoga 07:17–08:540 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:17–08:540 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:54–07:19 (24.10)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 08:54–07:19 (24.10)−2 Rikta tithi 07:17–05:35 (24.10)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:17

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Tryahasparsha, Jwalamukhi Yoga
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1786 · Vikram 1921 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:19

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 08:04 (25.10) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 11:40 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 07:45 (25.10) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 18:48 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 11:40	nakshatra Magha
from 18:48	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:40
Sunrise	07:19
Noon	12:13
Sunset	17:07
End of twilight	17:45
Moonrise	00:23
Moonset	14:45
Day length	9 h 48 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 11:40

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (11:40–17:07) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Jwalamukhi Yoga 07:19–11:40

Anandadi: Saumya 07:19–11:40 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 11:40–07:21 (25.10)

Bhadra on earth: 18:48–08:04 (25.10); Bhadra Puchha 20:48–22:08; Bhadra Mukha 22:08–00:20 (25.10)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 04:57–18:24
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:26–06:22
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:33
Vijaya Muhurta	13:51–14:30
Godhuli	17:07–17:36
Pradosha	17:07–19:58
Nishitha	23:46–00:42 (25.10)
Amrita Kalam	09:53–11:40

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:32–09:46
Yamaganda	10:59–12:13
Gulika Kalam	13:26–14:40
Dur Muhurta	12:33–13:12, 14:30–15:09
Varjyam	01:09–02:57 (25.10)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:19–09:32, 14:14–15:21, 16:06–16:46

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:19–09:32, 14:14–15:21, 16:06–16:46
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:19–09:32, 14:14–15:21, 16:06–16:46
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 11:40, Magha from 11:40; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Tula 07:19, Vrischika 09:32, Dhanu 12:18, Makara 14:14, Kumbha 15:21, Mina 16:06, Mesha 16:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 11:40) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 11:40) — loss of property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 07:19–11:40+1 Yoga Shukla all day+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 11:40–07:21 (25.10)−1 Gandanta 07:19–18:24−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:19–11:40−2 Jwalamukhi Yoga 07:19–11:40−2 Tryahasparsha

Panchanga at sunrise 07:19

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1786 · Vikram 1921 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:21

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 08:04 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 3 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 14:39 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 07:45 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:04 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 07:45	yoga Brahma
from 08:04	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 08:04	karana Bava
from 14:39	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 21:20	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:42
Sunrise	07:21
Noon	12:13
Sunset	17:05
End of twilight	17:43
Moonrise	01:30
Moonset	15:04
Day length	9 h 43 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:04	from 14:39

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, Magha (07:21–14:39) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (14:39–17:05) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:21–08:04: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 07:21–08:04 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:04–07:23 (26.10)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:21–14:39 Anandadi: Dhumra 14:39–07:23 (26.10)

Bhadra on earth: 18:48 (24.10)–08:04; Bhadra Puchha 20:48–22:08 (24.10); Bhadra Mukha 22:08 (24.10)–00:20
Gandanta (tithi): 07:37–08:30
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:27–06:24
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:32
Vijaya Muhurta	13:50–14:29
Godhuli	17:05–17:33
Pradosha	17:05–19:56
Nishitha	23:45–00:42 (26.10)
Amrita Kalam	11:57–13:45

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:39–15:52
Yamaganda	09:47–11:00
Gulika Kalam	12:13–13:26
Dur Muhurta	09:18–09:57, 22:48–23:45
Varjyam	23:39–01:27 (26.10)

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 07:21–12:14, 14:11–15:17, 16:02–16:43

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Magha until 14:39, Purva-Phalguni from 14:39; tithi Krishna-dashami until 08:04, Krishna-ekadashi from 08:04; lagna Tula 07:21, Vrischika 09:28, Dhanu 12:14, Makara 14:11, Kumbha 15:17, Mina 16:02, Mesha 16:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 14:39) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 14:39) — ill health; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Bhadra on earth 07:21–08:04: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+2 Yoga Brahma 07:45–07:23 (26.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Krakacha Yoga 07:21–08:040 Bhadra on earth 07:21–08:04−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:21–14:39−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:21–14:39−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:04–07:23 (26.10)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:21

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Brahma, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 08:40
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1786 · Vikram 1921 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Rama Ekadashi · Govatsa Dwadashi (Vasu Baras)

At sunrise 07:23

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 10:37 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 3 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 17:39 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 08:40 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 10:37 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 08:40	yoga Indra
from 10:37	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 10:37	karana Kaulava
from 17:39	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 23:52	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:44
Sunrise	07:23
Noon	12:13
Sunset	17:02
End of twilight	17:41
Moonrise	02:36
Moonset	15:22
Day length	9 h 39 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 10:37

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, Purva-Phalguni (07:23–17:02) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Rama Ekadashi · Vishnu

The Ekadashi of the dark half of Ashwina (Kartika in North India), a few days before Diwali. Named after Lakshmi (Rama); the fast removes sins and brings prosperity.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 08:04 (25.10)–10:37
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 07:25–09:20 (27.10)

Govatsa Dwadashi (Vasu Baras) · Nandini the cow

Worship of cows and calves on the eve of Dhanvantari Jayanti: in the evening a cow with her calf is decorated and fed, and on this day milk products and wheat are not eaten. In Maharashtra it opens the festive week of Diwali.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:02–19:55
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:37–07:25 (27.10)

Anandadi: Sthira 07:23–17:39 Anandadi: Vardhamana 17:39–07:25 (27.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:29–06:26
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:49–14:28
Godhuli	17:02–17:31
Pradosha	17:02–19:55
Nishitha	23:45–00:43 (27.10)
Amrita Kalam	10:27–12:15

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:13–13:25
Yamaganda	08:35–09:48
Gulika Kalam	11:00–12:13
Dur Muhurta	11:53–12:32
Varjyam	01:43–03:30 (27.10)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:23–09:24, 14:07–15:13, 15:58–16:39

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 07:23–09:24, 14:07–15:13, 15:58–16:39
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:23–09:24, 14:07–15:13, 15:58–16:39
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:23–12:10, 14:07–15:13, 15:58–16:39

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 10:37, Krishna-dvadashi from 10:37; lagna Tula 07:23, Vrischika 09:24, Dhanu 12:10, Makara 14:07, Kumbha 15:13, Mina 15:58, Mesha 16:39

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

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 08:40

+2 Yoga Brahma 07:23–08:40+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:37–07:25 (27.10)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 07:23–17:39+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 10:37–07:25 (27.10)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:23–17:39

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:23

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1786 · Vikram 1921 more
Period	Chaturmasya · Diwali — five days, day 1
Festivals	Dhanteras (Dhanvantari Jayanti) · Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 07:25

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 13:04 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 3 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 20:31 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 09:31 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 13:04 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 09:31	yoga Vaidhriti
from 13:04	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 13:04	karana Gara
from 20:31	nakshatra Hasta
from 02:12 (28.10)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:46
Sunrise	07:25
Noon	12:13
Sunset	17:00
End of twilight	17:39
Moonrise	03:43
Moonset	15:40
Day length	9 h 35 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:04

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, Uttara-Phalguni (07:25–17:00) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Dhanteras (Dhanvantari Jayanti) · Dhanvantari

The first day of Diwali: the appearance of Dhanvantari with the pot of amrita from the churned ocean. People buy gold and new utensils, and in the evening a lamp for Yama (Yama Deepam) is lit at the entrance to ward off untimely death.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:00–19:54
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:00–19:54
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya
Diwali — five days, day 1

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:25–20:31

Anandadi: Matanga 07:25–20:31 Anandadi: Rakshasa 20:31–07:27 (28.10)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dvadashi

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:30–06:28
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:32
Vijaya Muhurta	13:48–14:27
Godhuli	17:00–17:29
Pradosha	17:00–19:54
Nishitha	23:45–00:43 (28.10)
Amrita Kalam	12:27–14:15

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:25–14:36
Yamaganda	07:25–08:37
Gulika Kalam	09:49–11:01
Dur Muhurta	10:37–11:15, 14:27–15:05
Varjyam	05:49–07:35 (28.10)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:25–09:20

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 07:25–09:20
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 07:25–09:20
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:25–12:06, 14:03–15:09, 15:54–16:35

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 13:04, Krishna-trayodashi from 13:04; lagna Tula 07:25, Vrischika 09:20, Dhanu 12:06, Makara 14:03, Kumbha 15:09, Mina 15:54, Mesha 16:35

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Thursday — success.

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

Vaidhriti 09:31–17:00: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+2 Yoga Indra 07:25–09:31+1 Anandadi: Matanga 07:25–20:31+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:25–20:31+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:25–13:04−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:25–20:31−3 Vaidhriti 09:31–07:27 (28.10)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:25

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Vaidhriti, Krishna Chaturdashi
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1786 · Vikram 1921 more
Period	Chaturmasya · Diwali — five days, day 2
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri · Kali Chaudas

At sunrise 07:27

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 15:15 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 23:05 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 10:10 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 15:15 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 10:10	yoga Vishkambha
from 15:15	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 15:15	karana Vishti
from 23:05	nakshatra Chitra
from 04:12 (29.10)	karana Shakuni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:48
Sunrise	07:27
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:58
End of twilight	17:37
Moonrise	04:51
Moonset	15:58
Day length	9 h 30 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:15

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (07:27–16:58) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 15:15–16:58: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 15:15–16:58: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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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, 23:45–00:43 (29.10)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kali Chaudas · Kali

The night of the fourteenth tithi before Diwali (Gujarat, Maharashtra): at midnight people worship Kali and Hanuman to be rid of evil influences; lamps are lit.

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 23:45–00:43 (29.10)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya
Diwali — five days, day 2

Muhurta

Anandadi: Amrita 07:27–23:05 Anandadi: Musala 23:05–07:29 (29.10)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 15:15–04:12 (29.10); Bhadra Mukha 15:15–17:24; Bhadra Puchha 02:52–04:09 (29.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:32–06:29
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:32
Vijaya Muhurta	13:48–14:26
Godhuli	16:58–17:27
Pradosha	16:58–19:52
Nishitha	23:45–00:43 (29.10)
Amrita Kalam	16:27–18:13

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:01–12:13
Yamaganda	14:35–15:47
Gulika Kalam	08:39–09:50
Dur Muhurta	09:21–09:59, 12:32–13:10
Varjyam	05:49–07:35

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:10–15:15

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 10:10–15:15
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 10:10–15:15
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:27–12:03, 13:59–15:05

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 15:15, Krishna-chaturdashi from 15:15; lagna Tula 07:27, Vrischika 09:16, Dhanu 12:03, Makara 13:59, Kumbha 15:05, Mina 15:50, Mesha 16:31

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 15:15–16:58: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vaidhriti 07:27–10:10: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
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: Amrita 07:27–23:05+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:27–23:05+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Vishti (Bhadra) 15:15–04:12 (29.10)−1 Krishna Chaturdashi 15:15–07:29 (29.10)−1 Vaidhriti 07:27–10:10

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:27

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Anandadi: Kana
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1786 · Vikram 1921 more
Period	Chaturmasya · Diwali — five days, day 2
Festivals	Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) · Kali Puja

At sunrise 07:29

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 17:04 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 2 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 01:18 (30.10) more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 10:34 more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 17:04 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 10:34	yoga Priti
from 17:04	tithi Amavasya
from 17:04	karana Chatushpada
from 01:18 (30.10)	nakshatra Swati
from 05:49 (30.10)	karana Naga

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:50
Sunrise	07:29
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:56
End of twilight	17:35
Moonrise	06:00
Moonset	16:19
Day length	9 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (07:29–16:56) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Shakuni 07:29–16:56: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 07:29–16:56: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) · Krishna

The victory of Krishna and Satyabhama over the demon Narakasura. Before sunrise, while the Moon is still shining, Abhyanga Snana is performed — a bath with oil and a healing paste.

Rule: Arunodaya: before sunrise, 06:00–07:29
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Abhyanga Snana: from moonrise to sunrise: 06:00–07:29

Kali Puja · Kali

Midnight worship of the goddess Kali on the night of Diwali (Bengal, Assam, Odisha): oil lamps, hibiscus flowers and mantras until dawn.

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 23:44–00:43 (30.10)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya
Diwali — five days, day 2

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:29–17:04 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:18–07:31 (30.10) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 01:18–07:31 (30.10)

Anandadi: Siddhi 01:18–07:31 (30.10) Anandadi: Kana 07:29–01:18 (30.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:33–06:31
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:47–14:25
Godhuli	16:56–17:25
Pradosha	16:56–19:51
Nishitha	23:44–00:43 (30.10)
Amrita Kalam	18:19–20:03

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:51–11:02
Yamaganda	13:23–14:34
Gulika Kalam	07:29–08:40
Dur Muhurta	07:29–08:07, 08:07–08:45
Varjyam	07:50–09:34, 07:19–09:02 (30.10)

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 07:29–11:59, 13:55–15:02, 15:46–16:27

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Tula 07:29, Vrischika 09:12, Dhanu 11:59, Makara 13:55, Kumbha 15:02, Mina 15:46, Mesha 16:27

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 07:29–16:56: 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 = −6

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:29–01:18 (30.10)+1 Yoga Priti 10:34–07:31 (30.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:29–17:04 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Anandadi: Kana 07:29–01:18 (30.10)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 07:29–17:04

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:29

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Eclipse (not visible here)
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1786 · Vikram 1921 more
Period	Chaturmasya · Diwali — five days, day 3
Festivals	Diwali, Lakshmi Puja · Ashwina Amavasya · Solar eclipse, annular (not visible here)

At sunrise 07:31

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 18:28 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 1 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 03:05 (31.10) more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 10:39 more
Karana	Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 18:28 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 10:39	yoga Ayushman
from 18:28	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 18:28	karana Kimstughna
from 03:05 (31.10)	nakshatra Vishakha
from 06:59 (31.10)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:52
Sunrise	07:31
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:53
End of twilight	17:33
Moonrise	07:09
Moonset	16:43
Day length	9 h 22 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	18:28
Solar eclipse, annular	greatest eclipse 18:30, magnitude 0.951
Visibility	not visible here (outside the eclipse zone)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (07:31–16:53) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Naga 07:31–16:53: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Diwali, Lakshmi Puja · Lakshmi

The festival of lights, the main day of the five-day Diwali: in the evening, at Pradosha, Lakshmi and Ganesha are worshipped and rows of diyas are lit. It marks Rama’s return to Ayodhya; for merchants the new year and new account books begin on this day.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 16:53–18:28
on the second day the tithi lasts long enough — the second day is chosen

Ashwina Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

The new moon of Ashwina (Kartika in North India) — the night of Diwali: Lakshmi Puja and Kali Puja.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 17:04 (29.10)–18:28
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya
Diwali — five days, day 3

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:28–07:34 (31.10)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 07:31–03:05 (31.10) Anandadi: Utpata 03:05–07:34 (31.10)

Gandanta (tithi): 18:02–18:53

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:35–06:33
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:46–14:24
Godhuli	16:53–17:23
Pradosha	16:53–19:50
Nishitha	23:44–00:43 (31.10)
Amrita Kalam	17:38–19:21

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:43–16:53
Yamaganda	12:12–13:23
Gulika Kalam	14:33–15:43
Dur Muhurta	15:39–16:16
Varjyam	07:19–09:02

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 07:31–11:55, 13:51–14:58, 15:42–16:23

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Amavasya; lagna Tula 07:31, Vrischika 09:08, Dhanu 11:55, Makara 13:51, Kumbha 14:58, Mina 15:42, Mesha 16:23

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — 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:

Amavasya 07:31–16:53: 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 = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:31–03:05 (31.10)+1 Yoga Priti 07:31–10:390 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 07:31–03:05 (31.10)−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−3 Amavasya 07:31–18:28

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:31

Summary	Favourable day — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Anandadi: Mitra
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1786 · Vikram 1921 more
Period	Chaturmasya · Diwali — five days, day 4
Festivals	Govardhan Puja, Annakut

At sunrise 07:34

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 19:24 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 04:26 (01.11) more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 10:23 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 19:24 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 10:23	yoga Saubhagya
from 19:24	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 19:24	karana Balava
from 04:26 (01.11)	nakshatra Anuradha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:54
Sunrise	07:34
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:51
End of twilight	17:31
Moonrise	08:19
Moonset	17:12
Day length	9 h 17 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (07:34–16:51) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Govardhan Puja, Annakut · Krishna

The fourth day of Diwali: Krishna lifted Govardhan Hill, sheltering the cowherds from Indra’s downpour. A “mountain” of food, the Annakut, is heaped up and offered to Krishna; in Maharashtra and South India it is Bali Pratipada, the day of King Bali.

Rule: Pratah Kala: morning, the first fifth of the daytime, 07:34–09:25
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya
Diwali — five days, day 4

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:26–07:36 (01.11)

Yamaghanta 07:34–04:26 (01.11) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:24–07:36 (01.11) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:26–07:36 (01.11)

Anandadi: Mitra 07:34–04:26 (01.11) Anandadi: Manasa 04:26–07:36 (01.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:36–06:35
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:45–14:23
Godhuli	16:51–17:21
Pradosha	16:51–19:48
Nishitha	23:44–00:43 (01.11)
Amrita Kalam	19:08–20:50

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:43–09:53
Yamaganda	11:03–12:12
Gulika Kalam	13:22–14:32
Dur Muhurta	12:31–13:08, 14:23–15:00
Varjyam	09:00–10:41

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:34–09:04, 13:47–14:54, 15:38–16:19

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	average 07:34–09:04, 13:47–14:54, 15:38–16:19
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:34–09:04, 13:47–14:54, 15:38–16:19
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:34–11:51, 13:47–14:54, 15:38–16:19

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Tula 07:34, Vrischika 09:04, Dhanu 11:51, Makara 13:47, Kumbha 14:54, Mina 15:38, Mesha 16:19

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = −1

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

Swayam Siddha Muhurta: the day is auspicious for new undertakings in its own right; panchanga defects are not taken into account (prohibitions lifted: Yamaghanta)

+1 Anandadi: Mitra 07:34–04:26 (01.11)+1 Yoga Ayushman 07:34–10:23+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Swayam Siddha Muhurta−1 Eclipse nearby−3 Yamaghanta 07:34–04:26 (01.11)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:34

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

Ashwina (Vedic name Isha) — The month of the Goddess: Sharad Navaratri, Vijayadashami (Dussehra), Sharad Purnima; at its end — Diwali.
Patron: Padmanabha; Aditya — Tvashtar. Full moon in nakshatra Ashwini. Ritu: Sharad.

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

Raktakshi (No. 58 of 60, “red-eyed”) — A year of fury: enmity, disease and losses.
Northern samvatsara: Yuva (No. 9)
Shaka Samvat 1786 · Vikram Samvat 1921 · Kali Yuga 4965
Next year — Krodhana, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 27.03.1865
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

Shukla-pratipat (1, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.

Hasta (13)
Meaning: Hand, fist
Symbol: Palm or fist
Deity: Savitar (Animating, Awakening)
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give the obtaining of what you want with your own hands, dexterity

Indra (26) — “Indra, lord”
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Kimstughna (fixed)
Deity: Vayu (Marut)
Fixed, but auspicious: good for auspicious ceremonies, offerings and homa, work for prosperity and livelihood.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

Shani vara — Saturn Day
Lord: Saturn
This is the only day of the week when, according to astrological indications, you can safely postpone most important household and spiritual affairs, which is reflected in a variety of cultures around the world. However, on this day you can carry out monotonous monotonous work, or relax.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The exact conjunction of the Sun and the Moon — the start of a new lunar month in the amanta system. A day for the ancestors and inner work.

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

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

Saturday — Day of Saturn
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 1
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

Chaturmasya
Four months of Vishnu’s sleep — from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi. A time for vows, fasting and sadhana; weddings, housewarmings and upanayanas are not held.

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.

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

Yamaghanta
“Bell of Yama” — a combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Magha, Mon — Vishakha, Tue — Ardra, Wed — Mula, Thu — Krittika, Fri — Rohini, Sat — Hasta. One of the most dangerous yogas: travel, surgery and any important new undertakings are avoided.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 3 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 09:00–10:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 09:29–10:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Vrischika
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”

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

Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Mina
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Chaturmasya
The four months from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi, when “Vishnu sleeps”: a time for vows; weddings and housewarmings are not held.

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

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

Chitra (14)
Meaning: Brilliant, clear
Symbol: Pearl or brilliant jewel
Deity: Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: accumulate brilliant qualities (receive well-deserved respect)

Vaidhriti (27) — “without support, discord”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all; good for fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Ravi vara — Sun Day
Lord: Sun
This day is suitable for generosity, celebrations, holidays, performances and festivals. Meetings with high-ranking people and important government affairs are good to carry out on this day.

Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

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

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

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 2
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

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

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

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

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

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Vaidhriti
The nitya yoga of “discord” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, and the day suits fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.

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

Swati (15)
Meaning: Sword
Symbol: Sword, also sprout or coral
Deity: Waiu (Wind)
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: scatter like air, move, convert

Vishkambha (1) — “prop, bolt”
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

nakshatra 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).

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 3
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Tryahasparsha
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.

Vishakha (16)
Meaning: Forked branch (also called Radha - gift)
Symbol: Triumphal arch for marriage, potter's wheel
Deity: Indra and Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: achieve (many and different goals, fruits)

Priti (2) — “love, affection”
Auspicious: friendship, reconciliation, love, matchmaking — anything that requires people’s goodwill.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Gara (movable)
Deity: Bhu (the Earth goddess)
Auspicious: farming, sowing and planting, building a house, household affairs.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 4
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Anuradha (17)
Meaning: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)

Ayushman (3) — “long-lived”
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Vishti (movable)
Deity: Yama
Bhadra — the most inauspicious karana: weddings, journeys, purchases and any auspicious undertakings are avoided during it. It suits only harsh deeds: fighting enemies, demolition, removing obstacles.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 5
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

Amrita Siddhi Yoga
A combination of weekday and nakshatra that yields the “nectar of success”: Sun — Hasta, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashwini, Wed — Anuradha, Thu — Pushya, Fri — Revati, Sat — Rohini. One of the strongest auspicious yogas: it brings success to almost any undertaking.

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

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

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

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

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 5 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 12:00–13:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 12:29–13:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Vishti (Bhadra)
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) is in force during the daytime, but not on earth (the Moon is not in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina): the harm is mitigated, yet this time is still usually avoided for weddings, travel and important undertakings.

Shukla-panchami (5, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth lunar day is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.

Jyestha (18)
Meaning: Born before (eldest, chief)
Symbol: Umbrella or earring, amulet, necklace
Deity: Indra (Leader of the Gods)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: rise up and win, draw strength in battle (looking for the limits of fearlessness)

Saubhagya (4) — “good fortune, marital happiness”
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Guru vara — Jupiter Day
Lord: Jupiter
The time of Jupiter's action is considered the most favorable for all worldly and spiritual affairs not related to coercion or anger. You can begin spiritual practices, good deeds, study of philosophy, Doctrine, various sciences.

Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 6
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

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

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Burnt” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 11, Tue — 5, Wed — 3, Thu — 6, Fri — 8, Sat — 9. Whatever is begun bears no fruit.

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

Gandanta
The knotted junction of “water” and “fire”: the last pada of Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Revati and the first pada of Magha, Mula and Ashwini (as well as the tithi junctions of the 5th and 6th, the 10th and 11th, the 15th and 1st). Unfavourable for new undertakings.

Gandamula
The Moon in Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula or Revati — the nakshatras at the junctions of signs. For those born in them, tradition prescribes a pacifying rite; new undertakings call for caution.

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

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 6 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 13:30–15:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 13:59–15:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-shashti (6, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.

Mula (19)
Meaning: Root
Symbol: Roots, elephant goad, lion's tail (panicle)
Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: destroy, crush (also the ability to destroy destruction)

Shobhana (5) — “splendid, beautiful”
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Shukra vara — Venus Day
Lord: Venus
All manifestations of beauty and harmony find their support and development on this day, therefore, most worldly and spiritual affairs that do not rely on brute force are good to begin or implement at this time. The day is especially good for marriage, hiring workers, building relationships, creativity, music, singing, dancing, poetry and holding holidays or performances, it is best to schedule a romantic date at this time - it will add additional shine to decorations and a special aroma to flowers, and tact to the owners of all this.

Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 7
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

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

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

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
An inauspicious combination of tithi and nakshatra (the “empty” nakshatra of a tithi, for example the 6th or 11th tithi with Rohini, the 12th with Ashlesha). Whatever is begun at this time remains without result.

Krakacha Yoga
“Saw”: the tithi number and the weekday number (Sun = 1 … Sat = 7) add up to 13 — Sun and the 12th tithi, Mon and the 11th, Tue and the 10th, Wed and the 9th, Thu and the 8th, Fri and the 7th, Sat and the 6th. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.

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

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

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 4 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 10:30–12:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 10:59–12:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami (7, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh lunar day is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.

Purva-Ashadha (20)
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)

Atiganda (6) — “great danger”
Inauspicious: portends trouble and hindrances; if necessary, the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Saturday — Day of Saturn
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 8
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

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

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Poisonous” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 4, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 2, Thu — 8, Fri — 9, Sat — 7. Unfavourable for new undertakings, medical treatment and transactions.

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

The Moon in Kanya, Tula, Dhanu or Makara: Bhadra is in patala (the netherworld) — its influence on earth is weak; according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, it even portends gain.

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Shukla-navami (9, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.

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

Sukarma (7) — “good deed”
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 9
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

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

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

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

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami (10, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.

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

Dhriti (8) — “steadfastness, firmness”
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

nakshatra 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-dashami
any undertakings

Sharad Navaratri (autumn): Vijayadashami, closing day
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

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

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

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Swayam Siddha Muhurta
One of the “three and a half” inherently auspicious days of the year (Ugadi, Akshaya Tritiya, Vijayadashami and, as the half, Bali Pratipada): no muhurta needs to be chosen for new undertakings, and the day’s panchanga flaws are disregarded (except a visible eclipse).

Shula (9) — “spear, sharp pain”
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Shukla-ekadashi (11, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh lunar day is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.

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

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

nakshatra 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-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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

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

Agni Panchaka
Began on a Tuesday: danger of fire — construction is not started and work with fire and machinery is avoided; suitable for legal matters.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Ganda (10) — “danger, knot”
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Panchaka
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

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

Shukla-dvadashi (12, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth lunar day and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.

Shatabhisha (24)
Meaning: One hundred healers
Symbol: Garland of 100 flowers, circle
Deity: Varuna
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give healing (bodily and spiritual) through Divine Grace

Bava (movable)
Deity: Indra
Auspicious: good for any benevolent and lasting work, building up health and strength, undertakings meant to grow.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

nakshatra 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-dvadashi
neutral

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

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

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Vriddhi (11) — “growth, increase”
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Shukla-triodashi (13, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth lunar day is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.

Purva-Bhadra (25)
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search

Dhruva (12) — “fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi (14, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.

Uttara-Bhadra (26)
Meaning: Later blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Part of the red bed for legs (foot), twins
Deity: Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give rain (nourishment and stability)

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

Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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.

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Eclipse nearby
An eclipse on a neighbouring Vedic day (the day before, including the night before this day’s sunrise, or the day after): its influence is weaker, but important undertakings are better postponed.

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

Revati (27)
Meaning: Rich, prosperous
Symbol: Fish (sometimes a couple) or drum
Deity: Pushan (Prosperous)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: nourish (satiate at the expense of its abundance)

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

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

The Sun’s entry into a new sidereal sign — the start of a solar month. The time around this moment (Punya Kala) is favourable for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun.

Lunar eclipse, penumbral
The Moon enters the Earth’s shadow (occurs only at full moon). Sutak begins 9 hours (3 praharas) before the eclipse; during it — japa and meditation, afterwards — a holy bath and dana.
The Moon passes only through the Earth’s penumbra: the dimming is faint, often barely noticeable. Many panchangas do not count it as an eclipse, and Sutak is not observed in this case.

The Moon touches the Earth’s penumbra; the dimming is not yet noticeable.

The Moon leaves the penumbra — the eclipse is over.

Saturday — Day of Saturn
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants

nakshatra 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.

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Eclipse (not visible here)
There is an eclipse on this date, but it is not visible at this location (or it is only penumbral): Sutak and eclipse rites are not observed, the influence is weak; important undertakings are still better postponed.

Sankranti day
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.

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

Bharani (2)
Meaning: Carrier (porter or loader)
Symbol: Yoni (bosom, source)
Deity: Yama (Dharma-raja)
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: take (take away) something

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

Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

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

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

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Siddhi (16) — “success, accomplishment”
Especially auspicious: success in any undertaking, study and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Krishna-tritya (3, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.

Krittika (3)
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Vyatipata
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.

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

Rohini (4)
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)

Vyatipata (17) — “calamity, downfall”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all. It is, however, very good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Variyana (18) — “excellent, best”
Auspicious: comfort and convenience, purchases, home improvement, any auspicious deeds.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Krishna-panchami (5, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth day of the waning moon is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.

Mrigashirsha (5)
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)

Kaulava (movable)
Deity: Mitra
Auspicious: friendship, love, matchmaking and alliances, reconciliation, jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

nakshatra 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.

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Parigha (19) — “bolt, barrier”
Inauspicious: obstacles; nothing is started in the first half of the yoga, while the second half is acceptable.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Krishna-shashti (6, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.

Ardra (6)
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)

Shiva (20) — “auspicious, benevolent”
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami (7, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh day of the waning moon is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.

Punarvasu (7)
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth

Siddha (21) — “perfected, accomplished”
Especially auspicious: success of undertakings, gaining knowledge and receiving initiations.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami (8, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.

Pushya (8)
Meaning: Feeder; feeder of flowers
Symbol: Cow udder, flower (lotus), arrow and circle
Deity: Brhaspati
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give manifestation of spiritual energy, feeding

Sadhya (22) — “attainable, amenable”
Auspicious (in some traditions — especially auspicious): study, practice, mastering new things — anything achieved through effort.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Saturday — Day of Saturn
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Pushya
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).

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

Shubha (23) — “goodness, happiness”
Especially auspicious: any auspicious deeds and ceremonies.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

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

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

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

Ravi Pushya Yoga
A Sunday when the Moon is in Pushya. Very favourable for purchases, preparing medicines and medical treatment, beginning studies and mantra practice.

Jwalamukhi Yoga
“Fire-breathing” yoga: the 1st tithi with Mula, the 5th with Bharani, the 8th with Krittika, the 9th with Rohini, the 10th with Ashlesha. Especially harmful for weddings, housewarmings, sowing and beginning studies.

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami (10, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.

Ashlesha (9)
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze

Shukla (24) — “bright, pure”
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Magha (10)
Meaning: Powerful, sufficient
Symbol: Throne, palanquin, royal canopy
Deity: Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: leave the body (temporarily or completely), give transformation similar to death

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Brahma (25) — “Brahma, sacred knowledge”
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Krishna-ekadashi (11, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.

Purva-Phalguni (11)
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-dvadashi (12, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth day of the waning Moon and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.

Uttara-Phalguni (12)
Meaning: Following red
Symbol: Half of the bed under the feet (foot)
Deity: Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: accumulate and prosper through alliances

Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

Diwali — five days, day 1
Dhanteras, Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali), Lakshmi Puja, Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj.

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi (13, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth day of the waning moon is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.

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

Diwali — five days, day 2
Dhanteras, Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali), Lakshmi Puja, Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj.

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna Chaturdashi
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).

Krishna-chaturdashi (14, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.

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

Saturday — Day of Saturn
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants

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

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

Amavasya (30, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Pitris (ancestors).
The Pitris (ancestors) rule the new moon; this period is suitable for rites honoring the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana), for pacifying the mind and performing austerities.

Naga (fixed)
Deity: nagas (serpents)
Inauspicious. Suitable only for harsh and forceful deeds, work with things that must stay fixed, and rites connected with serpents.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

Solar eclipse, annular
The Moon covers the Sun (occurs only at new moon). Traditionally it is Rahu’s time: Sutak begins 12 hours (4 praharas) before the eclipse; during the eclipse people refrain from eating and recite mantras, and afterwards take a holy bath and give dana.
The Moon is too far from the Earth to cover the Sun completely: a bright ring remains around it.

Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

nakshatra 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).

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

Diwali — five days, day 3
Dhanteras, Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali), Lakshmi Puja, Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj.

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Kartika (Vedic name Urja) — The holiest month for Vishnu: oil lamps (deepas), Govardhan Puja, Devutthana Ekadashi (end of Chaturmasya), Kartika Purnima.
Patron: Damodara; Aditya — Vishnu. Full moon in nakshatra Krittika. Ritu: Sharad.

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

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

Diwali — five days, day 4
Dhanteras, Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali), Lakshmi Puja, Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj.