October 1988 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Bhadrapada (until 10.10), Ashwina (from 11.10). Periods: all month — Chaturmasya; until 10.10 — Pitru Paksha; 11–19.10 — Sharad Navaratri (autumn). Major festivals: 10.10 Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya; 11.10 Sharad Navaratri: Ghatasthapana; 18.10 Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami); 19.10 Maha Navami; 20.10 Vijayadashami (Dussehra); 24.10 Sharad Purnima (Kojagari); 28.10 Karwa Chauth.
Icons this month (21)
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
- 14.10 Fri — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals. - 20.10 Thu — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Dhanishtha (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes. - 23.10 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira until 14:04
Uttara-Bhadra (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Festivals
- 2.10 Sun Kalashtami
- 2.10 Sun Madhya Ashtami (Pitru Paksha)
- 3.10 Mon Avidhava Navami (Matri Navami)
- 6.10 Thu Indira Ekadashi
- 7.10 Fri Pradosha Vrat
- 8.10 Sat Masik Shivaratri
- 9.10 Sun Ghata Chaturdashi (Shastrahata Shraddha)
- 10.10 Mon Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya
- 10.10 Mon Bhadrapada Amavasya
- 10.10 Mon Somvati Amavasya
- 11.10 Tue Sharad Navaratri: Ghatasthapana
- 13.10 Thu Chandra Darshan
- 14.10 Fri Vinayaka Chaturthi
- 16.10 Sun Tula Sankranti
- 16.10 Sun Skanda Shashti
- 16.10 Sun Saraswati Avahana
- 18.10 Tue Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami)
- 19.10 Wed Maha Navami
- 20.10 Thu Vijayadashami (Dussehra)
- 21.10 Fri Papankusha Ekadashi
- 22.10 Sat Shani Pradosha
- 24.10 Mon Sharad Purnima (Kojagari)
- 24.10 Mon Purnima Vrat
- 25.10 Tue Ashwina Purnima
- 28.10 Fri Karwa Chauth
- 28.10 Fri Sankashti Chaturthi (Vakratunda)
Special muhurta yogas
- 1.10 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 07:36–02:19 (02.10)
- 3.10 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:38–06:38 (04.10)
- 9.10 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 9.10 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 20:32–06:50 (10.10)
- 13.10 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:19–06:58 (14.10)
- 14.10 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:58–06:30 (15.10)
- 16.10 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:13–07:04 (17.10)
- 22.10 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 07:14–17:18
- 23.10 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:16–20:41
- 25.10 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:21–15:48
- 25.10 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:21–15:48
- 26.10 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:46–07:25 (27.10)
- 30.10 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 23:00–07:33 (31.10)
- 31.10 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:17–07:35 (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.
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Avoid starting important matters
- 1.10 Sat — Vyatipata, Vishti (Bhadra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 2.10 Sun — Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Dhwanksha, Surya Dagdha tithi
- 9.10 Sun — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra)
- 10.10 Mon — Amavasya, Anandadi: Vajra
- 11.10 Tue — Vaidhriti, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 15.10 Sat — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 16.10 Sun — Sankranti day, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Gandanta
- 17.10 Mon — Anandadi: Utpata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 18.10 Tue — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Vishti (Bhadra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 21.10 Fri — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka
- 22.10 Sat — Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Surya Dagdha tithi, Panchaka
- 24.10 Mon — Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi, Panchaka
- 25.10 Tue — Kshaya tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Gandanta
- 26.10 Wed — Vyatipata, Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 27.10 Thu — Yamaghanta, Anandadi: Utpata, Vishti (Bhadra)
- 28.10 Fri — Yamaghanta, Rikta tithi, Yoga Parigha
Sky this month
- 11.10 New moon (Amavasya) 00:48
- 16.10 Tula Sankranti 23:40 — the Sun enters Tula (Libra)
- 25.10 Full moon (Purnima) 07:35
- There are no eclipses this month.
Periods
- all month Chaturmasya
- until 10.10 Pitru Paksha
- 11–19.10 Sharad Navaratri (autumn)
- 20.10 16:28 – 24.10 18:10 Dosha-free Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Vibhava (No. 2, “splendour, prosperity”) — A year of prosperity: plenty, contented people, well-being in affairs and in the family. more
Northern samvatsara: Vrisha. Shaka Samvat 1910, Vikram Samvat 2045, Kali Yuga 5089.
Bhadrapada (Nabhasya) — The month of Ganesha: Ganesha Chaturthi, Ananta Chaturdashi; the dark half is Pitru Paksha, the time of ancestor rites. more
Ashwina (Isha) — The month of the Goddess: Sharad Navaratri, Vijayadashami (Dussehra), Sharad Purnima; at its end — Diwali. more
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Times are standard time UTC+3 (from the site settings, without daylight saving time) · panchanga at sunrise (upper limb of the Sun’s disc, with refraction) · ayanamsa Lahiri · place 55°45′ N 37°35′ E · festival dates are calculated for this location by the rules of kala vyapti · times of Sankranti are accurate to within a few minutes
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Vishti (Bhadra) Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1910 · Vikram 2045 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-saptami |
At sunrise 06:32
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 07:36 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 1 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 02:19 (02.10) more |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 17:12 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 07:36 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:36 | tithi Krishna-saptami |
|---|---|
| from 07:36 | karana Vishti |
| from 17:12 | yoga Variyana |
| from 19:31 | karana Bava |
| from 02:19 (02.10) | nakshatra Ardra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:55 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:32 |
| Noon | 12:19 |
| Sunset | 18:05 |
| End of twilight | 18:41 |
| Moonrise | 20:03 |
| Moonset | 14:51 |
| Day length | 11 h 32 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 5, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:36 |
|---|
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 (06:32–18:05) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:36–18:05: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-saptami
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:32–02:19 (02.10) Dwipushkar Yoga 07:36–02:19 (02.10)
Krakacha Yoga 06:32–07:36 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:36–06:34 (02.10)
Anandadi: Vajra 06:32–02:19 (02.10) Anandadi: Mudgara 02:19–06:34 (02.10)
- Bhadra in heaven: 07:36–19:31; Bhadra Puchha 12:24–13:37; Bhadra Mukha 13:37–15:37
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:53–05:42 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:55–12:41 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:14–15:00 |
| Godhuli | 18:05–18:30 |
| Pradosha | 18:05–20:34 |
| Nishitha | 23:54–00:44 (02.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:20–18:58 |
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 | 07:32–09:10 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 17:12–18:05
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 17:12–18:05 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 17:12–18:05 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Krishna-shashti until 07:36, Krishna-saptami from 07:36; lagna Kanya 06:32, Tula 08:11, Vrischika 11:13, Dhanu 13:57, Makara 15:50, Kumbha 16:55, Mina 17:39
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 06:32–17:12: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata
+2 Ravi Yoga 06:32–02:19 (02.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:32–02:19 (02.10)0 Yoga Variyana 17:12–06:34 (02.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 07:36–02:19 (02.10)0 Pitru Paksha0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:36–06:34 (02.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Krakacha Yoga 06:32–07:36−1 Anandadi: Vajra 06:32–02:19 (02.10)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:36–19:31−3 Vyatipata 06:32–17:12
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Dhwanksha Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1910 · Vikram 2045 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ashtami |
| Festivals | Kalashtami · Madhya Ashtami (Pitru Paksha) |
At sunrise 06:34
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 07:38 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 1 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 03:37 (03.10) more |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 16:24 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 07:38 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:38 | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
|---|---|
| from 07:38 | karana Balava |
| from 16:24 | yoga Parigha |
| from 19:58 | karana Kaulava |
| from 03:37 (03.10) | nakshatra Punarvasu |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:57 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:34 |
| Noon | 12:18 |
| Sunset | 18:02 |
| End of twilight | 18:39 |
| Moonrise | 21:08 |
| Moonset | 15:41 |
| Day length | 11 h 28 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 6, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:38 |
|---|
Festivals and periods
Kalashtami · Kalabhairava
The eighth day of the waning Moon is dedicated to Kalabhairava, the fierce form of Shiva. The day is chosen so that Ashtami prevails at the beginning of the night (Pradosha). Devotees fast, worship Bhairava in the evening and at night, and feed dogs — the dog is his mount.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:02–20:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Madhya Ashtami (Pitru Paksha) · Pitris (ancestors)
The middle of Pitru Paksha: shraddha for ancestors who departed on the eighth lunar day; on this day many also observe the Mahalakshmi and Jivitputrika Vrats.
Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:27–15:44
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ashtami
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Samvartaka Yoga 06:34–07:38
Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:37–06:36 (03.10) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:34–03:37 (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 | 17:05–18:46 |
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 | 11:11–12:52 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:34–07:38
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:34–07:38 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:34–07:38 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:34–13:53, 15:46–16:51, 17:35–18:02 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Krishna-saptami until 07:38, Krishna-ashtami from 07:38; lagna Kanya 06:34, Tula 08:07, Vrischika 11:09, Dhanu 13:53, Makara 15:46, Kumbha 16:51, Mina 17:35
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 07:38–18:02: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Yoga Variyana 06:34–16:240 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Yoga Parigha 16:24–04:19 (03.10)0 Samvartaka Yoga 06:34–07:38−1 Ashtami 07:38–06:36 (03.10)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:38–06:36 (03.10)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:34–03:37 (03.10)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:34–03:37 (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.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday; cons: Rikta tithi, Surya Dagdha tithi Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1910 · Vikram 2045 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-navami |
| Festivals | Avidhava Navami (Matri Navami) |
At sunrise 06:36
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 08:29 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 1 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 05:38 (04.10) more |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 16:13 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 08:29 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:29 | tithi Krishna-navami |
|---|---|
| from 08:29 | karana Taitila |
| from 16:13 | yoga Shiva |
| from 21:12 | karana Gara |
| from 05:38 (04.10) | nakshatra Pushya |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:59 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:36 |
| Noon | 12:18 |
| Sunset | 17:59 |
| End of twilight | 18:36 |
| Moonrise | 22:26 |
| Moonset | 16:12 |
| Day length | 11 h 23 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 5, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:29 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (06:36–17:59) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Avidhava Navami (Matri Navami) · Pitris (ancestors)
Shraddha for mothers and married women who died before their husbands; it is performed on the ninth day of Pitru Paksha.
Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:26–15:43
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-navami
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:38–06:38 (04.10)
Anandadi: Prajapati 05:38–06:38 (04.10) Anandadi: Dhumra 06:36–05:38 (04.10)
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-ashtami
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:55–05:46 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:55–12:40 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:12–14:57 |
| Godhuli | 17:59–18:25 |
| Pradosha | 17:59–20:31 |
| Nishitha | 23:53–00:44 (04.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:02–04:46 (04.10) |
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 | 16:38–18:22 |
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 06:36–13:49, 15:42–16:47, 17:31–17:59 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 08:29, Krishna-navami from 08:29; lagna Kanya 06:36, Tula 08:03, Vrischika 11:05, Dhanu 13:49, Makara 15:42, Kumbha 16:47, Mina 17:31
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 06:36–08:29: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Krishna-navami 08:29–17:59: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:36–05:38 (04.10)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Shiva 16:13–06:38 (04.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 06:36–05:38 (04.10)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:36–08:29−2 Rikta tithi 08:29–06:38 (04.10)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Pushya, Anandadi: Vardhamana; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1910 · Vikram 2045 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dashami |
At sunrise 06:38
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 10:04 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 1 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 08:13 (05.10) more |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 16:32 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 10:04 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:04 | tithi Krishna-dashami |
|---|---|
| from 10:04 | karana Vanija |
| from 16:32 | yoga Siddha |
| from 23:04 | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:01 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:38 |
| Noon | 12:18 |
| Sunset | 17:57 |
| End of twilight | 18:33 |
| Moonrise | 23:48 |
| Moonset | 16:31 |
| Day length | 11 h 18 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 10:04 |
|---|
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, Pushya (06:38–17:57) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dashami
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Krakacha Yoga 10:04–06:40 (05.10)
Anandadi: Vardhamana all day
- Bhadra on earth: 23:04–12:12 (05.10); Bhadra Puchha 01:06–02:24 (05.10); Bhadra Mukha 02:24–04:35 (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 | 01:08–02:54 (05.10) |
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 | 14:30–16:16 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:04–11:01, 15:38–16:43, 17:27–17:57
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 10:04–11:01, 15:38–16:43, 17:27–17:57 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 10:04–11:01, 15:38–16:43, 17:27–17:57 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 10:04–13:45, 15:38–16:43, 17:27–17:57 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Krishna-navami until 10:04, Krishna-dashami from 10:04; lagna Kanya 06:38, Tula 08:00, Vrischika 11:01, Dhanu 13:45, Makara 15:38, Kumbha 16:43, Mina 17:27
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-navami 06:38–10:04: 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 = −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: Vardhamana all day+1 Yoga Shiva 06:38–16:320 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 06:38–10:04−3 Krakacha Yoga 10:04–06:40 (05.10)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Pushya; cons: Bhadra on earth, Anandadi: Rakshasa Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1910 · Vikram 2045 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
At sunrise 06:40
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 12:12 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 08:13 more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 17:15 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:12 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:13 | nakshatra Ashlesha |
|---|---|
| from 12:12 | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
| from 12:12 | karana Bava |
| from 17:15 | yoga Sadhya |
| from 01:26 (06.10) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:03 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:40 |
| Noon | 12:18 |
| Sunset | 17:54 |
| End of twilight | 18:31 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 16:43 |
| Day length | 11 h 14 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 4, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:13 | from 12:12 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (06:40–08:13) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:40–12:12: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ekadashi
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Jwalamukhi Yoga 08:13–12:12
Anandadi: Matanga 06:40–08:13 Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:13–06:42 (06.10)
- Bhadra on earth: 23:04 (04.10)–12:12; Bhadra Puchha 01:06–02:24; Bhadra Mukha 02:24–04:35
- Gandanta (tithi): 11:46–12:39
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 04:26–17:59 (06.10)
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 | none on this day |
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 | 22:36–00:24 (06.10) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 15:34–16:39, 17:23–17:54
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 15:34–16:39, 17:23–17:54 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 15:34–16:39, 17:23–17:54 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:40–08:13 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Pushya until 08:13, Ashlesha from 08:13; tithi Krishna-dashami until 12:12, Krishna-ekadashi from 12:12; lagna Kanya 06:40, Tula 07:56, Vrischika 10:57, Dhanu 13:41, Makara 15:34, Kumbha 16:39, Mina 17:23
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 08:13) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 08:13) — physical affliction (suffering); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 06:40–12:12: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Siddha 06:40–17:15+2 Pushya 06:40–08:13+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Matanga 06:40–08:130 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Jwalamukhi Yoga 08:13–12:12−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:13–06:42 (06.10)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:13–06:42 (06.10)−1 Bhadra on earth 06:40–12:12
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Amrita, Yoga Sadhya; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Gandanta Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1910 · Vikram 2045 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
| Festivals | Indira Ekadashi |
At sunrise 06:42
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 14:43 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 11:12 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 18:13 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 14:43 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:12 | nakshatra Magha |
|---|---|
| from 14:43 | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| from 14:43 | karana Kaulava |
| from 18:13 | yoga Shubha |
| from 04:03 (07.10) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:05 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:42 |
| Noon | 12:17 |
| Sunset | 17:52 |
| End of twilight | 18:28 |
| Moonrise | 01:09 |
| Moonset | 16:51 |
| Day length | 11 h 09 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 10, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:12 | from 14:43 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (11:12–17:52) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Indira Ekadashi · Vishnu
The Ekadashi of Pitru Paksha (dark half of Bhadrapada). The fast is dedicated to the ancestors: its merit is offered to the departed, and shraddha is performed.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 12:12 (05.10)–14:43
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 06:44–08:57 (07.10)
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ekadashi
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Amrita 06:42–11:12 Anandadi: Musala 11:12–06:44 (07.10)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 04:26–17:59
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:59–05:51 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:39 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:08–14:53 |
| Godhuli | 17:52–18:17 |
| Pradosha | 17:52–20:26 |
| Nishitha | 23:52–00:43 (07.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:24–11:12 |
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 | 00:46–02:35 (07.10) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:42–10:53, 15:30–16:35, 17:19–17:52
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 06:42–10:53, 15:30–16:35, 17:19–17:52 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:42–10:53, 15:30–16:35, 17:19–17:52 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:42–14:43, 15:30–16:35, 17:19–17:52 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 11:12, Magha from 11:12; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 14:43, Krishna-dvadashi from 14:43; lagna Kanya 06:42, Tula 07:52, Vrischika 10:53, Dhanu 13:37, Makara 15:30, Kumbha 16:35, Mina 17:19
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 11:12) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 11:12) — loss of property; Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Amrita 06:42–11:12+1 Yoga Sadhya 06:42–18:13+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Anandadi: Musala 11:12–06:44 (07.10)−1 Gandanta 06:42–17:59−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:42–11:12
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Auspicious weekday; cons: Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1910 · Vikram 2045 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 06:44
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 17:25 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 3 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 14:21 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 19:18 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 17:25 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:21 | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
|---|---|
| from 17:25 | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| from 17:25 | karana Gara |
| from 19:18 | yoga Shukla |
| from 06:46 (08.10) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:07 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:44 |
| Noon | 12:17 |
| Sunset | 17:49 |
| End of twilight | 18:26 |
| Moonrise | 02:28 |
| Moonset | 16:57 |
| Day length | 11 h 05 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 13, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:21 | from 17:25 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (06:44–14:21) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (14:21–17:49) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Pradosha Vrat · Shiva
A fast dedicated to Shiva on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of both halves of the month. The decisive time is the evening twilight (Pradosha), when, according to legend, Shiva dances on Mount Kailash: in the evening Shiva Puja and abhisheka of the lingam are performed.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:49–20:24
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dvadashi
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 14:21–06:46 (08.10)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:44–17:25
Anandadi: Siddhi 14:21–06:46 (08.10) Anandadi: Kana 06:44–14:21
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
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 | 11:38–13:27 |
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 | 23:24–01:13 (08.10) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:44–10:49, 15:26–16:31, 17:15–17:49
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 06:44–10:49, 15:26–16:31, 17:15–17:49 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:44–10:49, 15:26–16:31, 17:15–17:49 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:44–13:33, 15:26–16:31, 17:15–17:49 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Magha until 14:21, Purva-Phalguni from 14:21; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 17:25, Krishna-trayodashi from 17:25; lagna Kanya 06:44, Tula 07:48, Vrischika 10:49, Dhanu 13:33, Makara 15:26, Kumbha 16:31, Mina 17:15
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 14:21) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 14:21) — ill health; Friday — universal respect.
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).
- 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 = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Shubha 06:44–19:18+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Siddhi 14:21–06:46 (08.10)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 14:21–06:46 (08.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:44–17:25 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Pitru Paksha−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:44–14:21−3 Anandadi: Kana 06:44–14:21
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shukla; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1910 · Vikram 2045 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| Festivals | Masik Shivaratri |
At sunrise 06:46
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 20:05 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 3 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 17:31 more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 20:21 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 20:05 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 17:31 | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
|---|---|
| from 20:05 | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
| from 20:05 | karana Vishti |
| from 20:21 | yoga Brahma |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:09 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:46 |
| Noon | 12:17 |
| Sunset | 17:46 |
| End of twilight | 18:23 |
| Moonrise | 03:43 |
| Moonset | 17:02 |
| Day length | 11 h 00 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 5, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 17:31 |
|---|
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 (06:46–17:31) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (17:31–17:46) is good for sowing.
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, 23:51–00:43 (09.10)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-trayodashi
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:05–06:48 (09.10)
Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:46–17:31 Anandadi: Utpata 17:31–06:48 (09.10)
- Bhadra on earth: 20:05–00:17 (09.10); Bhadra Mukha 20:05–22:17
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 00:17–09:22 (09.10); Bhadra Puchha 08:01–09:20 (09.10)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:02–05:54 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:38 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:06–14:50 |
| Godhuli | 17:46–18:13 |
| Pradosha | 17:46–20:23 |
| Nishitha | 23:51–00:43 (09.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:16–12:05 |
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 | 01:37–03:25 (09.10) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 17:31–17:46
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 17:31–17:46 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 17:31–17:46 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 17:31–17:46 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 17:31, Uttara-Phalguni from 17:31; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Kanya 06:46, Tula 07:44, Vrischika 10:45, Dhanu 13:30, Makara 15:22, Kumbha 16:27, Mina 17:11
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 17:31) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 17:31) — destruction of all diseases; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Yoga Shukla 06:46–20:210 Auspicious nakshatra 17:31–06:48 (09.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:46–17:31−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:46–17:31
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra) Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1910 · Vikram 2045 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
| Festivals | Ghata Chaturdashi (Shastrahata Shraddha) |
At sunrise 06:48
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 22:35 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 2 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 20:32 more |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 21:16 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:22 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:22 | karana Shakuni |
|---|---|
| from 20:32 | nakshatra Hasta |
| from 21:16 | yoga Indra |
| from 22:35 | tithi Amavasya |
| from 22:35 | karana Chatushpada |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:11 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:48 |
| Noon | 12:16 |
| Sunset | 17:44 |
| End of twilight | 18:21 |
| Moonrise | 04:58 |
| Moonset | 17:06 |
| Day length | 10 h 56 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, Uttara-Phalguni (06:48–17:44) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:48–09:22: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shakuni 09:22–17:44: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Krishna-chaturdashi 06:48–17:44: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Ghata Chaturdashi (Shastrahata Shraddha) · Pitris (ancestors)
Shraddha for those who died a violent death — by weapons or in an accident; it is performed on the fourteenth day of Pitru Paksha.
Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:21–15:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 20:32–06:50 (10.10)
Anandadi: Mitra 06:48–20:32 Anandadi: Manasa 20:32–06:50 (10.10)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 00:17–09:22; Bhadra Puchha 08:01–09:20
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 | 12:25–14:13 |
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 | 05:53–07:40 (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 06:48–13:26, 15:18–16:23, 17:07–17:44 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Kanya 06:48, Tula 07:40, Vrischika 10:41, Dhanu 13:26, Makara 15:18, Kumbha 16:23, Mina 17:07
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 06:48–17:44: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Yoga Brahma 06:48–21:16+1 Anandadi: Mitra 06:48–20:32+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:48–20:320 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:48–09:22−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 06:48–22:35
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Anandadi: Vajra Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1910 · Vikram 2045 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Amavasya |
| Festivals | Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya · Somvati Amavasya · Bhadrapada Amavasya |
At sunrise 06:50
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 00:48 (11.10) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 23:16 more |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 21:58 more |
| Karana | Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 11:44 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:44 | karana Naga |
|---|---|
| from 21:58 | yoga Vaidhriti |
| from 23:16 | nakshatra Chitra |
| from 00:48 (11.10) | tithi Shukla-pratipat |
| from 00:48 (11.10) | karana Kimstughna |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:13 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:50 |
| Noon | 12:16 |
| Sunset | 17:41 |
| End of twilight | 18:18 |
| Moonrise | 06:14 |
| Moonset | 17:11 |
| Day length | 10 h 51 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, Hasta (06:50–17:41) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Chatushpada 06:50–11:44: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Naga 11:44–17:41: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)
The main day of Pitru Paksha: shraddha for all ancestors, including those whose date of death is unknown. Navaratri begins the next day; in Bengal Mahalaya is the invocation of Durga to earth.
Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:21–15:31
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Somvati Amavasya · Shiva
A new moon falling on a Monday. Married women circumambulate the peepal tree for their husbands’ long life; holy bathing in sacred rivers and charity are especially meritorious.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 22:35 (09.10)–00:48 (11.10)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Bhadrapada Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)
The new moon of Bhadrapada — Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya: the end of Pitru Paksha, shraddha for all ancestors.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 22:35 (09.10)–00:48 (11.10)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Amavasya
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 23:16–06:52 (11.10)
Anandadi: Vajra 06:50–23:16 Anandadi: Mudgara 23:16–06:52 (11.10)
- Gandanta (tithi): 00:22–01:14 (11.10)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:05–05:57 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 16:35–18:22 |
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 | 05:53–07:40 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Amavasya; lagna Kanya 06:50, Tula 07:36, Vrischika 10:37, Dhanu 13:22, Makara 15:14, Kumbha 16:19, Mina 17:03
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Amavasya 06:50–17:41: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya
+2 Yoga Indra 06:50–21:58+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:50–23:16+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Anandadi: Vajra 06:50–23:16−3 Amavasya 06:50–00:48 (11.10)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1910 · Vikram 2045 more |
| Period | Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 1 · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Sharad Navaratri: Ghatasthapana |
At sunrise 06:52
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 02:40 (12.10) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 2 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 01:41 (12.10) more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 22:25 more |
| Karana | Kimstughna (fixed) · until 13:47 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:47 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 22:25 | yoga Vishkambha |
| from 01:41 (12.10) | nakshatra Swati |
| from 02:40 (12.10) | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
| from 02:40 (12.10) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:15 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:52 |
| Noon | 12:16 |
| Sunset | 17:39 |
| End of twilight | 18:16 |
| Moonrise | 07:31 |
| Moonset | 17:17 |
| Day length | 10 h 46 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 00:48 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 12, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (06:52–17:39) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Kimstughna 06:52–13:47: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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 00:48–02:40 (12.10)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 06:52–10:28
Abhijit Muhurta (fallback time): 11:54–12:37
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
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:52–02:40 (12.10)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 01:41–06:54 (12.10) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:52–01:41 (12.10)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:06–05:59 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 18:38–20:24 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:57–16:18 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:34–10:54 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:15–13:36 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:01–09:44, 22:57–23:50 |
| Varjyam | 08:05–09:50 |
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 06:52–13:18, 15:10–16:15, 16:59–17:39 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Kanya 06:52, Tula 07:32, Vrischika 10:33, Dhanu 13:18, Makara 15:10, Kumbha 16:15, Mina 16:59
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vaidhriti 06:52–17:39: 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 = −6
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:52–01:41 (12.10)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:52–01:41 (12.10)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:52–02:40 (12.10)−3 Vaidhriti 06:52–22:25
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Auspicious nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1910 · Vikram 2045 more |
| Period | Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 2 · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 06:54
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 04:08 (13.10) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 1 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 03:42 (13.10) more |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 22:33 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 15:27 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:27 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 22:33 | yoga Priti |
| from 03:42 (13.10) | nakshatra Vishakha |
| from 04:08 (13.10) | tithi Shukla-tritya |
| from 04:08 (13.10) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:17 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:54 |
| Noon | 12:16 |
| Sunset | 17:36 |
| End of twilight | 18:13 |
| Moonrise | 08:51 |
| Moonset | 17:25 |
| Day length | 10 h 42 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 7, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (06:54–17:36) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
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
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:54–04:08 (13.10)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:08–06:56 (13.10) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:08–06:56 (13.10)
Anandadi: Prajapati 03:42–06:56 (13.10) Anandadi: Dhumra 06:54–03:42 (13.10)
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 | 18:10–19:54 |
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 | 07:45–09:29 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:54–10:29, 15:07–16:11, 16:55–17:36
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 06:54–10:29, 15:07–16:11, 16:55–17:36 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | good 06:54–10:29, 15:07–16:11, 16:55–17:36 |
| Cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:54–13:14, 15:07–16:11, 16:55–17:36 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Kanya 06:54, Tula 07:28, Vrischika 10:29, Dhanu 13:14, Makara 15:07, Kumbha 16:11, Mina 16:55
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:54–04:08 (13.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:54–03:42 (13.10)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:54–04:08 (13.10)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 06:54–03:42 (13.10)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Anandadi: Vardhamana, Yoga Priti |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1910 · Vikram 2045 more |
| Period | Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 3 · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 06:56
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 05:10 (14.10) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 05:19 (14.10) more |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 22:22 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 16:42 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 16:42 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 22:22 | yoga Ayushman |
| from 05:10 (14.10) | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
| from 05:10 (14.10) | karana Vanija |
| from 05:19 (14.10) | nakshatra Anuradha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:19 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:56 |
| Noon | 12:15 |
| Sunset | 17:34 |
| End of twilight | 18:11 |
| Moonrise | 10:15 |
| Moonset | 17:36 |
| Day length | 10 h 37 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 5, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (06:56–17:34) is good for sowing, for root crops.
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, 17:34–17:36
on the first evenings the crescent sets almost together with the Sun (northern latitudes) — the day is chosen by the Yallop crescent visibility criterion
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 17:34–17:36
- Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 3
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:19–06:58 (14.10) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:19–06:58 (14.10)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:10–06:58 (14.10)
Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:56–05:19 (14.10) Anandadi: Ananda 05:19–06:58 (14.10)
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 | 19:56–21:38 |
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 | 09:41–11:23 |
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 Thursday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Kanya 06:56, Tula 07:24, Vrischika 10:25, Dhanu 13:10, Makara 15:03, Kumbha 16:07, Mina 16:51, Mesha 17:32
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Thursday — success.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:56–05:19 (14.10)+1 Yoga Priti 06:56–22:22+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:56–05:10 (14.10)0 Chaturmasya
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1910 · Vikram 2045 more |
| Period | Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 4 · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Vinayaka Chaturthi |
At sunrise 06:58
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 05:45 (15.10) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 1 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 06:30 (15.10) more |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 21:51 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 17:31 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 17:31 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 21:51 | yoga Saubhagya |
| from 05:45 (15.10) | tithi Shukla-panchami |
| from 05:45 (15.10) | karana Bava |
| from 06:30 (15.10) | nakshatra Jyestha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:21 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:58 |
| Noon | 12:15 |
| Sunset | 17:31 |
| End of twilight | 18:09 |
| Moonrise | 11:41 |
| Moonset | 17:55 |
| Day length | 10 h 33 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, Anuradha (06:58–17:31) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Navaratri, day 4: Kushmanda · Durga
Navaratri day. Kushmanda — she who created the universe with her smile; grants health and strength.
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), 11:11–13:18
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 4
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:58–06:30 (15.10) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:58–06:30 (15.10)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:30–07:00 (15.10)
Anandadi: Chara 06:30–07:00 (15.10) Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:58–06:30 (15.10)
- Bhadra in heaven: 17:31–05:45 (15.10); Bhadra Mukha 17:27–19:30; Bhadra Puchha 04:31–05:45 (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 | 19:35–21:16 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:55–12:15 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:53–16:12 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:17–09:36 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:05–09:47, 12:36–13:18 |
| Varjyam | 09:31–11:12 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Kanya 06:58, Tula 07:20, Vrischika 10:21, Dhanu 13:06, Makara 14:59, Kumbha 16:03, Mina 16:47, Mesha 17:28
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 06:58–17:31: 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.
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:58–06:30 (15.10)+2 Ravi Yoga 06:58–06:30 (15.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:58–06:30 (15.10)+1 Yoga Ayushman 06:58–21:51+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Vishti (Bhadra) 17:31–05:45 (15.10)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:58–06:30 (15.10)−2 Rikta tithi 06:58–05:45 (15.10)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1910 · Vikram 2045 more |
| Period | Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 5 · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 07:00
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 05:52 (16.10) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 07:13 (16.10) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 20:58 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 17:52 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 17:52 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 20:58 | yoga Shobhana |
| from 05:52 (16.10) | tithi Shukla-shashti |
| from 05:52 (16.10) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:23 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:00 |
| Noon | 12:15 |
| Sunset | 17:29 |
| End of twilight | 18:06 |
| Moonrise | 13:02 |
| Moonset | 18:26 |
| Day length | 10 h 28 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 9, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (07:00–17:29) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Navaratri, day 5: Skandamata · Durga
Navaratri day. Skandamata — the mother of Skanda, holding her son on her lap; grants motherly grace.
- Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 5
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:00–05:52 (16.10) Krakacha Yoga 05:52–07:02 (16.10)
Anandadi: Musala all day
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 01:05–13:20 (16.10)
- Gandanta (tithi): 05:28–06:16 (16.10)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
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 | 22:09–23:48 |
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 | 12:16–13:55 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:00–10:18, 14:55–16:00, 16:44–17:25
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 07:00–10:18, 14:55–16:00, 16:44–17:25 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:00–10:18, 14:55–16:00, 16:44–17:25 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:00–13:02, 14:55–16:00, 16:44–17:25 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Kanya 07:00, Tula 07:16, Vrischika 10:18, Dhanu 13:02, Makara 14:55, Kumbha 16:00, Mina 16:44, Mesha 17:25
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Cautions:
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Yoga Saubhagya 07:00–20:58+1 Auspicious tithi 07:00–05:52 (16.10)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Musala all day−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:00–05:52 (16.10)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1910 · Vikram 2045 more |
| Period | Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 6 · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Tula Sankranti · Skanda Shashti · Saraswati Avahana |
At sunrise 07:02
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 05:30 (17.10) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 07:13 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 19:42 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 17:45 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:13 | nakshatra Mula |
|---|---|
| from 17:45 | karana Taitila |
| from 19:42 | yoga Atiganda |
| from 05:30 (17.10) | tithi Shukla-saptami |
| from 05:30 (17.10) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:25 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:02 |
| Noon | 12:15 |
| Sunset | 17:26 |
| End of twilight | 18:04 |
| Moonrise | 14:09 |
| Moonset | 19:17 |
| Day length | 10 h 24 min |
Sky
| Tula Sankranti | 23:40 — the Sun enters Tula (Libra) |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 3, bad — 7
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (07:02–07:13) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (07:13–17:26) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
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, 12:14–17:26
on the day the Sun enters the sign
Navaratri, day 6: Katyayani · Durga
Navaratri day. Katyayani — the warrior goddess who slew Mahishasura; young women pray to her for a good husband.
Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)
The sixth day of the waxing Moon is dedicated to Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya), the son of Shiva. Devotees fast and worship Murugan; the day is especially revered in South India.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 05:52–05:30 (17.10)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
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, 13:17–15:21
- Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 6
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 07:13–07:04 (17.10) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:13–07:04 (17.10) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:13–07:04 (17.10)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:02–05:30 (17.10) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:30–07:04 (17.10) Samvartaka Yoga 05:30–07:04 (17.10)
Anandadi: Siddhi 07:13–07:04 (17.10) Anandadi: Kana 07:02–07:13
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 01:05–13:20
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
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 | 23:48–00:42 (17.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:00–02:37 (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 | 05:51–07:28 (17.10) |
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 Jyestha until 07:13, Mula from 07:13; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Kanya 07:02, Tula 07:12, Vrischika 10:14, Dhanu 12:58, Makara 14:51, Kumbha 15:56, Mina 16:40, Mesha 17:21
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 07:13) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 07:13) — ruin of the family; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Sankranti at 23:40 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
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
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:13–07:04 (17.10)+2 Ravi Yoga 07:13–07:04 (17.10)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 07:13–07:04 (17.10)+1 Yoga Shobhana 07:02–19:42+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:13–07:04 (17.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:02–05:30 (17.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Kana 07:02–07:13−1 Gandanta 07:02–13:20−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:02–07:13
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Utpata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1910 · Vikram 2045 more |
| Period | Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 7 · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 07:04
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 04:38 (18.10) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 07:28 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 18:03 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 17:08 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:28 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
|---|---|
| from 17:08 | karana Vanija |
| from 18:03 | yoga Sukarma |
| from 04:38 (18.10) | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
| from 04:38 (18.10) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:27 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:04 |
| Noon | 12:14 |
| Sunset | 17:24 |
| End of twilight | 18:01 |
| Moonrise | 14:56 |
| Moonset | 20:31 |
| Day length | 10 h 19 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 07:28 |
|---|
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 (07:04–07:28) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (07:28–17:24) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Navaratri, day 7: Kalaratri · Durga
Navaratri day. Kalaratri — the most fearsome form of Durga, destroyer of darkness and fear.
- Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 7
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 07:04–07:28
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:04–07:28 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:04–04:38 (18.10)
Anandadi: Lumbaka 07:04–07:28 Anandadi: Utpata 07:28–07:06 (18.10)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 04:38–13:05 (18.10); Bhadra Puchha 06:20–07:28 (18.10); Bhadra Mukha 07:28–09:21 (18.10)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
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 | 02:28–04:03 (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 | 05:51–07:28, 16:58–18:33 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:28–12:54, 14:47–15:52, 16:36–17:17 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mula until 07:28, Purva-Ashadha from 07:28; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Kanya 07:04, Tula 07:08, Vrischika 10:10, Dhanu 12:54, Makara 14:47, Kumbha 15:52, Mina 16:36, Mesha 17:17
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 07:28) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 07:28) — ruin of the family; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:04–04:38 (18.10)0 Ravi Yoga 07:04–07:280 Chaturmasya0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:04–07:28−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:04–07:28−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:04–04:38 (18.10)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 07:28–07:06 (18.10)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Vishti (Bhadra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1910 · Vikram 2045 more |
| Period | Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 8 · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami) |
At sunrise 07:06
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 03:15 (19.10) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 4 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 07:13 more |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 16:00 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 16:00 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:13 | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
|---|---|
| from 16:00 | yoga Dhriti |
| from 16:00 | karana Bava |
| from 03:15 (19.10) | tithi Shukla-navami |
| from 03:15 (19.10) | karana Balava |
| from 06:29 (19.10) | nakshatra Shravana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:28 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:06 |
| Noon | 12:14 |
| Sunset | 17:21 |
| End of twilight | 17:59 |
| Moonrise | 15:25 |
| Moonset | 22:02 |
| Day length | 10 h 15 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 1, bad — 10
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 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 (07:06–07:13) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (07:13–17:21) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:06–16:00: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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 04:38–03:15 (19.10)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Sandhi Puja: 02:51–03:39 (19.10)
Navaratri, day 8: Mahagauri · Durga
Navaratri day. Mahagauri — radiant white, she grants purification and peace.
- Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 8
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:06–03:15 (19.10) Ravi Yoga 06:29–07:08 (19.10)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:13–06:29 (19.10)
Anandadi: Mitra 07:06–07:13 Anandadi: Manasa 07:13–00:43 (19.10) Anandadi: Padma 00:43–07:08 (19.10)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 04:38–16:00; Bhadra Puchha 06:20–07:28; Bhadra Mukha 07:28–09:21
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 | 00:17–01:50 (19.10) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:48–16:05 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:40–10:57 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:14–13:31 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:09–09:50, 22:52–23:47 |
| Varjyam | 14:59–16:32 |
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 07:06–12:50, 14:43–15:48, 16:32–17:13 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 07:13, Uttara-Ashadha from 07:13; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Tula 07:06, Vrischika 10:06, Dhanu 12:50, Makara 14:43, Kumbha 15:48, Mina 16:32, Mesha 17:13
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 07:13) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 07:13) — improved health; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 07:06–17:21: 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 = −5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Anandadi: Manasa 07:13–00:43 (19.10)+1 Yoga Sukarma 07:06–16:00+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:13–06:29 (19.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:06–03:15 (19.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Ashtami 07:06–03:15 (19.10)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:06–07:13−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:06–16:00−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:13–06:29 (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.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chhatra; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1910 · Vikram 2045 more |
| Period | Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 9 · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Maha Navami |
At sunrise 07:08
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 01:23 (20.10) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 1 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 05:15 (20.10) more |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 13:33 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 14:23 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:33 | yoga Shula |
|---|---|
| from 14:23 | karana Kaulava |
| from 01:23 (20.10) | tithi Shukla-dashami |
| from 01:23 (20.10) | karana Taitila |
| from 05:15 (20.10) | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:30 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:08 |
| Noon | 12:14 |
| Sunset | 17:19 |
| End of twilight | 17:57 |
| Moonrise | 15:43 |
| Moonset | 23:39 |
| Day length | 10 h 10 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 9, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (07:08–17:19) is good for sowing.
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, 13:15–15:17
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
Ravi Yoga all day
Krakacha Yoga 07:08–01:23 (20.10) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:15–07:10 (20.10)
Anandadi: Chhatra 08:01–05:15 (20.10) Anandadi: Mitra 05:15–07:10 (20.10) Anandadi: Mudgara 07:08–08:01
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 | 19:23–20:54 |
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 | 10:17–11:48 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Tula 07:08, Vrischika 10:02, Dhanu 12:46, Makara 14:39, Kumbha 15:44, Mina 16:28, Mesha 17:09
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-navami 07:08–17:19: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 08:01–05:15 (20.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:08–05:15 (20.10)+1 Yoga Dhriti 07:08–13:33+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Mudgara 07:08–08:010 Yoga Shula 13:33–15:19−2 Rikta tithi 07:08–01:23 (20.10)−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:08–01:23 (20.10)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Ravi Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1910 · Vikram 2045 more |
| Period | Sharad Navaratri (autumn): Vijayadashami, closing day · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Vijayadashami (Dussehra) |
At sunrise 07:10
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 23:04 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 1 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 03:35 (21.10) more |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 10:42 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 12:17 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:42 | yoga Ganda |
|---|---|
| from 12:17 | karana Gara |
| from 23:04 | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
| from 23:04 | karana Vanija |
| from 03:35 (21.10) | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:32 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:10 |
| Noon | 12:14 |
| Sunset | 17:17 |
| End of twilight | 17:54 |
| Moonrise | 15:54 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 10 h 06 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 |
|---|
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, 13:14–15:15
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Vijaya Muhurta: 13:55–14:35
- Sharad Navaratri (autumn): Vijayadashami, closing day
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:10–23:04 Ravi Yoga 07:10–03:35 (21.10)
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:10–03:35 (21.10) Anandadi: Vajra 03:35–07:12 (21.10)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 16:28–18:10 (24.10)
- Gandanta (tithi): 22:42–23:25
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:19–06:15 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 17:54–19:24 |
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 | 08:58–10:28 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:10–09:58, 14:35–15:40, 16:24–17:05
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 07:10–09:58, 14:35–15:40, 16:24–17:05 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 07:10–09:58, 14:35–15:40, 16:24–17:05 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:10–12:42, 14:35–15:40, 16:24–17:05 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Tula 07:10, Vrischika 09:58, Dhanu 12:42, Makara 14:35, Kumbha 15:40, Mina 16:24, Mesha 17:05
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Thursday — success.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +8
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Swayam Siddha Muhurta: the day is auspicious for new undertakings in its own right; panchanga defects are not taken into account
+2 Ravi Yoga 07:10–03:35 (21.10)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:10–23:04+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:10–03:35 (21.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:10–03:35 (21.10)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:10–23:040 Chaturmasya0 Swayam Siddha Muhurta0 Panchaka 16:28–07:12 (21.10)0 Yoga Ganda 10:42–12:47
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1910 · Vikram 2045 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Papankusha Ekadashi |
At sunrise 07:12
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 20:20 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 1 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 01:31 (22.10) more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 07:30 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 09:45 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:30 | yoga Vriddhi |
|---|---|
| from 09:45 | karana Vishti |
| from 20:20 | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
| from 20:20 | karana Bava |
| from 01:31 (22.10) | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
| from 04:00 (22.10) | yoga Dhruva |
| from 06:51 (22.10) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:34 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:12 |
| Noon | 12:14 |
| Sunset | 17:14 |
| End of twilight | 17:52 |
| Moonrise | 16:03 |
| Moonset | 01:16 |
| Day length | 10 h 01 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 6, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (07:12–17:14) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:45–17:14: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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 23:04 (20.10)–20:20
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 07:14–09:14 (22.10)
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:12–20:20
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:20–07:14 (22.10)
Anandadi: Saumya 07:12–01:31 (22.10) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 01:31–07:14 (22.10)
- Bhadra on earth: 09:45–20:20; Bhadra Puchha 13:57–15:01; Bhadra Mukha 15:01–16:47
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 16:28 (20.10)–18:10 (24.10)
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 | 18:56–20:24 |
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 | 10:10–11:38 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:12–09:45
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 07:12–09:45 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 07:12–09:45 |
| Cutting toenails | good 07:12–09:45 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:12–12:38, 14:31–15:36, 16:20–17:01 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Tula 07:12, Vrischika 09:54, Dhanu 12:38, Makara 14:31, Kumbha 15:36, Mina 16:20, Mesha 17:01
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 09:45–17:14: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- 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 = +3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:12–20:20+1 Anandadi: Saumya 07:12–01:31 (22.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:12–01:31 (22.10)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:12–20:20+1 Yoga Vriddhi 07:30–04:00 (22.10)0 Chaturmasya−1 Panchaka all day−3 Bhadra on earth 09:45–20:20
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Surya Dagdha tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1910 · Vikram 2045 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Shani Pradosha |
At sunrise 07:14
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 17:18 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 23:11 more |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 00:17 (23.10) more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 17:18 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 17:18 | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
|---|---|
| from 17:18 | karana Kaulava |
| from 23:11 | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
| from 00:17 (23.10) | yoga Vyaghata |
| from 03:42 (23.10) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:36 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:14 |
| Noon | 12:14 |
| Sunset | 17:12 |
| End of twilight | 17:50 |
| Moonrise | 16:10 |
| Moonset | 02:53 |
| Day length | 9 h 57 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, Purva-Bhadra (07:14–17:12) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Shani Pradosha · Shiva
Pradosha on a Saturday. According to legend, Shiva drank the Halahala poison on a Saturday Trayodashi, so fasting on this day pacifies Shani (Saturn) and softens his harsh influence.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:18–20:01
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 07:14–17:18 Ravi Yoga 23:11–07:16 (23.10)
Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:14–23:11 Anandadi: Dhumra 23:11–07:16 (23.10)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 16:28 (20.10)–18:10 (24.10)
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dvadashi
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:22–06:18 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 15:58–17:25 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:44–10:58 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:28–14:43 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:14–08:29 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:14–07:54, 07:54–08:34 |
| Varjyam | 07:18–08:45 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | bad throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Tula 07:14, Vrischika 09:50, Dhanu 12:34, Makara 14:27, Kumbha 15:32, Mina 16:16, Mesha 16:57
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Yoga Dhruva 07:14–00:17 (23.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 07:14–17:18−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:14–23:11−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:14–17:18−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:14–23:11
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 14:04 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1910 · Vikram 2045 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 07:16
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 14:04 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 20:41 more |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 20:26 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 14:04 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:04 | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
|---|---|
| from 14:04 | karana Gara |
| from 20:26 | yoga Harshana |
| from 20:41 | nakshatra Revati |
| from 00:26 (24.10) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:38 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:16 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 17:10 |
| End of twilight | 17:48 |
| Moonrise | 16:17 |
| Moonset | 04:29 |
| Day length | 9 h 53 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 14:04 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (07:16–17:10) is good for sowing.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 14:04–17:10: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 07:16–16:38 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:16–20:41 Ravi Yoga 20:41–07:19 (24.10)
Anandadi: Sthira 07:16–20:41 Anandadi: Vardhamana 20:41–07:19 (24.10)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 16:28 (20.10)–18:10 (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 | 17:10–17:38 |
| Pradosha | 17:10–19:59 |
| Nishitha | 23:46–00:42 (24.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:23–17:49 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:55–17:10 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:13–13:27 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:41–15:55 |
| Dur Muhurta | 15:50–16:30 |
| Varjyam | 07:47–09:13 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:16–14:04
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 07:16–14:04 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 07:16–09:46 |
| Cutting toenails | average 07:16–14:04 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:16–14:04, 14:23–15:28, 16:12–16:53 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 14:04, Shukla-chaturdashi from 14:04; lagna Tula 07:16, Vrischika 09:46, Dhanu 12:31, Makara 14:23, Kumbha 15:28, Mina 16:12, Mesha 16:53
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 14:04–17:10: 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
Best day · score S = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 14:04
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:16–20:41+2 Ravi Yoga 07:16–16:38+1 Anandadi: Sthira 07:16–20:41+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:16–20:41+1 Auspicious tithi 07:16–14:040 Chaturmasya−1 Rikta tithi 14:04–07:19 (24.10)−1 Panchaka all day
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1910 · Vikram 2045 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Sharad Purnima (Kojagari) · Purnima Vrat |
At sunrise 07:19
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 10:47 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 18:10 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 16:34 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 10:47 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:47 | tithi Purnima |
|---|---|
| from 10:47 | karana Vishti |
| from 16:34 | yoga Vajra |
| from 18:10 | nakshatra Ashwini |
| from 21:10 | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:40 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:19 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 17:07 |
| End of twilight | 17:45 |
| Moonrise | 16:25 |
| Moonset | 06:06 |
| Day length | 9 h 48 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 10, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:47 |
|---|
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 (07:19–17:07) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:47–17:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 07:19–10:47: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
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, 23:45–00:42 (25.10)
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), 11:14–13:12
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 25.10
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 07:19–18:10
Anandadi: Matanga 07:19–18:10 Anandadi: Rakshasa 18:10–07:21 (25.10)
- Bhadra on earth: 10:47–18:10; Bhadra Puchha 17:33–18:35
- Bhadra in heaven: 18:10–21:10; Bhadra Puchha 17:33–18:35; Bhadra Mukha 18:35–20:19
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 16:28 (20.10)–18:10
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 12:48–23:34
- Gandanta (tithi): 07:14–07:56 (25.10)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:25–06:22 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:32 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:51–14:30 |
| Godhuli | 17:07–17:36 |
| Pradosha | 17:07–19:58 |
| Nishitha | 23:45–00:42 (25.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:01–17:27 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:32–09:46 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:59–12:13 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:26–14:40 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:32–13:12, 14:30–15:09 |
| Varjyam | 07:26–08:52 |
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 10:47–12:27, 14:19–15:24, 16:08–16:49 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 10:47, Purnima from 10:47; lagna Tula 07:19, Vrischika 09:42, Dhanu 12:27, Makara 14:19, Kumbha 15:24, Mina 16:08, Mesha 16:49
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 07:19–10:47: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Purnima 10:47–17:07: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Bhadra on earth 10:47–17:07: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth
+2 Ravi Yoga 07:19–18:10+1 Anandadi: Matanga 07:19–18:10+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:19–18:10+1 Yoga Harshana 07:19–16:34+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Vajra 16:34–17:35−1 Panchaka 07:19–18:10−2 Rikta tithi 07:19–10:47−3 Bhadra on earth 10:47–18:10
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya 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 | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1910 · Vikram 2045 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Ashwina Purnima |
At sunrise 07:21
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 07:35 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 15:48 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 12:49 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 07:35 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:35 | tithi Krishna-pratipat (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 07:35 | karana Balava |
| from 12:49 | yoga Siddhi |
| from 15:48 | nakshatra Bharani |
| from 18:04 | karana Kaulava |
| from 04:38 (26.10) | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
| from 04:38 (26.10) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:42 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:21 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 17:05 |
| End of twilight | 17:43 |
| Moonrise | 16:35 |
| Moonset | 07:45 |
| Day length | 9 h 44 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 07:35 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 10, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:35 | from 15:48 |
|---|
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 (15:48–17:05) is good for root crops.
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 10:47 (24.10)–07:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 24.10
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:21–15:48 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:21–15:48
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:35–04:38 (26.10)
Anandadi: Amrita 07:21–15:48 Anandadi: Musala 15:48–07:23 (26.10)
- Gandanta (tithi): 07:14–07:56
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
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 | 09:19–10:46 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:39–15:52 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:47–11:00 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:13–13:26 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:18–09:56, 22:48–23:45 |
| Varjyam | 12:12–13:39, 00:35–02:03 (26.10) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:35–09:38, 14:15–15:20
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 07:35–09:38, 14:15–15:20 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:35–09:38, 14:15–15:20 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:21–12:23, 14:15–15:20 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashwini until 15:48, Bharani from 15:48; tithi Purnima until 07:35, Krishna-pratipat from 07:35; lagna Tula 07:21, Vrischika 09:38, Dhanu 12:23, Makara 14:15, Kumbha 15:20, Mina 16:04, Mesha 16:45
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 15:48) — joy; Bharani (from 15:48) — facing death (dangers); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Purnima 07:21–07:35: 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 = +4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:21–15:48+1 Anandadi: Amrita 07:21–15:48+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:21–15:48+1 Auspicious tithi 07:35–04:38 (26.10)+1 Yoga Siddhi 12:49–07:23 (26.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:35–04:38 (26.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Musala 15:48–07:23 (26.10)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:48–07:23 (26.10)−1 Gandanta 07:21–07:56−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Kshaya tithi
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Anandadi: Kana |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1910 · Vikram 2045 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 07:23
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 02:07 (27.10) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 13:46 more |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 09:18 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 15:19 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:18 | yoga Vyatipata |
|---|---|
| from 13:46 | nakshatra Krittika |
| from 15:19 | karana Gara |
| from 02:07 (27.10) | tithi Krishna-tritya |
| from 02:07 (27.10) | karana Vanija |
| from 06:10 (27.10) | yoga Variyana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:44 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:23 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 17:03 |
| End of twilight | 17:41 |
| Moonrise | 16:50 |
| Moonset | 09:26 |
| Day length | 9 h 39 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 6, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:46 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (07:23–13:46) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (13:46–17:03) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:23–02:07 (27.10) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:46–07:25 (27.10) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 13:46–07:25 (27.10)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:07–07:25 (27.10) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:07–07:25 (27.10)
Anandadi: Siddhi 13:46–07:25 (27.10) Anandadi: Kana 07:23–13:46
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:28–06:26 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:49–14:28 |
| Godhuli | 17:03–17:31 |
| Pradosha | 17:03–19:55 |
| Nishitha | 23:45–00:42 (27.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:22–10:50 |
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 | 00:59–02:29 (27.10) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:23–09:18
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 07:23–09:18 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:23–09:18 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 14:12–15:16, 16:00–16:41 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Bharani until 13:46, Krittika from 13:46; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Tula 07:23, Vrischika 09:34, Dhanu 12:19, Makara 14:12, Kumbha 15:16, Mina 16:00, Mesha 16:41
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 13:46) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 13:46) — consumption (a wasting disease); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 09:18–17:03: 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).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata
+2 Yoga Siddhi 07:23–09:18+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:46–07:25 (27.10)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:23–02:07 (27.10)0 Anandadi: Siddhi 13:46–07:25 (27.10)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 13:46–07:25 (27.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:23–02:07 (27.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:23–13:46−3 Anandadi: Kana 07:23–13:46−3 Vyatipata 09:18–06:10 (27.10)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Yamaghanta, Anandadi: Utpata |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1910 · Vikram 2045 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 07:25
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 00:11 (28.10) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 4 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 12:12 more |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 03:31 (28.10) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 13:04 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:12 | nakshatra Rohini |
|---|---|
| from 13:04 | karana Vishti |
| from 00:11 (28.10) | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
| from 00:11 (28.10) | karana Bava |
| from 03:31 (28.10) | yoga Parigha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:46 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:25 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 17:00 |
| End of twilight | 17:39 |
| Moonrise | 17:14 |
| Moonset | 11:04 |
| Day length | 9 h 35 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 5, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:12 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (07:25–12:12) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (12:12–17:00) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:04–17:00: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Yamaghanta 07:25–12:12 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:11–07:27 (28.10)
Anandadi: Lumbaka 07:25–12:12 Anandadi: Utpata 12:12–07:27 (28.10)
- Bhadra in heaven: 13:04–00:11 (28.10); Bhadra Puchha 20:19–21:25; Bhadra Mukha 21:25–23:16
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:30–06:27 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 09:58–11:27 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:24–14:36 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:25–08:37 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:49–11:01 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:37–11:15, 14:27–15:05 |
| Varjyam | 03:36–05:08 (28.10) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 14:08–15:12, 15:56–16:37
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 14:08–15:12, 15:56–16:37 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 07:25–09:30, 12:12–17:00 |
| Cutting toenails | good 14:08–15:12, 15:56–16:37 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:25–12:15, 14:08–15:12, 15:56–16:37 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Krittika until 12:12, Rohini from 12:12; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Tula 07:25, Vrischika 09:30, Dhanu 12:15, Makara 14:08, Kumbha 15:12, Mina 15:56, Mesha 16:37
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 12:12) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 12:12) — destruction of all misfortunes; Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Yoga Variyana 07:25–03:31 (28.10)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:25–00:11 (28.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 12:12–07:27 (28.10)0 Chaturmasya−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 13:04–00:11 (28.10)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 12:12–07:27 (28.10)−3 Yamaghanta 07:25–12:12
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Yamaghanta, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1910 · Vikram 2045 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Karwa Chauth · Sankashti Chaturthi (Vakratunda) |
At sunrise 07:27
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 22:58 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 4 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 11:17 more |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 01:28 (29.10) more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 11:28 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:17 | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
|---|---|
| from 11:28 | karana Balava |
| from 22:58 | tithi Krishna-panchami |
| from 22:58 | karana Kaulava |
| from 01:28 (29.10) | yoga Shiva |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:48 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:27 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 16:58 |
| End of twilight | 17:37 |
| Moonrise | 17:53 |
| Moonset | 12:29 |
| Day length | 9 h 31 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 11:17 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (07:27–11:17) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (11:17–16:58) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
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, 17:53
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Sankashti Chaturthi (Vakratunda) · Ganesha
The monthly fast for Ganesha on the fourth day of the waning Moon — the “trouble-removing” Chaturthi. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise, then perform Ganesha Puja and offer water to the Moon (arghya).
Rule: at moonrise, 17:53
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Yamaghanta 07:27–11:17
Anandadi: Mitra 07:27–11:17 Anandadi: Manasa 11:17–07:29 (29.10)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:31–06:29 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:32 |
| 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 | 08:13–09:45, 02:23–03:59 (29.10) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:01–12:12 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:35–15:47 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:38–09:50 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:21–09:59, 12:32–13:10 |
| Varjyam | 16:51–18:27 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Rohini until 11:17, Mrigashirsha from 11:17; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Tula 07:27, Vrischika 09:26, Dhanu 12:11, Makara 14:04, Kumbha 15:08, Mina 15:52, Mesha 16:33
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 11:17) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 11:17) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 07:27–16:58: 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 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).
- 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 = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Anandadi: Mitra 07:27–11:17+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:27–11:17+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Yoga Parigha 07:27–14:30−2 Rikta tithi 07:27–22:58−3 Yamaghanta 07:27–11:17
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Shiva; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1910 · Vikram 2045 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 07:29
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 22:33 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 4 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 11:08 more |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 00:03 (30.10) more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 10:39 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:39 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 11:08 | nakshatra Ardra |
| from 22:33 | tithi Krishna-shashti |
| from 22:33 | karana Gara |
| from 00:03 (30.10) | yoga Siddha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:50 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:29 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 16:56 |
| End of twilight | 17:35 |
| Moonrise | 18:52 |
| Moonset | 13:32 |
| Day length | 9 h 26 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 5, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:08 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (07:29–11:08) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:29–22:33 Krakacha Yoga 22:33–07:31 (30.10)
Anandadi: Vajra 07:29–11:08 Anandadi: Mudgara 11:08–07:31 (30.10)
- Gandanta (tithi): 22:10–22:58
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 | 01:31–03:10 (30.10) |
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 | 19:46–21:25 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:29–11:08, 14:00–15:05, 15:48–16:29
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 07:29–11:08, 14:00–15:05, 15:48–16:29 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:29–11:08, 14:00–15:05, 15:48–16:29 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 11:08, Ardra from 11:08; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Tula 07:29, Vrischika 09:22, Dhanu 12:07, Makara 14:00, Kumbha 15:05, Mina 15:48, Mesha 16:29
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 11:08) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 11:08) — sadness; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:29–11:08+1 Yoga Shiva 07:29–00:03 (30.10)+1 Auspicious tithi 07:29–22:330 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 11:08–07:31 (30.10)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 07:29–11:08−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:29–22:33
| Summary | Favourable day — Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 11:48 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1910 · Vikram 2045 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 07:31
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 23:00 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 4 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 11:48 more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 23:18 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 10:40 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:40 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 11:48 | nakshatra Punarvasu |
| from 23:00 | tithi Krishna-saptami |
| from 23:00 | karana Vishti |
| from 23:18 | yoga Sadhya |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:52 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:31 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 16:54 |
| End of twilight | 17:33 |
| Moonrise | 20:08 |
| Moonset | 14:12 |
| Day length | 9 h 22 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 4, bad — 6
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:48 |
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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 (11:48–16:54) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 11:48–07:33 (31.10) Tripushkar Yoga 23:00–07:33 (31.10)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:31–23:00 Samvartaka Yoga 23:00–07:33 (31.10)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 11:48–07:33 (31.10) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 07:31–11:48
- Bhadra in heaven: 23:00–06:50 (31.10); Bhadra Puchha 04:04–05:19 (31.10); Bhadra Mukha 05:19–07:26 (31.10)
- Bhadra on earth: 06:50–11:33 (31.10); Bhadra Mukha 05:19–07:26 (31.10)
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:34–06:33 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:31 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:46–14:24 |
| Godhuli | 16:54–17:23 |
| Pradosha | 16:54–19:50 |
| Nishitha | 23:44–00:43 (31.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:43–16:54 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:12–13:23 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:33–15:43 |
| Dur Muhurta | 15:39–16:16 |
| Varjyam | 00:32–02:14 (31.10) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:56–15:01, 15:45–16:26
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 13:56–15:01, 15:45–16:26 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 13:56–15:01, 15:45–16:26 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:31–12:03, 13:56–15:01, 15:45–16:26 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ardra until 11:48, Punarvasu from 11:48; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Tula 07:31, Vrischika 09:19, Dhanu 12:03, Makara 13:56, Kumbha 15:01, Mina 15:45, Mesha 16:26
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 11:48) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 11:48) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); 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
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 11:48
+2 Yoga Siddha 07:31–23:18+2 Ravi Yoga 11:48–07:33 (31.10)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 11:48–07:33 (31.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 11:48–07:33 (31.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:31–23:00 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 23:00–07:33 (31.10)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 07:31–11:48−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:31–11:48
| Summary | Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga; auspicious time — after 13:17 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1910 · Vikram 2045 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 07:33
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 00:17 (01.11) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 4 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 13:17 more |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 23:11 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:33 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:33 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 13:17 | nakshatra Pushya |
| from 23:11 | yoga Shubha |
| from 00:17 (01.11) | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
| from 00:17 (01.11) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:54 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:33 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 16:51 |
| End of twilight | 17:31 |
| Moonrise | 21:30 |
| Moonset | 14:35 |
| Day length | 9 h 18 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 | from 13:17 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (07:33–13:17) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (13:17–16:51) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:33–11:33: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 07:33–13:17 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:17–07:35 (01.11)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:33–00:17 (01.11)
Anandadi: Prajapati 13:17–07:35 (01.11) Anandadi: Dhumra 07:33–13:17
- Bhadra on earth: 06:50–11:33; Bhadra Mukha 05:19–07:26
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 | 10:44–12:26 |
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 | 22:01–23:46 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 13:52–14:57, 15:41–16:22
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 13:52–14:57, 15:41–16:22 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 13:52–14:57, 15:41–16:22 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:33–11:59, 13:52–14:57, 15:41–16:22 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 13:17, Pushya from 13:17; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Tula 07:33, Vrischika 09:15, Dhanu 11:59, Makara 13:52, Kumbha 14:57, Mina 15:41, Mesha 16:22
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 13:17) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 13:17) — increase in wealth; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 07:33–11:33: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 13:17
+2 Ravi Yoga 07:33–13:17+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:17–07:35 (01.11)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:33–13:17+1 Yoga Sadhya 07:33–23:11+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Prajapati 13:17–07:35 (01.11)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:33–00:17 (01.11) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 07:33–13:17−1 Bhadra on earth 07:33–11:33
Patron: Hrishikesha; Aditya — Vivasvan. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Bhadrapada. Ritu: Varsha.
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Northern samvatsara: Vrisha (No. 15)
Shaka Samvat 1910 · Vikram Samvat 2045 · Kali Yuga 5089
Next year — Shukla, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 6.04.1989
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.
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)
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all. It is, however, very good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Shri (Lakshmi)
Auspicious: trade, deals, buying and selling, partnerships and long-term business projects.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: 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.
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.
Garden tasks are rated as in the site’s “Lunar calendar for gardeners” section: the weekday, nakshatra and tithi are taken into account; starting from a base score of 3, each factor adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–6: 0–2 — bad, 3–4 — average, 5–6 — good. The table shows the rating at sunrise and after each change of nakshatra or tithi during the daytime (“from HH:MM”); the icons next to the sunrise rating show the contribution of the weekday, nakshatra and tithi at sunrise: “+” (green) adds one point, “0” (yellow) has no effect, “–” (red) subtracts one.
The ratings are the site author’s summary of the Indian and Tibetan traditions. Classical texts on agriculture: the Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX, English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha (ch. XIII), the Brihat Samhita of Varahamihira (ch. 55).
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
A fortnight of ancestor rites — from Bhadrapada Purnima to Mahalaya. Each day shraddha is performed for those who departed on the corresponding tithi; weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are avoided at this time.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Poisonous” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 4, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 2, Thu — 8, Fri — 9, Sat — 7. Unfavourable for new undertakings, medical treatment and transactions.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The time of Vishti Karana — halves of the 4th, 8th, 11th and 15th tithis of the bright half and of the 3rd, 7th, 10th and 14th of the dark half of the month. Auspicious activities are not begun during Bhadra; its strength depends on where it resides: on earth it is most harmful, while in heaven or in the netherworld the harm is mitigated (according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, there it even portends good fortune and gain).
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).
The penultimate, 14th muhurta of the night: it begins about an hour and a half before sunrise and lasts about 48 minutes. The best time for meditation, prayer, japa and study.
The 8th of the 15 daytime muhurtas, around true noon (about 48 minutes). The “invincible” time, suitable for almost any new undertaking — except on Wednesdays.
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
The first fifth of the night after sunset (three night muhurtas, about 2.5 hours). The time for worshipping Shiva, lighting the Diwali diyas and performing Holika Dahan.
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 3 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 09:00–10:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 09:29–10:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.
“Rejected” time — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra (4 ghatis of 60, starting from a ghati specific to that nakshatra). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
Weekdays for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; avoided — Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday (Sunday is permitted for Brahmins, Tuesday for Kshatriyas, Saturday for Vaishyas and others); Monday is good only during the waxing Moon.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Tithis for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th; avoided — the 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 14th, full moon and new moon; in Krishna Paksha the first five tithis are permitted (according to some, the first seven).
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “fear of the authorities”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “ruin of the family”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Lagna for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious signs — Vrishabha, Mithuna, Karka, Kanya, Tula, Makara and Mina; avoided — Mesha, Simha, Vrischika, Dhanu and Kumbha (all except Kumbha are permitted if a benefic occupies the sign or benefics aspect it).
Mesha (Aries) — “great calamities”; Simha (Leo) — “disease and suffering”; Vrischika (Scorpio) — “disease and suffering”; Dhanu (Sagittarius) — “fear of the authorities”; Kumbha (Aquarius) — “ruin of the family”.
Classical rules: have a haircut or shave in the daytime, preferably before noon — not at night or at twilight; not after eating, bathing or anointing the body with oil; not on the day of setting out on a journey; not when one’s wife is pregnant; not on one’s birth nakshatra or the 10th and 19th nakshatras from it, and not during Chandrashtama (the Moon in the 8th sign from the natal Moon). These prohibitions are lifted for a wedding, an initiation, release from prison, mourning for one’s parents and at the ruler’s command.
Sources: the Kalaprakashika of Narasimha (ch. V on haircuts — written about a child’s first haircut, chaula; English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), the Muhurta Chintamani of Rama Daivajna, B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha. The rating is the site’s summary, as in the “Lunar haircut calendar”: starting from a base score of 4, each factor — weekday, nakshatra, tithi and lagna — adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–8: 7–8 good, 4–6 average, 0–3 bad. Windows are the parts of the daytime with the best rating (at least 15 minutes long); for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting, the times of the day’s prohibitions are excluded.
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
Auspicious: comfort and convenience, purchases, home improvement, any auspicious deeds.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
The four months from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi, when “Vishnu sleeps”: a time for vows; weddings and housewarmings are not held.
The fortnight of ancestor rites (shraddha) before Navaratri: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
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.
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh day of the waning moon is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: 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)
Deity: Indra
Auspicious: good for any benevolent and lasting work, building up health and strength, undertakings meant to grow.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Sun
This day is suitable for generosity, celebrations, holidays, performances and festivals. Meetings with high-ranking people and important government affairs are good to carry out on this day.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
tillage and sowing are forbidden
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The yoga of the “destruction of the world”: Sunday with the 7th tithi or Wednesday with the 1st. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 8 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 16:30–18:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 16:59–18:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
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.
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: 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
Deity: Mitra
Auspicious: friendship, love, matchmaking and alliances, reconciliation, jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Moon
Favorable for any daily activities related to water, food, housing, women, trade, hotels, utilities, etc. You can carry out a wide variety of earthworks, both gardening and construction; preparing food, getting a haircut, doing treatment, decorating, building relationships, getting married and hiring.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra 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-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The yoga of “accomplishing all aims”: an auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra (each day has its own 3–7 nakshatras). Good for any new undertaking; exceptions: Thu + Pushya is not used for weddings, Tue + Ashwini for housewarmings, Sat + Rohini for travel.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 2 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 07:30–09:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 07:59–09:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
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.
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Meaning: 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
Deity: Bhu (the Earth goddess)
Auspicious: farming, sowing and planting, building a house, household affairs.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Mars
Promotes decisive manifestations of will, competitions, active and gambling games, sports, training, overcoming obstacles, working with fire, metal (especially iron), mechanisms, electricity, explosive substances and weapons, militant actions, demand from debtors, litigation, verdicts, quarrels, conflicts, control of parasites (insects and rats) and similar matters. Some medical procedures, such as massage or chiropractic therapy, can be carried out during this time.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 7 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 15:00–16:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 15:29–16:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
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.
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.
Deity: Yama
Bhadra — the most inauspicious karana: weddings, journeys, purchases and any auspicious undertakings are avoided during it. It suits only harsh deeds: fighting enemies, demolition, removing obstacles.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Mercury
If Mercury is not under the influence of malefic planets, the day will be favorable, active, you can do a lot and learn a lot (if the opposite happens, there will be absent-mindedness, vanity and ill-considered actions leading to losses). Owner day promotes all intellectual and creative pursuits: music, graphics, poetry, literature, linguistics, mathematics, astrology, the study of ordinary and secret sciences.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
plowing, pruning and weeding
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The knotted junction of “water” and “fire”: the last pada of Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Revati and the first pada of Magha, Mula and Ashwini (as well as the tithi junctions of the 5th and 6th, the 10th and 11th, the 15th and 1st). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 5 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 12:00–13:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 12:29–13:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Meaning: 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
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.
Deity: Brahma
Auspicious: religious rites, study, spiritual and charitable work.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Jupiter
The time of Jupiter's action is considered the most favorable for all worldly and spiritual affairs not related to coercion or anger. You can begin spiritual practices, good deeds, study of philosophy, Doctrine, various sciences.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
neutral
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The Moon in Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula or Revati — the nakshatras at the junctions of signs. For those born in them, tradition prescribes a pacifying rite; new undertakings call for caution.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 6 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 13:30–15:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 13:59–15:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth day of the waning Moon and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Meaning: 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
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.
Deity: Aryaman
Auspicious: dealings with authorities and superiors, fame, home and housing, clothing and jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Venus
All manifestations of beauty and harmony find their support and development on this day, therefore, most worldly and spiritual affairs that do not rely on brute force are good to begin or implement at this time. The day is especially good for marriage, hiring workers, building relationships, creativity, music, singing, dancing, poetry and holding holidays or performances, it is best to schedule a romantic date at this time - it will add additional shine to decorations and a special aroma to flowers, and tact to the owners of all this.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
no pruning or felling
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Deadly” combination of weekday and tithi group: Sun and Tue — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Mon and Fri — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Wed — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Thu — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Sat — Purna (5, 10, 15). Portends failure for new undertakings.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 4 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 10:30–12:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 10:59–12:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth day of the waning moon is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit
Auspicious: 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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
Planting and sowing are allowed.
An auspicious combination of weekday and tithi group: Fri — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Wed — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Tue — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Sat — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Thu — Purna (5, 10, 15). Brings success; if the same pair also forms an inauspicious yoga, Siddha prevails.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Meaning: 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
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
A combination of weekday and nakshatra that yields the “nectar of success”: Sun — Hasta, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashwini, Wed — Anuradha, Thu — Pushya, Fri — Revati, Sat — Rohini. One of the strongest auspicious yogas: it brings success to almost any undertaking.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
Group: Purna. Deity: Pitris (ancestors).
The Pitris (ancestors) rule the new moon; this period is suitable for rites honoring the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana), for pacifying the mind and performing austerities.
Meaning: 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
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Vrisha (the sacred bull)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for work with cattle, worship of cows and rites for the ancestors (shraddha).
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
“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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Patron: Padmanabha; Aditya — Tvashtar. Full moon in nakshatra Ashwini. Ritu: Sharad.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
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)
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.
Deity: Vayu (Marut)
Fixed, but auspicious: good for auspicious ceremonies, offerings and homa, work for prosperity and livelihood.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The nitya yoga of “discord” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, and the day suits fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second lunar day of Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: Sword
Symbol: Sword, also sprout or coral
Deity: Waiu (Wind)
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: scatter like air, move, convert
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Swati
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).
“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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.
Meaning: 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)
Auspicious: friendship, reconciliation, love, matchmaking — anything that requires people’s goodwill.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “great calamities”
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth lunar day is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth lunar day is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: Born before (eldest, chief)
Symbol: Umbrella or earring, amulet, necklace
Deity: Indra (Leader of the Gods)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: rise up and win, draw strength in battle (looking for the limits of fearlessness)
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).
An inauspicious combination of tithi and nakshatra (the “empty” nakshatra of a tithi, for example the 6th or 11th tithi with Rohini, the 12th with Ashlesha). Whatever is begun at this time remains without result.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh lunar day is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: Root
Symbol: Roots, elephant goad, lion's tail (panicle)
Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: destroy, crush (also the ability to destroy destruction)
Inauspicious: portends trouble and hindrances; if necessary, the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
Planting and sowing are allowed.
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Meaning: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
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-dashami
any undertakings
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Began on a Wednesday or Thursday: carries no particular dosha, but the five prohibitions of Panchaka still apply.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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).
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.
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.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh lunar day is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Meaning: One hundred healers
Symbol: Garland of 100 flowers, circle
Deity: Varuna
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give healing (bodily and spiritual) through Divine Grace
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 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-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth lunar day and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Meaning: 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
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth lunar day is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: Later blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Part of the red bed for legs (foot), twins
Deity: Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give rain (nourishment and stability)
Inauspicious: portends failures and injuries; the first 9 ghatis (about 3 h 36 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Meaning: Rich, prosperous
Symbol: Fish (sometimes a couple) or drum
Deity: Pushan (Prosperous)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: nourish (satiate at the expense of its abundance)
Auspicious: festivals, joyful occasions, rest and recreation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
sowing seeds, any undertakings
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
Meaning: Riders or Grooms
Symbol: Horse's Head
Deity: Ashwini Kumara
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: quickly achieve anything
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
digging, plowing, planting trees
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second day of the waning Moon - Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: 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
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.
Meaning: 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
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
Planting and sowing are allowed.
“Bell of Yama” — a combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Magha, Mon — Vishakha, Tue — Ardra, Wed — Mula, Thu — Krittika, Fri — Rohini, Sat — Hasta. One of the most dangerous yogas: travel, surgery and any important new undertakings are avoided.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth day of the waning Moon is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: 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)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth day of the waning moon is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
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).
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Punarvasu
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.