October 1996 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Bhadrapada (until 12.10), Ashwina (from 13.10). Periods: all month — Chaturmasya; until 12.10 — Pitru Paksha; 13–20.10 — Sharad Navaratri (autumn). Major festivals: 12.10 Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya; 13.10 Sharad Navaratri: Ghatasthapana; 20.10 Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami); 20.10 Maha Navami; 21.10 Vijayadashami (Dussehra); 25.10 Sharad Purnima (Kojagari); 29.10 Karwa Chauth. 12.10 — solar eclipse, partial (visible until setting).
Icons this month (20)
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
- 1.10 Tue — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi, Auspicious tithi after 14:05
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. - 6.10 Sun — Ravi Pushya Yoga, Yoga Siddha, Pushya
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. - 16.10 Wed — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Saumya after 15:16
Jyestha (sharp): for drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies. - 21.10 Mon — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shubha
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes. - 25.10 Fri — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa
Revati (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals. - 30.10 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious nakshatra after 16:03
Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Festivals
- 4.10 Fri Kalashtami
- 4.10 Fri Madhya Ashtami (Pitru Paksha)
- 5.10 Sat Avidhava Navami (Matri Navami)
- 8.10 Tue Indira Ekadashi
- 9.10 Wed Pradosha Vrat
- 10.10 Thu Masik Shivaratri
- 11.10 Fri Ghata Chaturdashi (Shastrahata Shraddha)
- 12.10 Sat Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya
- 12.10 Sat Bhadrapada Amavasya
- 12.10 Sat Shani Amavasya
- 13.10 Sun Sharad Navaratri: Ghatasthapana
- 14.10 Mon Chandra Darshan
- 16.10 Wed Vinayaka Chaturthi
- 17.10 Thu Tula Sankranti
- 17.10 Thu Skanda Shashti
- 17.10 Thu Saraswati Avahana
- 20.10 Sun Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami)
- 20.10 Sun Maha Navami
- 21.10 Mon Vijayadashami (Dussehra)
- 22.10 Tue Papankusha Ekadashi
- 24.10 Thu Pradosha Vrat
- 25.10 Fri Sharad Purnima (Kojagari)
- 26.10 Sat Ashwina Purnima
- 29.10 Tue Karwa Chauth
- 29.10 Tue Angaraki Chaturthi (Vakratunda)
Special muhurta yogas
- 1.10 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:32–14:05
- 2.10 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 4.10 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:36–06:40 (05.10)
- 6.10 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 06:42–01:24 (07.10)
- 6.10 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:42–01:24 (07.10)
- 16.10 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:02–13:38
- 16.10 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:02–13:38
- 20.10 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:10–09:17
- 21.10 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:12–07:46
- 22.10 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 04:33–07:17 (23.10)
- 24.10 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:37–07:21 (25.10)
- 25.10 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:21–00:28 (26.10)
- 25.10 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 27.10 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 23:20–07:27 (28.10)
- 28.10 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:33–07:29 (29.10)
- 30.10 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:31–01:52 (31.10)
- 31.10 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:56–07:35 (01.11)
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
- 2.10 Wed — Vyatipata
- 4.10 Fri — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Surya Dagdha tithi
- 7.10 Mon — Krakacha Yoga, Jwalamukhi Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
- 8.10 Tue — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 11.10 Fri — Krishna Chaturdashi, Eclipse nearby
- 12.10 Sat — Anandadi: Mrityu, Yamaghanta, Eclipse (unfavourable day)
- 17.10 Thu — Sankranti day, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Kaladanda
- 19.10 Sat — Vishti (Bhadra), Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 20.10 Sun — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi, Anandadi: Musala
- 22.10 Tue — Anandadi: Mrityu, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka (unfavourable day)
- 27.10 Sun — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 28.10 Mon — Vyatipata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Sky this month
- 12.10 New moon (Amavasya) 17:14
- 12.10 Solar eclipse, partial, greatest eclipse 17:02, magnitude 0.757
visible until setting: 16:28–17:36, maximum eclipse here 17:35, magnitude 0.681 - 17.10 Tula Sankranti 00:56 — the Sun enters Tula (Libra)
- 26.10 Full moon (Purnima) 17:11
Periods
- all month Chaturmasya
- until 12.10 Pitru Paksha
- 13–20.10 Sharad Navaratri (autumn)
- 21.10 18:58 – 26.10 00:28 Raja Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Dhata (No. 10, “creator, sustainer”) — A moderate year: an abundance of medicinal herbs, attention to health; success without excess. more
Northern samvatsara: Virodhi. Shaka Samvat 1918, Vikram Samvat 2053, Kali Yuga 5097.
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 | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi; auspicious time — after 14:05 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 | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1918 · Vikram 2053 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-panchami |
At sunrise 06:32
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 23:42 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 14:05 more |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 05:06 (02.10) more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 11:32 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:32 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 14:05 | nakshatra Rohini |
| from 23:42 | tithi Krishna-shashti |
| from 23:42 | karana Gara |
| from 05:06 (02.10) | yoga Vyatipata |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:55 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:32 |
| Noon | 12:19 |
| Sunset | 18:04 |
| End of twilight | 18:41 |
| Moonrise | 20:25 |
| Moonset | 11:34 |
| Day length | 11 h 32 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 7, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:05 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (06:32–14:05) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (14:05–18:04) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-panchami
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:32–14:05
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:32–23:42 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 23:42–06:34 (02.10) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:42–06:34 (02.10)
Anandadi: Matanga 14:05–06:34 (02.10) Anandadi: Gada 06:32–14:05
- Gandanta (tithi): 23:18–00:07 (02.10)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:53–05:42 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:55–12:41 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:14–15:00 |
| Godhuli | 18:04–18:29 |
| Pradosha | 18:04–20:34 |
| Nishitha | 23:54–00:44 (02.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:39–13:17 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:11–16:38 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:25–10:52 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:18–13:45 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:51–09:37, 23:04–23:54 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:32–11:13, 14:05–18:04
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:32–11:13, 14:05–18:04 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:32–11:13, 14:05–18:04 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:32–13:57, 14:05–18:04 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Krittika until 14:05, Rohini from 14:05; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Kanya 06:32, Tula 08:12, Vrischika 11:13, Dhanu 13:57, Makara 15:50, Kumbha 16:55, Mina 17:38
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 14:05) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 14:05) — destruction of all misfortunes; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 14:05
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:32–14:05+2 Yoga Siddhi 06:32–05:06 (02.10)+1 Auspicious tithi 06:32–23:420 Anandadi: Matanga 14:05–06:34 (02.10)0 Auspicious nakshatra 14:05–06:34 (02.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:32–23:42 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Pitru Paksha−1 Anandadi: Gada 06:32–14:05−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata 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 | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1918 · Vikram 2053 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-shashti |
At sunrise 06:34
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 00:34 (03.10) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 15:18 more |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 04:50 (03.10) more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 12:02 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:02 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 15:18 | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
| from 00:34 (03.10) | tithi Krishna-saptami |
| from 00:34 (03.10) | karana Vishti |
| from 04:50 (03.10) | yoga Variyana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:57 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:34 |
| Noon | 12:18 |
| Sunset | 18:02 |
| End of twilight | 18:38 |
| Moonrise | 21:08 |
| Moonset | 12:35 |
| Day length | 11 h 27 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 3, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:18 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (06:34–15:18) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (15:18–18:02) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-shashti
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Ravi Yoga 15:18–06:36 (03.10) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:34–06:36 (03.10)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:34–15:18
Anandadi: Shubha 06:34–15:18 Anandadi: Amrita 15:18–06:36 (03.10)
- Bhadra in heaven: 00:34–13:15 (03.10); Bhadra Puchha 05:40–06:57 (03.10); Bhadra Mukha 06:57–09:04 (03.10)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:54–05:44 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:13–14:58 |
| Godhuli | 18:02–18:27 |
| Pradosha | 18:02–20:33 |
| Nishitha | 23:54–00:44 (03.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:56–13:37 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:18–13:44 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:00–09:26 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:52–12:18 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:55–12:41 |
| Varjyam | 06:54–08:34, 21:20–23:04 |
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 06:34–13:53, 15:46–16:51, 17:35–18:02 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Rohini until 15:18, Mrigashirsha from 15:18; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Kanya 06:34, Tula 08:08, Vrischika 11:09, Dhanu 13:53, Makara 15:46, Kumbha 16:51, Mina 17:35
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 15:18) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 15:18) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 06:34–18:02: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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: Vyatipata
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Shubha 06:34–15:18+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:34–15:18+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ravi Yoga 15:18–06:36 (03.10)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:34–15:18 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−3 Vyatipata 06:34–04:50 (03.10)
| Summary | Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 13:15; auspicious time — until 17:10 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 | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1918 · Vikram 2053 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-saptami |
At sunrise 06:36
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 02:05 (04.10) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 17:10 more |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 05:03 (04.10) more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:15 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:15 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 17:10 | nakshatra Ardra |
| from 02:05 (04.10) | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
| from 02:05 (04.10) | karana Balava |
| from 05:03 (04.10) | yoga Parigha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:59 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:36 |
| Noon | 12:18 |
| Sunset | 17:59 |
| End of twilight | 18:36 |
| Moonrise | 21:56 |
| Moonset | 13:28 |
| Day length | 11 h 23 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 1, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 17:10 |
|---|
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 (06:36–17:10) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:36–13:15: 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 06:36–17:10
Krakacha Yoga 02:05–06:38 (04.10) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:05–06:38 (04.10)
Anandadi: Mrityu 06:36–17:10 Anandadi: Kana 17:10–06:38 (04.10)
- Bhadra in heaven: 04:09–13:15; Bhadra Puchha 05:40–06:57; Bhadra Mukha 06:57–09:04
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:55–05:46 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:55–12:40 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:11–14:57 |
| Godhuli | 17:59–18:24 |
| Pradosha | 17:59–20:31 |
| Nishitha | 23:53–00:44 (04.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:41–09:25 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:43–15:08 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:36–08:01 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:27–10:52 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:24–11:09, 14:57–15:43 |
| Varjyam | 02:25–04:11 (04.10) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:36–11:05, 15:42–16:47
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 06:36–11:05, 15:42–16:47 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 06:36–11:05, 15:42–16:47 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:36–13:49, 15:42–16:47, 17:31–17:59 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 17:10, Ardra from 17:10; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Kanya 06:36, Tula 08:04, Vrischika 11:05, Dhanu 13:49, Makara 15:42, Kumbha 16:47, Mina 17:31
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 17:10) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 17:10) — sadness; Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 13:15
Auspicious time ends by 17:10
+2 Ravi Yoga 06:36–17:10+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:36–17:10+1 Yoga Variyana 06:36–05:03 (04.10)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Mrityu 06:36–17:10 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 17:10–06:38 (04.10)0 Anandadi: Kana 17:10–06:38 (04.10)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:36–13:15
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), 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 | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1918 · Vikram 2053 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ashtami |
| Festivals | Kalashtami · Madhya Ashtami (Pitru Paksha) |
At sunrise 06:38
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 04:09 (05.10) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 19:36 more |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 05:39 (05.10) more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 15:04 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:04 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 19:36 | nakshatra Punarvasu |
| from 04:09 (05.10) | tithi Krishna-navami |
| from 04:09 (05.10) | karana Taitila |
| from 05:39 (05.10) | yoga Shiva |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:01 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:38 |
| Noon | 12:18 |
| Sunset | 17:57 |
| End of twilight | 18:33 |
| Moonrise | 22:50 |
| Moonset | 14:13 |
| Day length | 11 h 18 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 |
|---|
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, 17:57–20:29
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, 13:25–15:41
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ashtami
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:36–06:40 (05.10)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:38–04:09 (05.10) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:09–06:40 (05.10)
Anandadi: Padma 06:38–19:36 Anandadi: Lumbaka 19:36–06:40 (05.10)
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-ashtami
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 | 08:35–10:21 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:52–12:17 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:07–16:32 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:03–09:28 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:54–09:39, 12:40–13:25 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:38–13:45, 15:38–16:43, 17:27–17:57 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Krishna-ashtami; 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: Ardra — sadness; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 06:38–17:57: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −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 Anandadi: Padma 06:38–19:36+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Ashtami 06:38–04:09 (05.10)−1 Yoga Parigha 06:38–17:21−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:38–04:09 (05.10)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:38–19:36−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:38–04:09 (05.10)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Chhatra; cons: Rikta tithi, 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 | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1918 · Vikram 2053 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-navami |
| Festivals | Avidhava Navami (Matri Navami) |
At sunrise 06:40
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 06:32 (06.10) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 2 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 22:25 more |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 06:29 (06.10) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 17:18 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 17:18 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 22:25 | nakshatra Pushya |
| from 06:29 (06.10) | yoga Siddha |
| from 06:32 (06.10) | tithi Krishna-dashami |
| from 06:32 (06.10) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:03 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:40 |
| Noon | 12:18 |
| Sunset | 17:54 |
| End of twilight | 18:31 |
| Moonrise | 23:49 |
| Moonset | 14:50 |
| Day length | 11 h 14 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 8, 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, Punarvasu (06:40–17:54) 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, 13:24–15:39
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-navami
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:40–06:32 (06.10)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:32–06:42 (06.10)
Anandadi: Chhatra 06:40–22:25 Anandadi: Mitra 22:25–06:42 (06.10)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:58–05:49 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:55–12:39 |
| 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 | 19:44–21:31 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:28–10:53 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:41–15:06 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:40–08:04 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:40–07:25, 07:25–08:10 |
| Varjyam | 09:01–10:48 |
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 | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Kanya 06:40, Tula 07:56, Vrischika 10:57, Dhanu 13:42, Makara 15:34, Kumbha 16:39, Mina 17:23
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-navami 06:40–17:54: 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 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:40–06:32 (06.10)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 06:40–22:25+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:40–22:25+1 Yoga Shiva 06:40–06:29 (06.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 06:40–06:32 (06.10)
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 — Ravi Pushya Yoga, Yoga Siddha 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 | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1918 · Vikram 2053 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dashami |
At sunrise 06:42
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 09:02 (07.10) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 01:24 (07.10) more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 07:25 (07.10) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 19:47 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 19:47 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 01:24 (07.10) | nakshatra Ashlesha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:05 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:42 |
| Noon | 12:17 |
| Sunset | 17:51 |
| End of twilight | 18:28 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 15:22 |
| Day length | 11 h 09 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 10, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (06:42–17:51) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dashami
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Pushya Yoga 06:42–01:24 (07.10) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:42–01:24 (07.10)
Jwalamukhi Yoga 01:24–06:44 (07.10)
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:42–01:24 (07.10) Anandadi: Vajra 01:24–06:44 (07.10)
- Bhadra on earth: 19:47–09:02 (07.10); Bhadra Puchha 21:46–23:06; Bhadra Mukha 23:06–01:18 (07.10)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:00–05:51 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:39 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:08–14:53 |
| Godhuli | 17:51–18:17 |
| Pradosha | 17:51–20:26 |
| Nishitha | 23:52–00:43 (07.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:13–20:01 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:28–17:51 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:17–13:40 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:04–16:28 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:22–17:07 |
| Varjyam | 07:25–09:13 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:42–10:53, 15:30–16:35, 17:19–17:51
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:42–10:53, 15:30–16:35, 17:19–17:51 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:42–10:53, 15:30–16:35, 17:19–17:51 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:42–13:38, 15:30–16:35, 17:19–17:51 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Kanya 06:42, Tula 07:52, Vrischika 10:53, Dhanu 13:38, Makara 15:30, Kumbha 16:35, Mina 17:19
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; 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
Best day · score S = +7
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
+4 Ravi Pushya Yoga 06:42–01:24 (07.10)+2 Yoga Siddha all day+2 Pushya 06:42–01:24 (07.10)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:42–01:24 (07.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−2 Tryahasparsha
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Jwalamukhi Yoga 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 | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1918 · Vikram 2053 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
At sunrise 06:44
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 09:02 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 1 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 04:22 (08.10) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 07:25 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:02 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:25 | yoga Sadhya |
|---|---|
| from 09:02 | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
| from 09:02 | karana Bava |
| from 22:16 | karana Balava |
| from 04:22 (08.10) | nakshatra Magha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:07 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:44 |
| Noon | 12:17 |
| Sunset | 17:49 |
| End of twilight | 18:26 |
| Moonrise | 00:50 |
| Moonset | 15:48 |
| Day length | 11 h 04 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 8, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:02 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:44–09:02: 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 06:44–09:02 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:02–06:46 (08.10) Krakacha Yoga 09:02–06:46 (08.10)
Anandadi: Saumya 06:44–04:22 (08.10) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:22–06:46 (08.10)
- Bhadra on earth: 19:47 (06.10)–09:02; Bhadra Puchha 21:46–23:06 (06.10); Bhadra Mukha 23:06 (06.10)–01:18
- Gandanta (tithi): 08:36–09:29
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:38–11:04 (08.10)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
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 | 02:34–04:22 (08.10) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:07–09:30 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:53–12:16 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:40–15:03 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:39–13:23, 14:52–15:36 |
| Varjyam | 15:47–17:35 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:02–10:49, 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 09:02–10:49, 15:26–16:31, 17:15–17:49 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 09:02–10:49, 15:26–16:31, 17:15–17:49 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Krishna-dashami until 09:02, Krishna-ekadashi from 09:02; lagna Kanya 06:44, Tula 07:48, Vrischika 10:49, Dhanu 13:34, Makara 15:26, Kumbha 16:31, Mina 17:15
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 06:44–09:02: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+2 Yoga Siddha 06:44–07:25+1 Anandadi: Saumya 06:44–04:22 (08.10)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Bhadra on earth 06:44–09:02−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:44–04:22 (08.10)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:02–06:46 (08.10)−2 Jwalamukhi Yoga 06:44–09:02−3 Krakacha Yoga 09:02–06:46 (08.10)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), 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 | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1918 · Vikram 2053 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| Festivals | Indira Ekadashi |
At sunrise 06:46
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 11:27 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 07:05 (09.10) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 08:16 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 11:27 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:16 | yoga Shubha |
|---|---|
| from 11:27 | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| from 11:27 | karana Kaulava |
| from 00:34 (09.10) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:09 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:46 |
| Noon | 12:17 |
| Sunset | 17:46 |
| End of twilight | 18:23 |
| Moonrise | 01:55 |
| Moonset | 16:12 |
| Day length | 11 h 00 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 1, bad — 9
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:27 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (06:46–17:46) 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 09:02 (07.10)–11:27
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 06:48–08:59 (09.10)
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dvadashi
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:46–11:27
Anandadi: Kaladanda all day
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:38 (07.10)–11:04
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:02–05:54 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:38 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:06–14:50 |
| Godhuli | 17:46–18:12 |
| Pradosha | 17:46–20:23 |
| Nishitha | 23:51–00:43 (09.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:25–06:12 (09.10) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:01–16:24 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:31–10:54 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:16–13:39 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:58–09:42, 22:59–23:51 |
| Varjyam | 17:43–19:30 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | bad throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:46–11:27 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 11:27, Krishna-dvadashi from 11:27; 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: Magha — loss of property; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
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
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+2 Yoga Shubha 08:16–06:48 (09.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda all day−1 Gandanta 06:46–11:04−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:46–11:27
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 — Yoga Shubha, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 08:56 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 | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1918 · Vikram 2053 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 06:48
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 13:35 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 4 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 07:05 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 08:56 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 13:35 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:05 | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
|---|---|
| from 08:56 | yoga Shukla |
| from 13:35 | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| from 13:35 | karana Gara |
| from 02:30 (10.10) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:11 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:48 |
| Noon | 12:16 |
| Sunset | 17:44 |
| End of twilight | 18:21 |
| Moonrise | 03:00 |
| Moonset | 16:34 |
| Day length | 10 h 55 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 10, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:05 | from 13:35 |
|---|
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 (06:48–07:05) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (07:05–17:44) 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, 17:44–20:21
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) 06:48–13:35
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:35–06:50 (10.10)
Anandadi: Chara 06:48–07:05 Anandadi: Sthira 07:05–06:50 (10.10)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:04–05:56 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| 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 | 02:25–04:11 (10.10) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:16–13:38 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:10–09:32 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:54–12:16 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:54–12:38 |
| Varjyam | 15:53–17:38 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:48–10:42, 15:18–16:23, 17:07–17:44
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 06:48–10:42, 15:18–16:23, 17:07–17:44 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:48–10:42, 15:18–16:23, 17:07–17:44 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:48–13:26, 15:18–16:23, 17:07–17:44 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Magha until 07:05, Purva-Phalguni from 07:05; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 13:35, Krishna-trayodashi from 13:35; lagna Kanya 06:48, Tula 07:40, Vrischika 10:42, Dhanu 13:26, Makara 15:18, Kumbha 16:23, Mina 17:07
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 07:05) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 07:05) — ill health; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time ends by 08:56
+2 Yoga Shubha 06:48–08:56+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:48–13:35+1 Anandadi: Sthira 07:05–06:50 (10.10)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:35–06:50 (10.10)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:48–07:05
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Matanga; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), 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 | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1918 · Vikram 2053 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| Festivals | Masik Shivaratri |
At sunrise 06:50
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 15:18 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 09:27 more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 09:18 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 15:18 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:18 | yoga Brahma |
|---|---|
| from 09:27 | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
| from 15:18 | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
| from 15:18 | karana Vishti |
| from 03:59 (11.10) | karana Shakuni |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:13 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:50 |
| Noon | 12:16 |
| Sunset | 17:41 |
| End of twilight | 18:18 |
| Moonrise | 04:08 |
| Moonset | 16:54 |
| Day length | 10 h 51 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 8, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:27 | from 15:18 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (06:50–09:27) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (09:27–17:41) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 15:18–17:41: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 15:18–17:41: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Masik Shivaratri · Shiva
The monthly “night of Shiva” — the fourteenth day of the waning Moon. Devotees fast, keep vigil through the night and perform abhisheka of the lingam at midnight (Nishitha).
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 23:50–00:43 (11.10)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-trayodashi
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 09:27–06:52 (11.10) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:18–06:52 (11.10)
Anandadi: Matanga 09:27–06:52 (11.10) Anandadi: Gada 06:50–09:27
- Bhadra on earth: 15:18–15:58; Bhadra Mukha 15:18–17:24
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 15:58–03:59 (11.10); Bhadra Mukha 15:18–17:24; Bhadra Puchha 02:39–03:55 (11.10)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:05–05:58 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:37 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:04–14:48 |
| Godhuli | 17:41–18:08 |
| Pradosha | 17:41–20:19 |
| Nishitha | 23:50–00:43 (11.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:35–05:18 (11.10) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:37–14:58 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:50–08:11 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:33–10:54 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:27–11:10, 14:48–15:31 |
| Varjyam | 17:13–18:57 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:50–15:18
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 06:50–15:18 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:50–15:18 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 09:27–13:22 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 09:27, Uttara-Phalguni from 09:27; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 15:18, Krishna-chaturdashi from 15:18; lagna Kanya 06:50, Tula 07:36, Vrischika 10:38, Dhanu 13:22, Makara 15:14, Kumbha 16:19, Mina 17:03
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 09:27) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 09:27) — destruction of all diseases; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 15:18–17:41: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 15:18–15:58: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in 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.
+2 Yoga Brahma 09:18–06:52 (11.10)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 09:27–06:52 (11.10)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:27–06:52 (11.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Vishti (Bhadra) 15:58–03:59 (11.10)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:18–06:52 (11.10)−1 Krishna Chaturdashi 15:18–06:52 (11.10)−1 Anandadi: Gada 06:50–09:27−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:50–09:27−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 09:27–06:52 (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 — Krishna Chaturdashi, Eclipse nearby 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 | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1918 · Vikram 2053 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
| Festivals | Ghata Chaturdashi (Shastrahata Shraddha) |
At sunrise 06:52
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 16:32 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 11:21 more |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 09:18 more |
| Karana | Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 16:32 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:18 | yoga Indra |
|---|---|
| from 11:21 | nakshatra Hasta |
| from 16:32 | tithi Amavasya |
| from 16:32 | karana Chatushpada |
| from 04:57 (12.10) | karana Naga |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:15 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:52 |
| Noon | 12:16 |
| Sunset | 17:39 |
| End of twilight | 18:16 |
| Moonrise | 05:17 |
| Moonset | 17:15 |
| Day length | 10 h 46 min |
Sky
| Sutak | 04:28–06:54 (12.10) |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 11, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:21 | from 16:32 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (06:52–11:21) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (11:21–17:39) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Shakuni 06:52–16:32: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Chatushpada 16:32–17:39: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 06:52–16:32: 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, 13:20–15:29
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-chaturdashi
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Shubha 06:52–11:21 Anandadi: Amrita 11:21–06:54 (12.10)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:07–05:59 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:37 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:03–14:46 |
| Godhuli | 17:39–18:05 |
| Pradosha | 17:39–20:18 |
| Nishitha | 23:50–00:43 (12.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:24–08:05 (12.10) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:55–12:15 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:57–16:18 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:13–09:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:01–09:44, 12:37–13:20 |
| Varjyam | 20:14–21:56 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 11:21, Hasta from 11:21; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 16:32, Amavasya from 16:32; lagna Kanya 06:52, Tula 07:32, Vrischika 10:34, Dhanu 13:18, Makara 15:11, Kumbha 16:15, Mina 16:59
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 11:21) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 11:21) — imparting radiance (to the person); Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 06:52–16:32: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Amavasya 16:32–17:39: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi
+2 Yoga Brahma 06:52–09:18+1 Anandadi: Shubha 06:52–11:21+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:52–11:21+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Eclipse nearby−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 06:52–16:32
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Yamaghanta 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 | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1918 · Vikram 2053 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Amavasya |
| Festivals | Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya · Shani Amavasya · Bhadrapada Amavasya · Solar eclipse, partial (visible until setting) |
At sunrise 06:54
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 17:14 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 12:45 more |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 08:54 more |
| Karana | Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 17:14 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:54 | yoga Vaidhriti |
|---|---|
| from 12:45 | nakshatra Chitra |
| from 17:14 | tithi Shukla-pratipat |
| from 17:14 | karana Kimstughna |
| from 05:23 (13.10) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:17 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:54 |
| Noon | 12:16 |
| Sunset | 17:36 |
| End of twilight | 18:13 |
| Moonrise | 06:27 |
| Moonset | 17:37 |
| Day length | 10 h 42 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 17:14 |
|---|---|
| Solar eclipse, partial | greatest eclipse 17:02, magnitude 0.757 |
| Visibility | visible until setting: 16:28–17:36, maximum eclipse here 17:35, magnitude 0.681 |
| Sutak | 06:54–18:36 |
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 12:45 | from 17:14 |
|---|
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 (06:54–12:45) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (12:45–17:36) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Naga 06:54–17:14: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Kimstughna 17:14–17:36: 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, 13:19–15:28
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Shani Amavasya · Shani (Saturn)
A new moon on a Saturday — the best day to propitiate Shani: oil lamps, charity of black sesame and oil, worship of Hanuman.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 16:32 (11.10)–17:14
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 16:32 (11.10)–17:14
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Amavasya
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Yamaghanta 06:54–12:45
Anandadi: Mrityu 06:54–12:45 Anandadi: Kana 12:45–06:56 (13.10)
- Gandanta (tithi): 16:49–17:38
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:08–06:01 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:37 |
| 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 | 06:24–08:05 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:35–10:55 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:35–14:56 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:54–08:14 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:54–07:37, 07:37–08:20 |
| Varjyam | 21:03–22:42 |
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 06:54–13:14, 15:07–16:11, 16:55–17:36 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Hasta until 12:45, Chitra from 12:45; tithi Amavasya until 17:14, Shukla-pratipat from 17:14; lagna Kanya 06:54, Tula 07:29, Vrischika 10:30, Dhanu 13:14, Makara 15:07, Kumbha 16:11, Mina 16:55
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 12:45) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 12:45) — improvement of well-being; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Eclipse: no haircuts or shaving on the day of an eclipse or during Sutak (06:54–17:36).
- Amavasya 06:54–17:14: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Vaidhriti 08:54–17:36: 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
Unfavourable day · score S = −13
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu, Yamaghanta, Eclipse, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya, Vaidhriti
+2 Yoga Indra 06:54–08:54+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:54–12:450 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Amavasya 06:54–17:14−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 06:54–12:45−3 Eclipse−3 Vaidhriti 08:54–06:56 (13.10)−3 Yamaghanta 06:54–12:45
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Eclipse nearby |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1918 · Vikram 2053 more |
| Period | Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 1 · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Sharad Navaratri: Ghatasthapana |
At sunrise 06:56
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 17:25 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 13:38 more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 08:05 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 17:25 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:05 | yoga Vishkambha |
|---|---|
| from 13:38 | nakshatra Swati |
| from 17:25 | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
| from 17:25 | karana Balava |
| from 05:20 (14.10) | karana Kaulava |
| from 06:53 (14.10) | yoga Priti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:19 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:56 |
| Noon | 12:15 |
| Sunset | 17:34 |
| End of twilight | 18:11 |
| Moonrise | 07:39 |
| Moonset | 18:02 |
| Day length | 10 h 37 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 13:38 | 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, Chitra (06:56–13:38) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (13:38–17:34) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
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 17:14 (12.10)–17:25
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 06:56–10:29
Abhijit Muhurta (fallback time): 11:54–12:36
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) 06:56–17:25
Anandadi: Padma 06:56–13:38 Anandadi: Lumbaka 13:38–06:58 (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 | 17:34–18:00 |
| Pradosha | 17:34–20:15 |
| Nishitha | 23:49–00:43 (14.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:00–08:40, 05:06–06:44 (14.10) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:14–17:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:15–13:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:54–16:14 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:09–16:51 |
| Varjyam | 19:20–20:58 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:05–10:26, 15:03–16:07, 16:51–17:34
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 08:05–10:26, 15:03–16:07, 16:51–17:34 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 08:05–10:26, 15:03–16:07, 16:51–17:34 |
| Cutting toenails | average 08:05–10:26, 15:03–16:07, 16:51–17:32 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:56–13:10, 15:03–16:07, 16:51–17:34 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Chitra until 13:38, Swati from 13:38; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 17:25, Shukla-dvitya from 17:25; lagna Kanya 06:56, Tula 07:25, Vrischika 10:26, Dhanu 13:10, Makara 15:03, Kumbha 16:07, Mina 16:51, Mesha 17:32
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 13:38) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 13:38) — relief from all suffering; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vaidhriti 06:56–08:05: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Padma 06:56–13:38+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:56–13:380 Auspicious tithi 17:25–06:58 (14.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Vaidhriti 06:56–08:050 Anandadi: Lumbaka 13:38–06:58 (14.10)−1 Eclipse nearby−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:56–17:25
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 | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chhatra, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yamaghanta |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1918 · Vikram 2053 more |
| Period | Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 2 · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 06:58
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 17:07 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 14:03 more |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 05:20 (15.10) more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 17:07 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:03 | nakshatra Vishakha |
|---|---|
| from 17:07 | tithi Shukla-tritya |
| from 17:07 | karana Taitila |
| from 04:48 (15.10) | karana Gara |
| from 05:20 (15.10) | yoga Ayushman |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:21 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:58 |
| Noon | 12:15 |
| Sunset | 17:31 |
| End of twilight | 18:08 |
| Moonrise | 08:51 |
| Moonset | 18:30 |
| Day length | 10 h 33 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 14:03 | from 17:07 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (06:58–14:03) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (14:03–17:31) is good for sowing, for root crops.
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.
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, 17:31–18:30
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 17:31–18:30
- Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 2
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:58–17:07 Yamaghanta 14:03–07:00 (15.10)
Anandadi: Chhatra 06:58–14:03 Anandadi: Mitra 14:03–07:00 (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 | 05:14–06:50 (15.10) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:17–09:36 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:55–12:15 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:34–14:53 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:36–13:18, 14:42–15:25 |
| Varjyam | 19:39–21:15 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:58–10:22
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 06:58–10:22 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | good 06:58–10:22 |
| Cutting toenails | average 06:58–14:03, 14:59–16:03, 16:47–17:31 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:58–13:06 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Swati until 14:03, Vishakha from 14:03; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 17:07, Shukla-tritya from 17:07; lagna Kanya 06:58, Tula 07:21, Vrischika 10:22, Dhanu 13:06, Makara 14:59, Kumbha 16:03, Mina 16:47, Mesha 17:28
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 14:03) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 14:03) — loss of money; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 06:58–14:03+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:58–14:03+1 Yoga Priti 06:58–05:20 (15.10)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:58–17:070 Chaturmasya−1 Yamaghanta 14:03–07:00 (15.10)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:58–17:07
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), Anandadi: Shrivatsa; auspicious time — until 14:02 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1918 · Vikram 2053 more |
| Period | Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 3 · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 07:00
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 16:23 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 14:02 more |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 03:27 (16.10) more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 16:23 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:02 | nakshatra Anuradha |
|---|---|
| from 16:23 | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
| from 16:23 | karana Vanija |
| from 03:27 (16.10) | yoga Saubhagya |
| from 03:52 (16.10) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:23 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:00 |
| Noon | 12:15 |
| Sunset | 17:29 |
| End of twilight | 18:06 |
| Moonrise | 10:02 |
| Moonset | 19:05 |
| Day length | 10 h 28 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 8, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:02 | from 16:23 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (07:00–14:02) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (14:02–17:29) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Navaratri, day 3: Chandraghanta · Durga
Navaratri day. Chandraghanta — with a bell-shaped crescent moon on her forehead; grants courage and protection.
- Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 3
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:00–16:23 Ravi Yoga 14:02–07:02 (16.10)
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:00–14:02 Anandadi: Vajra 14:02–07:02 (16.10)
- Bhadra in heaven: 03:52–15:16 (16.10); Bhadra Mukha 03:50–05:44 (16.10); Bhadra Puchha 14:08–15:16 (16.10)
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 | 03:24–04:59 (16.10) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:52–16:10 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:37–10:56 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:14–13:33 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:06–09:48, 22:54–23:48 |
| Varjyam | 17:58–19:32 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:00–10:18, 14:55–15:59
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 07:00–10:18, 14:55–15:59 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:00–10:18, 14:55–15:59 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:00–13:02, 14:02–16:23, 16:43–17:24 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Vishakha until 14:02, Anuradha from 14:02; tithi Shukla-tritya until 16:23, Shukla-chaturti from 16:23; lagna Kanya 07:00, Tula 07:17, Vrischika 10:18, Dhanu 13:02, Makara 14:55, Kumbha 15:59, Mina 16:43, Mesha 17:24
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 14:02) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 14:02) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 16:23–17:29: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time ends by 14:02
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:00–16:23+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:00–14:02+1 Yoga Ayushman 07:00–03:27 (16.10)+1 Auspicious tithi 07:00–16:23+1 Ravi Yoga 14:02–07:02 (16.10)0 Auspicious nakshatra 14:02–07:02 (16.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Rikta tithi 16:23–07:02 (16.10)0 Anandadi: Vajra 14:02–07:02 (16.10)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 15:16 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1918 · Vikram 2053 more |
| Period | Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 4 · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Vinayaka Chaturthi |
At sunrise 07:02
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 15:16 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 3 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 13:38 more |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 01:17 (17.10) more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:16 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:38 | nakshatra Jyestha |
|---|---|
| from 15:16 | tithi Shukla-panchami |
| from 15:16 | karana Bava |
| from 01:17 (17.10) | yoga Shobhana |
| from 02:35 (17.10) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:25 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:02 |
| Noon | 12:15 |
| Sunset | 17:26 |
| End of twilight | 18:04 |
| Moonrise | 11:11 |
| Moonset | 19:47 |
| Day length | 10 h 24 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 13:38 | from 15:16 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (07:02–13:38) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (13:38–17:26) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:02–15:16: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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), 11:12–13:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 4
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:02–13:38 Ravi Yoga 07:02–13:38 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:02–13:38
Anandadi: Saumya 07:02–13:38 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 13:38–07:04 (17.10)
- Bhadra in heaven: 03:52–15:16; Bhadra Mukha 03:50–05:44; Bhadra Puchha 14:08–15:16
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:14–06:08 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:58–14:40 |
| Godhuli | 17:26–17:53 |
| Pradosha | 17:26–20:10 |
| Nishitha | 23:48–00:42 (17.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:22–05:55 (17.10) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:14–13:32 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:20–09:38 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:56–12:14 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:53–12:35 |
| Varjyam | 19:04–20:37 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 15:16–17:26
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 15:16–17:26 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 15:16–17:26 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:02–13:38, 14:51–17:26 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Anuradha until 13:38, Jyestha from 13:38; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 15:16, Shukla-panchami from 15:16; lagna Kanya 07:02, Tula 07:13, Vrischika 10:14, Dhanu 12:58, Makara 14:51, Kumbha 15:56, Mina 16:39, Mesha 17:21
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 13:38) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 13:38) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 07:02–15:16: 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.
- 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
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 15:16
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:02–13:38+2 Ravi Yoga 07:02–13:38+1 Anandadi: Saumya 07:02–13:38+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:02–13:38+1 Yoga Saubhagya 07:02–01:17 (17.10)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 15:16–07:04 (17.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 13:38–07:04 (17.10)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 13:38–07:04 (17.10)−2 Rikta tithi 07:02–15:16−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:02–15:16
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | 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 | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1918 · Vikram 2053 more |
| Period | Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 5 · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Tula Sankranti · Skanda Shashti · Saraswati Avahana |
At sunrise 07:04
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 13:50 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 3 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 12:54 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 22:52 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 13:50 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:54 | nakshatra Mula |
|---|---|
| from 13:50 | tithi Shukla-shashti |
| from 13:50 | karana Kaulava |
| from 22:52 | yoga Atiganda |
| from 01:00 (18.10) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:27 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:04 |
| Noon | 12:14 |
| Sunset | 17:24 |
| End of twilight | 18:01 |
| Moonrise | 12:14 |
| Moonset | 20:39 |
| Day length | 10 h 19 min |
Sky
| Tula Sankranti | 00:56 — the Sun enters Tula (Libra) |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 8, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:50 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (07:04–12:54) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (12:54–17:24) 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, 07:04–12:14
on the day the Sun enters the sign
Navaratri, day 5: Skandamata · Durga
Navaratri day. Skandamata — the mother of Skanda, holding her son on her lap; grants motherly grace.
Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)
The sixth day of the waxing Moon is dedicated to Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya), the son of Shiva. Devotees fast and worship Murugan; the day is especially revered in South India.
Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 13:50–07:06 (18.10)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset
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, 13:16–15:20
- Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 5
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:04–13:50 Ravi Yoga 12:54–07:06 (18.10)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:50–07:06 (18.10)
Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:04–12:54 Anandadi: Dhumra 12:54–07:06 (18.10)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 07:07–18:41
- Gandanta (tithi): 13:27–14:12
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
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 | 05:47–07:19 (18.10) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:31–14:49 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:04–08:22 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:39–10:57 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:31–11:12, 14:39–15:20 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:04–13:50, 14:47–15:52, 16:36–17:17 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Jyestha until 12:54, Mula from 12:54; tithi Shukla-panchami until 13:50, Shukla-shashti from 13:50; lagna Kanya 07:04, Tula 07:09, 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: Jyestha (until 12:54) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 12:54) — ruin of the family; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Sankranti at 00:56 — 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 = +2
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:04–13:50+1 Yoga Shobhana 07:04–22:52+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:04–13:50+1 Ravi Yoga 12:54–07:06 (18.10)0 Chaturmasya−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:50–07:06 (18.10)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:04–12:54−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:04–12:54
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1918 · Vikram 2053 more |
| Period | Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 6 · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 07:06
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 12:07 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 11:55 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 20:16 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 12:07 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:55 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
|---|---|
| from 12:07 | tithi Shukla-saptami |
| from 12:07 | karana Gara |
| from 20:16 | yoga Sukarma |
| from 23:11 | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:29 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:06 |
| Noon | 12:14 |
| Sunset | 17:21 |
| End of twilight | 17:59 |
| Moonrise | 13:08 |
| Moonset | 21:40 |
| Day length | 10 h 15 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 11:55 | from 12:07 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (07:06–11:55) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (11:55–17:21) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Navaratri, day 6: Katyayani · Durga
Navaratri day. Katyayani — the warrior goddess who slew Mahishasura; young women pray to her for a good husband.
- Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 6
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 07:06–11:55 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:06–12:07
Krakacha Yoga 12:07–07:08 (19.10) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:07–07:08 (19.10)
Anandadi: Sthira 07:06–11:55 Anandadi: Vardhamana 11:55–07:08 (19.10)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
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 | 05:47–07:19, 06:08–07:39 (19.10) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:57–12:14 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:48–16:04 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:23–09:40 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:09–09:50, 12:34–13:15 |
| Varjyam | 10:23–11:55, 21:01–22:32 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:06–10:06, 12:07–17:21
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 07:06–10:06, 12:07–17:21 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:06–10:06, 12:07–17:21 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 11:55–12:50, 14:43–15:48, 16:32–17:13 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mula until 11:55, Purva-Ashadha from 11:55; tithi Shukla-shashti until 12:07, Shukla-saptami from 12:07; 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: Mula (until 11:55) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 11:55) — ruin of the family; Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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 07:06–11:55+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:06–12:07+1 Anandadi: Sthira 07:06–11:55+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 12:07–07:08 (19.10)0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:06–11:55−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:07–07:08 (19.10)−3 Krakacha Yoga 12:07–07:08 (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 | Avoid starting important matters — Vishti (Bhadra), Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1918 · Vikram 2053 more |
| Period | Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 7 · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 07:08
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 10:11 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 4 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 10:41 more |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 17:29 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 10:11 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:11 | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
|---|---|
| from 10:11 | karana Vishti |
| from 10:41 | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
| from 17:29 | yoga Dhriti |
| from 21:09 | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:31 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:08 |
| Noon | 12:14 |
| Sunset | 17:19 |
| End of twilight | 17:57 |
| Moonrise | 13:54 |
| Moonset | 22:50 |
| Day length | 10 h 10 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 8, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:11 | from 10:41 |
|---|
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 (07:08–10:41) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (10:41–17:19) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:11–17:19: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:08–10:11
Anandadi: Matanga 07:08–10:41 Anandadi: Chara 03:39–07:10 (20.10) Anandadi: Rakshasa 10:41–03:39 (20.10)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 10:11–21:09; Bhadra Puchha 11:49–12:55; Bhadra Mukha 12:55–14:44
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:18–06:13 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:34 |
| 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 | 06:08–07:39, 03:16–04:46 (20.10) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:41–10:57 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:30–14:46 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:08–08:25 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:08–07:49, 07:49–08:30 |
| Varjyam | 18:13–19:44 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:08–10:02
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 07:08–10:02 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:08–10:02 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:08–12:47, 14:39–15:44, 16:28–17:09 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 10:41, Uttara-Ashadha from 10:41; tithi Shukla-saptami until 10:11, Shukla-ashtami from 10:11; lagna Tula 07:08, Vrischika 10:02, Dhanu 12:47, Makara 14:39, Kumbha 15:44, Mina 16:28, Mesha 17:09
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 10:41) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 10:41) — improved health; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 10:11–17:19: 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.
+1 Anandadi: Matanga 07:08–10:41+1 Yoga Sukarma 07:08–17:29+1 Auspicious tithi 07:08–10:11+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:41–07:10 (20.10)0 Chaturmasya−1 Ashtami 10:11–07:10 (20.10)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 10:41–03:39 (20.10)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:08–10:41−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:08–10:11−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 10:11–21:09
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1918 · Vikram 2053 more |
| Period | Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 8 · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami) · Maha Navami |
At sunrise 07:10
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 08:04 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 4 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 09:17 more |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 14:34 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 08:04 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:04 | tithi Shukla-navami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 08:04 | karana Balava |
| from 09:17 | nakshatra Shravana |
| from 14:34 | yoga Shula |
| from 18:57 | karana Kaulava |
| from 05:49 (21.10) | tithi Shukla-dashami |
| from 05:49 (21.10) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:33 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:10 |
| Noon | 12:14 |
| Sunset | 17:17 |
| End of twilight | 17:54 |
| Moonrise | 14:33 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 10 h 06 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 8, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:04 | from 09:17 |
|---|
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, Uttara-Ashadha (07:10–09:17) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (09:17–17:17) is good for sowing.
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 10:11 (19.10)–08:04
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Sandhi Puja: 07:40–08:28
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, 13:14–15:15
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Navaratri, day 8: Mahagauri, Siddhidatri · Durga
Navaratri day. Mahagauri — radiant white, she grants purification and peace. Siddhidatri — bestower of siddhis, the spiritual perfections; she completes the nine nights.
- Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 8
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:10–09:17 Ravi Yoga 09:17–07:12 (21.10)
Anandadi: Musala 07:10–10:48 Anandadi: Gada 10:48–07:12 (21.10)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:20–06:15 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:34 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:54–14:35 |
| Godhuli | 17:17–17:44 |
| Pradosha | 17:17–20:04 |
| Nishitha | 23:47–00:42 (21.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:02–23:31 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:01–17:17 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:13–13:29 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:45–16:01 |
| Dur Muhurta | 15:56–16:36 |
| Varjyam | 13:02–14:32 |
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 07:10–12:43, 14:35–15:40, 16:24–17:05 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 09:17, Shravana from 09:17; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 08:04, Shukla-navami from 08:04; lagna Tula 07:10, Vrischika 09:58, Dhanu 12:43, Makara 14:35, Kumbha 15:40, Mina 16:24, Mesha 17:05
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 09:17) — improved health; Shravana (from 09:17) — bodily development (physical growth); Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 07:10–08:04: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Shukla-navami 08:04–17:17: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:10–09:17+2 Ravi Yoga 09:17–07:12 (21.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:10–09:17+1 Yoga Dhriti 07:10–14:340 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Shula 14:34–16:19−1 Anandadi: Musala 07:10–10:48−2 Rikta tithi 08:04–05:49 (21.10)−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 | Best day — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Ravi Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1918 · Vikram 2053 more |
| Period | Sharad Navaratri (autumn): Vijayadashami, closing day · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Vijayadashami (Dussehra) |
At sunrise 07:12
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 03:29 (22.10) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 07:46 more |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 11:33 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 16:40 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:46 | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
|---|---|
| from 11:33 | yoga Ganda |
| from 16:40 | karana Gara |
| from 03:29 (22.10) | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
| from 03:29 (22.10) | karana Vanija |
| from 06:10 (22.10) | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:34 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:12 |
| Noon | 12:14 |
| Sunset | 17:14 |
| End of twilight | 17:52 |
| Moonrise | 15:05 |
| Moonset | 00:06 |
| Day length | 10 h 01 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 | from 07:46 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (07:12–07:46) is good for sowing.
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, 13:13–15:14
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Vijaya Muhurta: 13:54–14:34
- Sharad Navaratri (autumn): Vijayadashami, closing day
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:12–07:46 Ravi Yoga 07:12–06:10 (22.10) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:46–06:10 (22.10)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:29–07:15 (22.10) Krakacha Yoga 03:29–07:15 (22.10)
Anandadi: Siddhi 07:12–07:46 Anandadi: Shubha 07:46–06:10 (22.10) Anandadi: Amrita 06:10–07:15 (22.10)
- Raja Panchaka: 18:58–00:28 (26.10)
- Gandanta (tithi): 03:08–03:51 (22.10)
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 | 20:27–21:57 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:28–09:43 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:58–12:13 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:28–14:44 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:33–13:13, 14:34–15:14 |
| Varjyam | 11:30–12:59 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:12–09:54, 14:31–15:36, 16:20–17:01
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 07:12–09:54, 14:31–15:36, 16:20–17:01 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 07:12–09:54, 14:31–15:36, 16:20–17:01 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:12–12:39, 14:31–15:36, 16:20–17:01 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shravana until 07:46, Dhanishtha from 07:46; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Tula 07:12, Vrischika 09:54, Dhanu 12:39, Makara 14:31, Kumbha 15:36, Mina 16:20, Mesha 17:01
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 07:46) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 07:46) — longevity (increased vitality); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +7
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Swayam Siddha Muhurta: the day is auspicious for new undertakings in its own right; panchanga defects are not taken into account
+2 Ravi Yoga 07:12–06:10 (22.10)+1 Anandadi: Shubha 07:46–06:10 (22.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:12–07:46+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:12–03:29 (22.10)+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:46–06:10 (22.10)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:12–07:460 Chaturmasya0 Swayam Siddha Muhurta0 Yoga Ganda 11:33–13:39
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1918 · Vikram 2053 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Papankusha Ekadashi |
At sunrise 07:15
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 01:09 (23.10) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 1 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 04:33 (23.10) more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 08:29 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 14:19 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:29 | yoga Vriddhi |
|---|---|
| from 14:19 | karana Vishti |
| from 01:09 (23.10) | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
| from 01:09 (23.10) | karana Bava |
| from 04:33 (23.10) | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
| from 05:25 (23.10) | yoga Dhruva |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:36 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:15 |
| Noon | 12:14 |
| Sunset | 17:12 |
| End of twilight | 17:50 |
| Moonrise | 15:32 |
| Moonset | 01:26 |
| Day length | 9 h 57 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 7, bad — 5
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (07:15–17:12) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:19–17:12: 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 03:29–01:09 (23.10)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 07:17–09:15 (23.10)
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 04:33–07:17 (23.10)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:15–01:09 (23.10)
Anandadi: Mrityu 07:15–04:33 (23.10) Anandadi: Kana 04:33–07:17 (23.10)
- Bhadra on earth: 14:19–01:09 (23.10); Bhadra Puchha 18:39–19:44; Bhadra Mukha 19:44–21:32
- Raja Panchaka: 18:58 (21.10)–00:28 (26.10)
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 | 05:22–06:18 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:33 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:53–14:32 |
| Godhuli | 17:12–17:40 |
| Pradosha | 17:12–20:01 |
| Nishitha | 23:46–00:42 (23.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:50–23:20 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:42–15:57 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:44–10:58 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:13–13:28 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:14–09:54, 22:50–23:46 |
| Varjyam | 12:53–14:22 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:15–14:19
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 07:15–14:19 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 07:15–09:50 |
| Cutting toenails | average 07:15–14:19 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Tula 07:15, Vrischika 09:50, Dhanu 12:35, Makara 14:27, Kumbha 15:32, Mina 16:16, Mesha 16:57
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 14:19–17:12: 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:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −5
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:15–04:33 (23.10)+1 Auspicious tithi 07:15–01:09 (23.10)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 08:29–05:25 (23.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 04:33–07:17 (23.10)−1 Bhadra on earth 14:19–01:09 (23.10)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:15–01:09 (23.10)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 07:15–04:33 (23.10)
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: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Padma; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Surya Dagdha tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1918 · Vikram 2053 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 07:17
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 22:51 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 1 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 03:00 (24.10) more |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 02:24 (24.10) more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 11:59 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:59 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 22:51 | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
| from 22:51 | karana Kaulava |
| from 02:24 (24.10) | yoga Vyaghata |
| from 03:00 (24.10) | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:38 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:17 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 17:09 |
| End of twilight | 17:48 |
| Moonrise | 15:58 |
| Moonset | 02:47 |
| Day length | 9 h 52 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, Purva-Bhadra (07:17–17:09) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:17–22:51
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:51–07:19 (24.10)
Anandadi: Padma 07:17–03:00 (24.10) Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:00–07:19 (24.10)
- Raja Panchaka: 18:58 (21.10)–00:28 (26.10)
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dvadashi
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:24–06:20 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:52–14:31 |
| Godhuli | 17:09–17:38 |
| Pradosha | 17:09–19:59 |
| Nishitha | 23:46–00:42 (24.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:31–21:01 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:13–13:27 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:31–09:45 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:59–12:13 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:53–12:33 |
| Varjyam | 10:32–12:02 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:17–09:46, 14:23–15:28, 16:12–16:53
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 07:17–09:46, 14:23–15:28, 16:12–16:53 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:17–09:46, 14:23–15:28, 16:12–16:53 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:17–12:31, 14:23–15:28, 16:12–16:53 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Tula 07:17, 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: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
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 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:17–22:51+1 Anandadi: Padma 07:17–03:00 (24.10)+1 Yoga Dhruva 07:17–02:24 (24.10)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Panchaka all day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:17–22:51−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:17–03:00 (24.10)
| Summary | Favourable day — Anandadi: Chhatra, Auspicious nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1918 · Vikram 2053 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 07:19
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 20:42 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 1 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 01:37 (25.10) more |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 23:31 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 09:45 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:45 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 20:42 | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
| from 20:42 | karana Gara |
| from 23:31 | yoga Harshana |
| from 01:37 (25.10) | nakshatra Revati |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:40 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:19 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 17:07 |
| End of twilight | 17:45 |
| Moonrise | 16:22 |
| Moonset | 04:08 |
| Day length | 9 h 48 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 0, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (07:19–17:07) is good for sowing.
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, 17:07–19:58
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 01:37–07:21 (25.10) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:37–07:21 (25.10)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:42–07:21 (25.10)
Anandadi: Chhatra 07:19–01:37 (25.10) Anandadi: Mitra 01:37–07:21 (25.10)
- Raja Panchaka: 18:58 (21.10)–00:28 (26.10)
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 | 21:05–22:36 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:26–14:40 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:19–08:32 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:46–10:59 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:35–11:14, 14:30–15:09 |
| Varjyam | 12:03–13:33 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:19–09:43, 14:19–15:24, 16:08–16:49
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 | good 07:19–09:43, 14:19–15:24, 16:08–16:49 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | good 07:19–09:43, 14:19–15:24, 16:08–16:49 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:19–12:27, 14:19–15:24, 16:08–16:49 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Tula 07:19, Vrischika 09:43, Dhanu 12:27, Makara 14:19, Kumbha 15:24, Mina 16:08, Mesha 16:49
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Thursday — success.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 07:19–01:37 (25.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:19–01:37 (25.10)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:19–20:420 Chaturmasya−1 Panchaka all day
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1918 · Vikram 2053 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Sharad Purnima (Kojagari) |
At sunrise 07:21
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 18:46 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 00:28 (26.10) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 20:49 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 07:42 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:42 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 18:46 | tithi Purnima |
| from 18:46 | karana Vishti |
| from 20:49 | yoga Vajra |
| from 00:28 (26.10) | nakshatra Ashwini |
| from 05:56 (26.10) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:42 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:21 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 17:05 |
| End of twilight | 17:43 |
| Moonrise | 16:47 |
| Moonset | 05:28 |
| Day length | 9 h 43 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, Revati (07:21–17:05) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 07:21–17:05: 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 (26.10)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:21–00:28 (26.10) Ravi Yoga 07:21–00:28 (26.10) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:21–00:28 (26.10) Anandadi: Vajra 00:28–07:23 (26.10)
- Bhadra on earth: 18:46–00:28 (26.10)
- Bhadra in heaven: 00:28–05:56 (26.10); Bhadra Puchha 02:03–03:10 (26.10); Bhadra Mukha 03:10–05:02 (26.10)
- Raja Panchaka: 18:58 (21.10)–00:28 (26.10)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 18:43–06:14 (26.10)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
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 | 22:11–23:42 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:00–12:13 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:39–15:52 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:34–09:47 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:18–09:56, 12:32–13:11 |
| Varjyam | 13:02–14:34 |
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 Revati; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Tula 07:21, Vrischika 09:39, Dhanu 12:23, Makara 14:16, Kumbha 15:20, Mina 16:04, Mesha 16:45
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 07:21–17:05: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +7
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:21–00:28 (26.10)+2 Ravi Yoga 07:21–00:28 (26.10)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:21–00:28 (26.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:21–00:28 (26.10)+1 Yoga Harshana 07:21–20:49+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Panchaka 07:21–00:28 (26.10)−2 Rikta tithi 07:21–18:46
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and 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 | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1918 · Vikram 2053 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Ashwina Purnima |
At sunrise 07:23
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 17:11 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 2 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 23:40 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 18:24 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 17:11 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 17:11 | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
|---|---|
| from 17:11 | karana Balava |
| from 18:24 | yoga Siddhi |
| from 23:40 | nakshatra Bharani |
| from 04:32 (27.10) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:44 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:23 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 17:02 |
| End of twilight | 17:41 |
| Moonrise | 17:14 |
| Moonset | 06:47 |
| Day length | 9 h 39 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 17:11 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 8, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 18:46 (25.10)–17:11
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:23–17:11
Anandadi: Saumya 07:23–23:40 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 23:40–07:25 (27.10)
- Gandanta (tithi): 16:48–17:34
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:28–06:26 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:32 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:49–14:28 |
| Godhuli | 17:02–17:31 |
| Pradosha | 17:02–19:55 |
| Nishitha | 23:45–00:42 (27.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:43–18:15 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:48–11:00 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:25–14:38 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:23–08:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:23–08:02, 08:02–08:40 |
| Varjyam | 19:48–21:21 |
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 07:23–12:19, 14:12–15:16, 16:00–16:41 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Purnima; lagna Tula 07:23, Vrischika 09:35, Dhanu 12:19, Makara 14:12, Kumbha 15:16, Mina 16:00, Mesha 16:41
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Purnima 07:23–17:02: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Saumya 07:23–23:40+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:23–23:400 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:23–17:11
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 | Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1918 · Vikram 2053 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 07:25
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 16:01 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 2 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 23:20 more |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 16:19 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 16:01 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 16:01 | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
|---|---|
| from 16:01 | karana Taitila |
| from 16:19 | yoga Vyatipata |
| from 23:20 | nakshatra Krittika |
| from 03:38 (28.10) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:46 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:25 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 17:00 |
| End of twilight | 17:39 |
| Moonrise | 17:44 |
| Moonset | 08:03 |
| Day length | 9 h 35 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 16:01 |
|---|
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 (07:25–17:00) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 23:20–07:27 (28.10)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:25–16:01 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:25–23:20
Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:25–23:20 Anandadi: Dhumra 23:20–07:27 (28.10)
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 | 05:30–06:27 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 18:36–20:11 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:48–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:13–13:24 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:36–15:48 |
| Dur Muhurta | 15:43–16:22 |
| Varjyam | 09:08–10:43 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | bad throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 16:01–16:37 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 16:01, Krishna-dvitya from 16:01; lagna Tula 07:25, Vrischika 09:31, Dhanu 12:15, Makara 14:08, Kumbha 15:12, Mina 15:56, Mesha 16:37
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 16:19–17:00: 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.
+2 Yoga Siddhi 07:25–16:19+1 Auspicious tithi 07:25–16:010 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 23:20–07:27 (28.10)0 Vyatipata 16:19–07:27 (28.10)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:25–23:20−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:25–23:20−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:25–16:01−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:25–23:20
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1918 · Vikram 2053 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 07:27
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 15:24 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 2 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 23:33 more |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 14:40 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 15:24 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:40 | yoga Variyana |
|---|---|
| from 15:24 | tithi Krishna-tritya |
| from 15:24 | karana Vanija |
| from 23:33 | nakshatra Rohini |
| from 03:19 (29.10) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:48 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:27 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 16:58 |
| End of twilight | 17:37 |
| Moonrise | 18:19 |
| Moonset | 09:15 |
| Day length | 9 h 30 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 4, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:24 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (07:27–16:58) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:33–07:29 (29.10)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:27–15:24
Anandadi: Sthira 07:27–23:33 Anandadi: Vardhamana 23:33–07:29 (29.10)
- Bhadra in heaven: 03:19–15:24 (29.10); Bhadra Puchha 11:12–12:24 (29.10); Bhadra Mukha 12:24–14:24 (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 | 23:44–00:43 (29.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:08–22:45 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:38–09:50 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:01–12:12 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:24–14:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:32–13:10, 14:26–15:04 |
| Varjyam | 11:27–13:04 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 14:40–15:08, 15:24–16:58
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 14:40–15:08, 15:24–16:58 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 14:40–15:08, 15:52–16:33 |
| Cutting toenails | average 14:40–15:08, 15:24–16:58 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:27–12:11, 14:04–15:08, 15:52–16:33 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 15:24, Krishna-tritya from 15:24; lagna Tula 07:27, Vrischika 09:27, Dhanu 12:11, Makara 14:04, Kumbha 15:08, Mina 15:52, Mesha 16:33
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 07:27–14:40: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata
+1 Anandadi: Sthira 07:27–23:33+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:27–15:240 Yoga Variyana 14:40–07:29 (29.10)0 Chaturmasya−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:27–15:24−3 Vyatipata 07:27–14:40
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Matanga; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1918 · Vikram 2053 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Karwa Chauth · Angaraki Chaturthi (Vakratunda) |
At sunrise 07:29
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 15:24 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 2 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 00:23 (30.10) more |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 13:30 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:24 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:30 | yoga Parigha |
|---|---|
| from 15:24 | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
| from 15:24 | karana Bava |
| from 00:23 (30.10) | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
| from 03:39 (30.10) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:50 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:29 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 16:56 |
| End of twilight | 17:35 |
| Moonrise | 18:59 |
| Moonset | 10:21 |
| Day length | 9 h 26 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 15:24 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (07:29–16:56) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:29–15:24: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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, 18:59
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Angaraki Chaturthi (Vakratunda) · Ganesha
A Sankashti falling on a Tuesday — the day of Mars (Angaraka) — is the most favourable of all Sankashtis: a fast on this day is equated with observing every Sankashti of the year.
Rule: at moonrise, 18:59
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:29–15:24
Anandadi: Matanga 07:29–00:23 (30.10) Anandadi: Rakshasa 00:23–07:31 (30.10)
- Bhadra in heaven: 03:19–15:24; Bhadra Puchha 11:12–12:24; Bhadra Mukha 12:24–14:24
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 | 21:05–22:44 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:34–15:45 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:51–11:02 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:12–13:23 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:22–10:00, 22:46–23:44 |
| Varjyam | 16:07–17:46, 06:20–08:02 (30.10) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:29–15:24
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 07:29–15:24 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 07:29–09:23, 14:00–15:04 |
| Cutting toenails | average 07:29–15:24 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:29–15:24, 15:48–16:29 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Krishna-tritya until 15:24, Krishna-chaturti from 15:24; lagna Tula 07:29, Vrischika 09:23, Dhanu 12:07, Makara 14:00, Kumbha 15:04, Mina 15:48, Mesha 16:29
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 15:24–16:56: 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).
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 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:29–15:24+1 Anandadi: Matanga 07:29–00:23 (30.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:29–00:23 (30.10)+1 Yoga Variyana 07:29–13:30+1 Auspicious tithi 07:29–15:240 Chaturmasya0 Rikta tithi 15:24–07:31 (30.10)0 Yoga Parigha 13:30–01:10 (30.10)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:29–15:24
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, Anandadi: Amrita; auspicious time — after 16:03 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1918 · Vikram 2053 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 07:31
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 16:03 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 2 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 01:52 (31.10) more |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 12:50 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 16:03 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:50 | yoga Shiva |
|---|---|
| from 16:03 | tithi Krishna-panchami |
| from 16:03 | karana Kaulava |
| from 01:52 (31.10) | nakshatra Ardra |
| from 04:38 (31.10) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:52 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:31 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 16:53 |
| End of twilight | 17:33 |
| Moonrise | 19:46 |
| Moonset | 11:18 |
| Day length | 9 h 22 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 11, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:03 |
|---|
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 (07:31–16:53) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:31–01:52 (31.10)
Anandadi: Amrita 07:31–01:52 (31.10) Anandadi: Musala 01:52–07:33 (31.10)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:35–06:33 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:46–14:24 |
| Godhuli | 16:53–17:23 |
| Pradosha | 16:53–19:49 |
| Nishitha | 23:44–00:43 (31.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:31–18:13 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:12–13:23 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:42–09:52 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:02–12:12 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:54–12:31 |
| Varjyam | 06:20–08:02 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 16:03–16:25
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 | good 16:03–16:25 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 16:03–16:25 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 16:03–16:25 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 16:03, Krishna-panchami from 16:03; lagna Tula 07:31, Vrischika 09:19, Dhanu 12:03, Makara 13:56, Kumbha 15:01, Mina 15:44, Mesha 16:25
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 07:31–16:03: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 16:03
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:31–01:52 (31.10)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 07:31–01:52 (31.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:31–01:52 (31.10)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Shiva 12:50–07:33 (31.10)0 Auspicious tithi 16:03–07:33 (31.10)0 Chaturmasya−2 Rikta tithi 07:31–16:03
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shiva, Auspicious weekday; cons: Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1918 · Vikram 2053 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 07:33
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 17:22 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 1 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 03:56 (01.11) more |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 12:41 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 17:22 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:41 | yoga Siddha |
|---|---|
| from 17:22 | tithi Krishna-shashti |
| from 17:22 | karana Gara |
| from 03:56 (01.11) | nakshatra Punarvasu |
| from 06:15 (01.11) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:54 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:33 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 16:51 |
| End of twilight | 17:31 |
| Moonrise | 20:38 |
| Moonset | 12:07 |
| Day length | 9 h 17 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 |
|---|
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:33–17:22 Ravi Yoga 03:56–07:35 (01.11) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:56–07:35 (01.11) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:56–07:35 (01.11)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:22–07:35 (01.11)
Anandadi: Siddhi 03:56–07:35 (01.11) Anandadi: Kana 07:33–03:56 (01.11)
- Gandanta (tithi): 16:57–17:48
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 | 17:04–18:49 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:22–14:32 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:33–08:43 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:53–11:03 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:39–11:17, 14:23–15:00 |
| Varjyam | 10:59–12:44 |
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 07:33–11:59, 13:52–14:57, 15:41–16:22 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Krishna-panchami; 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: Ardra — sadness; Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Yoga Shiva 07:33–12:41+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:33–17:220 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:33–17:22 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:33–03:56 (01.11)−3 Anandadi: Kana 07:33–03:56 (01.11)
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: Virodhi (No. 23)
Shaka Samvat 1918 · Vikram Samvat 2053 · Kali Yuga 5097
Next year — Ishvara, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 7.04.1997
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: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth day of the waning moon is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others
Especially auspicious: success in any undertaking, study and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: 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: Mars
Promotes decisive manifestations of will, competitions, active and gambling games, sports, training, overcoming obstacles, working with fire, metal (especially iron), mechanisms, electricity, explosive substances and weapons, militant actions, demand from debtors, litigation, verdicts, quarrels, conflicts, control of parasites (insects and rats) and similar matters. Some medical procedures, such as massage or chiropractic therapy, can be carried out during this time.
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.
Garden tasks are rated as in the site’s “Lunar calendar for gardeners” section: the weekday, nakshatra and tithi are taken into account; starting from a base score of 3, each factor adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–6: 0–2 — bad, 3–4 — average, 5–6 — good. The table shows the rating at sunrise and after each change of nakshatra or tithi during the daytime (“from HH:MM”); the icons next to the sunrise rating show the contribution of the weekday, nakshatra and tithi at sunrise: “+” (green) adds one point, “0” (yellow) has no effect, “–” (red) subtracts one.
The ratings are the site author’s summary of the Indian and Tibetan traditions. Classical texts on agriculture: the Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX, English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha (ch. XIII), the Brihat Samhita of Varahamihira (ch. 55).
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
Planting and sowing are allowed.
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 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 of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Burnt” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 11, Tue — 5, Wed — 3, Thu — 6, Fri — 8, Sat — 9. Whatever is begun bears no fruit.
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.
“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.
The knotted junction of “water” and “fire”: the last pada of Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Revati and the first pada of Magha, Mula and Ashwini (as well as the tithi junctions of the 5th and 6th, the 10th and 11th, the 15th and 1st). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
The penultimate, 14th muhurta of the night: it begins about an hour and a half before sunrise and lasts about 48 minutes. The best time for meditation, prayer, japa and study.
The 8th of the 15 daytime muhurtas, around true noon (about 48 minutes). The “invincible” time, suitable for almost any new undertaking — except on Wednesdays.
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
The first fifth of the night after sunset (three night muhurtas, about 2.5 hours). The time for worshipping Shiva, lighting the Diwali diyas and performing Holika Dahan.
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 7 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 15:00–16:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 15:29–16:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.
“Rejected” time — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra (4 ghatis of 60, starting from a ghati specific to that nakshatra). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
Weekdays for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; avoided — Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday (Sunday is permitted for Brahmins, Tuesday for Kshatriyas, Saturday for Vaishyas and others); Monday is good only during the waxing Moon.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Tithis for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th; avoided — the 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 14th, full moon and new moon; in Krishna Paksha the first five tithis are permitted (according to some, the first seven).
+1 — 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.
A tithi favourable for new undertakings: in the bright half of the month — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th, in the dark half — the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th.
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
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.
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: 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)
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: 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: 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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
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’s nakshatra is the 4th, 6th, 9th, 10th, 13th or 20th from the Sun’s nakshatra. As the Sun dispels darkness, so this yoga cancels many bad combinations of the day and supports new undertakings.
An auspicious combination of weekday and tithi group: Fri — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Wed — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Tue — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Sat — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Thu — Purna (5, 10, 15). Brings success; if the same pair also forms an inauspicious yoga, Siddha prevails.
The time of Vishti Karana — halves of the 4th, 8th, 11th and 15th tithis of the bright half and of the 3rd, 7th, 10th and 14th of the dark half of the month. Auspicious activities are not begun during Bhadra; its strength depends on where it resides: on earth it is most harmful, while in heaven or in the netherworld the harm is mitigated (according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, there it even portends good fortune and gain).
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 5 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 12:00–13:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 12:29–13:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
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: 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)
Auspicious: comfort and convenience, purchases, home improvement, any auspicious deeds.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: 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: 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 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-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Saw”: the tithi number and the weekday number (Sun = 1 … Sat = 7) add up to 13 — Sun and the 12th tithi, Mon and the 11th, Tue and the 10th, Wed and the 9th, Thu and the 8th, Fri and the 7th, Sat and the 6th. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.
“Poisonous” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 4, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 2, Thu — 8, Fri — 9, Sat — 7. Unfavourable for new undertakings, medical treatment and transactions.
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
+1 — favourable for a haircut
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) is in force during the daytime, but not on earth (the Moon is not in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina): the harm is mitigated, yet this time is still usually avoided for weddings, travel and important undertakings.
Group: 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: 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)
Inauspicious: obstacles; nothing is started in the first half of the yoga, while the second half is acceptable.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: 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: 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 Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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 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.
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
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
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
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: 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: Saturn
This is the only day of the week when, according to astrological indications, you can safely postpone most important household and spiritual affairs, which is reflected in a variety of cultures around the world. However, on this day you can carry out monotonous monotonous work, or relax.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra 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-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 3 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 09:00–10:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 09:29–10:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Meaning: 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
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: 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: 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 Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
A Sunday when the Moon is in Pushya. Very favourable for purchases, preparing medicines and medical treatment, beginning studies and mantra practice.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“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-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 8 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 16:30–18:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 16:59–18:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.
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
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 Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The Moon in Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula or Revati — the nakshatras at the junctions of signs. For those born in them, tradition prescribes a pacifying rite; new undertakings call for caution.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 2 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 07:30–09:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 07:59–09:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — 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: Powerful, sufficient
Symbol: Throne, palanquin, royal canopy
Deity: Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: leave the body (temporarily or completely), give transformation similar to death
Auspicious (in some traditions — especially auspicious): study, practice, mastering new things — anything achieved through effort.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-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.
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: 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): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
Planting and sowing are allowed.
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
“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
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.
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
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
Deity: Kali (personification of the Kali Yuga)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for preparing and taking medicines, mantras, protective and pacifying rites.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
An eclipse on a neighbouring Vedic day (the day before, including the night before this day’s sunrise, or the day after): its influence is weaker, but important undertakings are better postponed.
Group: Purna. Deity: 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: nagas (serpents)
Inauspicious. Suitable only for harsh and forceful deeds, work with things that must stay fixed, and rites connected with serpents.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
The Moon covers the Sun (occurs only at new moon). Traditionally it is Rahu’s time: Sutak begins 12 hours (4 praharas) before the eclipse; during the eclipse people refrain from eating and recite mantras, and afterwards take a holy bath and give dana.
Only part of the disc is covered: the Sun’s by the Moon, or the Moon’s by the Earth’s shadow.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
digging, plowing, planting trees
“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 — unfavourable for a haircut
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
The day of a visible eclipse and the Sutak before it: no new undertakings are begun, and no cooking or eating is done during Sutak; a time for japa, holy bath and dana.
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.
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: 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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “great calamities”
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
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): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Swati
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
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: 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: 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): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
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).
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth lunar day is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
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: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
do not fell trees, any undertakings
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable 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: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
plowing the ground
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
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
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): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
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
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: 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): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
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: 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: Subsequent invincible, insubordinate
Symbol: Small bed
Deity: Vishva-Deva (All Gods)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: give an undeniable victory, thanks to alliances and support
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
The 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.
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
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: 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)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
The 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.
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.
Began on a Monday: considered relatively favourable for dealings with the authorities, government service and property.
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).
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): 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 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
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.
+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.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
Group: 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): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
−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): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Meaning: 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): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
Meaning: 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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first day of the waning moon is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Meaning: 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): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
any undertakings
+1 — favourable 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.
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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
−1 — unfavourable 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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings