Panchanga Calendar

October 2004

SamvatsaraTarana (18)MonthBhadrapada → Ashwina from 14.10RituVarsha → Sharad from 14.10AyanaDakshinayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

October 2004 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Bhadrapada (until 13.10), Ashwina (from 14.10). Periods: all month — Chaturmasya; until 13.10 — Pitru Paksha; 14–21.10 — Sharad Navaratri (autumn). Major festivals: 13.10 Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya; 14.10 Sharad Navaratri: Ghatasthapana; 21.10 Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami); 21.10 Maha Navami; 22.10 Vijayadashami (Dussehra); 27.10 Sharad Purnima (Kojagari); 31.10 Karwa Chauth. 14.10 — solar eclipse, partial (not visible here); 28.10 — lunar eclipse, total (visible until setting).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Bhar3Sankashti

2Krit4

3Roh5

4Roh6

5Mrig7

6Ard8Kalashtami

7Pun9until 16:53

8Push10

9Ashl11

10Mag11Indira Ekadashi

11PPh12Soma Pradosha

12UPh13Masik Shivaratri

13Has14Mahalaya

14Chit1Navaratri begins

15Swa2Navaratri, day 2

16Vish3Navaratri, day 3

17Anu4Tula Sankranti

18Jye5after 15:57

19Mul6Navaratri, day 6

20PAsh7after 12:41

21UAsh8Durga Ashtami

22Shra9Dussehra

23Dhan10Papankusha

24Shat12Ekadashi Vaish.

25PBh13Soma Pradosha

26UBh14

27Rev15Sharad Purnima

28Ashw1Lunar eclipse

29Bhar2

30Krit2after 13:52

31Roh3Karwa Chauth

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

MarkersNavaratriPitru Pakshaafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (25)

SankashtiShraddha (ancestors)Dwipushkar YogaKalashtamiGuru Pushya YogaEkadashiPradoshaShivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Solar eclipse, partialNavaratri beginsGoddess (Durga, Kali)Chandra DarshanSankrantiVinayaka ChaturthiSkanda ShashtiSaraswati AvahanaDussehraTripushkar YogaSharad Purnimaday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Lunar eclipse, totalmoment of the full moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)Amrita Siddhi YogaKarwa Chauth

How to read the calendar

Cell colour — the day’s rating for new undertakings: maroon — best days, green — favourable, light — ordinary, grey — avoid starting important matters, pink — unfavourable. The circle shows the tithi number at sunrise (outlined — waxing Moon, filled — waning); top right — the nakshatra at sunrise and its type icon. Click a day to open the full panchanga of the day.

Best days

3.10 Sun — Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious nakshatra
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.
22.10 Fri — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.

Festivals

1.10 Fri Sankashti Chaturthi (Vighnaraja)
1.10 Fri Bharani Shraddha
6.10 Wed Kalashtami
6.10 Wed Madhya Ashtami (Pitru Paksha)
7.10 Thu Avidhava Navami (Matri Navami)
10.10 Sun Indira Ekadashi
11.10 Mon Soma Pradosha
12.10 Tue Masik Shivaratri
12.10 Tue Ghata Chaturdashi (Shastrahata Shraddha)
13.10 Wed Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya
13.10 Wed Bhadrapada Amavasya
14.10 Thu Sharad Navaratri: Ghatasthapana
16.10 Sat Chandra Darshan
17.10 Sun Tula Sankranti
17.10 Sun Vinayaka Chaturthi
19.10 Tue Skanda Shashti
19.10 Tue Saraswati Avahana
21.10 Thu Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami)
21.10 Thu Maha Navami
22.10 Fri Vijayadashami (Dussehra)
23.10 Sat Papankusha Ekadashi
24.10 Sun Papankusha Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast
25.10 Mon Soma Pradosha
27.10 Wed Sharad Purnima (Kojagari)
27.10 Wed Ashwina Purnima
31.10 Sun Karwa Chauth
31.10 Sun Sankashti Chaturthi (Vakratunda)

Special muhurta yogas

2.10 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:38–06:36 (03.10)
2.10 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:38–06:36 (03.10)
4.10 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
4.10 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 21:30–06:40 (05.10)
5.10 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 06:40–11:05
7.10 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
7.10 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga 16:53–06:46 (08.10)
7.10 Thu Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:35–06:46 (08.10)
13.10 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:56–23:06
22.10 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:15–10:08
24.10 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 08:40–06:18 (25.10)
26.10 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:23–08:38
28.10 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:27–10:19
30.10 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 07:31–08:23
30.10 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 13:52–07:34 (31.10)
30.10 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:52–07:34 (31.10)

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

Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.

Avoid starting important matters

4.10 Mon — Amrita Siddhi turned to poison, Vyatipata (unfavourable day)
5.10 Tue — Yamaghanta, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga (unfavourable day)
6.10 Wed — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga (unfavourable day)
9.10 Sat — Tryahasparsha, Hutashana Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
10.10 Sun — Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga (unfavourable day)
13.10 Wed — Krishna Chaturdashi, Kshaya tithi, Eclipse nearby
14.10 Thu — Vaidhriti, Eclipse (not visible here)
17.10 Sun — Sankranti day, Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi
23.10 Sat — Kshaya tithi, Hutashana Yoga, Panchaka
24.10 Sun — Krakacha Yoga, Hutashana Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
27.10 Wed — Anandadi: Utpata, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Eclipse (unfavourable day)
28.10 Thu — Eclipse, Fierce or sharp nakshatra (unfavourable day)
29.10 Fri — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata, Tryahasparsha (unfavourable day)

Sky this month

14.10 New moon (Amavasya) 05:48
14.10 Solar eclipse, partial, greatest eclipse 05:59, magnitude 0.928
not visible here (outside the eclipse zone)
17.10 Tula Sankranti 02:05 — the Sun enters Tula (Libra)
28.10 Full moon (Purnima) 06:07
28.10 Lunar eclipse, total, greatest eclipse 06:04, magnitude 1.308
visible until setting: 04:14–07:39, maximum eclipse here 06:04, magnitude 1.308

Periods

all month Chaturmasya
until 13.10 Pitru Paksha
14–21.10 Sharad Navaratri (autumn)
22.10 21:39 – 27.10 09:15 Chora Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Tarana (No. 18, “carrying across, delivering”) — A year of deliverance: abundant rains, difficulties overcome and rescue from misfortune. more

Northern samvatsara: Hemalamba. Shaka Samvat 1926, Vikram Samvat 2061, Kali Yuga 5105.

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	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Harshana, Auspicious weekday; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), 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	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-tritya
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Vighnaraja) · Bharani Shraddha

At sunrise 06:32

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 16:10 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 03:32 (02.10) more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 18:10 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 16:10 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 16:10	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 16:10	karana Bava
from 18:10	yoga Vajra
from 03:32 (02.10)	nakshatra Krittika
from 04:44 (02.10)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:55
Sunrise	06:32
Noon	12:19
Sunset	18:04
End of twilight	18:41
Moonrise	18:47
Moonset	10:02
Day length	11 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:10

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, Bharani (06:32–18:04) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:32–16:10: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Vighnaraja) · Ganesha

The monthly fast for Ganesha on the fourth day of the waning Moon — the “trouble-removing” Chaturthi. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise, then perform Ganesha Puja and offer water to the Moon (arghya).

Rule: at moonrise, 18:47
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Bharani Shraddha · Pitris (ancestors)

A day of Pitru Paksha under the Bharani nakshatra: shraddha on this day is equated with a pilgrimage to Gaya; it is especially recommended for those who died within the past year.

Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:27–15:46

Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-tritya
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Chhatra 03:32–06:34 (02.10) Anandadi: Mudgara 06:32–03:32 (02.10)

Bhadra in heaven: 03:46–16:10; Bhadra Puchha 11:52–13:06; Bhadra Mukha 13:06–15:09

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:53–05:43
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	22:26–00:08 (02.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:52–12:18
Yamaganda	15:11–16:38
Gulika Kalam	07:59–09:25
Dur Muhurta	08:51–09:37, 12:41–13:27
Varjyam	12:13–13:55

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:32–16:10

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 06:32–16:10
Cutting fingernails	average 06:32–11:13, 15:50–16:10
Cutting toenails	average 06:32–16:10
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:32–16:54, 17:38–18:04

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Krishna-tritya until 16:10, Krishna-chaturti from 16:10; lagna Kanya 06:32, Tula 08:12, Vrischika 11:13, Dhanu 13:58, Makara 15:50, Kumbha 16:54, Mina 17:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-chaturti 16:10–18:04: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Yoga Harshana 06:32–18:10+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:32–16:100 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Rikta tithi 16:10–06:34 (02.10)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 06:32–03:32 (02.10)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:32–03:32 (02.10)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:32–16:10

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:32

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Dhwaja; 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	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-chaturti

At sunrise 06:34

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 17:27 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 1 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 05:38 (03.10) more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 18:09 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 17:27 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 17:27	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 17:27	karana Kaulava
from 18:09	yoga Siddhi
from 05:38 (03.10)	nakshatra Rohini
from 06:18 (03.10)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:57
Sunrise	06:34
Noon	12:18
Sunset	18:02
End of twilight	18:38
Moonrise	19:00
Moonset	11:26
Day length	11 h 27 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 6, bad — 5

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:27

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, Krittika (06:34–18:02) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-chaturti
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:34–17:27 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:38–06:36 (03.10) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:38–06:36 (03.10)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:27–06:36 (03.10)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:34–05:38 (03.10) Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:38–06:36 (03.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:54–05:44
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:41
Vijaya Muhurta	14:12–14:58
Godhuli	18:02–18:27
Pradosha	18:02–20:33
Nishitha	23:54–00:44 (03.10)
Amrita Kalam	03:01–04:46 (03.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:26–10:52
Yamaganda	13:44–15:10
Gulika Kalam	06:34–08:00
Dur Muhurta	06:34–07:20, 07:20–08:06
Varjyam	16:35–18:19

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 17:34–18:02

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 17:34–18:02
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 17:34–18:02
Bathing, washing hair	average 17:34–18:02

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 17:27, Krishna-panchami from 17:27; lagna Kanya 06:34, Tula 08:08, Vrischika 11:09, Dhanu 13:54, Makara 15:46, Kumbha 16:51, Mina 17:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-chaturti 06:34–17:27: 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 Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:34–17:27+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:34–05:38 (03.10)0 Auspicious tithi 17:27–06:36 (03.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:27–06:36 (03.10)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 06:34–17:27

Panchanga at sunrise 06:34

Summary	Best day — Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Prajapati 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	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-panchami

At sunrise 06:36

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 19:16 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 1 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 08:13 (04.10) more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 18:32 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 19:16 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 18:32	yoga Vyatipata
from 19:16	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 19:16	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:59
Sunrise	06:36
Noon	12:18
Sunset	17:59
End of twilight	18:36
Moonrise	19:18
Moonset	12:48
Day length	11 h 22 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (06:36–17:59) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-panchami
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 19:16–06:38 (04.10) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:16–06:38 (04.10)

Anandadi: Prajapati all day

Gandanta (tithi): 18:50–19:42

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:56–05:46
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	04:40–06:26 (04.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:34–17:59
Yamaganda	12:18–13:43
Gulika Kalam	15:08–16:34
Dur Muhurta	16:28–17:13
Varjyam	23:21–01:07 (04.10)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Kanya 06:36, Tula 08:04, Vrischika 11:06, Dhanu 13:50, Makara 15:42, Kumbha 16:47, Mina 17:31

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Best day · score S = +5

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

+2 Yoga Siddhi 06:36–18:32+1 Anandadi: Prajapati all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Auspicious tithi 06:36–19:160 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha

Panchanga at sunrise 06:36

Summary	Unfavourable day — Amrita Siddhi turned to poison, 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	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-shashti

At sunrise 06:38

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 21:30 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 4 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 08:13 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 19:14 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 08:21 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 08:13	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 08:21	karana Vanija
from 19:14	yoga Variyana
from 21:30	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 21:30	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:01
Sunrise	06:38
Noon	12:18
Sunset	17:56
End of twilight	18:33
Moonrise	19:47
Moonset	14:04
Day length	11 h 18 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 08:13

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (06:38–08:13) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (08:13–17:56) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-shashti
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Ravi Yoga 08:13–06:40 (05.10) Amrita Siddhi Yoga 21:30–06:40 (05.10)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:38–08:13 Hutashana Yoga 06:38–21:30 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:38–21:30 Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 08:13–21:30 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:30–06:40 (05.10)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:38–08:13 Anandadi: Ananda 08:13–06:40 (05.10)

Bhadra in heaven: 21:30–10:43 (05.10); Bhadra Puchha 02:48–04:07 (05.10); Bhadra Mukha 04:07–06:19 (05.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:57–05:48
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:40
Vijaya Muhurta	14:10–14:56
Godhuli	17:56–18:22
Pradosha	17:56–20:29
Nishitha	23:53–00:44 (05.10)
Amrita Kalam	01:14–03:01 (05.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:03–09:28
Yamaganda	10:52–12:17
Gulika Kalam	13:42–15:07
Dur Muhurta	12:40–13:25, 14:56–15:41
Varjyam	14:29–16:16

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:38–13:46, 15:38–16:43, 17:27–17:56

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Rohini until 08:13, Mrigashirsha from 08:13; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Kanya 06:38, Tula 08:00, Vrischika 11:02, Dhanu 13:46, Makara 15:38, Kumbha 16:43, Mina 17:27

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 08:13) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 08:13) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Vyatipata 06:38–17:56: 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).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −1

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: Amrita Siddhi turned to poison

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:13–06:40 (05.10)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 08:13–06:40 (05.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:38–08:13+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:38–08:13 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 06:38–21:30 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Pitru Paksha0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:38–21:30 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−3 Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 08:13–21:30−3 Vyatipata 06:38–19:14

Panchanga at sunrise 06:38

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-saptami

At sunrise 06:40

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 23:57 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 4 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 11:05 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 20:07 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 10:43 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 10:43	karana Bava
from 11:05	nakshatra Ardra
from 20:07	yoga Parigha
from 23:57	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 23:57	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:03
Sunrise	06:40
Noon	12:18
Sunset	17:54
End of twilight	18:31
Moonrise	20:29
Moonset	15:07
Day length	11 h 13 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:05

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, Mrigashirsha (06:40–11:05) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:40–10:43: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-saptami
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 06:40–11:05 Ravi Yoga 06:40–11:05 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:57–06:42 (06.10)

Hutashana Yoga 06:40–23:57 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:40–23:57 Yamaghanta 11:05–06:42 (06.10)

Anandadi: Chara 11:05–06:42 (06.10) Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:40–11:05

Bhadra in heaven: 21:37 (04.10)–10:43; Bhadra Puchha 02:48–04:07; Bhadra Mukha 04:07–06:19

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:58–05:49
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:39
Vijaya Muhurta	14:09–14:54
Godhuli	17:54–18:19
Pradosha	17:54–20:28
Nishitha	23:52–00:44 (06.10)
Amrita Kalam	02:49–04:37 (06.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:05–16:30
Yamaganda	09:29–10:53
Gulika Kalam	12:17–13:41
Dur Muhurta	08:55–09:40, 23:01–23:52
Varjyam	20:31–22:19

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:40–11:05, 15:34–16:39, 17:23–17:54

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:40–11:05, 15:34–16:39, 17:23–17:54
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:40–11:05, 15:34–16:39, 17:23–17:54
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 11:05, Ardra from 11:05; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Kanya 06:40, Tula 07:56, Vrischika 10:58, Dhanu 13:42, Makara 15:34, Kumbha 16:39, Mina 17:23

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 11:05) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 11:05) — sadness; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −4

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

+2 Ravi Yoga 06:40–11:05+1 Anandadi: Chara 11:05–06:42 (06.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:40–11:05+1 Yoga Variyana 06:40–20:070 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 06:40–11:050 Pitru Paksha−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 11:05–06:42 (06.10)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:40–10:43−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:40–11:05−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Hutashana Yoga 06:40–23:57−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:40–23:57−3 Yamaghanta 11:05–06:42 (06.10)

Panchanga at sunrise 06:40

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ashtami
Festivals	Kalashtami · Madhya Ashtami (Pitru Paksha)

At sunrise 06:42

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 02:23 (07.10) more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 14:03 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 21:00 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 13:11 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 13:11	karana Kaulava
from 14:03	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 21:00	yoga Shiva
from 02:23 (07.10)	tithi Krishna-navami
from 02:23 (07.10)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:05
Sunrise	06:42
Noon	12:17
Sunset	17:51
End of twilight	18:28
Moonrise	21:29
Moonset	15:53
Day length	11 h 09 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:03

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, Punarvasu (14:03–17:51) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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, 17:51–20:26
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, 13:24–15:37
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ashtami
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Hutashana Yoga 06:42–02:23 (07.10) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:42–02:23 (07.10) Krakacha Yoga 02:23–06:44 (07.10)

Anandadi: Musala 06:42–14:03 Anandadi: Gada 14:03–06:44 (07.10)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:00–05:51
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
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	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:17–13:40
Yamaganda	08:06–09:29
Gulika Kalam	10:53–12:17
Dur Muhurta	11:54–12:39
Varjyam	03:28–05:15 (07.10)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:42–13:38

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ardra until 14:03, Punarvasu from 14:03; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Kanya 06:42, Tula 07:53, Vrischika 10:54, Dhanu 13:38, Makara 15:30, Kumbha 16:35, Mina 17:19

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 14:03) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 14:03) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-ashtami 06:42–17:51: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

Strict prohibition: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)

+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious nakshatra 14:03–06:44 (07.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Yoga Parigha 06:42–08:33−1 Ashtami 06:42–02:23 (07.10)−1 Anandadi: Musala 06:42–14:03−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:42–02:23 (07.10)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:42–14:03−2 Hutashana Yoga 06:42–02:23 (07.10)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:42–02:23 (07.10)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:42

Summary	Favourable day — Anandadi: Siddhi, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 16:53 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	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-navami
Festivals	Avidhava Navami (Matri Navami)

At sunrise 06:44

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 04:35 (08.10) more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 3 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 16:53 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 21:44 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 15:32 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 15:32	karana Gara
from 16:53	nakshatra Pushya
from 21:44	yoga Siddha
from 04:35 (08.10)	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 04:35 (08.10)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:07
Sunrise	06:44
Noon	12:17
Sunset	17:49
End of twilight	18:26
Moonrise	22:42
Moonset	16:25
Day length	11 h 04 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 16:53

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (06:44–16:53) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (16:53–17:49) is good for sowing.

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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, 13:23–15:36
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 nakshatra) 06:44–16:53 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Guru Pushya Yoga 16:53–06:46 (08.10) Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:35–06:46 (08.10) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:35–06:46 (08.10)

Hutashana Yoga 06:44–04:35 (08.10) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:44–04:35 (08.10) Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 16:53–04:35 (08.10)

Anandadi: Siddhi 06:44–16:53 Anandadi: Shubha 16:53–06:46 (08.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:01–05:53
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:39
Vijaya Muhurta	14:07–14:51
Godhuli	17:49–18:15
Pradosha	17:49–20:24
Nishitha	23:51–00:43 (08.10)
Amrita Kalam	14:12–15:59

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:39–15:03
Yamaganda	06:44–08:07
Gulika Kalam	09:30–10:53
Dur Muhurta	10:26–11:10, 14:51–15:36
Varjyam	01:43–03:29 (08.10)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:44–13:34, 15:26–16:31, 17:15–17:49

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 16:53, Pushya from 16:53; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Kanya 06:44, Tula 07:49, Vrischika 10:50, Dhanu 13:34, Makara 15:26, Kumbha 16:31, Mina 17:15

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 16:53) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 16:53) — increase in wealth; Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-navami 06:44–17:49: 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

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 16:53

+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 06:44–16:53+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:44–16:53+1 Yoga Shiva 06:44–21:44+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:44–16:530 Chaturmasya0 Guru Pushya Yoga 16:53–06:46 (08.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 06:44–04:35 (08.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:44–04:35 (08.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Pitru Paksha0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 16:53–04:35 (08.10)−2 Rikta tithi 06:44–04:35 (08.10)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:44

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Pushya; cons: Anandadi: Utpata, Hutashana 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	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dashami

At sunrise 06:46

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 06:19 (09.10) more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 3 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 19:22 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 22:10 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 17:31 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 17:31	karana Vishti
from 19:22	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 22:10	yoga Sadhya
from 06:19 (09.10)	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 06:19 (09.10)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:09
Sunrise	06:46
Noon	12:17
Sunset	17:46
End of twilight	18:23
Moonrise	none
Moonset	16:45
Day length	11 h 00 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (06:46–17:46) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 17:31–17:46: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dashami
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:19–06:48 (09.10)

Hutashana Yoga 06:46–06:19 (09.10) Jwalamukhi Yoga 19:22–06:19 (09.10)

Anandadi: Utpata 06:46–19:22 Anandadi: Mrityu 19:22–06:48 (09.10)

Bhadra on earth: 17:31–06:19 (09.10); Bhadra Puchha 19:23–20:40; Bhadra Mukha 20:40–22:49
Gandanta (tithi): 05:54–06:45 (09.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:02–05:54
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:38
Vijaya Muhurta	14:06–14:50
Godhuli	17:46–18:12
Pradosha	17:46–20:23
Nishitha	23:51–00:43 (09.10)
Amrita Kalam	12:19–14:04

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:54–12:16
Yamaganda	15:01–16:24
Gulika Kalam	08:09–09:31
Dur Muhurta	08:58–09:42, 12:38–13:22
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:46–10:46, 15:22–16:27, 17:11–17:31

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 06:46–10:46, 15:22–16:27, 17:11–17:31
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 06:46–10:46, 15:22–16:27, 17:11–17:31
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:46–13:30, 15:22–16:27, 17:11–17:46

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Kanya 06:46, Tula 07:45, Vrischika 10:46, Dhanu 13:30, Makara 15:22, Kumbha 16:27, Mina 17:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Friday — universal respect.

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

Bhadra on earth 17:31–17:46: 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).
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 06:46–22:10+2 Pushya 06:46–19:22+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Bhadra on earth 17:31–06:19 (09.10)−2 Hutashana Yoga 06:46–06:19 (09.10)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 06:46–19:22

Panchanga at sunrise 06:46

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Tryahasparsha, Hutashana 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	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ekadashi

At sunrise 06:48

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 07:29 (10.10) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 2 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 21:21 more Gandamula
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 22:11 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 18:59 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 18:59	karana Balava
from 21:21	nakshatra Magha
from 22:11	yoga Shubha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:11
Sunrise	06:48
Noon	12:16
Sunset	17:44
End of twilight	18:21
Moonrise	00:02
Moonset	16:58
Day length	10 h 55 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 8, bad — 1

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

task	at sunrise

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Festivals and periods

Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ekadashi
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Hutashana Yoga all day

Anandadi: Manasa 06:48–21:21 Anandadi: Padma 21:21–06:50 (10.10)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 14:55–03:45 (10.10)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:04–05:56
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:38
Vijaya Muhurta	14:05–14:49
Godhuli	17:44–18:10
Pradosha	17:44–20:21
Nishitha	23:51–00:43 (10.10)
Amrita Kalam	19:37–21:21

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:32–10:54
Yamaganda	13:38–15:00
Gulika Kalam	06:48–08:10
Dur Muhurta	06:48–07:32, 07:32–08:15
Varjyam	09:14–10:58

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 06:48–13:26, 15:18–16:23, 17:07–17:44

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Kanya 06:48, Tula 07:41, Vrischika 10:42, Dhanu 13:26, Makara 15:18, Kumbha 16:23, Mina 17:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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: Manasa 06:48–21:21+1 Yoga Sadhya 06:48–22:110 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:48–21:21−2 Hutashana Yoga all day−2 Tryahasparsha

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:48

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower) 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	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dvadashi
Festivals	Indira Ekadashi

At sunrise 06:50

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 07:29 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 2 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 22:43 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 21:42 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 07:29 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 07:29	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 07:29	karana Kaulava
from 19:50	karana Taitila
from 21:42	yoga Shukla
from 22:43	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:13
Sunrise	06:50
Noon	12:16
Sunset	17:41
End of twilight	18:18
Moonrise	01:25
Moonset	17:08
Day length	10 h 50 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:29

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

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

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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 06:19 (09.10)–07:29
Ekadashi prevails at two sunrises, but on the first day Dashami extends into Arunodaya — everyone fasts on the second day
Parana (breaking the fast): 06:52–08:00 (11.10)

Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dvadashi
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:50–07:29 Yamaghanta 06:50–22:43 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:29–06:52 (11.10) Hutashana Yoga 07:29–06:52 (11.10) Krakacha Yoga 07:29–06:52 (11.10)

Anandadi: Chhatra 22:43–06:52 (11.10) Anandadi: Mudgara 06:50–22:43

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:05–05:58
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:37
Vijaya Muhurta	14:04–14:47
Godhuli	17:41–18:07
Pradosha	17:41–20:19
Nishitha	23:50–00:43 (11.10)
Amrita Kalam	20:11–21:53

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:20–17:41
Yamaganda	12:16–13:37
Gulika Kalam	14:58–16:20
Dur Muhurta	16:14–16:58
Varjyam	10:02–11:44

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 06:50–07:29

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 07:29, Krishna-dvadashi from 07:29; lagna Kanya 06:50, Tula 07:37, Vrischika 10:38, Dhanu 13:22, Makara 15:15, Kumbha 16:19, Mina 17:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Unfavourable day · score S = −9

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)

+2 Yoga Shubha 06:50–21:420 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:50–07:29−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 06:50–22:43−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:50–22:43−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:29–06:52 (11.10)−2 Hutashana Yoga 07:29–06:52 (11.10)−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:29–06:52 (11.10)−3 Yamaghanta 06:50–22:43

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:50

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Dhwaja, Yoga Shukla; cons: 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	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-trayodashi
Festivals	Soma Pradosha

At sunrise 06:52

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 08:00 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 2 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 23:27 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 20:43 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 08:00 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 08:00	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 08:00	karana Gara
from 20:01	karana Vanija
from 20:43	yoga Brahma
from 23:27	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:15
Sunrise	06:52
Noon	12:16
Sunset	17:39
End of twilight	18:16
Moonrise	02:49
Moonset	17:16
Day length	10 h 46 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:00

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (06:52–17:39) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Soma Pradosha · Shiva

A Pradosha falling on a Monday — the day of the Moon and Shiva: especially favourable for the fulfilment of wishes and for family well-being.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:39–20:18
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-trayodashi
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:52–08:00

Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:52–23:27 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 23:27–06:54 (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	16:51–18:30

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:13–09:34
Yamaganda	10:55–12:15
Gulika Kalam	13:36–14:57
Dur Muhurta	12:37–13:20, 14:46–15:29
Varjyam	06:58–08:37, 06:41–08:17 (12.10)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:52–10:34, 15:11–16:15, 16:59–17:39

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:52–10:34, 15:11–16:15, 16:59–17:39
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:52–10:34, 15:11–16:15, 16:59–17:39
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:52–13:18, 15:11–16:15, 16:59–17:39

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 08:00, Krishna-trayodashi from 08:00; lagna Kanya 06:52, Tula 07:33, Vrischika 10:34, Dhanu 13:18, Makara 15:11, Kumbha 16:15, Mina 16:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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: Dhwaja 06:52–23:27+1 Yoga Shukla 06:52–20:43+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:52–08:00−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:52–23:27

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:52

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Prajapati; cons: Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra) Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri · Ghata Chaturdashi (Shastrahata Shraddha)

At sunrise 06:54

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 07:52 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 2 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 23:33 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 19:14 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 07:52 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 07:52	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 07:52	karana Vishti
from 19:14	yoga Indra
from 19:33	karana Shakuni
from 23:33	nakshatra Hasta

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:17
Sunrise	06:54
Noon	12:16
Sunset	17:36
End of twilight	18:13
Moonrise	04:13
Moonset	17:22
Day length	10 h 41 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 07:52

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 (06:54–17:36) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:52–17:36: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 07:52–17:36: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

The monthly “night of Shiva” — the fourteenth day of the waning Moon. Devotees fast, keep vigil through the night and perform abhisheka of the lingam at midnight (Nishitha).

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 23:49–00:43 (13.10)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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, 13:19–15:28
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:54–07:52

Anandadi: Prajapati 06:54–23:33 Anandadi: Saumya 23:33–06:56 (13.10)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 07:52–19:33; Bhadra Mukha 07:52–09:48; Bhadra Puchha 18:19–19:29

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:08–06:01
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:36
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	16:19–17:56

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:56–16:16
Yamaganda	09:35–10:55
Gulika Kalam	12:15–13:35
Dur Muhurta	09:03–09:45, 22:56–23:49
Varjyam	06:41–08:17

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:54–07:52

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:54–07:52
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:54–07:52
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:54–13:14, 15:07–16:11, 16:55–17:36

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 07:52, Krishna-chaturdashi from 07:52; 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: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 07:52–17:36: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 06:54–19:14+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 06:54–23:33+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:54–23:330 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:54–07:520 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:52–19:33−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 07:52–06:56 (13.10)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:54

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Kshaya tithi Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Amavasya
Festivals	Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya · Bhadrapada Amavasya

At sunrise 06:56

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 07:06 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 23:06 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 17:16 more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 07:06 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 07:06	tithi Amavasya (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 07:06	karana Chatushpada
from 17:16	yoga Vaidhriti
from 18:31	karana Naga
from 23:06	nakshatra Chitra
from 05:48 (14.10)	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 05:48 (14.10)	karana Kimstughna

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:19
Sunrise	06:56
Noon	12:15
Sunset	17:34
End of twilight	18:11
Moonrise	05:38
Moonset	17:29
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 07:06

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 (06:56–17:34) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Shakuni 06:56–07:06: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 07:06–17:34: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 06:56–07:06: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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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, 13:19–15:26
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 07:06–05:48 (14.10)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins

Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Amavasya
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:56–23:06

Samvartaka Yoga 05:48–06:58 (14.10)

Anandadi: Ananda 06:56–23:06 Anandadi: Kaladanda 23:06–06:58 (14.10)

Gandanta (tithi): 05:25–06:10 (14.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:09–06:03
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:01–14:44
Godhuli	17:34–18:00
Pradosha	17:34–20:14
Nishitha	23:49–00:43 (14.10)
Amrita Kalam	17:13–18:47

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:15–13:35
Yamaganda	08:16–09:35
Gulika Kalam	10:55–12:15
Dur Muhurta	11:54–12:36
Varjyam	07:48–09:22, 06:47–08:20 (14.10)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 07:06, Amavasya from 07:06; 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: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 06:56–07:06: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 07:06–17:34: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vaidhriti 17:16–17:34: 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 = +2

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi, Kshaya tithi

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:56–23:06+2 Yoga Indra 06:56–17:16+1 Anandadi: Ananda 06:56–23:06+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:56–23:06+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Vaidhriti 17:16–06:58 (14.10)−1 Eclipse nearby−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 06:56–07:06

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:56

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Eclipse (not visible here)
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 1 · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Sharad Navaratri: Ghatasthapana · Solar eclipse, partial (not visible here)

At sunrise 06:58

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 04:03 (15.10) more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 2 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 22:11 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 14:55 more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 16:58 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 14:55	yoga Vishkambha
from 16:58	karana Bava
from 22:11	nakshatra Swati
from 04:03 (15.10)	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 04:03 (15.10)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:21
Sunrise	06:58
Noon	12:15
Sunset	17:31
End of twilight	18:08
Moonrise	07:06
Moonset	17:36
Day length	10 h 32 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	05:48
Solar eclipse, partial	greatest eclipse 05:59, magnitude 0.928
Visibility	not visible here (outside the eclipse zone)

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 3, bad — 3

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (06:58–17:31) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Kimstughna 06:58–16:58: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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 05:48–04:03 (15.10)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 06:58–10:29
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

Anandadi: Chara 06:58–22:11 Anandadi: Sthira 22:11–07:00 (15.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:11–06:05
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	16:01–17:34

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:34–14:53
Yamaganda	06:58–08:17
Gulika Kalam	09:36–10:56
Dur Muhurta	10:29–11:11, 14:42–15:24
Varjyam	06:47–08:20, 03:29–04:59 (15.10)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 14:55–17:31

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 14:55–17:31
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 14:55–17:31
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Shukla-pratipat; 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: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Thursday — success.

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

Vaidhriti 06:58–14:55: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+1 Anandadi: Chara 06:58–22:11+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:58–22:11+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−3 Vaidhriti 06:58–14:55

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:58

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday; 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	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 2 · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:00

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 01:58 (16.10) more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 20:53 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 12:14 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 15:03 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 12:14	yoga Priti
from 15:03	karana Kaulava
from 20:53	nakshatra Vishakha
from 01:58 (16.10)	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 01:58 (16.10)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:23
Sunrise	07:00
Noon	12:15
Sunset	17:29
End of twilight	18:06
Moonrise	08:38
Moonset	17:45
Day length	10 h 28 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (07:00–17:29) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 2: Brahmacharini · Durga

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

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 2
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:00–01:58 (16.10)

Anandadi: Matanga 20:53–07:02 (16.10) Anandadi: Gada 07:00–20:53

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	12:34–14:05

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:56–12:14
Yamaganda	14:51–16:10
Gulika Kalam	08:19–09:37
Dur Muhurta	09:06–09:48, 12:35–13:17
Varjyam	02:08–03:38 (16.10)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:00–10:18, 14:55–15:59, 16:43–17:24

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	good 07:00–10:18, 14:55–15:59, 16:43–17:24
Cutting fingernails	good 07:00–10:18, 14:55–15:59, 16:43–17:24
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:00–13:03, 14:55–15:59, 16:43–17:24

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Kanya 07:00, Tula 07:17, Vrischika 10:18, Dhanu 13:03, Makara 14:55, Kumbha 15:59, Mina 16:43, Mesha 17:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; 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 = 0

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:00–20:53+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:00–01:58 (16.10)+1 Yoga Priti 12:14–07:02 (16.10)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Gada 07:00–20:53−1 Eclipse nearby−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:00–01:58 (16.10)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:00

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Shubha, Yoga Priti; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 3 · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 07:02

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 23:39 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 2 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 19:21 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 09:19 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 12:50 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 09:19	yoga Ayushman
from 12:50	karana Gara
from 19:21	nakshatra Anuradha
from 23:39	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 23:39	karana Vanija
from 06:14 (17.10)	yoga Saubhagya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:25
Sunrise	07:02
Noon	12:15
Sunset	17:26
End of twilight	18:03
Moonrise	10:14
Moonset	17:59
Day length	10 h 23 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

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

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Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 3: Chandraghanta · Durga

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

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

The first evening after the new moon, when the thin lunar crescent becomes visible. People look at the young Moon, offer it water and pray for well-being; some fast until it appears.

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 17:26–17:59
on the first evenings the crescent sets almost together with the Sun (northern latitudes) — the day is chosen by the Yallop crescent visibility criterion
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 17:26–17:59

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 3
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 19:21–07:04 (17.10) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:39–07:04 (17.10)

Anandadi: Shubha 07:02–19:21 Anandadi: Amrita 19:21–07:04 (17.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:14–06:08
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:35
Vijaya Muhurta	13:58–14:40
Godhuli	17:26–17:53
Pradosha	17:26–20:10
Nishitha	23:48–00:42 (17.10)
Amrita Kalam	11:07–12:37

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:38–10:56
Yamaganda	13:32–14:50
Gulika Kalam	07:02–08:20
Dur Muhurta	07:02–07:44, 07:44–08:25
Varjyam	23:04–00:34 (17.10)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:02–10:14, 14:51–15:55, 16:39–17:20

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:02–10:14, 14:51–15:55, 16:39–17:20
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:02–10:14, 14:51–15:55, 16:39–17:20
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:02–12:59, 14:51–15:55, 16:39–17:20

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Kanya 07:02, Tula 07:13, Vrischika 10:14, Dhanu 12:59, Makara 14:51, Kumbha 15:55, Mina 16:39, Mesha 17:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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: Shubha 07:02–19:21+1 Yoga Priti 07:02–09:19+1 Auspicious tithi 07:02–23:390 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:02

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 4 · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Tula Sankranti · Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 07:04

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 21:13 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 3 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 17:40 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 03:05 (18.10) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 10:27 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 10:27	karana Vishti
from 17:40	nakshatra Jyestha
from 21:13	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 21:13	karana Bava
from 03:05 (18.10)	yoga Shobhana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:27
Sunrise	07:04
Noon	12:14
Sunset	17:24
End of twilight	18:01
Moonrise	11:53
Moonset	18:21
Day length	10 h 19 min

Sky

Tula Sankranti	02:05 — the Sun enters Tula (Libra)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (07:04–17:24) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:27–17:24: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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 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), 11:12–13:16
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 4
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:04–17:40

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:04–21:13

Anandadi: Mrityu 07:04–17:40 Anandadi: Kana 17:40–07:06 (18.10)

Bhadra in heaven: 10:27–21:13; Bhadra Mukha 10:26–12:14; Bhadra Puchha 20:09–21:13

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:15–06:10
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:35
Vijaya Muhurta	13:57–14:38
Godhuli	17:24–17:51
Pradosha	17:24–20:08
Nishitha	23:48–00:42 (18.10)
Amrita Kalam	08:00–09:29

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:06–17:24
Yamaganda	12:14–13:31
Gulika Kalam	14:49–16:06
Dur Muhurta	16:01–16:42
Varjyam	22:52–00:21 (18.10)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:04–12:55, 14:47–15:52, 16:35–17:17

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Kanya 07:04, Tula 07:09, Vrischika 10:10, Dhanu 12:55, Makara 14:47, Kumbha 15:52, Mina 16:35, Mesha 17:17

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-chaturti 07:04–17:24: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Sankranti at 02:05 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:04–17:40+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:04–17:40+1 Yoga Saubhagya 07:04–03:05 (18.10)0 Anandadi: Mrityu 07:04–17:40 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:04–21:13 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Sankranti day−2 Rikta tithi 07:04–21:13−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 10:27–21:13

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:04

Summary	Favourable day — Anandadi: Padma, Yoga Shobhana; auspicious time — after 15:57
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 5 · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:06

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 18:45 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 3 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 15:57 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 23:55 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 07:59 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 07:59	karana Balava
from 15:57	nakshatra Mula
from 18:45	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 18:45	karana Kaulava
from 23:55	yoga Atiganda
from 05:32 (19.10)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:29
Sunrise	07:06
Noon	12:14
Sunset	17:21
End of twilight	17:59
Moonrise	13:25
Moonset	18:57
Day length	10 h 14 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

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 (07:06–15:57) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (15:57–17:21) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 5: Skandamata · Durga

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

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 5
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 15:57–07:08 (19.10)

Hutashana Yoga 18:45–07:08 (19.10) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:45–07:08 (19.10)

Anandadi: Padma 07:06–15:57 Anandadi: Lumbaka 15:57–07:08 (19.10)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 10:22–21:31
Gandanta (tithi): 18:24–19:07
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:17–06:12
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	07:47–09:16

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:23–09:40
Yamaganda	10:57–12:14
Gulika Kalam	13:31–14:47
Dur Muhurta	12:34–13:15, 14:37–15:18
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Jyestha until 15:57, Mula from 15:57; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Tula 07:06, Vrischika 10:07, Dhanu 12:51, Makara 14:43, Kumbha 15:48, Mina 16:32, Mesha 17:13

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 15:57) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 15:57) — ruin of the family; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 15:57

+1 Anandadi: Padma 07:06–15:57+1 Yoga Shobhana 07:06–23:55+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:06–18:450 Ravi Yoga 15:57–07:08 (19.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Lumbaka 15:57–07:08 (19.10)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:06–15:57

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:06

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chhatra; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 6 · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Skanda Shashti · Saraswati Avahana

At sunrise 07:08

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 16:20 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 14:15 more Gandamula
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 20:48 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 16:20 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 14:15	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 16:20	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 16:20	karana Gara
from 20:48	yoga Sukarma
from 03:11 (20.10)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:31
Sunrise	07:08
Noon	12:14
Sunset	17:19
End of twilight	17:56
Moonrise	14:37
Moonset	19:57
Day length	10 h 10 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 3, bad — 7

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:15	from 16:20

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 (07:08–14:15) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (14:15–17:19) is good for root crops.

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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.

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 18:45 (18.10)–16:20
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Saraswati Avahana · Saraswati

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

Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:15–15:17

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 6
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:08–14:15

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:08–16:20 Hutashana Yoga 16:20–07:10 (20.10) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:20–07:10 (20.10)

Anandadi: Chhatra 07:08–14:15 Anandadi: Mitra 14:15–07:10 (20.10)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:18–06:13
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:34
Vijaya Muhurta	13:55–14:36
Godhuli	17:19–17:46
Pradosha	17:19–20:05
Nishitha	23:47–00:42 (20.10)
Amrita Kalam	08:18–09:48

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:46–16:02
Yamaganda	09:41–10:57
Gulika Kalam	12:14–13:30
Dur Muhurta	09:10–09:51, 22:51–23:47
Varjyam	12:46–14:15, 23:14–00:43 (20.10)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 16:28–17:09

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 16:28–17:09
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 16:28–17:09
Bathing, washing hair	average 14:39–15:44, 16:20–17:19

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mula until 14:15, Purva-Ashadha from 14:15; tithi Shukla-shashti until 16:20, Shukla-saptami from 16:20; lagna Tula 07:08, Vrischika 10:03, Dhanu 12:47, Makara 14:39, Kumbha 15:44, Mina 16:28, Mesha 17:09

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 14:15) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 14:15) — ruin of the family; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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 07:08–14:15+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 07:08–14:150 Auspicious tithi 16:20–07:10 (20.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 16:20–07:10 (20.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:08–16:20 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:20–07:10 (20.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:08–14:15

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:08

Summary	Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Shrivatsa; auspicious time — after 12:41
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 7 · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:10

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 14:03 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 4 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 12:41 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 17:49 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 14:03 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 12:41	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 14:03	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 14:03	karana Vishti
from 17:49	yoga Dhriti
from 00:58 (21.10)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:33
Sunrise	07:10
Noon	12:14
Sunset	17:16
End of twilight	17:54
Moonrise	15:24
Moonset	21:20
Day length	10 h 05 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:41	from 14:03

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, Purva-Ashadha (07:10–12:41) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (12:41–17:16) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:03–17:16: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:10–14:03

Hutashana Yoga 14:03–07:13 (21.10) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:03–07:13 (21.10)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:10–12:41 Anandadi: Vajra 12:41–05:37 (21.10) Anandadi: Mudgara 05:37–07:13 (21.10)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 14:03–00:58 (21.10); Bhadra Puchha 15:42–16:47; Bhadra Mukha 16:47–18:37

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:20–06:15
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:54–14:35
Godhuli	17:16–17:44
Pradosha	17:16–20:04
Nishitha	23:47–00:42 (21.10)
Amrita Kalam	08:12–09:42, 05:16–06:46 (21.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:13–13:29
Yamaganda	08:26–09:42
Gulika Kalam	10:58–12:13
Dur Muhurta	11:53–12:34
Varjyam	20:13–21:44

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:10–14:03

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:10–14:03
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:10–14:03
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:10–12:43, 14:35–15:40, 16:24–17:05

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 12:41, Uttara-Ashadha from 12:41; tithi Shukla-saptami until 14:03, Shukla-ashtami from 14:03; lagna Tula 07:10, Vrischika 09:59, Dhanu 12:43, Makara 14:35, Kumbha 15:40, Mina 16:24, Mesha 17:05

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 12:41) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 12:41) — improved health; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-ashtami 14:03–17:16: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 12:41

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:10–14:03+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:10–12:41+1 Yoga Sukarma 07:10–17:49+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:10–14:030 Auspicious nakshatra 12:41–07:13 (21.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Ashtami 14:03–07:13 (21.10)0 Anandadi: Vajra 12:41–05:37 (21.10)−1 Hutashana Yoga 14:03–07:13 (21.10)−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:03–07:13 (21.10)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 14:03–00:58 (21.10)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:10–12:41

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:10

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 8 · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami) · Maha Navami

At sunrise 07:13

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 11:57 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 4 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 11:17 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 14:58 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 11:57 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 11:17	nakshatra Shravana
from 11:57	tithi Shukla-navami
from 11:57	karana Balava
from 14:58	yoga Shula
from 22:58	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:35
Sunrise	07:13
Noon	12:14
Sunset	17:14
End of twilight	17:52
Moonrise	15:52
Moonset	22:54
Day length	10 h 01 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 5, bad — 2

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:17	from 11:57

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (07:13–11:17) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (11:17–17:14) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami) · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 14:03 (20.10)–11:57
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Sandhi Puja: 11:33–12:21

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, 13:13–15:14
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Navaratri, day 8: Mahagauri · Durga

Navaratri day. Mahagauri — radiant white, she grants purification and peace.

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 8
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 11:17–07:15 (22.10)

Krakacha Yoga 07:13–11:57 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:13–11:57 Hutashana Yoga 11:57–07:15 (22.10) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:57–07:15 (22.10)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 12:48–07:15 (22.10) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 07:13–12:48

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:21–06:17
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:33
Vijaya Muhurta	13:53–14:34
Godhuli	17:14–17:42
Pradosha	17:14–20:02
Nishitha	23:46–00:42 (22.10)
Amrita Kalam	00:14–01:45 (22.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:28–14:44
Yamaganda	07:13–08:28
Gulika Kalam	09:43–10:58
Dur Muhurta	10:33–11:13, 14:34–15:14
Varjyam	15:06–16:37

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 07:13–11:57

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 11:17, Shravana from 11:17; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 11:57, Shukla-navami from 11:57; lagna Tula 07:13, Vrischika 09:55, Dhanu 12:39, Makara 14:31, Kumbha 15:36, Mina 16:20, Mesha 17:01

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 11:17) — improved health; Shravana (from 11:17) — bodily development (physical growth); Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-ashtami 07:13–11:57: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 11:57–17:14: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 11:17–07:15 (22.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:13–11:17+1 Yoga Dhriti 07:13–14:58+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Dhwaja 12:48–07:15 (22.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 11:57–07:15 (22.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:57–07:15 (22.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:13–11:57 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Shula 14:58–16:45−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 07:13–12:48−1 Rikta tithi 11:57–07:15 (22.10)−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:13–11:57

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:13

Summary	Best day — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn): Vijayadashami, closing day · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Vijayadashami (Dussehra)

At sunrise 07:15

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 10:04 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 10:08 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 12:19 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 10:04 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 10:04	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 10:04	karana Taitila
from 10:08	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 12:19	yoga Ganda
from 21:14	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:37
Sunrise	07:15
Noon	12:14
Sunset	17:12
End of twilight	17:50
Moonrise	16:08
Moonset	none
Day length	9 h 56 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:04	from 10:08

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (07:15–10:08) is good for sowing.

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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, 13:13–15:12
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Vijaya Muhurta: 13:53–14:32

Sharad Navaratri (autumn): Vijayadashami, closing day
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:15–10:08 Ravi Yoga all day

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:15–10:04 Hutashana Yoga 10:04–07:17 (23.10)

Anandadi: Prajapati 10:08–07:17 (23.10) Anandadi: Dhumra 07:15–10:08

Chora Panchaka: 21:39–09:15 (27.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:23–06:19
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	23:13–00:46 (23.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:58–12:13
Yamaganda	14:42–15:57
Gulika Kalam	08:29–09:44
Dur Muhurta	09:14–09:54, 12:33–13:13
Varjyam	13:59–15:31

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 14:27–15:32, 16:16–16:57

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 14:27–15:32, 16:16–16:57
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 14:27–15:32, 16:16–16:57
Bathing, washing hair	good 10:04–12:35, 14:27–15:32, 16:16–16:57

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shravana until 10:08, Dhanishtha from 10:08; tithi Shukla-navami until 10:04, Shukla-dashami from 10:04; lagna Tula 07:15, Vrischika 09:51, Dhanu 12:35, Makara 14:27, Kumbha 15:32, Mina 16:16, Mesha 16:57

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 10:08) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 10:08) — longevity (increased vitality); Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-navami 07:15–10:04: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (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 = +5

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

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:15–10:08+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 10:08–07:17 (23.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:15–10:08+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 10:04–07:17 (23.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 10:04–07:17 (23.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Swayam Siddha Muhurta0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:15–10:04 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Ganda 12:19–14:29−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 07:15–10:08−2 Rikta tithi 07:15–10:04

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:15

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Hutashana Yoga
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Papankusha Ekadashi

At sunrise 07:17

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 08:29 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 09:14 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 09:54 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 08:29 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:29	tithi Shukla-ekadashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 08:29	karana Vanija
from 09:14	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 09:54	yoga Vriddhi
from 19:48	karana Vishti
from 07:12 (24.10)	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 07:12 (24.10)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:39
Sunrise	07:17
Noon	12:13
Sunset	17:09
End of twilight	17:47
Moonrise	16:19
Moonset	00:29
Day length	9 h 52 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:29	from 09:14

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, Shatabhisha (09:14–17:09) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Papankusha Ekadashi · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 08:29–07:12 (24.10)
kshaya Ekadashi does not prevail at sunrise: Smartas fast on the day it begins, Vaishnavas on the next day
Parana (breaking the fast): 13:12–15:09 (24.10)
Vaishnava date: 24.10

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:17–09:14 Ravi Yoga 19:00–07:19 (24.10)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:17–08:29 Hutashana Yoga 08:29–07:12 (24.10)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:17–09:14 Anandadi: Ananda 09:14–07:19 (24.10)

Bhadra on earth: 19:48–07:12 (24.10); Bhadra Puchha 00:23–01:31 (24.10); Bhadra Mukha 01:31–03:25 (24.10)
Chora Panchaka: 21:39 (22.10)–09:15 (27.10)
Gandanta (tithi): 08:06–08:51

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:24–06:20
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:33
Vijaya Muhurta	13:52–14:31
Godhuli	17:09–17:38
Pradosha	17:09–19:59
Nishitha	23:46–00:42 (24.10)
Amrita Kalam	01:38–03:12 (24.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:45–10:59
Yamaganda	13:27–14:41
Gulika Kalam	07:17–08:31
Dur Muhurta	07:17–07:56, 07:56–08:36
Varjyam	16:16–17:50

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average 07:17–09:47, 14:23–15:28, 16:12–16:53
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 09:14, Shatabhisha from 09:14; tithi Shukla-dashami until 08:29, Shukla-ekadashi from 08:29; lagna Tula 07:17, Vrischika 09:47, Dhanu 12:31, Makara 14:23, Kumbha 15:28, Mina 16:12, Mesha 16:53

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 09:14) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 09:14) — gaining strength; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+1 Anandadi: Ananda 09:14–07:19 (24.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:17–09:14+1 Auspicious tithi 07:17–08:29+1 Yoga Vriddhi 09:54–07:19 (24.10)0 Ravi Yoga 07:17–09:140 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:17–08:29−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Hutashana Yoga 08:29–07:12 (24.10)−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.

Panchanga at sunrise 07:17

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Hutashana Yoga
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Papankusha Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast

At sunrise 07:19

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 06:18 (25.10) more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 08:40 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 07:44 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 18:42 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:44	yoga Dhruva
from 08:40	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 18:42	karana Balava
from 05:51 (25.10)	yoga Vyaghata
from 06:18 (25.10)	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 06:18 (25.10)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:40
Sunrise	07:19
Noon	12:13
Sunset	17:07
End of twilight	17:45
Moonrise	16:27
Moonset	02:00
Day length	9 h 48 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:40

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (07:19–08:40) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (08:40–17:07) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Papankusha Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast · Vishnu

Vaishnavas (ISKCON) keep this Ekadashi on a different day from Smartas.

Smarta date: 23.10
Ekadashi does not prevail at any sunrise (kshaya): Smartas fast on the day it begins, Vaishnavas on the next day, on Dwadashi.

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:19–08:40 Tripushkar Yoga 08:40–06:18 (25.10)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:19–06:18 (25.10) Hutashana Yoga 07:19–06:18 (25.10) Krakacha Yoga 07:19–06:18 (25.10)

Anandadi: Chara 08:40–07:21 (25.10) Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:19–08:40

Chora Panchaka: 21:39 (22.10)–09:15 (27.10)
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dvadashi

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:26–06:22
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:32
Vijaya Muhurta	13:51–14:30
Godhuli	17:07–17:35
Pradosha	17:07–19:58
Nishitha	23:45–00:42 (25.10)
Amrita Kalam	00:32–02:07 (25.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:53–17:07
Yamaganda	12:13–13:26
Gulika Kalam	14:40–15:53
Dur Muhurta	15:48–16:28
Varjyam	15:01–16:36

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:19–08:40

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:19–08:40
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:19–08:40
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:19–08:40

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 08:40, Purva-Bhadra from 08:40; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; 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: Shatabhisha (until 08:40) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 08:40) — facing death (dangers); Sunday — physical well-being.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

+1 Anandadi: Chara 08:40–07:21 (25.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:19–08:40+1 Yoga Vriddhi 07:19–07:440 Ravi Yoga 07:19–08:400 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 08:40–06:18 (25.10)0 Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:19–08:40−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:40–07:21 (25.10)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:19–06:18 (25.10)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:19–06:18 (25.10)−2 Hutashana Yoga 07:19–06:18 (25.10)−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:19–06:18 (25.10)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:19

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious weekday, Auspicious tithi; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Soma Pradosha

At sunrise 07:21

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 05:47 (26.10) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 08:27 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 04:17 (26.10) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 17:59 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 08:27	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 17:59	karana Taitila
from 04:17 (26.10)	yoga Harshana
from 05:47 (26.10)	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 05:47 (26.10)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:42
Sunrise	07:21
Noon	12:13
Sunset	17:05
End of twilight	17:43
Moonrise	16:34
Moonset	03:28
Day length	9 h 43 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 08:27

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, Purva-Bhadra (07:21–08:27) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (08:27–17:05) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Soma Pradosha · Shiva

A Pradosha falling on a Monday — the day of the Moon and Shiva: especially favourable for the fulfilment of wishes and for family well-being.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:05–19:56
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Musala 07:21–08:27 Anandadi: Gada 08:27–07:23 (26.10)

Chora Panchaka: 21:39 (22.10)–09:15 (27.10)

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	03:48–05:25 (26.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:34–09:47
Yamaganda	11:00–12:13
Gulika Kalam	13:26–14:39
Dur Muhurta	12:32–13:11, 14:29–15:08
Varjyam	18:08–19:44

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:27–09:39, 14:16–15:20, 16:04–16:45

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 08:27–09:39, 14:16–15:20, 16:04–16:45
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 08:27–09:39, 14:16–15:20, 16:04–16:45
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:27–12:23, 14:16–15:20, 16:04–16:45

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 08:27, Uttara-Bhadra from 08:27; tithi Shukla-triodashi; 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: Purva-Bhadra (until 08:27) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 08:27) — a good life; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:21–05:47 (26.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:27–07:23 (26.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Vyaghata 07:21–09:13−1 Anandadi: Gada 08:27–07:23 (26.10)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:21–08:27

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:21

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shubha; cons: Rikta tithi, Panchaka
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:23

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 05:43 (27.10) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 08:38 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 03:04 (27.10) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 17:42 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 08:38	nakshatra Revati
from 17:42	karana Vanija
from 03:04 (27.10)	yoga Vajra
from 05:43 (27.10)	tithi Purnima
from 05:43 (27.10)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:44
Sunrise	07:23
Noon	12:13
Sunset	17:02
End of twilight	17:41
Moonrise	16:40
Moonset	04:52
Day length	9 h 39 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:38

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 (07:23–08:38) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (08:38–17:02) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Shukla-chaturdashi 07:23–17:02: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:23–08:38 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:23–08:38 Ravi Yoga 08:38–07:25 (27.10)

Anandadi: Siddhi 07:23–08:38 Anandadi: Shubha 08:38–07:25 (27.10)

Bhadra on earth: 05:43–09:15 (27.10)
Chora Panchaka: 21:39 (22.10)–09:15 (27.10)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:03–15:28 (27.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:29–06:26
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	06:47–08:26 (27.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:37–15:50
Yamaganda	09:48–11:00
Gulika Kalam	12:13–13:25
Dur Muhurta	09:19–09:57, 22:47–23:45
Varjyam	20:56–22:35

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 Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 08:38, Revati from 08:38; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; 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: Uttara-Bhadra (until 08:38) — a good life; Revati (from 08:38) — increase in property; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 07:23–17:02: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:38–07:25 (27.10)+1 Anandadi: Shubha 08:38–07:25 (27.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:23–08:38+1 Yoga Harshana 07:23–03:04 (27.10)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:23–08:380 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:23–08:380 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 07:23–05:43 (27.10)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:23

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Utpata, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Sharad Purnima (Kojagari) · Ashwina Purnima

At sunrise 07:25

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 06:07 (28.10) more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 4 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 09:15 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 02:12 (28.10) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 17:51 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 09:15	nakshatra Ashwini
from 17:51	karana Bava
from 02:12 (28.10)	yoga Siddhi
from 06:07 (28.10)	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 06:07 (28.10)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:46
Sunrise	07:25
Noon	12:13
Sunset	17:00
End of twilight	17:39
Moonrise	16:47
Moonset	06:16
Day length	9 h 34 min

Sky

Sutak	19:14–07:27 (28.10)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:15

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (07:25–09:15) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:25–17:00: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Sharad Purnima (Kojagari) · Lakshmi

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 23:45–00:43 (28.10)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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 05:43–06:07 (28.10)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:25–09:15

Samvartaka Yoga 06:07–07:27 (28.10)

Anandadi: Utpata 07:25–09:15 Anandadi: Mrityu 09:15–07:27 (28.10)

Bhadra on earth: 05:43–09:15
Bhadra in heaven: 09:15–17:51; Bhadra Puchha 13:39–14:52; Bhadra Mukha 14:52–16:54
Chora Panchaka: 21:39 (22.10)–09:15
Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:03–15:28
Gandanta (tithi): 05:42–06:32 (28.10)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:30–06:28
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:48–14:27
Godhuli	17:00–17:29
Pradosha	17:00–19:53
Nishitha	23:45–00:43 (28.10)
Amrita Kalam	06:47–08:26, 02:48–04:28 (28.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:13–13:24
Yamaganda	08:37–09:49
Gulika Kalam	11:01–12:13
Dur Muhurta	11:53–12:32
Varjyam	06:08–07:49 (28.10)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:25–12:15, 14:08–15:12, 15:56–16:37

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Revati until 09:15, Ashwini from 09:15; tithi Purnima; 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: Revati (until 09:15) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 09:15) — joy; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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.
Purnima 07:25–17:00: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 07:25–09:15: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Utpata, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:25–09:15+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ravi Yoga 07:25–09:150 Anandadi: Utpata 07:25–09:15 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Panchaka 07:25–09:15−1 Gandanta 07:25–15:28−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 09:15–17:51−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 09:15–07:27 (28.10)−3 Eclipse

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:25

Summary	Unfavourable day — Eclipse, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Lunar eclipse, total (visible until setting)

At sunrise 07:27

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 07:00 (29.10) more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 4 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 10:19 more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 01:43 (29.10) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 18:30 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 10:19	nakshatra Bharani
from 18:30	karana Kaulava
from 01:43 (29.10)	yoga Vyatipata
from 07:00 (29.10)	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 07:00 (29.10)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:48
Sunrise	07:27
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:58
End of twilight	17:37
Moonrise	16:55
Moonset	07:39
Day length	9 h 30 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	06:07
Lunar eclipse, total	greatest eclipse 06:04, magnitude 1.308
Phases	Penumbral eclipse begins 03:07 Partial eclipse begins 04:14 Total eclipse begins 05:23 Total eclipse ends 06:44 Partial eclipse ends 07:53 Penumbral eclipse ends 09:01
Visibility	visible until setting: 04:14–07:39, maximum eclipse here 06:04, magnitude 1.308
Sutak	07:27–07:53

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 10:19

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (10:19–16:58) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:27–10:19

Anandadi: Manasa 07:27–10:19 Anandadi: Padma 10:19–07:29 (29.10)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:32–06:29
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:31
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	06:45–08:27 (29.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:24–14:35
Yamaganda	07:27–08:39
Gulika Kalam	09:50–11:01
Dur Muhurta	10:37–11:15, 14:26–15:04
Varjyam	06:08–07:49, 20:32–22:14

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:27–10:19

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashwini until 10:19, Bharani from 10:19; tithi Krishna-pratipat; 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: Ashwini (until 10:19) — joy; Bharani (from 10:19) — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.

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 (07:27–07:53).

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 = +5

Strict prohibition: Eclipse

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:27–10:19+2 Yoga Siddhi 07:27–01:43 (29.10)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 07:27–10:19+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:27–10:19+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:27–07:00 (29.10)0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 10:19–07:29 (29.10)−3 Eclipse

Panchanga at sunrise 07:27

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:29

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 08:23 (30.10) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 4 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 11:52 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 01:36 (30.10) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 19:38 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 11:52	nakshatra Krittika
from 19:38	karana Gara
from 01:36 (30.10)	yoga Variyana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:50
Sunrise	07:29
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:56
End of twilight	17:34
Moonrise	17:06
Moonset	09:03
Day length	9 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:52

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 (07:29–11:52) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (11:52–16:56) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day

Anandadi: Chhatra 11:52–07:31 (30.10) Anandadi: Mudgara 07:29–11:52

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	06:45–08:27

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:02–12:12
Yamaganda	14:34–15:45
Gulika Kalam	08:40–09:51
Dur Muhurta	09:23–10:00, 12:31–13:09
Varjyam	00:52–02:36 (30.10)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 11:52–12:07, 14:00–15:04, 15:48–16:29

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Bharani until 11:52, Krittika from 11:52; tithi Krishna-dvitya; 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: Bharani (until 11:52) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 11:52) — consumption (a wasting disease); Friday — universal respect.

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

Vyatipata 07:29–16:56: 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).
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

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

Strict prohibition: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 11:52–07:31 (30.10)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi all day0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 07:29–11:52−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:29–11:52−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Vyatipata 07:29–01:36 (30.10)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:29

Summary	Favourable day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Dhwaja; auspicious time — after 13:52
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:31

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 08:23 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 4 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 13:52 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 01:51 (31.10) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 08:23 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 08:23	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 08:23	karana Vanija
from 13:52	nakshatra Rohini
from 21:15	karana Vishti
from 01:51 (31.10)	yoga Parigha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:52
Sunrise	07:31
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:53
End of twilight	17:32
Moonrise	17:22
Moonset	10:26
Day length	9 h 21 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 6, bad — 0

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:23	from 13:52

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 (07:31–13:52) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (13:52–16:53) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 07:31–08:23 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 13:52–07:34 (31.10) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:52–07:34 (31.10)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 07:31–13:52 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 13:52–07:34 (31.10)

Bhadra in heaven: 21:15–10:13 (31.10); Bhadra Puchha 05:42–07:00 (31.10); Bhadra Mukha 07:00–09:09 (31.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:35–06:33
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:46–14:23
Godhuli	16:53–17:23
Pradosha	16:53–19:49
Nishitha	23:44–00:43 (31.10)
Amrita Kalam	11:16–13:00

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:52–11:02
Yamaganda	13:23–14:33
Gulika Kalam	07:31–08:42
Dur Muhurta	07:31–08:09, 08:09–08:46
Varjyam	07:30–09:15 (31.10)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:23–09:19, 13:52–16:53

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 08:23–09:19, 13:52–16:53
Cutting fingernails	average 13:56–15:00, 15:44–16:25
Cutting toenails	average 08:23–09:19, 13:52–16:53
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:31–12:04, 13:52–16:53

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Krittika until 13:52, Rohini from 13:52; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 08:23, Krishna-tritya from 08:23; lagna Tula 07:31, Vrischika 09:19, Dhanu 12:04, Makara 13:56, Kumbha 15:00, Mina 15:44, Mesha 16:25

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 13:52) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 13:52) — destruction of all misfortunes; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 13:52

+1 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 13:52–07:34 (31.10)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 07:31–13:52+1 Yoga Variyana 07:31–01:51 (31.10)+1 Auspicious tithi 07:31–08:230 Auspicious nakshatra 13:52–07:34 (31.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 07:31–08:23−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:31

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Tarana (No. 18) · Shaka 1926 · Vikram 2061 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Karwa Chauth · Sankashti Chaturthi (Vakratunda)

At sunrise 07:34

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 10:13 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 16:18 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 02:23 (01.11) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 10:13 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 10:13	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 10:13	karana Bava
from 16:18	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 23:17	karana Balava
from 02:23 (01.11)	yoga Shiva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:54
Sunrise	07:34
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:51
End of twilight	17:30
Moonrise	17:45
Moonset	11:46
Day length	9 h 17 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 10:13	from 16:18

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (07:34–16:18) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (16:18–16:51) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:34–10:13: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Karwa Chauth · Shiva and Parvati

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

Rule: at moonrise, 17:45
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Sankashti Chaturthi (Vakratunda) · Ganesha

Rule: at moonrise, 17:45
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:13–07:36 (01.11)

Anandadi: Prajapati 07:34–16:18 Anandadi: Saumya 16:18–07:36 (01.11)

Bhadra in heaven: 21:15 (30.10)–10:13; Bhadra Puchha 05:42–07:00; Bhadra Mukha 07:00–09:09

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:36–06:35
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:45–14:22
Godhuli	16:51–17:21
Pradosha	16:51–19:48
Nishitha	23:44–00:43 (01.11)
Amrita Kalam	12:47–14:32

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:41–16:51
Yamaganda	12:12–13:22
Gulika Kalam	14:32–15:41
Dur Muhurta	15:37–16:14
Varjyam	07:30–09:15, 22:33–00:20 (01.11)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:34–10:13

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:34–10:13
Cutting fingernails	average 07:34–09:15
Cutting toenails	average 07:34–10:13
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:34–12:00, 13:52–14:57, 15:40–16:21

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Rohini until 16:18, Mrigashirsha from 16:18; tithi Krishna-tritya until 10:13, Krishna-chaturti from 10:13; lagna Tula 07:34, Vrischika 09:15, Dhanu 12:00, Makara 13:52, Kumbha 14:57, Mina 15:40, Mesha 16:21

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 16:18) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 16:18) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-chaturti 10:13–16:51: 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.

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 07:34–16:18+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:34–16:18+1 Auspicious tithi 07:34–10:130 Chaturmasya−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:34–10:13−1 Yoga Parigha 07:34–14:07−1 Rikta tithi 10:13–07:36 (01.11)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:13–07:36 (01.11)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:34

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

Bhadrapada (Vedic name Nabhasya) — The month of Ganesha: Ganesha Chaturthi, Ananta Chaturdashi; the dark half is Pitru Paksha, the time of ancestor rites.
Patron: Hrishikesha; Aditya — Vivasvan. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Bhadrapada. Ritu: Varsha.

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

Tarana (No. 18 of 60, “carrying across, delivering”) — A year of deliverance: abundant rains, difficulties overcome and rescue from misfortune.
Northern samvatsara: Hemalamba (No. 31)
Shaka Samvat 1926 · Vikram Samvat 2061 · Kali Yuga 5105
Next year — Parthiva, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 8.04.2005
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.

Krishna-tritya (3, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.

Bharani (2)
Meaning: Carrier (porter or loader)
Symbol: Yoni (bosom, source)
Deity: Yama (Dharma-raja)
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: take (take away) something

Harshana (14) — “delighting”
Auspicious: festivals, joyful occasions, rest and recreation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Shukra vara — Venus Day
Lord: Venus
All manifestations of beauty and harmony find their support and development on this day, therefore, most worldly and spiritual affairs that do not rely on brute force are good to begin or implement at this time. The day is especially good for marriage, hiring workers, building relationships, creativity, music, singing, dancing, poetry and holding holidays or performances, it is best to schedule a romantic date at this time - it will add additional shine to decorations and a special aroma to flowers, and tact to the owners of all this.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

Pitru Paksha
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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 4 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 10:30–12:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 10:59–12:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

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

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

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

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

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

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Mina
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pitru Paksha
The fortnight of ancestor rites (shraddha) before Navaratri: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.

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

Fierce or sharp nakshatra
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.

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

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

Krittika (3)
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others

Vajra (15) — “diamond, thunderbolt”
Inauspicious: sudden hindrances, a “lightning strike”; the first 3 ghatis (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

nakshatra Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.

Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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

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

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

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

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

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Deadly” combination of weekday and tithi group: Sun and Tue — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Mon and Fri — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Wed — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Thu — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Sat — Purna (5, 10, 15). Portends failure for new undertakings.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Rohini (4)
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)

Siddhi (16) — “success, accomplishment”
Especially auspicious: success in any undertaking, study and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
An inauspicious combination of tithi and nakshatra (the “empty” nakshatra of a tithi, for example the 6th or 11th tithi with Rohini, the 12th with Ashlesha). Whatever is begun at this time remains without result.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-shashti (6, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.

Vyatipata (17) — “calamity, downfall”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all. It is, however, very good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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.

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

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

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

Hutashana Yoga
“Fiery” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11. Portends losses, quarrels and harm; new undertakings are avoided.

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Poisonous” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 4, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 2, Thu — 8, Fri — 9, Sat — 7. Unfavourable for new undertakings, medical treatment and transactions.

Amrita Siddhi turned to poison
If an Amrita Siddhi day falls on a tithi “forbidden” for it (Sun — 5, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11), the nectar turns into poison (visha): the day is unfavourable for any new undertaking.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Vyatipata
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.

Krishna-saptami (7, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh day of the waning moon is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.

Mrigashirsha (5)
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)

Variyana (18) — “excellent, best”
Auspicious: comfort and convenience, purchases, home improvement, any auspicious deeds.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

nakshatra 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami (8, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.

Ardra (6)
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)

Parigha (19) — “bolt, barrier”
Inauspicious: obstacles; nothing is started in the first half of the yoga, while the second half is acceptable.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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).

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

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

Krakacha Yoga
“Saw”: the tithi number and the weekday number (Sun = 1 … Sat = 7) add up to 13 — Sun and the 12th tithi, Mon and the 11th, Tue and the 10th, Wed and the 9th, Thu and the 8th, Fri and the 7th, Sat and the 6th. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.

Surya Dagdha tithi
A tithi “burnt” by the Sun in its current sign (the Sun in Dhanu or Mina — the 2nd, in Vrishabha or Kumbha — the 4th, in Mesha or Karka — the 6th, in Mithuna or Kanya — the 8th, in Simha or Vrischika — the 10th, in Tula or Makara — the 12th): unfavourable for new undertakings.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Ashtami
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.

Krishna-navami (9, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.

Punarvasu (7)
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth

Shiva (20) — “auspicious, benevolent”
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

nakshatra 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

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

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

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.

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

Guru Pushya Yoga
A Thursday when the Moon is in Pushya. One of the best times for buying gold and valuables, beginning studies, mantra initiation and spiritual undertakings; not used for weddings.

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

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 6 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 13:30–15:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 13:59–15:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami (10, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.

Pushya (8)
Meaning: Feeder; feeder of flowers
Symbol: Cow udder, flower (lotus), arrow and circle
Deity: Brhaspati
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give manifestation of spiritual energy, feeding

Siddha (21) — “perfected, accomplished”
Especially auspicious: success of undertakings, gaining knowledge and receiving initiations.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Vanija (movable)
Deity: Shri (Lakshmi)
Auspicious: trade, deals, buying and selling, partnerships and long-term business projects.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

Jwalamukhi Yoga
“Fire-breathing” yoga: the 1st tithi with Mula, the 5th with Bharani, the 8th with Krittika, the 9th with Rohini, the 10th with Ashlesha. Especially harmful for weddings, housewarmings, sowing and beginning studies.

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

The Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and does harm — auspicious activities are not started.

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Pushya
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).

Bhadra on earth
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.

Krishna-ekadashi (11, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.

Ashlesha (9)
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze

Sadhya (22) — “attainable, amenable”
Auspicious (in some traditions — especially auspicious): study, practice, mastering new things — anything achieved through effort.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Bava (movable)
Deity: Indra
Auspicious: good for any benevolent and lasting work, building up health and strength, undertakings meant to grow.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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

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

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

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

Magha (10)
Meaning: Powerful, sufficient
Symbol: Throne, palanquin, royal canopy
Deity: Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: leave the body (temporarily or completely), give transformation similar to death

Shubha (23) — “goodness, happiness”
Especially auspicious: any auspicious deeds and ceremonies.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

nakshatra Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-dvadashi (12, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth day of the waning Moon and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.

Purva-Phalguni (11)
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit

Shukla (24) — “bright, pure”
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi (13, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth day of the waning moon is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.

Uttara-Phalguni (12)
Meaning: Following red
Symbol: Half of the bed under the feet (foot)
Deity: Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: accumulate and prosper through alliances

Brahma (25) — “Brahma, sacred knowledge”
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

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

The Moon in Kanya, Tula, Dhanu or Makara: Bhadra is in patala (the netherworld) — its influence on earth is weak; according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, it even portends gain.

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna Chaturdashi
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).

Krishna-chaturdashi (14, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.

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

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

Shakuni (fixed)
Deity: Kali (personification of the Kali Yuga)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for preparing and taking medicines, mantras, protective and pacifying rites.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion

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

Samvartaka Yoga
The yoga of the “destruction of the world”: Sunday with the 7th tithi or Wednesday with the 1st. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Mesha
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “great calamities”

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

Eclipse nearby
An eclipse on a neighbouring Vedic day (the day before, including the night before this day’s sunrise, or the day after): its influence is weaker, but important undertakings are better postponed.

Kshaya tithi
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Solar eclipse, partial
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.

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

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Eclipse (not visible here)
There is an eclipse on this date, but it is not visible at this location (or it is only penumbral): Sutak and eclipse rites are not observed, the influence is weak; important undertakings are still better postponed.

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

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

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

Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

nakshatra 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)

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

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

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

nakshatra Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

The Sun’s entry into a new sidereal sign — the start of a solar month. The time around this moment (Punya Kala) is favourable for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun.

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

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

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

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

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

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Sankranti day
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.

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

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

Shobhana (5) — “splendid, beautiful”
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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

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

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti (6, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.

Mula (19)
Meaning: Root
Symbol: Roots, elephant goad, lion's tail (panicle)
Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: destroy, crush (also the ability to destroy destruction)

Atiganda (6) — “great danger”
Inauspicious: portends trouble and hindrances; if necessary, the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

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

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami (7, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh lunar day is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.

Purva-Ashadha (20)
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)

Sukarma (7) — “good deed”
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 7
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

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

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami (8, waxing Moon)
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.

Uttara-Ashadha (21)
Meaning: Subsequent invincible, insubordinate
Symbol: Small bed
Deity: Vishva-Deva (All Gods)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: give an undeniable victory, thanks to alliances and support

Dhriti (8) — “steadfastness, firmness”
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 8
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

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

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shula (9) — “spear, sharp pain”
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Shukla-navami (9, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.

Shravana (22)
Meaning: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)

Kaulava (movable)
Deity: Mitra
Auspicious: friendship, love, matchmaking and alliances, reconciliation, jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

nakshatra Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

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

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

Chora Panchaka
Began on a Friday: danger of theft and loss — journeys, business deals and major purchases are avoided.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Swayam Siddha Muhurta
One of the “three and a half” inherently auspicious days of the year (Ugadi, Akshaya Tritiya, Vijayadashami and, as the half, Bali Pratipada): no muhurta needs to be chosen for new undertakings, and the day’s panchanga flaws are disregarded (except a visible eclipse).

Ganda (10) — “danger, knot”
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Shukla-dashami (10, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.

Dhanishtha (23)
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people

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

nakshatra Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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).

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Vriddhi (11) — “growth, increase”
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Panchaka
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

Shukla-dvadashi (12, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth lunar day and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.

Shatabhisha (24)
Meaning: One hundred healers
Symbol: Garland of 100 flowers, circle
Deity: Varuna
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give healing (bodily and spiritual) through Divine Grace

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

nakshatra Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

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.

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Shukla-triodashi (13, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth lunar day is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.

Purva-Bhadra (25)
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search

Vyaghata (13) — “crushing blow”
Inauspicious: portends failures and injuries; the first 9 ghatis (about 3 h 36 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi (14, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.

Uttara-Bhadra (26)
Meaning: Later blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Part of the red bed for legs (foot), twins
Deity: Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give rain (nourishment and stability)

Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

nakshatra Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purnima (15, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.

Revati (27)
Meaning: Rich, prosperous
Symbol: Fish (sometimes a couple) or drum
Deity: Pushan (Prosperous)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: nourish (satiate at the expense of its abundance)

A period of ritual impurity before an eclipse: from 9 hours before its start for a lunar eclipse and from 12 hours for a solar one. During this time no new work is started and no food is cooked or eaten (with concessions for children, the elderly and the sick), and temples are closed. Sutak is observed only if the eclipse is visible at this location.

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

nakshatra Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Eclipse
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.

Krishna-pratipat (1, waning Moon)
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.

Ashwini (1)
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

The exact opposition of the Sun and the Moon: the Moon is at full strength. A time for fasts, pujas and charity.

Lunar eclipse, total
The Moon enters the Earth’s shadow (occurs only at full moon). Sutak begins 9 hours (3 praharas) before the eclipse; during it — japa and meditation, afterwards — a holy bath and dana.
The luminary is completely covered: the Sun by the Moon, the Moon by the Earth’s shadow.

The Moon touches the Earth’s penumbra; the dimming is not yet noticeable.

The Moon begins to enter the Earth’s shadow — from this point the eclipse is visible to the naked eye.

The Moon has fully entered the Earth’s shadow.

The edge of the Moon emerges from the Earth’s shadow.

The Moon has completely left the Earth’s shadow.

The Moon leaves the penumbra — the eclipse is over.

The luminary sets during the eclipse: the part before setting is visible, the end is not.

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

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

nakshatra Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

nakshatra Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

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

nakshatra Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

nakshatra 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)

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.