Panchanga Calendar

October 2062

SamvatsaraChitrabhanu (16)MonthBhadrapada → Ashwina from 3.10RituVarsha → Sharad from 3.10AyanaDakshinayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

October 2062 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Bhadrapada (until 2.10), Ashwina (from 3.10). Periods: all month — Chaturmasya; until 2.10 — Pitru Paksha; 3–11.10 — Sharad Navaratri (autumn); from 29.10 — Diwali — five days. Major festivals: 2.10 Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya; 3.10 Sharad Navaratri: Ghatasthapana; 10.10 Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami); 11.10 Maha Navami; 12.10 Vijayadashami (Dussehra); 17.10 Sharad Purnima (Kojagari); 21.10 Karwa Chauth; 29.10 Dhanteras (Dhanvantari Jayanti).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1PPh14Masik Shivaratri

2UPh30Mahalaya

3Has1Navaratri begins

4Chit2Navaratri, day 2

5Swa3after 11:47

6Vish4Navaratri, day 4

7Anu5Navaratri, day 5

8Jye6after 16:04

9Mul7Navaratri, day 7

10PAsh8Durga Ashtami

11UAsh9Maha Navami

12Shra10Dussehra

13Dhan10until 16:41

14Shat11Papankusha

15Shat12Pradosha

16PBh13

17UBh14Sharad Purnima

18Rev15Purnima

19Ashw1until 10:05

20Bhar2

21Krit4Karwa Chauth

22Mrig5until 10:41

23Ard6

24Pun7

25Push8Ahoi Ashtami

26Ashl9

27Mag10

28PPh11Rama Ekadashi

29UPh12Dhanteras

30Has13Masik Shivaratri

31Chit14Diwali

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

MarkersNavaratriPitru PakshaDiwali — five daysafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (25)

ShivaratriShraddha (ancestors)day of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Navaratri beginsGoddess (Durga, Kali)Chandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiSkanda ShashtiSaraswati AvahanaDussehraEkadashiTripushkar YogaPradoshaSharad Purnimaday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)SankrantiKarwa ChauthAmrita Siddhi YogaSankashtiAhoi AshtamiKalashtamiGovatsa DwadashiDhanterasKali ChaudasDiwali

How to read the calendar

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

Best days

5.10 Thu — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira, Auspicious nakshatra after 11:47
Vishakha (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal.
12.10 Thu — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
13.10 Fri — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Prajapati until 16:41
Dhanishtha (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
19.10 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra until 10:05
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.

Festivals

1.10 Sun Masik Shivaratri
1.10 Sun Ghata Chaturdashi (Shastrahata Shraddha)
2.10 Mon Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya
2.10 Mon Bhadrapada Amavasya
2.10 Mon Somvati Amavasya
3.10 Tue Sharad Navaratri: Ghatasthapana
5.10 Thu Chandra Darshan
6.10 Fri Vinayaka Chaturthi
8.10 Sun Skanda Shashti
9.10 Mon Saraswati Avahana
10.10 Tue Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami)
11.10 Wed Maha Navami
12.10 Thu Vijayadashami (Dussehra)
14.10 Sat Papankusha Ekadashi
15.10 Sun Pradosha Vrat
17.10 Tue Sharad Purnima (Kojagari)
17.10 Tue Purnima Vrat
17.10 Tue Tula Sankranti
18.10 Wed Ashwina Purnima
21.10 Sat Karwa Chauth
21.10 Sat Sankashti Chaturthi (Vakratunda)
25.10 Wed Ahoi Ashtami
25.10 Wed Kalashtami
28.10 Sat Rama Ekadashi
28.10 Sat Govatsa Dwadashi (Vasu Baras)
29.10 Sun Dhanteras (Dhanvantari Jayanti)
29.10 Sun Pradosha Vrat
30.10 Mon Masik Shivaratri
30.10 Mon Kali Chaudas
31.10 Tue Diwali, Lakshmi Puja
31.10 Tue Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
31.10 Tue Kali Puja

Special muhurta yogas

1.10 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:17–06:34 (02.10)
3.10 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 20:22–06:38 (04.10)
6.10 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:34–06:44 (07.10)
8.10 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:04–06:48 (09.10)
15.10 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 07:55–10:51
17.10 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:04–10:11
19.10 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:08–10:05
21.10 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:15–06:57 (22.10)
21.10 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:15–06:57 (22.10)
24.10 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 07:19–22:33
28.10 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 21:52–07:29 (29.10)
29.10 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
29.10 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 07:29–13:19
29.10 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 21:07–07:31 (30.10)

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

1.10 Sun — Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
2.10 Mon — Amavasya, Anandadi: Vajra
4.10 Wed — Vaidhriti, Anandadi: Kaladanda
9.10 Mon — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
10.10 Tue — Vishti (Bhadra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Surya Dagdha tithi
11.10 Wed — Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi, Anandadi: Vajra
15.10 Sun — Krakacha Yoga, Hutashana Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
17.10 Tue — Bhadra on earth, Sankranti day, Rikta tithi
18.10 Wed — Anandadi: Utpata, Samvartaka Yoga, Panchaka (unfavourable day)
20.10 Fri — Kshaya tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Mudgara
21.10 Sat — Vyatipata, Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
26.10 Thu — Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga
27.10 Fri — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth, Anandadi: Kana (unfavourable day)
28.10 Sat — Hutashana Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
30.10 Mon — Vishti (Bhadra), Krishna Chaturdashi, Anandadi: Vajra
31.10 Tue — Krishna Chaturdashi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Dhwanksha

Sky this month

2.10 New moon (Amavasya) 21:50
6.10 Northern samvatsara: Manmatha → Durmukha 17:10
17.10 Tula Sankranti 22:56 — the Sun enters Tula (Libra)
18.10 Full moon (Purnima) 11:19
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

all month Chaturmasya
until 2.10 Pitru Paksha
3–11.10 Sharad Navaratri (autumn)
from 29.10 Diwali — five days
13.10 16:41 – 18.10 10:24 Chora Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Chitrabhanu (No. 16, “shining in many colours”) — A brilliant year: abundance, joy, success in the arts and in affairs. more

Northern samvatsara: Manmatha → Durmukha. Shaka Samvat 1984, Vikram Samvat 2119, Kali Yuga 5163.

Bhadrapada (Nabhasya) — The month of Ganesha: Ganesha Chaturthi, Ananta Chaturdashi; the dark half is Pitru Paksha, the time of ancestor rites. more

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

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

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

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth 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	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1984 · Vikram 2119 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri · Ghata Chaturdashi (Shastrahata Shraddha)

At sunrise 06:32

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 23:43 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 3 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 14:17 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 08:13 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:47 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 08:13	yoga Shukla
from 12:47	karana Shakuni
from 14:17	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 23:43	tithi Amavasya
from 23:43	karana Chatushpada
from 05:21 (02.10)	yoga Brahma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:55
Sunrise	06:32
Noon	12:19
Sunset	18:04
End of twilight	18:41
Moonrise	04:20
Moonset	17:36
Day length	11 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:17

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (06:32–14:17) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (14:17–18:04) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:32–12:47: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 12:47–18:04: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 06:32–18:04: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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, 23:54–00:44 (02.10)
the tithi does not cover midnight — the day with the tithi in Pradosha is chosen

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, 13:27–15:46
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:17–06:34 (02.10)

Anandadi: Chhatra 06:32–14:17 Anandadi: Mitra 14:17–06:34 (02.10)

Bhadra on earth: 01:56–12:47; Bhadra Mukha 01:56–03:45; Bhadra Puchha 11:44–12:49

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:53–05:42
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:41
Vijaya Muhurta	14:14–15:00
Godhuli	18:04–18:29
Pradosha	18:04–20:34
Nishitha	23:54–00:44 (02.10)
Amrita Kalam	08:18–09:48, 06:11–07:42 (02.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:38–18:04
Yamaganda	12:18–13:45
Gulika Kalam	15:11–16:38
Dur Muhurta	16:32–17:18
Varjyam	21:06–22:37

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	average 15:52–16:56, 17:40–18:04

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 14:17, Uttara-Phalguni from 14:17; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Kanya 06:32, Tula 08:17, Vrischika 11:18, Dhanu 14:02, Makara 15:52, Kumbha 16:56, Mina 17:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 14:17) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 14:17) — destruction of all diseases; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 06:32–18:04: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 06:32–12:47: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

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

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth

+2 Yoga Shubha 06:32–08:13+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 06:32–14:17+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:17–06:34 (02.10)0 Auspicious nakshatra 14:17–06:34 (02.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:32–14:17−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 06:32–23:43−3 Bhadra on earth 06:32–12:47

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:32

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Anandadi: Vajra Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1984 · Vikram 2119 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Amavasya
Festivals	Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya · Somvati Amavasya · Bhadrapada Amavasya

At sunrise 06:34

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 21:50 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 3 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 12:59 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 02:47 (03.10) more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 10:44 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 10:44	karana Naga
from 12:59	nakshatra Hasta
from 21:50	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 21:50	karana Kimstughna
from 02:47 (03.10)	yoga Indra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:57
Sunrise	06:34
Noon	12:18
Sunset	18:02
End of twilight	18:38
Moonrise	05:52
Moonset	17:42
Day length	11 h 27 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	21:50

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 12:59

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 (06:34–12:59) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (12:59–18:02) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Chatushpada 06:34–10:44: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 10:44–18:02: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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, 13:27–15:44
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Somvati Amavasya · Shiva

A new moon falling on a Monday. Married women circumambulate the peepal tree for their husbands’ long life; holy bathing in sacred rivers and charity are especially meritorious.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:43 (01.10)–21:50
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 23:43 (01.10)–21:50
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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

Muhurta

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:34–12:59 Anandadi: Vajra 12:59–06:36 (03.10)

Gandanta (tithi): 21:28–22:12

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:54–05:44
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:41
Vijaya Muhurta	14:13–14:58
Godhuli	18:02–18:27
Pradosha	18:02–20:33
Nishitha	23:54–00:44 (03.10)
Amrita Kalam	06:11–07:42, 06:18–07:50 (03.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:00–09:26
Yamaganda	10:52–12:18
Gulika Kalam	13:44–15:10
Dur Muhurta	12:41–13:27, 14:58–15:44
Varjyam	21:04–22:36

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 12:59, Hasta from 12:59; tithi Amavasya; lagna Kanya 06:34, Tula 08:13, Vrischika 11:14, Dhanu 13:58, Makara 15:48, Kumbha 16:52, Mina 17:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 12:59) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 12:59) — imparting radiance (to the person); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Amavasya 06:34–18:02: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+2 Yoga Brahma 06:34–02:47 (03.10)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:34–12:59+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:34–12:59+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Anandadi: Vajra 12:59–06:36 (03.10)−3 Amavasya 06:34–21:50

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:34

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Indra, Anandadi: Saumya; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1984 · Vikram 2119 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 1 · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Sharad Navaratri: Ghatasthapana

At sunrise 06:36

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 20:22 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 12:04 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 00:33 (04.10) more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 09:02 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 09:02	karana Bava
from 12:04	nakshatra Chitra
from 20:22	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 20:22	karana Balava
from 00:33 (04.10)	yoga Vaidhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:59
Sunrise	06:36
Noon	12:18
Sunset	17:59
End of twilight	18:36
Moonrise	07:22
Moonset	17:48
Day length	11 h 23 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 12:04

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (06:36–12:04) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (12:04–17:59) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Kimstughna 06:36–09:02: 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 21:50 (02.10)–20:22
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 06:36–10:24
Abhijit Muhurta (fallback time): 11:55–12:40

Navaratri, day 1: Shailaputri · Durga

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

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 1
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 20:22–06:38 (04.10)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:36–20:22

Anandadi: Saumya 06:36–12:04 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 12:04–06:38 (04.10)

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	06:18–07:50, 05:21–06:56 (04.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:08–16:34
Yamaganda	09:27–10:52
Gulika Kalam	12:18–13:43
Dur Muhurta	08:53–09:38, 23:03–23:53
Varjyam	19:56–21:30

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:36–11:10, 15:44–16:48, 17:32–17:59

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:36–11:10, 15:44–16:48, 17:32–17:59
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:36–11:10, 15:44–16:48, 17:32–17:59
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:36–13:54, 15:44–16:48, 17:32–17:59

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Hasta until 12:04, Chitra from 12:04; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Kanya 06:36, Tula 08:09, Vrischika 11:10, Dhanu 13:54, Makara 15:44, Kumbha 16:48, Mina 17:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 12:04) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 12:04) — improvement of well-being; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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 Indra 06:36–00:33 (04.10)+1 Anandadi: Saumya 06:36–12:04+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:36–12:040 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 20:22–06:38 (04.10)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 12:04–06:38 (04.10)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:36–20:22

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:36

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Anandadi: Kaladanda
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1984 · Vikram 2119 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 2 · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 06:38

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 19:26 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 4 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 11:38 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 22:46 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 07:50 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 07:50	karana Kaulava
from 11:38	nakshatra Swati
from 19:26	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 19:26	karana Taitila
from 22:46	yoga Vishkambha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:01
Sunrise	06:38
Noon	12:18
Sunset	17:57
End of twilight	18:33
Moonrise	08:52
Moonset	17:56
Day length	11 h 18 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 11:38

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, Chitra (06:38–11:38) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (11:38–17:57) 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

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:38–19:26

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:26–06:40 (05.10) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:26–06:40 (05.10)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 06:38–11:38 Anandadi: Dhumra 11:38–06:40 (05.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:57–05:47
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:10–14:56
Godhuli	17:57–18:22
Pradosha	17:57–20:29
Nishitha	23:53–00:44 (05.10)
Amrita Kalam	05:21–06:56, 02:56–04:32 (05.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:17–13:42
Yamaganda	08:03–09:28
Gulika Kalam	10:52–12:17
Dur Muhurta	11:55–12:40
Varjyam	17:16–18:53

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 06:38–13:50, 15:40–16:44, 17:28–17:57

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Chitra until 11:38, Swati from 11:38; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Kanya 06:38, Tula 08:05, Vrischika 11:07, Dhanu 13:50, Makara 15:40, Kumbha 16:44, Mina 17:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 11:38) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 11:38) — relief from all suffering; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Vaidhriti 06:38–17:57: 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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:38–19:26+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:38–11:38+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:38–19:260 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 06:38–11:38−3 Vaidhriti 06:38–22:46

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:38

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira; auspicious time — after 11:47
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1984 · Vikram 2119 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 3 · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 06:40

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 19:07 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 4 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 11:47 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 21:29 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 07:11 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 07:11	karana Gara
from 11:47	nakshatra Vishakha
from 19:07	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 19:07	karana Vanija
from 21:29	yoga Priti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:03
Sunrise	06:40
Noon	12:18
Sunset	17:54
End of twilight	18:31
Moonrise	10:23
Moonset	18:07
Day length	11 h 13 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:47

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (06:40–11:47) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (11:47–17:54) 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, 17:54–18:07
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: 17:54–18:07

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 3
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 11:47–06:42 (06.10)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:07–06:42 (06.10)

Anandadi: Sthira 06:40–11:47 Anandadi: Vardhamana 11:47–06:42 (06.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:58–05:49
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:39
Vijaya Muhurta	14:09–14:54
Godhuli	17:54–18:20
Pradosha	17:54–20:28
Nishitha	23:52–00:44 (06.10)
Amrita Kalam	03:29–05:08 (06.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:41–15:05
Yamaganda	06:40–08:04
Gulika Kalam	09:29–10:53
Dur Muhurta	10:25–11:10, 14:54–15:39
Varjyam	17:34–19:13

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:40–11:03

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	good 06:40–11:03
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 06:40–11:03
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:40–11:47

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Swati until 11:47, Vishakha from 11:47; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Kanya 06:40, Tula 08:02, Vrischika 11:03, Dhanu 13:46, Makara 15:37, Kumbha 16:40, Mina 17:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 11:47) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 11:47) — loss of money; Thursday — success.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time begins after 11:47

+2 Ravi Yoga 11:47–06:42 (06.10)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 06:40–11:47+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:40–11:47+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:40–19:070 Chaturmasya

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:40

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1984 · Vikram 2119 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 4 · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 06:42

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 19:28 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 4 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 12:34 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 20:43 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 07:12 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 07:12	karana Vishti
from 12:34	nakshatra Anuradha
from 19:28	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 19:28	karana Bava
from 20:43	yoga Ayushman

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:05
Sunrise	06:42
Noon	12:17
Sunset	17:51
End of twilight	18:28
Moonrise	11:52
Moonset	18:23
Day length	11 h 09 min

Sky

Northern samvatsara	17:10 — Manmatha → Durmukha

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:34

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (06:42–12:34) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (12:34–17:51) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:12–17:51: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 4: Kushmanda · Durga

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

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

The monthly Chaturthi of Ganesha in the bright half of the month. Puja is performed at noon (Madhyahna); in the evening of this day devotees do not look at the Moon.

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:10–13:24
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 4
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:42–12:34 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:34–06:44 (07.10)

Anandadi: Matanga 06:42–12:34 Anandadi: Rakshasa 12:34–06:44 (07.10)

Bhadra in heaven: 07:12–19:28; Bhadra Mukha 07:17–09:19; Bhadra Puchha 18:15–19:28

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:00–05:51
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:39
Vijaya Muhurta	14:08–14:53
Godhuli	17:51–18:17
Pradosha	17:51–20:26
Nishitha	23:52–00:43 (07.10)
Amrita Kalam	02:59–04:41 (07.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:53–12:17
Yamaganda	15:04–16:28
Gulika Kalam	08:06–09:29
Dur Muhurta	08:56–09:41, 12:39–13:24
Varjyam	16:49–18:31

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Vishakha until 12:34, Anuradha from 12:34; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Kanya 06:42, Tula 07:58, Vrischika 10:59, Dhanu 13:42, Makara 15:33, Kumbha 16:36, Mina 17:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 12:34) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 12:34) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-chaturti 06:42–17:51: 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 Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 06:42–12:34+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:34–06:44 (07.10)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 06:42–12:34+1 Yoga Priti 06:42–20:43+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious nakshatra 12:34–06:44 (07.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Rakshasa 12:34–06:44 (07.10)−2 Rikta tithi 06:42–19:28−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:12–19:28

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:42

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1984 · Vikram 2119 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 5 · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 06:44

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 20:29 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 3 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 14:01 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 20:28 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 07:54 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 07:54	karana Balava
from 14:01	nakshatra Jyestha
from 20:28	yoga Saubhagya
from 20:29	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 20:29	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:07
Sunrise	06:44
Noon	12:17
Sunset	17:49
End of twilight	18:26
Moonrise	13:15
Moonset	18:48
Day length	11 h 04 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:01

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (06:44–14:01) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (14:01–17:49) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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 14:01–06:46 (08.10)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:44–20:29 Krakacha Yoga 20:29–06:46 (08.10)

Anandadi: Amrita 06:44–14:01 Anandadi: Musala 14:01–06:46 (08.10)

Gandanta (tithi): 20:04–20:55

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:01–05:52
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:39
Vijaya Muhurta	14:07–14:52
Godhuli	17:49–18:15
Pradosha	17:49–20:24
Nishitha	23:52–00:43 (08.10)
Amrita Kalam	06:31–08:15 (08.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:30–10:53
Yamaganda	13:40–15:03
Gulika Kalam	06:44–08:07
Dur Muhurta	06:44–07:28, 07:28–08:13
Varjyam	20:06–21:50

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:44–10:55, 15:29–16:32, 17:16–17:49

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:44–10:55, 15:29–16:32, 17:16–17:49
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:44–10:55, 15:29–16:32, 17:16–17:49
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:44–14:01, 15:29–16:32, 17:16–17:49

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Anuradha until 14:01, Jyestha from 14:01; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Kanya 06:44, Tula 07:54, Vrischika 10:55, Dhanu 13:38, Makara 15:29, Kumbha 16:32, Mina 17:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 14:01) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 14:01) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Amrita 06:44–14:01+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:44–14:01+1 Yoga Ayushman 06:44–20:28+1 Auspicious tithi 06:44–20:29+1 Ravi Yoga 14:01–06:46 (08.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Musala 14:01–06:46 (08.10)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 14:01–06:46 (08.10)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:44–20:29

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:44

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Saubhagya; auspicious time — after 16:04
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1984 · Vikram 2119 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 6 · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 06:46

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 22:08 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 3 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 16:04 more Gandamula
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 20:41 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 09:15 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 09:15	karana Taitila
from 16:04	nakshatra Mula
from 20:41	yoga Shobhana
from 22:08	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 22:08	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:09
Sunrise	06:46
Noon	12:17
Sunset	17:46
End of twilight	18:23
Moonrise	14:25
Moonset	19:28
Day length	11 h 00 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

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (06:46–16:04) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (16:04–17:46) is good for sowing, 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 20:29 (07.10)–22:08
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 6
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:46–16:04 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:04–06:48 (09.10) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 16:04–06:48 (09.10)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:46–22:08 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 22:08–06:48 (09.10) Samvartaka Yoga 22:08–06:48 (09.10)

Anandadi: Siddhi 16:04–06:48 (09.10) Anandadi: Kana 06:46–16:04

Gandanta (nakshatra): 09:30–22:40
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

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	06:31–08:15

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:24–17:46
Yamaganda	12:16–13:39
Gulika Kalam	15:01–16:24
Dur Muhurta	16:18–17:02
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Jyestha until 16:04, Mula from 16:04; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Kanya 06:46, Tula 07:50, Vrischika 10:51, Dhanu 13:34, Makara 15:25, Kumbha 16:28, Mina 17:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 16:04) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 16:04) — ruin of the family; Sunday — physical well-being.

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 16:04

+2 Ravi Yoga 06:46–16:04+1 Yoga Saubhagya 06:46–20:410 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:04–06:48 (09.10)0 Anandadi: Siddhi 16:04–06:48 (09.10)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 16:04–06:48 (09.10)0 Anandadi: Kana 06:46–16:04 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:46–22:08 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:46–16:04

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 06:46

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1984 · Vikram 2119 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 7 · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Saraswati Avahana

At sunrise 06:48

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 00:16 (10.10) more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 18:38 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 21:17 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 11:09 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 11:09	karana Vanija
from 18:38	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 21:17	yoga Atiganda
from 00:16 (10.10)	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 00:16 (10.10)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:11
Sunrise	06:48
Noon	12:16
Sunset	17:44
End of twilight	18:21
Moonrise	15:15
Moonset	20:27
Day length	10 h 55 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

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (06:48–17:44) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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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.

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, 13:21–15:33

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 7
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:48–18:38 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:48–00:16 (10.10)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:48–18:38 Anandadi: Utpata 18:38–06:50 (10.10)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 00:16–13:27 (10.10); Bhadra Puchha 02:15–03:34 (10.10); Bhadra Mukha 03:34–05:46 (10.10)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

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	11:33–13:19

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:10–09:32
Yamaganda	10:54–12:16
Gulika Kalam	13:38–15:00
Dur Muhurta	12:38–13:21, 14:49–15:33
Varjyam	16:52–18:38, 05:23–07:11 (10.10)

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 Monday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Kanya 06:48, Tula 07:46, Vrischika 10:47, Dhanu 13:30, Makara 15:21, Kumbha 16:25, Mina 17:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

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

+1 Yoga Shobhana 06:48–21:17+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:48–00:16 (10.10)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:48–18:38−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:48–18:38−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:48–18:38−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:48–00:16 (10.10)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:48

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vishti (Bhadra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1984 · Vikram 2119 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 8 · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami)

At sunrise 06:50

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 02:42 (11.10) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 2 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 21:31 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 22:07 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:27 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 13:27	karana Bava
from 21:31	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 22:07	yoga Sukarma
from 02:42 (11.10)	tithi Shukla-navami
from 02:42 (11.10)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:13
Sunrise	06:50
Noon	12:16
Sunset	17:41
End of twilight	18:18
Moonrise	15:47
Moonset	21:40
Day length	10 h 51 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (06:50–17:41) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:50–13:27: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami) · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 00:16–02:42 (11.10)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Sandhi Puja: 02:18–03:06 (11.10)

Navaratri, day 8: Mahagauri · Durga

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

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 8
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:50–02:42 (11.10) Ravi Yoga 21:31–05:19 (11.10)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 21:31–06:52 (11.10)

Anandadi: Mitra 06:50–21:31 Anandadi: Manasa 21:31–06:52 (11.10)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 00:16–13:27; Bhadra Puchha 02:15–03:34; Bhadra Mukha 03:34–05:46
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:05–05:58
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:37
Vijaya Muhurta	14:04–14:48
Godhuli	17:41–18:08
Pradosha	17:41–20:19
Nishitha	23:50–00:43 (11.10)
Amrita Kalam	16:08–17:56

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:58–16:20
Yamaganda	09:33–10:54
Gulika Kalam	12:16–13:37
Dur Muhurta	09:00–09:44, 22:58–23:50
Varjyam	05:23–07:11, 06:31–08:19 (11.10)

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 06:50–13:26, 15:17–16:21, 17:04–17:41

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Kanya 06:50, Tula 07:42, Vrischika 10:43, Dhanu 13:26, Makara 15:17, Kumbha 16:21, Mina 17:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-ashtami 06:50–17:41: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:50–02:42 (11.10)+1 Anandadi: Mitra 06:50–21:310 Chaturmasya−1 Ashtami 06:50–02:42 (11.10)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:50–02:42 (11.10)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:50–21:31−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:50–13:27

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 06:50

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1984 · Vikram 2119 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 9 · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Maha Navami

At sunrise 06:52

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 05:11 (12.10) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 2 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 00:30 (12.10) more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 23:02 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 15:57 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 15:57	karana Kaulava
from 23:02	yoga Dhriti
from 00:30 (12.10)	nakshatra Shravana
from 05:11 (12.10)	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 05:11 (12.10)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:15
Sunrise	06:52
Noon	12:16
Sunset	17:39
End of twilight	18:16
Moonrise	16:07
Moonset	23:00
Day length	10 h 46 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

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (06:52–17:39) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Maha Navami · Durga

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

Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:20–15:29
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Navaratri, day 9: Siddhidatri · Durga

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

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 9
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 00:30–06:54 (12.10)

Krakacha Yoga 06:52–05:11 (12.10)

Anandadi: Chhatra 02:18–06:54 (12.10) Anandadi: Vajra 06:52–17:46 Anandadi: Mudgara 17:46–02:18 (12.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:07–05:59
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
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	17:18–19:06

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:15–13:36
Yamaganda	08:13–09:34
Gulika Kalam	10:55–12:15
Dur Muhurta	11:54–12:37
Varjyam	06:31–08:19, 04:59–06:46 (12.10)

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 Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Kanya 06:52, Tula 07:38, Vrischika 10:39, Dhanu 13:22, Makara 15:13, Kumbha 16:17, Mina 17:00

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — 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-navami 06:52–17:39: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:52–00:30 (12.10)+1 Yoga Sukarma 06:52–23:02+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Vajra 06:52–17:46−2 Rikta tithi 06:52–05:11 (12.10)−3 Krakacha Yoga 06:52–05:11 (12.10)

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 06:52

Summary	Best day — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Ravi Yoga
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1984 · Vikram 2119 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn): Vijayadashami, closing day · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Vijayadashami (Dussehra)

At sunrise 06:54

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 07:30 (13.10) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 1 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 03:22 (13.10) more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 23:51 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 18:23 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 18:23	karana Gara
from 23:51	yoga Shula
from 03:22 (13.10)	nakshatra Dhanishtha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:17
Sunrise	06:54
Noon	12:16
Sunset	17:36
End of twilight	18:13
Moonrise	16:20
Moonset	none
Day length	10 h 42 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (06:54–17:36) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Vijayadashami (Dussehra) · Rama

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

Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:19–15:28
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Vijaya Muhurta: 14:02–14:45

Sharad Navaratri (autumn): Vijayadashami, closing day
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day

Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:54–03:22 (13.10) Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:22–06:56 (13.10)

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	15:44–17:31

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:35–14:56
Yamaganda	06:54–08:14
Gulika Kalam	09:35–10:55
Dur Muhurta	10:28–11:11, 14:45–15:28
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:54–10:35, 15:09–16:13, 16:56–17:36

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 06:54–10:35, 15:09–16:13, 16:56–17:36
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 06:54–10:35, 15:09–16:13, 16:56–17:36
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:54–13:18, 15:09–16:13, 16:56–17:36

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Kanya 06:54, Tula 07:34, Vrischika 10:35, Dhanu 13:18, Makara 15:09, Kumbha 16:13, Mina 16:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Thursday — success.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

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

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:54–03:22 (13.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:54–03:22 (13.10)+1 Yoga Dhriti 06:54–23:51+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi all day0 Chaturmasya0 Swayam Siddha Muhurta−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 06:54

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 16:41
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1984 · Vikram 2119 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 06:56

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 07:30 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 1 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 05:54 (14.10) more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 00:26 (14.10) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 07:30 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 07:30	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 07:30	karana Vanija
from 20:32	karana Vishti
from 00:26 (14.10)	yoga Ganda
from 05:54 (14.10)	nakshatra Shatabhisha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:19
Sunrise	06:56
Noon	12:15
Sunset	17:34
End of twilight	18:11
Moonrise	16:28
Moonset	00:22
Day length	10 h 37 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:30

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:56–05:54 (14.10) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:30–06:58 (14.10)

Hutashana Yoga 06:56–07:30

Anandadi: Prajapati 06:56–05:54 (14.10) Anandadi: Saumya 05:54–06:58 (14.10)

Bhadra on earth: 20:32–09:27 (14.10); Bhadra Puchha 01:40–02:58 (14.10); Bhadra Mukha 02:58–05:08 (14.10)
Chora Panchaka: 16:41–10:24 (18.10)
Gandanta (tithi): 07:04–07:56

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:09–06:03
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:36
Vijaya Muhurta	14:01–14:44
Godhuli	17:34–18:00
Pradosha	17:34–20:15
Nishitha	23:49–00:43 (14.10)
Amrita Kalam	18:24–20:10

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:55–12:15
Yamaganda	14:54–16:14
Gulika Kalam	08:16–09:35
Dur Muhurta	09:04–09:46, 12:36–13:19
Varjyam	07:47–09:33

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:56–10:31, 15:05–16:09, 16:52–17:34

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 06:56–10:31, 15:05–16:09, 16:52–17:34
Cutting fingernails	good 06:56–07:30
Cutting toenails	good 06:56–10:31, 15:05–16:09, 16:52–17:34
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:56–13:14, 15:05–16:09, 16:52–17:34

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Shukla-dashami until 07:30, Shukla-ekadashi from 07:30; lagna Kanya 06:56, Tula 07:30, Vrischika 10:31, Dhanu 13:14, Makara 15:05, Kumbha 16:09, Mina 16:52

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +8

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

Auspicious time ends by 16:41

+2 Ravi Yoga 06:56–05:54 (14.10)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:30–06:58 (14.10)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 06:56–05:54 (14.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:56–05:54 (14.10)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:56–07:300 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 06:56–07:30 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Panchaka 16:41–06:58 (14.10)

Panchanga at sunrise 06:56

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Ananda, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Hutashana Yoga, Panchaka
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1984 · Vikram 2119 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Papankusha Ekadashi

At sunrise 06:58

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 09:27 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 1 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 07:55 (15.10) more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 00:38 (15.10) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:27 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:27	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 09:27	karana Bava
from 22:14	karana Balava
from 00:38 (15.10)	yoga Vriddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:21
Sunrise	06:58
Noon	12:15
Sunset	17:31
End of twilight	18:08
Moonrise	16:35
Moonset	01:42
Day length	10 h 33 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 11, bad — 0

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:27

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, Shatabhisha (06:58–17:31) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:58–09:27: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Papankusha Ekadashi · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 07:30 (13.10)–09:27
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 07:00–09:06 (15.10)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Hutashana Yoga 06:58–09:27

Anandadi: Ananda all day

Bhadra on earth: 20:32 (13.10)–09:27; Bhadra Puchha 01:40–02:58; Bhadra Mukha 02:58–05:08
Chora Panchaka: 16:41 (13.10)–10:24 (18.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:11–06:04
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:36
Vijaya Muhurta	14:00–14:42
Godhuli	17:31–17:58
Pradosha	17:31–20:13
Nishitha	23:49–00:43 (15.10)
Amrita Kalam	00:07–01:51 (15.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:36–10:55
Yamaganda	13:34–14:53
Gulika Kalam	06:58–08:17
Dur Muhurta	06:58–07:40, 07:40–08:22
Varjyam	13:42–15:26

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:27–10:27, 15:01–16:05, 16:49–17:30

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 09:27–10:27, 15:01–16:05, 16:49–17:30
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 09:27–10:27, 15:01–16:05, 16:49–17:30
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:58–13:10, 15:01–16:05, 16:49–17:30

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 09:27, Shukla-dvadashi from 09:27; lagna Kanya 06:58, Tula 07:26, Vrischika 10:27, Dhanu 13:10, Makara 15:01, Kumbha 16:05, Mina 16:49, Mesha 17:30

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Bhadra on earth 06:58–09:27: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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: Ananda all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Auspicious tithi 06:58–09:270 Chaturmasya−1 Bhadra on earth 06:58–09:27−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Hutashana Yoga 06:58–09:27

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 06:58

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	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1984 · Vikram 2119 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 07:00

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 10:51 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 07:55 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 00:23 (16.10) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 10:51 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:55	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 10:51	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 10:51	karana Kaulava
from 23:20	karana Taitila
from 00:23 (16.10)	yoga Dhruva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:23
Sunrise	07:00
Noon	12:15
Sunset	17:29
End of twilight	18:06
Moonrise	16:40
Moonset	03:02
Day length	10 h 28 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 07:55	from 10:51

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 (07:00–07:55) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (07:55–17:29) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

A fast dedicated to Shiva on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of both halves of the month. The decisive time is the evening twilight (Pradosha), when, according to legend, Shiva dances on Mount Kailash: in the evening Shiva Puja and abhisheka of the lingam are performed.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:29–20:11
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 07:55–10:51

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:00–10:51 Hutashana Yoga 07:00–10:51 Krakacha Yoga 07:00–10:51

Anandadi: Chara 07:55–07:02 (16.10) Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:00–07:55

Chora Panchaka: 16:41 (13.10)–10:24 (18.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:12–06:06
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:35
Vijaya Muhurta	13:59–14:41
Godhuli	17:29–17:56
Pradosha	17:29–20:11
Nishitha	23:48–00:43 (16.10)
Amrita Kalam	00:53–02:35 (16.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:10–17:29
Yamaganda	12:14–13:33
Gulika Kalam	14:52–16:10
Dur Muhurta	16:05–16:47
Varjyam	14:42–16:24

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:00–07:55, 14:57–16:01, 16:45–17:26

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:00–07:55, 14:57–16:01, 16:45–17:26
Cutting fingernails	average 07:00–07:55
Cutting toenails	average 07:00–07:55, 14:57–16:01, 16:45–17:26
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:00–07:55, 10:51–13:06, 14:57–16:01 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 07:55, Purva-Bhadra from 07:55; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 10:51, Shukla-triodashi from 10:51; lagna Kanya 07:00, Tula 07:22, Vrischika 10:23, Dhanu 13:06, Makara 14:57, Kumbha 16:01, Mina 16:45, Mesha 17:26

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 07:55) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 07:55) — facing death (dangers); Sunday — physical well-being.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+1 Anandadi: Chara 07:55–07:02 (16.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:00–07:55+1 Yoga Vriddhi 07:00–00:23 (16.10)+1 Auspicious tithi 10:51–07:02 (16.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 07:55–10:510 Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:00–07:55−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:55–07:02 (16.10)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:00–10:51−2 Hutashana Yoga 07:00–10:51−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:00–10:51

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: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Dhruva; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1984 · Vikram 2119 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:02

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 11:38 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 09:22 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 23:38 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 11:38 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 09:22	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 11:38	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 11:38	karana Gara
from 23:38	yoga Vyaghata
from 23:47	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:25
Sunrise	07:02
Noon	12:15
Sunset	17:26
End of twilight	18:04
Moonrise	16:45
Moonset	04:23
Day length	10 h 24 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 09:22	from 11:38

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, Purva-Bhadra (07:02–09:22) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (09:22–17:26) is good for sowing.
Shukla-chaturdashi 11:38–17:26: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 09:22–07:04 (17.10)

Anandadi: Musala 07:02–09:22 Anandadi: Gada 09:22–07:04 (17.10)

Chora Panchaka: 16:41 (13.10)–10:24 (18.10)

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	05:13–06:52 (17.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:20–09:38
Yamaganda	10:56–12:14
Gulika Kalam	13:32–14:50
Dur Muhurta	12:35–13:17, 14:40–15:21
Varjyam	19:17–20:57

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:22–10:19

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 09:22–10:19
Cutting fingernails	average 07:02–11:38
Cutting toenails	good 09:22–10:19
Bathing, washing hair	good 09:22–11:38

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 09:22, Uttara-Bhadra from 09:22; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 11:38, Shukla-chaturdashi from 11:38; lagna Kanya 07:02, Tula 07:18, Vrischika 10:19, Dhanu 13:03, Makara 14:53, Kumbha 15:57, Mina 16:41, Mesha 17:22

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 09:22) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 09:22) — a good life; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 11:38–17:26: 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 09:22–07:04 (17.10)+1 Yoga Dhruva 07:02–23:38+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:02–11:38+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:22–07:04 (17.10)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Musala 07:02–09:22−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:02–09:22−1 Rikta tithi 11:38–07:04 (17.10)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:02

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Sankranti day
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1984 · Vikram 2119 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Sharad Purnima (Kojagari) · Purnima Vrat · Tula Sankranti

At sunrise 07:04

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 11:47 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 10:11 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 22:24 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 11:47 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 10:11	nakshatra Revati
from 11:47	tithi Purnima
from 11:47	karana Vishti
from 22:24	yoga Harshana
from 23:37	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:27
Sunrise	07:04
Noon	12:14
Sunset	17:24
End of twilight	18:01
Moonrise	16:50
Moonset	05:45
Day length	10 h 19 min

Sky

Tula Sankranti	22:56 — the Sun enters Tula (Libra)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:11	from 11:47

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (07:04–10:11) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (10:11–17:24) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:47–17:24: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 07:04–11:47: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Sharad Purnima (Kojagari) · Lakshmi

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 23:48–00:42 (18.10)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Purnima Vrat · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:47–13:16
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the first is chosen by rule
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 18.10

Tula Sankranti · Surya

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

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 12:14–17:24
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:04–10:11 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:04–10:11 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:04–10:11

Anandadi: Siddhi 07:04–10:11 Anandadi: Shubha 10:11–07:06 (18.10)

Bhadra on earth: 11:47–23:37; Bhadra Puchha 19:26–20:36; Bhadra Mukha 20:36–22:34
Chora Panchaka: 16:41 (13.10)–10:24 (18.10)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 04:23–16:22 (18.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:15–06:10
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:35
Vijaya Muhurta	13:57–14:39
Godhuli	17:24–17:51
Pradosha	17:24–20:08
Nishitha	23:48–00:42 (18.10)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:49–16:06
Yamaganda	09:39–10:57
Gulika Kalam	12:14–13:31
Dur Muhurta	09:08–09:49, 22:53–23:48
Varjyam	22:17–23:54

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 07:04–12:59, 14:49–15:53, 16:37–17:18

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 10:11, Revati from 10:11; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 11:47, Purnima from 11:47; lagna Kanya 07:04, Tula 07:14, Vrischika 10:15, Dhanu 12:59, Makara 14:49, Kumbha 15:53, Mina 16:37, Mesha 17:18

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 10:11) — a good life; Revati (from 10:11) — 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 07:04–11:47: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 11:47–17:24: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Sankranti at 22:56 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 11:47–17:24: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth, Sankranti day

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:04–10:11+2 Ravi Yoga 07:04–10:11+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 07:04–10:11+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:04–10:11+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:04–10:110 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Sankranti day−2 Rikta tithi 07:04–11:47−3 Bhadra on earth 11:47–23:37

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:04

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Utpata, Samvartaka Yoga
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1984 · Vikram 2119 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Ashwina Purnima

At sunrise 07:06

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 11:19 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 4 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 10:24 more Gandamula
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 20:42 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 11:19 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 10:24	nakshatra Ashwini
from 11:19	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 11:19	karana Balava
from 20:42	yoga Vajra
from 22:52	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:29
Sunrise	07:06
Noon	12:14
Sunset	17:21
End of twilight	17:59
Moonrise	16:57
Moonset	07:10
Day length	10 h 15 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	11:19

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 10:24	from 11:19

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, Revati (07:06–10:24) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Ashwina Purnima · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 11:47 (17.10)–11:19
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 17.10

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Samvartaka Yoga 11:19–07:08 (19.10)

Anandadi: Utpata 07:06–10:24 Anandadi: Mrityu 10:24–07:08 (19.10)

Chora Panchaka: 16:41 (13.10)–10:24
Gandanta (nakshatra): 04:23–16:22
Gandanta (tithi): 10:55–11:42
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:17–06:11
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
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	07:58–09:35, 02:58–04:33 (19.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:14–13:31
Yamaganda	08:23–09:40
Gulika Kalam	10:57–12:14
Dur Muhurta	11:53–12:34
Varjyam	06:08–07:43 (19.10)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:19–17:21

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 11:19–17:21
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 11:19–17:21
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:06–12:55, 14:45–15:49, 16:33–17:14

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Revati until 10:24, Ashwini from 10:24; tithi Purnima until 11:19, Krishna-pratipat from 11:19; lagna Kanya 07:06, Tula 07:10, Vrischika 10:12, Dhanu 12:55, Makara 14:45, Kumbha 15:49, Mina 16:33, Mesha 17:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 10:24) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 10:24) — joy; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Purnima 07:06–11:19: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −4

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

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Utpata

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:06–10:24+1 Yoga Harshana 07:06–20:42+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 11:19–07:08 (19.10)0 Chaturmasya−1 Gandanta 07:06–16:22−1 Panchaka 07:06–10:24−3 Anandadi: Utpata 07:06–10:24−3 Samvartaka Yoga 11:19–07:08 (19.10)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:06

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa; auspicious time — until 10:05
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1984 · Vikram 2119 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:08

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 10:18 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 4 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 10:05 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 18:36 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 10:18 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 10:05	nakshatra Bharani
from 10:18	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 10:18	karana Taitila
from 18:36	yoga Siddhi
from 21:38	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:31
Sunrise	07:08
Noon	12:14
Sunset	17:19
End of twilight	17:57
Moonrise	17:07
Moonset	08:40
Day length	10 h 10 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 5, bad — 1

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:05	from 10:18

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, Bharani (10:05–17:19) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:08–10:05

Anandadi: Manasa 07:08–10:05 Anandadi: Padma 10:05–07:10 (20.10)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:18–06:13
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:34
Vijaya Muhurta	13:55–14:36
Godhuli	17:19–17:47
Pradosha	17:19–20:05
Nishitha	23:47–00:42 (20.10)
Amrita Kalam	04:41–06:14 (20.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:30–14:46
Yamaganda	07:08–08:25
Gulika Kalam	09:41–10:57
Dur Muhurta	10:32–11:13, 14:36–15:17
Varjyam	06:08–07:43, 19:23–20:56

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:08–10:08, 14:42–15:45, 16:29–17:10

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 07:08–10:08, 14:42–15:45, 16:29–17:10
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:08–10:08, 14:42–15:45, 16:29–17:10
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:08–10:05

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashwini until 10:05, Bharani from 10:05; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 10:18, Krishna-dvitya from 10:18; lagna Tula 07:08, Vrischika 10:08, Dhanu 12:51, Makara 14:42, Kumbha 15:45, Mina 16:29, Mesha 17:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 10:05) — joy; Bharani (from 10:05) — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time ends by 10:05

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:08–10:05+1 Anandadi: Manasa 07:08–10:05+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:08–10:05+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:08–10:180 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 10:05–07:10 (20.10)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:08

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1984 · Vikram 2119 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:10

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 08:51 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 4 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 09:20 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 16:11 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 08:51 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 08:51	tithi Krishna-tritya (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 08:51	karana Vanija
from 09:20	nakshatra Krittika
from 16:11	yoga Vyatipata
from 20:00	karana Vishti
from 07:05 (21.10)	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 07:05 (21.10)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:32
Sunrise	07:10
Noon	12:14
Sunset	17:16
End of twilight	17:54
Moonrise	17:22
Moonset	10:15
Day length	10 h 06 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 08:51	from 09:20

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, Bharani (07:10–09:20) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (09:20–17:16) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:10–08:51

Anandadi: Chhatra 09:20–07:12 (21.10) Anandadi: Mudgara 07:10–09:20

Bhadra in heaven: 20:00–07:05 (21.10); Bhadra Puchha 03:11–04:18 (21.10); Bhadra Mukha 04:18–06:09 (21.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:19–06:15
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:34
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	05:57–07:29 (21.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:58–12:13
Yamaganda	14:45–16:01
Gulika Kalam	08:26–09:42
Dur Muhurta	09:12–09:52, 12:34–13:14
Varjyam	20:47–22:19

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:10–16:11

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:10–16:11
Cutting fingernails	average 07:10–10:04, 14:38–15:41
Cutting toenails	average 07:10–16:11
Bathing, washing hair	good 09:20–12:47, 14:38–15:41, 16:25–17:06

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Bharani until 09:20, Krittika from 09:20; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 08:51, Krishna-tritya from 08:51; lagna Tula 07:10, Vrischika 10:04, Dhanu 12:47, Makara 14:38, Kumbha 15:41, Mina 16:25, Mesha 17:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 09:20) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 09:20) — 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 16:11–17:16: 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+2 Yoga Siddhi 07:10–16:11+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 09:20–07:12 (21.10)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:10–08:510 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:10–08:510 Vyatipata 16:11–07:12 (21.10)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 07:10–09:20−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:10–09:20−2 Kshaya tithi

Panchanga at sunrise 07:10

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Rikta tithi
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1984 · Vikram 2119 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Karwa Chauth · Sankashti Chaturthi (Vakratunda)

At sunrise 07:12

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 05:04 (22.10) more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 4 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 08:15 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 13:31 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 18:06 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 08:15	nakshatra Rohini
from 13:31	yoga Variyana
from 18:06	karana Balava
from 05:04 (22.10)	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 05:04 (22.10)	karana Kaulava
from 06:57 (22.10)	nakshatra Mrigashirsha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:34
Sunrise	07:12
Noon	12:14
Sunset	17:14
End of twilight	17:52
Moonrise	17:47
Moonset	11:50
Day length	10 h 01 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 08:15

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, Krittika (07:12–08:15) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (08:15–17:14) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Karwa Chauth · Shiva and Parvati

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

Rule: at moonrise, 17:47
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Sankashti Chaturthi (Vakratunda) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 17:47
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:12–05:04 (22.10) Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:15–06:57 (22.10) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:15–06:57 (22.10)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:04–07:14 (22.10)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 07:12–08:15 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:15–06:57 (22.10) Anandadi: Vajra 06:57–07:14 (22.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:21–06:17
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:33
Vijaya Muhurta	13:54–14:34
Godhuli	17:14–17:42
Pradosha	17:14–20:02
Nishitha	23:46–00:42 (22.10)
Amrita Kalam	05:57–07:29, 03:55–05:26 (22.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:43–10:58
Yamaganda	13:28–14:44
Gulika Kalam	07:12–08:28
Dur Muhurta	07:12–07:53, 07:53–08:33
Varjyam	23:23–00:53 (22.10)

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 08:15–12:43, 14:34–15:37, 16:21–17:02

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Krittika until 08:15, Rohini from 08:15; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Tula 07:12, Vrischika 10:00, Dhanu 12:43, Makara 14:34, Kumbha 15:37, Mina 16:21, Mesha 17:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 08:15) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 08:15) — destruction of all misfortunes; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-chaturti 07:12–17:14: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vyatipata 07:12–13:31: 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.
The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:15–06:57 (22.10)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:12–05:04 (22.10)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:15–06:57 (22.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:15–06:57 (22.10)0 Yoga Variyana 13:31–07:14 (22.10)0 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 07:12–05:04 (22.10)−3 Vyatipata 07:12–13:31

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:12

Summary	Favourable day — Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 10:41
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1984 · Vikram 2119 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:14

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 02:55 (23.10) more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 1 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 05:31 (23.10) more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 10:41 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 16:00 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 10:41	yoga Parigha
from 16:00	karana Taitila
from 02:55 (23.10)	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 02:55 (23.10)	karana Gara
from 05:31 (23.10)	nakshatra Ardra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:36
Sunrise	07:14
Noon	12:14
Sunset	17:12
End of twilight	17:50
Moonrise	18:31
Moonset	13:15
Day length	9 h 57 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

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (07:14–17:12) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:31–07:17 (23.10)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:55–07:17 (23.10)

Anandadi: Saumya 07:14–05:31 (23.10) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:31–07:17 (23.10)

Gandanta (tithi): 02:33–03:17 (23.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:22–06:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:33
Vijaya Muhurta	13:53–14:32
Godhuli	17:12–17:40
Pradosha	17:12–20:01
Nishitha	23:46–00:42 (23.10)
Amrita Kalam	21:14–22:45

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:57–17:12
Yamaganda	12:13–13:28
Gulika Kalam	14:42–15:57
Dur Muhurta	15:52–16:32
Varjyam	12:13–13:43

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 Mrigashirsha; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Tula 07:14, Vrischika 09:56, Dhanu 12:39, Makara 14:30, Kumbha 15:33, Mina 16:17, Mesha 16:58

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 10:41

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 07:14–05:31 (23.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:14–05:31 (23.10)+1 Yoga Variyana 07:14–10:41+1 Auspicious tithi 07:14–02:55 (23.10)0 Chaturmasya−1 Yoga Parigha 10:41–21:14

Panchanga at sunrise 07:14

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Kaladanda
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1984 · Vikram 2119 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:17

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 00:43 (24.10) more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 1 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 04:03 (24.10) more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 07:46 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 13:49 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 07:46	yoga Shiva
from 13:49	karana Vanija
from 00:43 (24.10)	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 00:43 (24.10)	karana Vishti
from 04:03 (24.10)	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 04:49 (24.10)	yoga Siddha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:38
Sunrise	07:17
Noon	12:13
Sunset	17:09
End of twilight	17:47
Moonrise	19:41
Moonset	14:17
Day length	9 h 52 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 7, bad — 1

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

task	at sunrise

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:17–04:03 (24.10)

Hutashana Yoga 07:17–00:43 (24.10) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:17–00:43 (24.10) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:43–07:19 (24.10)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:17–04:03 (24.10) Anandadi: Dhumra 04:03–07:19 (24.10)

Bhadra in heaven: 00:43–11:38 (24.10); Bhadra Puchha 05:05–06:11 (24.10); Bhadra Mukha 06:11–08:00 (24.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:24–06:20
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:33
Vijaya Muhurta	13:52–14:31
Godhuli	17:09–17:38
Pradosha	17:09–19:59
Nishitha	23:46–00:42 (24.10)
Amrita Kalam	18:39–20:09

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:31–09:45
Yamaganda	10:59–12:13
Gulika Kalam	13:27–14:41
Dur Muhurta	12:33–13:12, 14:31–15:11
Varjyam	13:24–14:54

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:17–09:52, 14:26–15:29, 16:13–16:54

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:17–09:52, 14:26–15:29, 16:13–16:54
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:17–09:52, 14:26–15:29, 16:13–16:54
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:17–12:35, 14:26–15:29, 16:13–16:54

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Tula 07:17, Vrischika 09:52, Dhanu 12:35, Makara 14:26, Kumbha 15:29, Mina 16:13, Mesha 16:54

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:17–04:03 (24.10)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Shiva 07:46–04:49 (24.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 07:17–00:43 (24.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:17–00:43 (24.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:17–04:03 (24.10)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:17–04:03 (24.10)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:17

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Sthira; cons: Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1984 · Vikram 2119 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:19

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 22:33 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 1 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 02:36 (25.10) more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 01:54 (25.10) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:38 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 11:38	karana Bava
from 22:33	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 22:33	karana Balava
from 01:54 (25.10)	yoga Sadhya
from 02:36 (25.10)	nakshatra Pushya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:40
Sunrise	07:19
Noon	12:13
Sunset	17:07
End of twilight	17:45
Moonrise	21:11
Moonset	14:55
Day length	9 h 48 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 9, bad — 1

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (07:19–17:07) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:19–11:38: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 07:19–22:33 Ravi Yoga 15:57–02:36 (25.10) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:33–07:21 (25.10)

Hutashana Yoga 07:19–22:33 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:19–22:33

Anandadi: Sthira 07:19–02:36 (25.10) Anandadi: Vardhamana 02:36–07:21 (25.10)

Bhadra in heaven: 00:43–11:38; Bhadra Puchha 05:05–06:11; Bhadra Mukha 06:11–08:00

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:25–06:22
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:32
Vijaya Muhurta	13:51–14:30
Godhuli	17:07–17:35
Pradosha	17:07–19:58
Nishitha	23:45–00:42 (25.10)
Amrita Kalam	00:20–01:51 (25.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:40–15:53
Yamaganda	09:46–10:59
Gulika Kalam	12:13–13:26
Dur Muhurta	09:16–09:56, 22:49–23:45
Varjyam	15:19–16:49

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 07:19–12:31, 14:22–15:26, 16:09–16:50

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Tula 07:19, Vrischika 09:48, Dhanu 12:31, Makara 14:22, Kumbha 15:26, Mina 16:09, Mesha 16:50

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

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 07:19–01:54 (25.10)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 07:19–02:36 (25.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:19–02:36 (25.10)0 Ravi Yoga 15:57–02:36 (25.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 07:19–22:33−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:19–11:38−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Hutashana Yoga 07:19–22:33−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:19–22:33

Panchanga at sunrise 07:19

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Pushya, Anandadi: Matanga; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1984 · Vikram 2119 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Ahoi Ashtami · Kalashtami

At sunrise 07:21

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 20:26 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 1 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 01:13 (26.10) more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 23:01 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 09:28 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 09:28	karana Kaulava
from 20:26	tithi Krishna-navami
from 20:26	karana Taitila
from 23:01	yoga Shubha
from 01:13 (26.10)	nakshatra Ashlesha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:42
Sunrise	07:21
Noon	12:13
Sunset	17:05
End of twilight	17:43
Moonrise	22:49
Moonset	15:16
Day length	9 h 43 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, Pushya (07:21–17:05) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Ahoi Ashtami · Ahoi Mata

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

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

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

The eighth day of the waning Moon is dedicated to Kalabhairava, the fierce form of Shiva. The day is chosen so that Ashtami prevails at the beginning of the night (Pradosha). Devotees fast, worship Bhairava in the evening and at night, and feed dogs — the dog is his mount.

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

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Hutashana Yoga 07:21–20:26 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:21–20:26 Krakacha Yoga 20:26–07:23 (26.10)

Anandadi: Matanga 07:21–01:13 (26.10) Anandadi: Rakshasa 01:13–07:23 (26.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:27–06:24
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
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	19:11–20:41

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:13–13:26
Yamaganda	08:34–09:47
Gulika Kalam	11:00–12:13
Dur Muhurta	11:53–12:32
Varjyam	10:08–11:39

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 Pushya; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Tula 07:21, Vrischika 09:44, Dhanu 12:27, Makara 14:18, Kumbha 15:22, Mina 16:05, Mesha 16:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-ashtami 07:21–17:05: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Pushya 07:21–01:13 (26.10)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 07:21–01:13 (26.10)+1 Yoga Sadhya 07:21–23:01+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Ashtami 07:21–20:26−2 Hutashana Yoga 07:21–20:26−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:21–20:26

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	Avoid starting important matters — Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1984 · Vikram 2119 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:23

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 18:25 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 2 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 23:57 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 20:14 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 07:24 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 07:24	karana Gara
from 18:25	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 18:25	karana Vanija
from 20:14	yoga Shukla
from 23:57	nakshatra Magha
from 05:27 (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	none
Moonset	15:30
Day length	9 h 39 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:25–07:25 (27.10)

Hutashana Yoga 07:23–18:25 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:23–18:25 Jwalamukhi Yoga 18:25–23:57

Anandadi: Amrita 07:23–23:57 Anandadi: Musala 23:57–07:25 (27.10)

Bhadra on earth: 05:27–16:32 (27.10); Bhadra Puchha 07:08–08:15 (27.10); Bhadra Mukha 08:15–10:05 (27.10)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 18:15–05:39 (27.10)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:28–06:26
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:32
Vijaya Muhurta	13:49–14:28
Godhuli	17:02–17:31
Pradosha	17:02–19:55
Nishitha	23:45–00:42 (27.10)
Amrita Kalam	22:26–23:57

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:25–14:38
Yamaganda	07:23–08:35
Gulika Kalam	09:48–11:00
Dur Muhurta	10:36–11:15, 14:28–15:06
Varjyam	13:20–14:51

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:23–12:23, 14:14–15:18, 16:01–16:43

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Tula 07:23, Vrischika 09:40, Dhanu 12:23, Makara 14:14, Kumbha 15:18, Mina 16:01, Mesha 16:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-navami 07:23–17:02: 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+2 Yoga Shubha 07:23–20:14+1 Anandadi: Amrita 07:23–23:57+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:23–23:57−2 Hutashana Yoga 07:23–18:25−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:23–18:25−2 Rikta tithi 07:23–18:25

Panchanga at sunrise 07:23

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1984 · Vikram 2119 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:25

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 16:32 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 2 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 22:49 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 17:34 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 16:32 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 16:32	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 16:32	karana Bava
from 17:34	yoga Brahma
from 22:49	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 03:40 (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	00:25
Moonset	15:39
Day length	9 h 35 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 16:32

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (07:25–17:00) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:25–16:32: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:32–07:27 (28.10) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 22:49–07:27 (28.10)

Hutashana Yoga 07:25–16:32

Anandadi: Siddhi 22:49–07:27 (28.10) Anandadi: Kana 07:25–22:49

Bhadra on earth: 05:27–16:32; Bhadra Puchha 07:08–08:15; Bhadra Mukha 08:15–10:05
Gandanta (tithi): 16:10–16:55
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:30–06:27
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:32
Vijaya Muhurta	13:48–14:27
Godhuli	17:00–17:29
Pradosha	17:00–19:53
Nishitha	23:45–00:42 (28.10)
Amrita Kalam	20:32–22:03

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:01–12:13
Yamaganda	14:36–15:48
Gulika Kalam	08:37–09:49
Dur Muhurta	09:20–09:58, 12:32–13:10
Varjyam	11:23–12:54, 06:30–08:02 (28.10)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Krishna-dashami until 16:32, Krishna-ekadashi from 16:32; lagna Tula 07:25, Vrischika 09:36, Dhanu 12:19, Makara 14:10, Kumbha 15:14, Mina 15:57, Mesha 16:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Friday — universal respect.

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

Bhadra on earth 07:25–16:32: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

+1 Yoga Shukla 07:25–17:34+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:32–07:27 (28.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:25–22:49−2 Hutashana Yoga 07:25–16:32−3 Anandadi: Kana 07:25–22:49−3 Bhadra on earth 07:25–16:32

Panchanga at sunrise 07:25

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Hutashana Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1984 · Vikram 2119 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Rama Ekadashi · Govatsa Dwadashi (Vasu Baras)

At sunrise 07:27

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 14:50 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 2 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 21:52 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 15:01 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 14:50 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 14:50	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 14:50	karana Kaulava
from 15:01	yoga Indra
from 21:52	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 02:03 (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	01:59
Moonset	15:46
Day length	9 h 30 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:50

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (07:27–16:58) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Rama Ekadashi · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 16:32 (27.10)–14:50
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 07:29–09:22 (29.10)

Govatsa Dwadashi (Vasu Baras) · Nandini the cow

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 16:58–19:52
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 21:52–07:29 (29.10)

Hutashana Yoga 07:27–14:50

Anandadi: Lumbaka 07:27–21:52 Anandadi: Utpata 21:52–07:29 (29.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:31–06:29
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	15:43–17:15

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:50–11:01
Yamaganda	13:24–14:35
Gulika Kalam	07:27–08:38
Dur Muhurta	07:27–08:05, 08:05–08:43
Varjyam	06:30–08:02, 04:50–06:23 (29.10)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:27–12:15, 14:06–14:50

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 14:50, Krishna-dvadashi from 14:50; lagna Tula 07:27, Vrischika 09:32, Dhanu 12:15, Makara 14:06, Kumbha 15:10, Mina 15:53, Mesha 16:35

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; 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 = −3

+2 Yoga Brahma 07:27–15:010 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 21:52–07:29 (29.10)0 Surya Dagdha tithi 14:50–07:29 (29.10)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 07:27–21:52−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:27–21:52−2 Hutashana Yoga 07:27–14:50

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:27

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Indra; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Vaidhriti
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1984 · Vikram 2119 more
Period	Chaturmasya · Diwali — five days, day 1
Festivals	Dhanteras (Dhanvantari Jayanti) · Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 07:29

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 13:19 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 2 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 21:07 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 12:38 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 13:19 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 12:38	yoga Vaidhriti
from 13:19	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 13:19	karana Gara
from 21:07	nakshatra Hasta
from 00:39 (30.10)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:50
Sunrise	07:29
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:56
End of twilight	17:35
Moonrise	03:28
Moonset	15:52
Day length	9 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:19

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, Uttara-Phalguni (07:29–16:56) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Dhanteras (Dhanvantari Jayanti) · Dhanvantari

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 16:56–19:51
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 16:56–19:51
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya
Diwali — five days, day 1

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 07:29–13:19 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 21:07–07:31 (30.10)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:29–13:19 Hutashana Yoga 07:29–13:19 Krakacha Yoga 07:29–13:19

Anandadi: Mitra 07:29–21:07 Anandadi: Manasa 21:07–07:31 (30.10)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dvadashi

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:33–06:31
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:31
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	14:08–15:41

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:45–16:56
Yamaganda	12:12–13:23
Gulika Kalam	14:34–15:45
Dur Muhurta	15:40–16:18
Varjyam	05:21–06:55 (30.10)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:29–09:28

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:29–09:28
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:29–09:28
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:29–12:11, 14:02–15:06, 15:50–16:31

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 13:19, Krishna-trayodashi from 13:19; lagna Tula 07:29, Vrischika 09:28, Dhanu 12:11, Makara 14:02, Kumbha 15:06, Mina 15:50, Mesha 16:31

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Vaidhriti 12:38–16:56: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Yoga Indra 07:29–12:38+1 Anandadi: Mitra 07:29–21:07+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:29–21:070 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:29–13:19 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 07:29–13:19 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 07:29–13:19−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:29–13:19−1 Vaidhriti 12:38–07:31 (30.10)−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:29–13:19

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:29

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vishti (Bhadra), Krishna Chaturdashi
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1984 · Vikram 2119 more
Period	Chaturmasya · Diwali — five days, day 2
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri · Kali Chaudas

At sunrise 07:31

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 12:03 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 20:38 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 10:27 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 12:03 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 10:27	yoga Vishkambha
from 12:03	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 12:03	karana Vishti
from 20:38	nakshatra Chitra
from 23:32	karana Shakuni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:52
Sunrise	07:31
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:53
End of twilight	17:33
Moonrise	04:57
Moonset	15:58
Day length	9 h 22 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:03

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, Hasta (07:31–16:53) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:03–16:53: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 12:03–16:53: 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, 23:44–00:43 (31.10)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kali Chaudas · Kali

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 23:44–00:43 (31.10)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya
Diwali — five days, day 2

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 20:38–07:33 (31.10)

Anandadi: Vajra 07:31–20:38 Anandadi: Mudgara 20:38–07:33 (31.10)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 12:03–23:32; Bhadra Mukha 12:03–13:59; Bhadra Puchha 22:26–23:35

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:34–06:33
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:46–14:24
Godhuli	16:53–17:23
Pradosha	16:53–19:49
Nishitha	23:44–00:43 (31.10)
Amrita Kalam	14:45–16:19

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:41–09:52
Yamaganda	11:02–12:12
Gulika Kalam	13:23–14:33
Dur Muhurta	12:31–13:09, 14:24–15:01
Varjyam	04:35–06:10 (31.10)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:27–12:03

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 10:27–12:03
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 10:27–12:03
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:31–12:03

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 12:03, Krishna-chaturdashi from 12:03; lagna Tula 07:31, Vrischika 09:24, Dhanu 12:07, Makara 13:58, Kumbha 15:02, Mina 15:46, Mesha 16:27

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 12:03–16:53: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vaidhriti 07:31–10:27: 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).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:31–20:38+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Vaidhriti 07:31–10:27−1 Anandadi: Vajra 07:31–20:38−2 Krishna Chaturdashi 12:03–07:33 (31.10)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 12:03–23:32

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:31

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1984 · Vikram 2119 more
Period	Chaturmasya · Diwali — five days, day 3
Festivals	Diwali, Lakshmi Puja · Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) · Kali Puja

At sunrise 07:33

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 11:07 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 2 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 20:29 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 08:30 more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 11:07 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 08:30	yoga Priti
from 11:07	tithi Amavasya
from 11:07	karana Chatushpada
from 20:29	nakshatra Swati
from 22:47	karana Naga
from 06:51 (01.11)	yoga Ayushman

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:54
Sunrise	07:33
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:51
End of twilight	17:30
Moonrise	06:25
Moonset	16:05
Day length	9 h 17 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:07

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (07:33–16:51) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Shakuni 07:33–11:07: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 11:07–16:51: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 07:33–11:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Diwali, Lakshmi Puja · Lakshmi

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 16:51–19:48
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) · Krishna

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

Rule: Arunodaya: before sunrise, 06:25–07:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Abhyanga Snana: from moonrise to sunrise: 06:25–07:33

Kali Puja · Kali

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 23:44–00:43 (01.11)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya
Diwali — five days, day 3

Muhurta

Anandadi: Dhwaja 20:29–07:35 (01.11) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 07:33–20:29

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	14:07–15:43

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:32–15:42
Yamaganda	09:53–11:03
Gulika Kalam	12:12–13:22
Dur Muhurta	09:25–10:02, 22:45–23:44
Varjyam	02:09–03:46 (01.11)

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 07:33–12:04, 13:54–14:58, 15:42–16:23

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 11:07, Amavasya from 11:07; lagna Tula 07:33, Vrischika 09:20, Dhanu 12:04, Makara 13:54, Kumbha 14:58, Mina 15:42, Mesha 16:23

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 07:33–11:07: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 11:07–16:51: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:33–20:29+1 Yoga Priti 08:30–06:51 (01.11)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 07:33–20:29−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 07:33–11:07

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:33

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.

Chitrabhanu (No. 16 of 60, “shining in many colours”) — A brilliant year: abundance, joy, success in the arts and in affairs.
Northern samvatsara: Manmatha (No. 29)
Shaka Samvat 1984 · Vikram Samvat 2119 · Kali Yuga 5163
Next year — Subhanu, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 30.03.2063
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-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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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).

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 Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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: 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.

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.

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 Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and does harm — auspicious activities are not started.

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 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.

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.

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Mina
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna Chaturdashi
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).

Bhadra on earth
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.

Amavasya (30, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Pitris (ancestors).
The Pitris (ancestors) rule the new moon; this period is suitable for rites honoring the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana), for pacifying the mind and performing austerities.

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.

Chatushpada (fixed)
Deity: Vrisha (the sacred bull)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for work with cattle, worship of cows and rites for the ancestors (shraddha).
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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.

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.

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 Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion

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

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

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

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 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

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Amavasya
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly 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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 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

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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).

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

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.

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.

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

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Swati
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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

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

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

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

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

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

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

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

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 4
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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Jyestha
−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.

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

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

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.

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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

Anandadi: 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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable 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.

Mula (19)
Meaning: Root
Symbol: Roots, elephant goad, lion's tail (panicle)
Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: destroy, crush (also the ability to destroy destruction)

Shobhana (5) — “splendid, beautiful”
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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.

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 7
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

Anandadi: 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.

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

The Moon in 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.

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable 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.

Purva-Ashadha (20)
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)

Atiganda (6) — “great danger”
Inauspicious: portends trouble and hindrances; if necessary, the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 8
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

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.

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
“Burnt” combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Bharani, Mon — Chitra, Tue — Uttara Ashadha, Wed — Dhanishtha, Thu — Uttara Phalguni, Fri — Jyeshtha, Sat — Revati. Whatever is begun “burns up” without bearing fruit.

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.

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Ashtami
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.

Shukla-navami (9, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.

Uttara-Ashadha (21)
Meaning: Subsequent invincible, insubordinate
Symbol: Small bed
Deity: Vishva-Deva (All Gods)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: give an undeniable victory, thanks to alliances and support

Sukarma (7) — “good deed”
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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 Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 9
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

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

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami (10, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.

Shravana (22)
Meaning: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)

Dhriti (8) — “steadfastness, firmness”
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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 Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

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

Anandadi: 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.

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Swayam Siddha Muhurta
One of the “three and a half” inherently auspicious days of the year (Ugadi, Akshaya Tritiya, Vijayadashami and, as the half, Bali Pratipada): no muhurta needs to be chosen for new undertakings, and the day’s panchanga flaws are disregarded (except a visible eclipse).

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

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

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.

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 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

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.

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.

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-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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-ekadashi (11, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh lunar day is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.

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

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.

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 Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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.

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Mesha
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “great calamities”

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.

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.

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.

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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.

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.

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi (13, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth lunar day is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.

Purva-Bhadra (25)
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search

Dhruva (12) — “fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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.

Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

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

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi (14, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.

Uttara-Bhadra (26)
Meaning: Later blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Part of the red bed for legs (foot), twins
Deity: Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give rain (nourishment and stability)

Vyaghata (13) — “crushing blow”
Inauspicious: portends failures and injuries; the first 9 ghatis (about 3 h 36 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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.

nakshatra Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

Anandadi: 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.

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purnima
−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.

Purnima (15, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.

Revati (27)
Meaning: Rich, prosperous
Symbol: Fish (sometimes a couple) or drum
Deity: Pushan (Prosperous)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: nourish (satiate at the expense of its abundance)

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

The exact opposition of the Sun and the Moon: the Moon is at full strength. A time for fasts, pujas and charity.

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.

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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.

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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.

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−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.

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

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.

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)

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Kshaya tithi
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new 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

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.

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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.

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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 Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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.

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

Punarvasu (7)
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth

Siddha (21) — “perfected, accomplished”
Especially auspicious: success of undertakings, gaining knowledge and receiving initiations.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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 Punarvasu
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Pushya (8)
Meaning: Feeder; feeder of flowers
Symbol: Cow udder, flower (lotus), arrow and circle
Deity: Brhaspati
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give manifestation of spiritual energy, feeding

Sadhya (22) — “attainable, amenable”
Auspicious (in some traditions — especially auspicious): study, practice, mastering new things — anything achieved through effort.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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 Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Pushya
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).

Krishna-navami (9, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.

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

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

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

Jwalamukhi Yoga
“Fire-breathing” yoga: the 1st tithi with Mula, the 5th with Bharani, the 8th with Krittika, the 9th with Rohini, the 10th with Ashlesha. Especially harmful for weddings, housewarmings, sowing and beginning studies.

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami (10, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.

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

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.

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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

nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-dvadashi (12, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth day of the waning Moon and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

Diwali — five days, day 1
Dhanteras, Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali), Lakshmi Puja, Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj.

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.

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

Diwali — five days, day 2
Dhanteras, Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali), Lakshmi Puja, Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj.

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.

Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion

Diwali — five days, day 3
Dhanteras, Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali), Lakshmi Puja, Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj.