October 2088 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Bhadrapada (until 14.10), Ashwina (from 15.10). Periods: all month — Chaturmasya; until 14.10 — Pitru Paksha; 15–23.10 — Sharad Navaratri (autumn). Major festivals: 14.10 Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya; 15.10 Sharad Navaratri: Ghatasthapana; 22.10 Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami); 23.10 Maha Navami; 24.10 Vijayadashami (Dussehra); 29.10 Sharad Purnima (Kojagari). 14.10 — solar eclipse, annular (not visible here); 30.10 — lunar eclipse, partial (fully visible).
Icons this month (22)
How to read the calendar
Cell colour — the day’s rating for new undertakings: maroon — best days, green — favourable, light — ordinary, grey — avoid starting important matters, pink — unfavourable. The circle shows the tithi number at sunrise (outlined — waxing Moon, filled — waning); top right — the nakshatra at sunrise and its type icon. Click a day to open the full panchanga of the day.
Best days
- 1.10 Fri — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Shrivatsa until 16:11
Revati (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. - 16.10 Sat — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi, Auspicious nakshatra until 12:54
Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes. - 18.10 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa until 09:26
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals. - 23.10 Sat — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) after 08:42
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes. - 28.10 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chhatra after 09:52 until 10:00
Revati (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Festivals
- 3.10 Sun Sankashti Chaturthi (Vighnaraja)
- 3.10 Sun Bharani Shraddha
- 7.10 Thu Kalashtami
- 7.10 Thu Madhya Ashtami (Pitru Paksha)
- 8.10 Fri Avidhava Navami (Matri Navami)
- 10.10 Sun Indira Ekadashi
- 11.10 Mon Soma Pradosha
- 12.10 Tue Masik Shivaratri
- 13.10 Wed Ghata Chaturdashi (Shastrahata Shraddha)
- 14.10 Thu Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya
- 14.10 Thu Bhadrapada Amavasya
- 15.10 Fri Sharad Navaratri: Ghatasthapana
- 16.10 Sat Chandra Darshan
- 17.10 Sun Tula Sankranti
- 18.10 Mon Vinayaka Chaturthi
- 20.10 Wed Skanda Shashti
- 20.10 Wed Saraswati Avahana
- 22.10 Fri Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami)
- 23.10 Sat Maha Navami
- 24.10 Sun Vijayadashami (Dussehra)
- 26.10 Tue Papankusha Ekadashi
- 27.10 Wed Pradosha Vrat
- 29.10 Fri Sharad Purnima (Kojagari)
- 29.10 Fri Ashwina Purnima
Special muhurta yogas
- 1.10 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:34–23:34
- 1.10 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 4.10 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:47–06:41 (05.10)
- 6.10 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:43–16:42
- 7.10 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:12–06:47 (08.10)
- 8.10 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:47–13:48
- 13.10 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:14–06:59 (14.10)
- 16.10 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:04–12:54
- 16.10 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 12:54–19:02
- 18.10 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:08–17:12
- 22.10 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:36–07:18 (23.10)
- 23.10 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:18–06:57 (24.10)
- 26.10 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 11:18–07:26 (27.10)
- 28.10 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:52–07:31 (29.10)
- 29.10 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:31–08:55
- 29.10 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:31–07:27 (30.10)
- 30.10 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 05:36–07:35 (31.10)
- 31.10 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 07:35–00:48 (01.11)
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Avoid starting important matters
- 3.10 Sun — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Vishti (Bhadra) (unfavourable day)
- 5.10 Tue — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata, Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) (unfavourable day)
- 6.10 Wed — Kshaya tithi, Vishti (Bhadra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 7.10 Thu — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga, Anandadi: Kana (unfavourable day)
- 9.10 Sat — Bhadra on earth, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 10.10 Sun — Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
- 13.10 Wed — Krishna Chaturdashi, Eclipse nearby
- 14.10 Thu — Amavasya, Vaidhriti, Eclipse (not visible here)
- 17.10 Sun — Sankranti day, Anandadi: Utpata
- 19.10 Tue — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 22.10 Fri — Vishti (Bhadra), Tryahasparsha, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
- 26.10 Tue — Anandadi: Kana, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Bhadra on earth
- 29.10 Fri — Kshaya tithi, Eclipse, Vishti (Bhadra)
- 31.10 Sun — Vyatipata, Eclipse nearby, Anandadi: Dhumra
Sky this month
- 14.10 New moon (Amavasya) 17:41
- 14.10 Solar eclipse, annular, greatest eclipse 17:47, magnitude 0.973
not visible here (outside the eclipse zone) - 17.10 Tula Sankranti 14:55 — the Sun enters Tula (Libra)
- 30.10 Full moon (Purnima) 06:11
- 30.10 Lunar eclipse, partial, greatest eclipse 06:02, magnitude 0.184
fully visible: 05:15–06:49, maximum eclipse here 06:02, magnitude 0.184
Periods
- all month Chaturmasya
- until 14.10 Pitru Paksha
- 15–23.10 Sharad Navaratri (autumn)
- 27.09 10:53 – 1.10 23:34 Raja Panchaka
- 24.10 19:54 – 29.10 08:55 Roga Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Kilaka (No. 42, “wedge, bolt”) — A year of obstacles: affairs get stuck; perseverance and patience are needed. more
Northern samvatsara: Dundubhi. Shaka Samvat 2010, Vikram Samvat 2145, Kali Yuga 5189.
Bhadrapada (Nabhasya) — The month of Ganesha: Ganesha Chaturthi, Ananta Chaturdashi; the dark half is Pitru Paksha, the time of ancestor rites. more
Ashwina (Isha) — The month of the Goddess: Sharad Navaratri, Vijayadashami (Dussehra), Sharad Purnima; at its end — Diwali. more
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Times are standard time UTC+3 (from the site settings, without daylight saving time) · panchanga at sunrise (upper limb of the Sun’s disc, with refraction) · ayanamsa Lahiri · place 55°45′ N 37°35′ E · festival dates are calculated for this location by the rules of kala vyapti · times of Sankranti are accurate to within a few minutes
| Summary | Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 16:11 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 | Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 2010 · Vikram 2145 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-pratipat |
At sunrise 06:34
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 17:07 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 23:34 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 16:11 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 17:07 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 16:11 | yoga Vyaghata |
|---|---|
| from 17:07 | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
| from 17:07 | karana Taitila |
| from 23:34 | nakshatra Ashwini |
| from 04:19 (02.10) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:57 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:34 |
| Noon | 12:19 |
| Sunset | 18:03 |
| End of twilight | 18:39 |
| Moonrise | 18:11 |
| Moonset | 07:24 |
| Day length | 11 h 28 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 3, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 17:07 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (06:34–18:03) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-pratipat
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:34–17:07 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:34–23:34 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:07–06:36 (02.10)
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:34–23:34 Anandadi: Vajra 23:34–06:36 (02.10)
- Raja Panchaka: 10:53 (27.09)–23:34
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 17:47–05:20 (02.10)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:54–05:44 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:55–12:41 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:13–14:59 |
| Godhuli | 18:03–18:28 |
| Pradosha | 18:03–20:33 |
| Nishitha | 23:54–00:44 (02.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:14–22:48 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:52–12:18 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:10–16:36 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:00–09:26 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:51–09:37, 12:41–13:27 |
| Varjyam | 11:55–13:29 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:34–14:00, 15:50–16:54, 17:37–18:03 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 17:07, Krishna-dvitya from 17:07; lagna Kanya 06:34, Tula 08:17, Vrischika 11:18, Dhanu 14:00, Makara 15:50, Kumbha 16:54, Mina 17:37
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +10
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 16:11
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:34–23:34+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:34–17:07+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:34–23:34+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:34–23:34+1 Yoga Dhruva 06:34–16:11+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:34–17:070 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:07–06:36 (02.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Pitru Paksha0 Yoga Vyaghata 16:11–19:25−1 Panchaka 06:34–23:34
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 2010 · Vikram 2145 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dvitya, Krishna-tritya |
At sunrise 06:36
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 15:26 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 2 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 22:32 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 13:44 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 15:26 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:44 | yoga Harshana |
|---|---|
| from 15:26 | tithi Krishna-tritya |
| from 15:26 | karana Vanija |
| from 22:32 | nakshatra Bharani |
| from 02:30 (03.10) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:59 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:36 |
| Noon | 12:18 |
| Sunset | 18:00 |
| End of twilight | 18:37 |
| Moonrise | 18:39 |
| Moonset | 08:43 |
| Day length | 11 h 24 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 5, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:26 |
|---|
Festivals and periods
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dvitya, Krishna-tritya
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Saumya 06:36–22:32 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 22:32–06:37 (03.10)
- Bhadra in heaven: 02:30–13:29 (03.10); Bhadra Puchha 09:38–10:44 (03.10); Bhadra Mukha 10:44–12:34 (03.10)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:55–05:45 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:55–12:41 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:12–14:57 |
| Godhuli | 18:00–18:25 |
| Pradosha | 18:00–20:31 |
| Nishitha | 23:53–00:44 (03.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:38–17:10 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:27–10:52 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:43–15:09 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:36–08:01 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:36–07:21, 07:21–08:07 |
| Varjyam | 18:42–20:14 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:36–11:14, 15:26–18:00
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 06:36–11:14, 15:26–18:00 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 06:36–11:14, 15:47–16:50, 17:33–18:00 |
| Cutting toenails | average 06:36–11:14, 15:26–18:00 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 15:26, Krishna-tritya from 15:26; lagna Kanya 06:36, Tula 08:13, Vrischika 11:14, Dhanu 13:56, Makara 15:47, Kumbha 16:50, Mina 17:33
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Saumya 06:36–22:32+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:36–22:32+1 Auspicious tithi 06:36–15:260 Yoga Harshana 13:44–06:37 (03.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 2010 · Vikram 2145 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-chaturti |
| Festivals | Sankashti Chaturthi (Vighnaraja) · Bharani Shraddha |
At sunrise 06:37
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 13:29 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 2 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 21:14 more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 11:02 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:29 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:02 | yoga Vajra |
|---|---|
| from 13:29 | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
| from 13:29 | karana Bava |
| from 21:14 | nakshatra Krittika |
| from 00:26 (04.10) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:01 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:37 |
| Noon | 12:18 |
| Sunset | 17:57 |
| End of twilight | 18:34 |
| Moonrise | 19:13 |
| Moonset | 10:01 |
| Day length | 11 h 19 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 13:29 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (06:37–17:57) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:37–13:29: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Sankashti Chaturthi (Vighnaraja) · Ganesha
The monthly fast for Ganesha on the fourth day of the waning Moon — the “trouble-removing” Chaturthi. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise, then perform Ganesha Puja and offer water to the Moon (arghya).
Rule: at moonrise, 19:13
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Bharani Shraddha · Pitris (ancestors)
A day of Pitru Paksha under the Bharani nakshatra: shraddha on this day is equated with a pilgrimage to Gaya; it is especially recommended for those who died within the past year.
Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:25–15:41
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-chaturti
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:37–21:14 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:29–06:39 (04.10)
Anandadi: Kaladanda 06:37–21:14 Anandadi: Dhumra 21:14–06:39 (04.10)
- Bhadra in heaven: 02:30–13:29; Bhadra Puchha 09:38–10:44; Bhadra Mukha 10:44–12:34
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:56–05:47 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:55–12:40 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:11–14:56 |
| Godhuli | 17:57–18:23 |
| Pradosha | 17:57–20:30 |
| Nishitha | 23:53–00:44 (04.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:42–18:12 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:32–17:57 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:17–13:42 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:07–16:32 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:27–17:12 |
| Varjyam | 07:37–09:07 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:37–11:10
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:37–11:10 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | average 06:37–11:10 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:37–13:29 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Krishna-tritya until 13:29, Krishna-chaturti from 13:29; lagna Kanya 06:37, Tula 08:09, Vrischika 11:10, Dhanu 13:53, Makara 15:43, Kumbha 16:46, Mina 17:29
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 13:29–17:57: 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
Unfavourable day · score S = −7
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: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
+1 Yoga Harshana 06:37–11:02+1 Auspicious tithi 06:37–13:290 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Yoga Vajra 11:02–12:05−1 Rikta tithi 13:29–06:39 (04.10)−1 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:29–06:39 (04.10)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 06:37–21:14−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:37–21:14−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:37–13:29−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:37–21:14
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Sthira; cons: Rikta tithi Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 2010 · Vikram 2145 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-panchami |
At sunrise 06:39
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 11:21 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 2 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 19:47 more |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 08:11 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 11:21 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:11 | yoga Siddhi |
|---|---|
| from 11:21 | tithi Krishna-panchami |
| from 11:21 | karana Kaulava |
| from 19:47 | nakshatra Rohini |
| from 22:14 | karana Taitila |
| from 05:13 (05.10) | yoga Vyatipata |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:03 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:39 |
| Noon | 12:18 |
| Sunset | 17:55 |
| End of twilight | 18:32 |
| Moonrise | 19:54 |
| Moonset | 11:15 |
| Day length | 11 h 15 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 13, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:21 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (06:39–17:55) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-panchami
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:47–06:41 (05.10)
Anandadi: Sthira 06:39–19:47 Anandadi: Vardhamana 19:47–06:41 (05.10)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:58–05:49 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:55–12:40 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:10–14:55 |
| Godhuli | 17:55–18:20 |
| Pradosha | 17:55–20:28 |
| Nishitha | 23:53–00:44 (05.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:32–19:02 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:04–09:28 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:53–12:17 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:42–15:06 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:40–13:25, 14:55–15:40 |
| Varjyam | 08:31–10:01 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:21–17:55
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 11:21–17:55 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 11:21–17:55 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 11:21–13:49, 15:39–16:42, 17:26–17:55 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 11:21, Krishna-panchami from 11:21; lagna Kanya 06:39, Tula 08:05, Vrischika 11:06, Dhanu 13:49, Makara 15:39, Kumbha 16:42, Mina 17:26
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 06:39–11:21: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- 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 Yoga Siddhi 08:11–05:13 (05.10)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 06:39–19:47+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 11:21–06:41 (05.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−2 Rikta tithi 06:39–11:21
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 2010 · Vikram 2145 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-shashti |
At sunrise 06:41
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 09:05 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 2 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 18:15 more |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 02:14 (06.10) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 09:05 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:05 | tithi Krishna-shashti |
|---|---|
| from 09:05 | karana Gara |
| from 18:15 | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
| from 19:57 | karana Vanija |
| from 02:14 (06.10) | yoga Variyana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:05 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:41 |
| Noon | 12:17 |
| Sunset | 17:52 |
| End of twilight | 18:29 |
| Moonrise | 20:46 |
| Moonset | 12:24 |
| Day length | 11 h 10 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 09:05 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (06:41–17:52) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-shashti
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 18:15–06:43 (06.10)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:41–09:05 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 09:05–18:15 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:05–06:43 (06.10)
Anandadi: Matanga 06:41–18:15 Anandadi: Rakshasa 18:15–06:43 (06.10)
- Gandanta (tithi): 08:44–09:27
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:59–05:50 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:39 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:09–14:53 |
| Godhuli | 17:52–18:18 |
| Pradosha | 17:52–20:26 |
| Nishitha | 23:52–00:44 (06.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:15–16:45 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:04–16:28 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:29–10:53 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:17–13:41 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:56–09:40, 23:01–23:52 |
| Varjyam | 10:46–12:16, 23:29–00:59 (06.10) |
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 06:41–13:45, 15:35–16:38, 17:22–17:52 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Krishna-panchami until 09:05, Krishna-shashti from 09:05; lagna Kanya 06:41, Tula 08:01, Vrischika 11:02, Dhanu 13:45, Makara 15:35, Kumbha 16:38, Mina 17:22
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 06:41–17:52: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −7
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: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata, Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
+1 Anandadi: Matanga 06:41–18:15+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:41–18:15+1 Auspicious tithi 06:41–09:050 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 09:05–18:15−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:41–09:05−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:05–06:43 (06.10)−3 Vyatipata 06:41–02:14 (06.10)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Vishti (Bhadra) Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 2010 · Vikram 2145 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-saptami |
At sunrise 06:43
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 06:48 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 16:42 more |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 23:14 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 06:48 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:48 | tithi Krishna-saptami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 06:48 | karana Vishti |
| from 16:42 | nakshatra Ardra |
| from 17:39 | karana Bava |
| from 23:14 | yoga Parigha |
| from 04:32 (07.10) | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
| from 04:32 (07.10) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:06 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:43 |
| Noon | 12:17 |
| Sunset | 17:50 |
| End of twilight | 18:26 |
| Moonrise | 21:47 |
| Moonset | 13:22 |
| Day length | 11 h 06 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 3, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:48 | from 16:42 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (06:43–16:42) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:48–17:39: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-saptami
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:43–16:42 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:43–16:42 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:48–04:32 (07.10)
Hutashana Yoga 04:32–06:45 (07.10) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:32–06:45 (07.10)
Anandadi: Amrita 06:43–16:42 Anandadi: Musala 16:42–06:45 (07.10)
- Bhadra in heaven: 06:48–17:39; Bhadra Puchha 11:09–12:14; Bhadra Mukha 12:14–14:02
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:01–05:52 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:08–14:52 |
| Godhuli | 17:50–18:15 |
| Pradosha | 17:50–20:25 |
| Nishitha | 23:52–00:43 (07.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:28–09:58, 05:50–07:20 (07.10) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:17–13:40 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:07–09:30 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:53–12:17 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:54–12:39 |
| Varjyam | 00:35–02:05 (07.10) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:48–10:58, 15:31–16:34
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 06:48–10:58, 15:31–16:34 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 06:48–10:58, 15:31–16:34 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:43–13:41, 15:31–16:34, 17:18–17:50 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 16:42, Ardra from 16:42; tithi Krishna-shashti until 06:48, Krishna-saptami from 06:48; lagna Kanya 06:43, Tula 07:57, Vrischika 10:58, Dhanu 13:41, Makara 15:31, Kumbha 16:34, Mina 17:18
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 16:42) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 16:42) — sadness; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +7
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:43–16:42+2 Ravi Yoga 06:43–16:42+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:48–04:32 (07.10)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 06:43–16:42+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:43–16:42+1 Yoga Variyana 06:43–23:14+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Anandadi: Musala 16:42–06:45 (07.10)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 16:42–06:45 (07.10)−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:48–17:39
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 2010 · Vikram 2145 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ashtami |
| Festivals | Kalashtami · Madhya Ashtami (Pitru Paksha) |
At sunrise 06:45
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 02:20 (08.10) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 15:12 more |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 20:18 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 15:25 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:12 | nakshatra Punarvasu |
|---|---|
| from 15:25 | karana Kaulava |
| from 20:18 | yoga Shiva |
| from 02:20 (08.10) | tithi Krishna-navami |
| from 02:20 (08.10) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:08 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:45 |
| Noon | 12:17 |
| Sunset | 17:47 |
| End of twilight | 18:24 |
| Moonrise | 22:57 |
| Moonset | 14:11 |
| Day length | 11 h 01 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 12, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:12 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (15:12–17:47) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Kalashtami · Kalabhairava
The eighth day of the waning Moon is dedicated to Kalabhairava, the fierce form of Shiva. The day is chosen so that Ashtami prevails at the beginning of the night (Pradosha). Devotees fast, worship Bhairava in the evening and at night, and feed dogs — the dog is his mount.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:47–20:23
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Madhya Ashtami (Pitru Paksha) · Pitris (ancestors)
The middle of Pitru Paksha: shraddha for ancestors who departed on the eighth lunar day; on this day many also observe the Mahalakshmi and Jivitputrika Vrats.
Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:22–15:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ashtami
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:12–06:47 (08.10) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 15:12–06:47 (08.10)
Krakacha Yoga 06:45–02:20 (08.10) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:45–02:20 (08.10) Hutashana Yoga 02:20–06:47 (08.10) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:20–06:47 (08.10)
Anandadi: Siddhi 15:12–06:47 (08.10) Anandadi: Kana 06:45–15:12
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-ashtami
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:02–05:54 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:38 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:07–14:51 |
| Godhuli | 17:47–18:13 |
| Pradosha | 17:47–20:23 |
| Nishitha | 23:51–00:43 (08.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:50–07:20 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:39–15:02 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:45–08:08 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:31–10:54 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:26–11:10, 14:51–15:35 |
| Varjyam | 02:30–04:01 (08.10) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:45–13:37 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ardra until 15:12, Punarvasu from 15:12; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Kanya 06:45, Tula 07:53, Vrischika 10:54, Dhanu 13:37, Makara 15:27, Kumbha 16:30, Mina 17:14
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 15:12) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 15:12) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 06:45–17:47: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −8
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: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:12–06:47 (08.10)0 Anandadi: Siddhi 15:12–06:47 (08.10)0 Auspicious nakshatra 15:12–06:47 (08.10)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 15:12–06:47 (08.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:45–02:20 (08.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Ashtami 06:45–02:20 (08.10)−1 Yoga Parigha 06:45–09:46−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:45–02:20 (08.10)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:45–15:12−3 Anandadi: Kana 06:45–15:12−3 Krakacha Yoga 06:45–02:20 (08.10)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 13:48 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 | Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 2010 · Vikram 2145 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-navami |
| Festivals | Avidhava Navami (Matri Navami) |
At sunrise 06:47
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 00:16 (09.10) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 3 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 13:48 more |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 17:27 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 13:17 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:17 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 13:48 | nakshatra Pushya |
| from 17:27 | yoga Siddha |
| from 00:16 (09.10) | tithi Krishna-dashami |
| from 00:16 (09.10) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:10 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:47 |
| Noon | 12:16 |
| Sunset | 17:45 |
| End of twilight | 18:21 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 14:50 |
| Day length | 10 h 57 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 13:48 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (06:47–13:48) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (13:48–17:45) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Avidhava Navami (Matri Navami) · Pitris (ancestors)
Shraddha for mothers and married women who died before their husbands; it is performed on the ninth day of Pitru Paksha.
Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:22–15:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-navami
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:47–13:48
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:47–00:16 (09.10) Hutashana Yoga 00:16–06:49 (09.10)
Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:47–13:48 Anandadi: Utpata 13:48–06:49 (09.10)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:03–05:55 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:38 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:05–14:49 |
| Godhuli | 17:45–18:11 |
| Pradosha | 17:45–20:21 |
| Nishitha | 23:51–00:43 (09.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:33–13:03, 06:30–08:01 (09.10) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:54–12:16 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:00–16:22 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:10–09:32 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:59–09:43, 12:38–13:22 |
| Varjyam | 21:24–22:55 |
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 06:47–13:33, 15:23–16:26, 17:10–17:45 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 13:48, Pushya from 13:48; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Kanya 06:47, Tula 07:49, Vrischika 10:50, Dhanu 13:33, Makara 15:23, Kumbha 16:26, Mina 17:10
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 13:48) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 13:48) — increase in wealth; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-navami 06:47–17:45: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time ends by 13:48
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:47–13:48+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:47–13:48+1 Yoga Shiva 06:47–17:27+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:47–00:16 (09.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Utpata 13:48–06:49 (09.10)−2 Rikta tithi 06:47–00:16 (09.10)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 2010 · Vikram 2145 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dashami |
At sunrise 06:49
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 22:23 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 3 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 12:34 more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 14:44 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 11:18 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:18 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 12:34 | nakshatra Ashlesha |
| from 14:44 | yoga Sadhya |
| from 22:23 | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
| from 22:23 | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:12 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:49 |
| Noon | 12:16 |
| Sunset | 17:42 |
| End of twilight | 18:19 |
| Moonrise | 00:13 |
| Moonset | 15:21 |
| Day length | 10 h 52 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 6, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 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, Pushya (06:49–12:34) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:18–17:42: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dashami
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:49–22:23 Jwalamukhi Yoga 12:34–22:23 Hutashana Yoga 22:23–06:51 (10.10)
Anandadi: Mitra 06:49–12:34 Anandadi: Manasa 12:34–06:51 (10.10)
- Bhadra on earth: 11:18–22:23; Bhadra Puchha 12:59–14:05; Bhadra Mukha 14:05–15:56
- Gandanta (tithi): 22:01–22:45
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 05:46–17:18 (10.10)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:05–05:57 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:37 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:04–14:48 |
| Godhuli | 17:42–18:08 |
| Pradosha | 17:42–20:20 |
| Nishitha | 23:50–00:43 (10.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:30–08:01 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:33–10:54 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:37–14:59 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:49–08:11 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:49–07:33, 07:33–08:16 |
| Varjyam | 00:48–02:20 (10.10) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:49–10:46
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:49–10:46 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:49–10:46 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:49–13:29, 15:19–16:22, 17:06–17:42 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Pushya until 12:34, Ashlesha from 12:34; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Kanya 06:49, Tula 07:45, Vrischika 10:46, Dhanu 13:29, Makara 15:19, Kumbha 16:22, Mina 17:06
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 12:34) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 12:34) — physical affliction (suffering); 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 11:18–17:42: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth
+2 Yoga Siddha 06:49–14:44+2 Pushya 06:49–12:34+1 Anandadi: Mitra 06:49–12:340 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 12:34–06:51 (10.10)−1 Jwalamukhi Yoga 12:34–22:23−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:49–22:23−3 Bhadra on earth 11:18–22:23
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower) Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 2010 · Vikram 2145 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
| Festivals | Indira Ekadashi |
At sunrise 06:51
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 20:44 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 11:31 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 12:11 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 09:31 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:31 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 11:31 | nakshatra Magha |
| from 12:11 | yoga Shubha |
| from 20:44 | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| from 20:44 | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:14 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:51 |
| Noon | 12:16 |
| Sunset | 17:39 |
| End of twilight | 18:16 |
| Moonrise | 01:31 |
| Moonset | 15:48 |
| Day length | 10 h 48 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 4, bad — 6
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:31 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (11:31–17:39) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Indira Ekadashi · Vishnu
The Ekadashi of Pitru Paksha (dark half of Bhadrapada). The fast is dedicated to the ancestors: its merit is offered to the departed, and shraddha is performed.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 22:23 (09.10)–20:44
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 06:53–09:02 (11.10)
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ekadashi
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:51–20:44 Yamaghanta 11:31–06:53 (11.10) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:44–06:53 (11.10) Hutashana Yoga 20:44–06:53 (11.10) Krakacha Yoga 20:44–06:53 (11.10)
Anandadi: Vajra 06:51–11:31 Anandadi: Mudgara 11:31–06:53 (11.10)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 05:46–17:18
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:06–05:59 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:37 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:03–14:47 |
| Godhuli | 17:39–18:06 |
| Pradosha | 17:39–20:18 |
| Nishitha | 23:50–00:43 (11.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:00–11:31 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:18–17:39 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:15–13:36 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:57–16:18 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:13–16:56 |
| Varjyam | 23:08–00:41 (11.10) |
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 06:51–13:25, 15:15–16:18, 17:02–17:39 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 11:31, Magha from 11:31; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Kanya 06:51, Tula 07:41, Vrischika 10:42, Dhanu 13:25, Makara 15:15, Kumbha 16:18, Mina 17:02
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 11:31) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 11:31) — loss of property; Sunday — physical well-being.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −7
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: Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
+1 Yoga Shubha 12:11–06:53 (11.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Anandadi: Vajra 06:51–11:31−1 Gandanta 06:51–17:18−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:51–11:31−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:51–20:44−3 Yamaghanta 11:31–06:53 (11.10)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Dhwaja; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 2010 · Vikram 2145 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| Festivals | Soma Pradosha |
At sunrise 06:53
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 19:22 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 4 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 10:45 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 09:51 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 08:01 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:01 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 09:51 | yoga Shukla |
| from 10:45 | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
| from 19:22 | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| from 19:22 | karana Gara |
| from 06:49 (12.10) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:16 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:53 |
| Noon | 12:16 |
| Sunset | 17:37 |
| End of twilight | 18:14 |
| Moonrise | 02:49 |
| Moonset | 16:12 |
| Day length | 10 h 43 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 13, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:45 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (06:53–10:45) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (10:45–17:37) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Soma Pradosha · Shiva
A Pradosha falling on a Monday — the day of the Moon and Shiva: especially favourable for the fulfilment of wishes and for family well-being.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:22–20:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dvadashi
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:53–19:22
Anandadi: Dhwaja 10:45–06:55 (12.10) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:53–10:45
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:08–06:00 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:37 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:02–14:45 |
| Godhuli | 17:37–18:04 |
| Pradosha | 17:37–20:17 |
| Nishitha | 23:50–00:43 (12.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:26–09:59, 04:01–05:35 (12.10) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:14–09:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:55–12:15 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:36–14:56 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:37–13:20, 14:45–15:28 |
| Varjyam | 18:36–20:10 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:53–10:38, 15:11–16:14, 16:58–17:37
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:53–10:38, 15:11–16:14, 16:58–17:37 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:53–10:38, 15:11–16:14, 16:58–17:37 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:53–13:21, 15:11–16:14, 16:58–17:37 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Magha until 10:45, Purva-Phalguni from 10:45; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Kanya 06:53, Tula 07:37, Vrischika 10:38, Dhanu 13:21, Makara 15:11, Kumbha 16:14, Mina 16:58
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 10:45) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 10:45) — ill health; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Shubha 06:53–09:51+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 10:45–06:55 (12.10)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:53–10:45−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:53–10:45−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:53–19:22
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Brahma; auspicious time — after 10:18 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 | Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 2010 · Vikram 2145 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| Festivals | Masik Shivaratri |
At sunrise 06:55
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 18:22 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 10:18 more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 07:47 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 18:22 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:47 | yoga Brahma |
|---|---|
| from 10:18 | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
| from 18:22 | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
| from 18:22 | karana Vishti |
| from 06:01 (13.10) | yoga Indra |
| from 06:01 (13.10) | karana Shakuni |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:18 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:55 |
| Noon | 12:15 |
| Sunset | 17:34 |
| End of twilight | 18:12 |
| Moonrise | 04:06 |
| Moonset | 16:34 |
| Day length | 10 h 38 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 6, bad — 6
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | 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, Purva-Phalguni (06:55–10:18) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (10:18–17:34) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Masik Shivaratri · Shiva
The monthly “night of Shiva” — the fourteenth day of the waning Moon. Devotees fast, keep vigil through the night and perform abhisheka of the lingam at midnight (Nishitha).
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 23:49–00:43 (13.10)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-trayodashi
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:55–18:22
Anandadi: Prajapati 10:18–06:57 (13.10) Anandadi: Dhumra 06:55–10:18
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 18:22–06:01 (13.10); Bhadra Mukha 18:22–20:19; Bhadra Puchha 04:54–06:05 (13.10)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:09–06:02 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:36 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:01–14:44 |
| Godhuli | 17:34–18:01 |
| Pradosha | 17:34–20:15 |
| Nishitha | 23:49–00:43 (13.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:04–04:39 (13.10) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:55–16:15 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:35–10:55 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:15–13:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:03–09:46, 22:56–23:49 |
| Varjyam | 17:29–19:05 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:18–10:34, 15:07–16:11, 16:54–17:34
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 10:18–10:34, 15:07–16:11, 16:54–17:34 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 10:18–10:34, 15:07–16:11, 16:54–17:34 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 10:18–13:17, 15:07–16:11, 16:54–17:34 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 10:18, Uttara-Phalguni from 10:18; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Kanya 06:55, Tula 07:33, Vrischika 10:34, Dhanu 13:17, Makara 15:07, Kumbha 16:11, Mina 16:54
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 10:18) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 10:18) — destruction of all diseases; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
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
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 10:18
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:55–18:22+2 Yoga Brahma 07:47–06:01 (13.10)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 10:18–06:57 (13.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:18–06:57 (13.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 06:55–10:18−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:55–10:18
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Eclipse nearby Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 2010 · Vikram 2145 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
| Festivals | Ghata Chaturdashi (Shastrahata Shraddha) |
At sunrise 06:57
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 17:47 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 10:14 more |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 04:37 (14.10) more |
| Karana | Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 17:47 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:14 | nakshatra Hasta |
|---|---|
| from 17:47 | tithi Amavasya |
| from 17:47 | karana Chatushpada |
| from 04:37 (14.10) | yoga Vaidhriti |
| from 05:40 (14.10) | karana Naga |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:20 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:57 |
| Noon | 12:15 |
| Sunset | 17:32 |
| End of twilight | 18:09 |
| Moonrise | 05:23 |
| Moonset | 16:55 |
| Day length | 10 h 34 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 11, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:14 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (06:57–10:14) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (10:14–17:32) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Shakuni 06:57–17:32: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Krishna-chaturdashi 06:57–17:32: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Ghata Chaturdashi (Shastrahata Shraddha) · Pitris (ancestors)
Shraddha for those who died a violent death — by weapons or in an accident; it is performed on the fourteenth day of Pitru Paksha.
Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:18–15:25
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 10:14–06:59 (14.10)
Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:57–10:14 Anandadi: Ananda 10:14–06:59 (14.10)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:10–06:04 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:00–14:43 |
| Godhuli | 17:32–17:59 |
| Pradosha | 17:32–20:13 |
| Nishitha | 23:49–00:43 (14.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:32–06:09 (14.10) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:15–13:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:17–09:36 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:55–12:15 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:54–12:36 |
| Varjyam | 18:47–20:24 |
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-Phalguni until 10:14, Hasta from 10:14; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Kanya 06:57, Tula 07:30, Vrischika 10:31, Dhanu 13:13, Makara 15:03, Kumbha 16:07, Mina 16:50
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 10:14) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 10:14) — imparting radiance (to the person); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 06:57–17:32: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:14–06:59 (14.10)+2 Yoga Indra 06:57–04:37 (14.10)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:57–10:14+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:57–10:14+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Eclipse nearby−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 06:57–17:47
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Vaidhriti 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 | Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 2010 · Vikram 2145 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Amavasya |
| Festivals | Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya · Bhadrapada Amavasya · Solar eclipse, annular (not visible here) |
At sunrise 06:59
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 17:41 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 10:38 more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 03:35 (15.10) more |
| Karana | Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 17:41 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:38 | nakshatra Chitra |
|---|---|
| from 17:41 | tithi Shukla-pratipat |
| from 17:41 | karana Kimstughna |
| from 03:35 (15.10) | yoga Vishkambha |
| from 05:49 (15.10) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:22 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:59 |
| Noon | 12:15 |
| Sunset | 17:29 |
| End of twilight | 18:07 |
| Moonrise | 06:37 |
| Moonset | 17:18 |
| Day length | 10 h 29 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 17:41 |
|---|---|
| Solar eclipse, annular | greatest eclipse 17:47, magnitude 0.973 |
| Visibility | not visible here (outside the eclipse zone) |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 10, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:38 |
|---|
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, Hasta (06:59–10:38) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (10:38–17:29) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Naga 06:59–17:29: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)
The main day of Pitru Paksha: shraddha for all ancestors, including those whose date of death is unknown. Navaratri begins the next day; in Bengal Mahalaya is the invocation of Durga to earth.
Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:17–15:23
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 17:47 (13.10)–17:41
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Amavasya
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Chara 10:38–07:02 (15.10) Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:59–10:38
- Gandanta (tithi): 17:17–18:05
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 | 17:29–20:12 |
| Nishitha | 23:48–00:43 (15.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:52–06:32 (15.10) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:33–14:52 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:59–08:18 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:37–10:56 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:29–11:11, 14:41–15:23 |
| Varjyam | 18:55–20:35 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Hasta until 10:38, Chitra from 10:38; tithi Amavasya; lagna Kanya 06:59, Tula 07:26, Vrischika 10:27, Dhanu 13:09, Makara 14:59, Kumbha 16:03, Mina 16:46, Mesha 17:27
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 10:38) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 10:38) — improvement of well-being; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Amavasya 06:59–17:29: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Vaidhriti 06:59–17:29: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya, Vaidhriti
+1 Anandadi: Chara 10:38–07:02 (15.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:59–10:38+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:59–10:38−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−3 Amavasya 06:59–17:41−3 Vaidhriti 06:59–03:35 (15.10)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Eclipse nearby, Anandadi: Musala |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 2010 · Vikram 2145 more |
| Period | Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 1 · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Sharad Navaratri: Ghatasthapana |
At sunrise 07:02
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 18:05 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 4 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 11:30 more |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 02:58 (16.10) more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 18:05 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:30 | nakshatra Swati |
|---|---|
| from 18:05 | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
| from 18:05 | karana Balava |
| from 02:58 (16.10) | yoga Priti |
| from 06:30 (16.10) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:24 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:02 |
| Noon | 12:15 |
| Sunset | 17:27 |
| End of twilight | 18:04 |
| Moonrise | 07:50 |
| Moonset | 17:43 |
| Day length | 10 h 25 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 3, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:30 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (07:02–11:30) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (11:30–17:27) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Sharad Navaratri: Ghatasthapana · Durga
The start of the autumn (Sharad) Navaratri — the principal one of the year. The kalasha is installed in the morning, in the first third of the day, while Pratipada lasts (if that is not possible — at Abhijit Muhurta); for nine nights the nine forms of Durga are worshipped.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 17:41 (14.10)–18:05
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 07:02–10:30
Abhijit Muhurta (fallback time): 11:53–12:35
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
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:02–18:05
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:05–07:04 (16.10)
Anandadi: Musala 07:02–11:30 Anandadi: Gada 11:30–07:04 (16.10)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:13–06:07 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:35 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:58–14:40 |
| Godhuli | 17:27–17:54 |
| Pradosha | 17:27–20:10 |
| Nishitha | 23:48–00:42 (16.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:36–05:17 (16.10) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:56–12:14 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:51–16:09 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:20–09:38 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:07–09:48, 12:35–13:17 |
| Varjyam | 17:26–19:08 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Chitra until 11:30, Swati from 11:30; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Kanya 07:02, Tula 07:22, Vrischika 10:23, Dhanu 13:05, Makara 14:55, Kumbha 15:59, Mina 16:42, Mesha 17:24
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 11:30) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 11:30) — relief from all suffering; Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:02–18:05+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:02–11:30+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Musala 07:02–11:30−1 Eclipse nearby
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; auspicious time — until 12:54 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 2010 · Vikram 2145 more |
| Period | Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 2 · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 07:04
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 19:02 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 4 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 12:54 more |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 02:47 (17.10) more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 19:02 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:54 | nakshatra Vishakha |
|---|---|
| from 19:02 | tithi Shukla-tritya |
| from 19:02 | karana Taitila |
| from 02:47 (17.10) | yoga Ayushman |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:26 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:04 |
| Noon | 12:15 |
| Sunset | 17:24 |
| End of twilight | 18:02 |
| Moonrise | 09:00 |
| Moonset | 18:12 |
| Day length | 10 h 20 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 6, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:54 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (07:04–12:54) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (12:54–17:24) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Navaratri, day 2: Brahmacharini · Durga
Navaratri day. Brahmacharini — the goddess of austerity with a rosary and a water pot; grants patience and strength in keeping vows.
Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)
The first evening after the new moon, when the thin lunar crescent becomes visible. People look at the young Moon, offer it water and pray for well-being; some fast until it appears.
Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 17:24–18:12
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 17:24–18:12
- Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 2
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:04–12:54 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:04–12:54 Tripushkar Yoga 12:54–19:02
Anandadi: Siddhi 07:04–12:54 Anandadi: Shubha 12:54–07:06 (17.10)
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:15–06:09 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:35 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:58–14:39 |
| Godhuli | 17:24–17:52 |
| Pradosha | 17:24–20:09 |
| Nishitha | 23:48–00:42 (17.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:19–07:03 (17.10) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:39–10:56 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:32–14:49 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:04–08:21 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:04–07:45, 07:45–08:26 |
| Varjyam | 18:57–20:41 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:04–12:54, 14:52–15:55, 16:38–17:20
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 07:04–12:54, 14:52–15:55, 16:38–17:20 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 07:04–12:54, 14:52–15:55, 16:38–17:20 |
| Cutting toenails | average 07:04–10:19 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:04–13:01, 14:52–15:55, 16:38–17:20 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Swati until 12:54, Vishakha from 12:54; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Kanya 07:04, Tula 07:18, Vrischika 10:19, Dhanu 13:01, Makara 14:52, Kumbha 15:55, Mina 16:38, Mesha 17:20
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 12:54) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 12:54) — loss of money; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +7
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 12:54
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:04–12:54+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 07:04–12:54+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:04–12:54+1 Yoga Priti 07:04–02:47 (17.10)+1 Auspicious tithi 07:04–19:02+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:04–12:540 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 12:54–19:02−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Anandadi: Utpata |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 2010 · Vikram 2145 more |
| Period | Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 3 · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Tula Sankranti |
At sunrise 07:06
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 20:31 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 14:49 more |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 02:58 (18.10) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 07:43 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:43 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 14:49 | nakshatra Anuradha |
| from 20:31 | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
| from 20:31 | karana Vanija |
| from 02:58 (18.10) | yoga Saubhagya |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:28 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:06 |
| Noon | 12:14 |
| Sunset | 17:22 |
| End of twilight | 18:00 |
| Moonrise | 10:06 |
| Moonset | 18:46 |
| Day length | 10 h 16 min |
Sky
| Tula Sankranti | 14:55 — the Sun enters Tula (Libra) |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 7, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:49 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (07:06–14:49) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (14:49–17:22) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Tula Sankranti · Surya
The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Libra. In Karnataka it is Tula Sankramana, the festival of the river Kaveri at its source in Talakaveri.
Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 10:55–17:22
on the day the Sun enters the sign
Navaratri, day 3: Chandraghanta · Durga
Navaratri day. Chandraghanta — with a bell-shaped crescent moon on her forehead; grants courage and protection.
- Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 3
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 14:49–07:08 (18.10)
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:31–07:08 (18.10)
Anandadi: Utpata 07:06–14:49 Anandadi: Mrityu 14:49–07:08 (18.10)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:16–06:11 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:34 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:57–14:38 |
| Godhuli | 17:22–17:50 |
| Pradosha | 17:22–20:07 |
| Nishitha | 23:47–00:42 (18.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:46–07:32 (18.10) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:05–17:22 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:14–13:31 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:48–16:05 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:00–16:41 |
| Varjyam | 19:13–20:59 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:06–12:58, 14:48–17:22 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Vishakha until 14:49, Anuradha from 14:49; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Kanya 07:06, Tula 07:14, Vrischika 10:15, Dhanu 12:58, Makara 14:48, Kumbha 15:51, Mina 16:34, Mesha 17:16
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 14:49) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 14:49) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Sankranti at 14:55 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day
+1 Yoga Ayushman 07:06–02:58 (18.10)+1 Auspicious tithi 07:06–20:31+1 Ravi Yoga 14:49–07:08 (18.10)0 Auspicious nakshatra 14:49–07:08 (18.10)0 Anandadi: Mrityu 14:49–07:08 (18.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya−1 Sankranti day−3 Anandadi: Utpata 07:06–14:49
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 09:26 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 2010 · Vikram 2145 more |
| Period | Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 4 · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Vinayaka Chaturthi |
At sunrise 07:08
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 22:28 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 3 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 17:12 more |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 03:30 (19.10) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 09:26 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:26 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 17:12 | nakshatra Jyestha |
| from 22:28 | tithi Shukla-panchami |
| from 22:28 | karana Bava |
| from 03:30 (19.10) | yoga Shobhana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:30 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:08 |
| Noon | 12:14 |
| Sunset | 17:20 |
| End of twilight | 17:57 |
| Moonrise | 11:05 |
| Moonset | 19:25 |
| Day length | 10 h 11 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 10, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 17:12 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (07:08–17:12) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (17:12–17:20) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:26–17:20: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Navaratri, day 4: Kushmanda · Durga
Navaratri day. Kushmanda — she who created the universe with her smile; grants health and strength.
Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha
The monthly Chaturthi of Ganesha in the bright half of the month. Puja is performed at noon (Madhyahna); in the evening of this day devotees do not look at the Moon.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:12–13:15
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 4
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 07:08–17:12 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:08–17:12
Anandadi: Manasa 07:08–17:12 Anandadi: Padma 17:12–07:10 (19.10)
- Bhadra in heaven: 09:26–22:28; Bhadra Mukha 09:30–11:39; Bhadra Puchha 21:10–22:28
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:18–06:13 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:34 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:56–14:36 |
| Godhuli | 17:20–17:47 |
| Pradosha | 17:20–20:06 |
| Nishitha | 23:47–00:42 (19.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:46–07:32 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:24–09:41 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:57–12:14 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:30–14:47 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:34–13:15, 14:36–15:17 |
| Varjyam | 23:26–01:13 (19.10) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:08–17:12 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Anuradha until 17:12, Jyestha from 17:12; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Kanya 07:08, Tula 07:10, Vrischika 10:11, Dhanu 12:54, Makara 14:44, Kumbha 15:47, Mina 16:31, Mesha 17:12
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 17:12) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 17:12) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 07:08–17:20: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 09:26
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:08–17:12+2 Ravi Yoga 07:08–17:12+1 Anandadi: Manasa 07:08–17:12+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:08–17:12+1 Yoga Saubhagya 07:08–03:30 (19.10)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 17:12–07:10 (19.10)−2 Rikta tithi 07:08–22:28−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 09:26–22:28
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 2010 · Vikram 2145 more |
| Period | Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 5 · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 07:10
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 00:46 (20.10) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 3 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 19:57 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 04:16 (20.10) more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 11:35 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:35 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 19:57 | nakshatra Mula |
| from 00:46 (20.10) | tithi Shukla-shashti |
| from 00:46 (20.10) | karana Kaulava |
| from 04:16 (20.10) | yoga Atiganda |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:32 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:10 |
| Noon | 12:14 |
| Sunset | 17:17 |
| End of twilight | 17:55 |
| Moonrise | 11:58 |
| Moonset | 20:11 |
| Day length | 10 h 07 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 5, bad — 5
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (07:10–17:17) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Navaratri, day 5: Skandamata · Durga
Navaratri day. Skandamata — the mother of Skanda, holding her son on her lap; grants motherly grace.
- Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 5
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 19:57–07:12 (20.10)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:10–00:46 (20.10) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:46–07:12 (20.10)
Anandadi: Chhatra 19:57–07:12 (20.10) Anandadi: Mudgara 07:10–19:57
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 13:14–02:40 (20.10)
- Gandanta (tithi): 00:20–01:13 (20.10)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:19–06:14 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:34 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:55–14:35 |
| Godhuli | 17:17–17:45 |
| Pradosha | 17:17–20:04 |
| Nishitha | 23:47–00:42 (20.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:08–11:55 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:45–16:01 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:42–10:58 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:13–13:29 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:11–09:52, 22:51–23:47 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:10–10:07, 14:40–15:43, 16:27–17:08
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 07:10–10:07, 14:40–15:43, 16:27–17:08 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:10–10:07, 14:40–15:43, 16:27–17:08 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:10–12:50, 14:40–15:43, 16:27–17:08 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Tula 07:10, Vrischika 10:07, Dhanu 12:50, Makara 14:40, Kumbha 15:43, Mina 16:27, Mesha 17:08
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Cautions:
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Yoga Shobhana 07:10–04:16 (20.10)+1 Auspicious tithi 07:10–00:46 (20.10)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 07:10–19:57−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:10–19:57−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:10–00:46 (20.10)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Dhwaja |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 2010 · Vikram 2145 more |
| Period | Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 6 · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Skanda Shashti · Saraswati Avahana |
At sunrise 07:12
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 03:16 (21.10) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 2 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 22:53 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 05:10 (21.10) more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 14:00 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:00 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 22:53 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
| from 03:16 (21.10) | tithi Shukla-saptami |
| from 03:16 (21.10) | karana Gara |
| from 05:10 (21.10) | yoga Sukarma |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:34 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:12 |
| Noon | 12:14 |
| Sunset | 17:15 |
| End of twilight | 17:53 |
| Moonrise | 12:43 |
| Moonset | 21:03 |
| Day length | 10 h 03 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, Mula (07:12–17:15) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Navaratri, day 6: Katyayani · Durga
Navaratri day. Katyayani — the warrior goddess who slew Mahishasura; young women pray to her for a good husband.
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 00:46–03:16 (21.10)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Saraswati Avahana · Saraswati
The invocation of Saraswati during Navaratri under the Mula nakshatra: books and musical instruments are placed before the goddess, and study is set aside until Vijayadashami.
Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:14–15:14
- Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 6
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 07:12–22:53 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:16–07:14 (21.10)
Yamaghanta 07:12–22:53
Anandadi: Dhwaja 07:12–22:53 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 22:53–07:14 (21.10)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:21–06:16 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:54–14:34 |
| Godhuli | 17:15–17:43 |
| Pradosha | 17:15–20:03 |
| Nishitha | 23:46–00:42 (21.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:42–17:30 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:13–13:29 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:27–09:43 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:58–12:13 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:53–12:33 |
| Varjyam | 21:06–22:53 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:12–10:03, 14:36–15:39, 16:23–17:04
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 07:12–10:03, 14:36–15:39, 16:23–17:04 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:12–10:03, 14:36–15:39, 16:23–17:04 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:12–12:46, 14:36–15:39, 16:23–17:04 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Tula 07:12, Vrischika 10:03, Dhanu 12:46, Makara 14:36, Kumbha 15:39, Mina 16:23, Mesha 17:04
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
+2 Ravi Yoga 07:12–22:53+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 07:12–22:53+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Yamaghanta 07:12–22:53 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:12–22:53
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Anandadi: Prajapati, Yoga Sukarma |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 2010 · Vikram 2145 more |
| Period | Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 7 · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 07:14
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 05:43 (22.10) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 2 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 01:51 (22.10) more |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 06:01 (22.10) more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 16:30 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 16:30 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 01:51 (22.10) | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
| from 05:43 (22.10) | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
| from 05:43 (22.10) | karana Vishti |
| from 06:01 (22.10) | yoga Dhriti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:36 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:14 |
| Noon | 12:14 |
| Sunset | 17:12 |
| End of twilight | 17:50 |
| Moonrise | 13:21 |
| Moonset | 22:01 |
| Day length | 9 h 58 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 12, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (07:14–17:12) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Navaratri, day 7: Kalaratri · Durga
Navaratri day. Kalaratri — the most fearsome form of Durga, destroyer of darkness and fear.
- Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 7
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Krakacha Yoga 05:43–07:16 (22.10) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:43–07:16 (22.10)
Anandadi: Prajapati 07:14–01:51 (22.10) Anandadi: Saumya 01:51–07:16 (22.10)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 05:43–08:34 (22.10); Bhadra Puchha 07:41–09:00 (22.10)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:22–06:18 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:33 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:53–14:33 |
| Godhuli | 17:12–17:41 |
| Pradosha | 17:12–20:01 |
| Nishitha | 23:46–00:42 (22.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 20:27–22:15 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:28–14:43 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:14–08:29 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:43–10:58 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:33–11:13, 14:33–15:13 |
| Varjyam | 09:40–11:28 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:14–12:42, 14:32–15:35, 16:19–17:00 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Tula 07:14, Vrischika 09:59, Dhanu 12:42, Makara 14:32, Kumbha 15:35, Mina 16:19, Mesha 17:00
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Thursday — success.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 07:14–01:51 (22.10)+1 Yoga Sukarma 07:14–06:01 (22.10)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:14–05:43 (22.10)0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:14–01:51 (22.10)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vishti (Bhadra), Tryahasparsha |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 2010 · Vikram 2145 more |
| Period | Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 8 · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami) |
At sunrise 07:16
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 07:56 (23.10) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 04:36 (23.10) more |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 06:41 (23.10) more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 18:52 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 18:52 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 04:36 (23.10) | nakshatra Shravana |
| from 06:41 (23.10) | yoga Shula |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:38 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:16 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 17:10 |
| End of twilight | 17:48 |
| Moonrise | 13:53 |
| Moonset | 23:04 |
| Day length | 9 h 54 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 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (07:16–17:10) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:16–17:10: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami) · Durga
The main day of Durga Puja: the Goddess is worshipped as Mahagauri, and Kanya Puja is performed. At the junction of Ashtami and Navami, Sandhi Puja is held — the time of the Goddess’s victory over Chanda and Munda.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 05:43–07:56 (23.10)
the tithi spans two sunrises — the first day is chosen by rule
Sandhi Puja: 07:32–08:20 (23.10)
Navaratri, day 8: Mahagauri · Durga
Navaratri day. Mahagauri — radiant white, she grants purification and peace.
- Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 8
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:36–07:18 (23.10) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:36–07:18 (23.10)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day
Anandadi: Ananda 07:16–21:57 Anandadi: Kaladanda 21:57–06:22 (23.10) Anandadi: Dhumra 06:22–07:18 (23.10)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 05:43–18:52; Bhadra Puchha 07:41–09:00; Bhadra Mukha 09:00–11:11
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:23–06:20 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:33 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:52–14:32 |
| Godhuli | 17:10–17:38 |
| Pradosha | 17:10–20:00 |
| Nishitha | 23:46–00:42 (23.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:28–23:15 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:59–12:13 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:42–15:56 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:30–09:44 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:15–09:54, 12:33–13:12 |
| Varjyam | 10:46–12:33 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:16–12:38, 14:28–15:31, 16:15–16:56 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Tula 07:16, Vrischika 09:55, Dhanu 12:38, Makara 14:28, Kumbha 15:31, Mina 16:15, Mesha 16:56
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 07:16–17:10: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Anandadi: Ananda 07:16–21:57+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:16–04:36 (23.10)+1 Yoga Dhriti 07:16–06:41 (23.10)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Ashtami all day−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day−2 Tryahasparsha−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:16–18:52
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 08:42 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 2010 · Vikram 2145 more |
| Period | Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 9 · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Maha Navami |
At sunrise 07:18
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 07:56 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 1 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 06:57 (24.10) more |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 07:01 (24.10) more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 07:56 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:56 | tithi Shukla-navami |
|---|---|
| from 07:56 | karana Balava |
| from 20:53 | karana Kaulava |
| from 06:57 (24.10) | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
| from 07:01 (24.10) | yoga Ganda |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:40 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:18 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 17:08 |
| End of twilight | 17:46 |
| Moonrise | 14:20 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 9 h 49 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 7, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:56 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (07:18–17:08) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Maha Navami · Durga
The ninth and last day of Navaratri: worship of Siddhidatri; in South India — Ayudha Puja (blessing of tools and weapons) and the concluding homa.
Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:12–15:10
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Navaratri, day 9: Mahagauri · Durga
Navaratri day. Mahagauri — radiant white, she grants purification and peace.
- Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 9
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:18–06:57 (24.10) Ravi Yoga all day Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:56–07:20 (24.10)
Anandadi: Sthira 07:18–06:57 (24.10) Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:57–07:20 (24.10)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:25–06:21 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:33 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:51–14:30 |
| Godhuli | 17:08–17:36 |
| Pradosha | 17:08–19:58 |
| Nishitha | 23:45–00:42 (24.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:32–21:17 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:45–10:59 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:27–14:40 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:18–08:32 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:18–07:57, 07:57–08:37 |
| Varjyam | 08:59–10:45 |
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 07:18–12:34, 14:24–15:27, 16:11–16:52 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 07:56, Shukla-navami from 07:56; lagna Tula 07:18, Vrischika 09:51, Dhanu 12:34, Makara 14:24, Kumbha 15:27, Mina 16:11, Mesha 16:52
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 07:18–07:56: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Shukla-navami 07:56–17:08: 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
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 08:42
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:18–06:57 (24.10)+2 Ravi Yoga all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:56–07:20 (24.10)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 07:18–06:57 (24.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:18–06:57 (24.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Shula 07:18–08:42−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 07:56–07:20 (24.10)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Ravi Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 2010 · Vikram 2145 more |
| Period | Sharad Navaratri (autumn): Vijayadashami, closing day · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Vijayadashami (Dussehra) |
At sunrise 07:20
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 09:42 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 1 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 08:43 (25.10) more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 06:53 (25.10) more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 09:42 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:42 | tithi Shukla-dashami |
|---|---|
| from 09:42 | karana Taitila |
| from 22:21 | karana Gara |
| from 06:53 (25.10) | yoga Vriddhi |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:42 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:20 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 17:05 |
| End of twilight | 17:44 |
| Moonrise | 14:44 |
| Moonset | 00:10 |
| Day length | 9 h 45 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 09:42 |
|---|
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, 13:11–15:08
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Vijaya Muhurta: 13:50–14:29
- Sharad Navaratri (autumn): Vijayadashami, closing day
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day
Anandadi: Matanga all day
- Roga Panchaka: 19:54–08:55 (29.10)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:26–06:23 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:32 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:50–14:29 |
| Godhuli | 17:05–17:34 |
| Pradosha | 17:05–19:57 |
| Nishitha | 23:45–00:42 (25.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:33–23:16 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:52–17:05 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:13–13:26 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:39–15:52 |
| Dur Muhurta | 15:47–16:26 |
| Varjyam | 11:14–12:57 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:42–17:05
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 09:42–17:05 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 09:42–17:05 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Shukla-navami until 09:42, Shukla-dashami from 09:42; lagna Tula 07:20, Vrischika 09:47, Dhanu 12:30, Makara 14:20, Kumbha 15:23, Mina 16:07, Mesha 16:48
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-navami 07:20–09:42: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +2
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Swayam Siddha Muhurta: the day is auspicious for new undertakings in its own right; panchanga defects are not taken into account
+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Matanga all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Auspicious tithi 09:42–07:22 (25.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Swayam Siddha Muhurta−1 Yoga Ganda 07:20–09:24−2 Rikta tithi 07:20–09:42
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita; auspicious time — until 10:51 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 2010 · Vikram 2145 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 07:22
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 10:51 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 08:43 more |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 06:14 (26.10) more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 10:51 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:43 | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
|---|---|
| from 10:51 | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
| from 10:51 | karana Vanija |
| from 23:10 | karana Vishti |
| from 06:14 (26.10) | yoga Dhruva |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:44 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:22 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 17:03 |
| End of twilight | 17:42 |
| Moonrise | 15:06 |
| Moonset | 01:18 |
| Day length | 9 h 40 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 08:43 | 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 (08:43–17:03) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:22–08:43 Ravi Yoga all day
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:51–07:24 (26.10) Krakacha Yoga 10:51–07:24 (26.10)
Anandadi: Shubha 07:22–08:43 Anandadi: Amrita 08:43–07:24 (26.10)
- Bhadra on earth: 23:10–11:18 (26.10); Bhadra Puchha 03:58–05:11 (26.10); Bhadra Mukha 05:11–07:13 (26.10)
- Roga Panchaka: 19:54 (24.10)–08:55 (29.10)
- Gandanta (tithi): 10:26–11:15
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:28–06:25 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:32 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:49–14:28 |
| Godhuli | 17:03–17:32 |
| Pradosha | 17:03–19:55 |
| Nishitha | 23:45–00:42 (26.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 02:17–03:57 (26.10) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:35–09:47 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:00–12:13 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:25–14:38 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:32–13:11, 14:28–15:07 |
| Varjyam | 16:14–17:55 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:22–09:43, 14:16–15:19, 16:03–16:44
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 07:22–09:43, 14:16–15:19, 16:03–16:44 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | good 07:22–09:43 |
| Cutting toenails | good 07:22–09:43, 14:16–15:19, 16:03–16:44 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:22–12:26, 14:16–15:19, 16:03–16:44 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 08:43, Shatabhisha from 08:43; tithi Shukla-dashami until 10:51, Shukla-ekadashi from 10:51; lagna Tula 07:22, Vrischika 09:43, Dhanu 12:26, Makara 14:16, Kumbha 15:19, Mina 16:03, Mesha 16:44
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 08:43) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 08:43) — gaining strength; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
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 10:51
+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Amrita 08:43–07:24 (26.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:22–08:43+1 Yoga Vriddhi 07:22–06:14 (26.10)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:22–10:510 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:22–08:430 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:51–07:24 (26.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Krakacha Yoga 10:51–07:24 (26.10)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Kana, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 2010 · Vikram 2145 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Papankusha Ekadashi |
At sunrise 07:24
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 11:18 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 09:48 more |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 05:00 (27.10) more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:18 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:48 | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
|---|---|
| from 11:18 | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
| from 11:18 | karana Bava |
| from 23:14 | karana Balava |
| from 05:00 (27.10) | yoga Vyaghata |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:46 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:24 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 17:01 |
| End of twilight | 17:39 |
| Moonrise | 15:27 |
| Moonset | 02:29 |
| Day length | 9 h 36 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 7, bad — 5
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:48 | from 11:18 |
|---|
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, Shatabhisha (07:24–09:48) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (09:48–17:01) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:24–11:18: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Papankusha Ekadashi · Vishnu
The Ekadashi after Vijayadashami. The name means “a hook for sins”: fasting and worship of Padmanabha (Vishnu) guard against downfall and free one from misdeeds.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 10:51 (25.10)–11:18
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 07:26–09:21 (27.10)
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 07:24–09:48 Tripushkar Yoga 11:18–07:26 (27.10)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:24–11:18
Anandadi: Mrityu 07:24–09:48 Anandadi: Kana 09:48–07:26 (27.10)
- Bhadra on earth: 23:10 (25.10)–11:18; Bhadra Puchha 03:58–05:11; Bhadra Mukha 05:11–07:13
- Roga Panchaka: 19:54 (24.10)–08:55 (29.10)
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:29–06:27 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:32 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:49–14:27 |
| Godhuli | 17:01–17:30 |
| Pradosha | 17:01–19:54 |
| Nishitha | 23:45–00:42 (27.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 02:03–03:41 (27.10) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:37–15:49 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:48–11:00 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:13–13:25 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:20–09:58, 22:47–23:45 |
| Varjyam | 16:18–17:56 |
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 07:24–11:18 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 09:48, Purva-Bhadra from 09:48; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 11:18, Shukla-dvadashi from 11:18; lagna Tula 07:24, Vrischika 09:39, Dhanu 12:22, Makara 14:12, Kumbha 15:16, Mina 15:59, Mesha 16:40
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 09:48) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 09:48) — facing death (dangers); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 07:24–11:18: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+2 Ravi Yoga 07:24–09:48+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:24–09:48+1 Yoga Dhruva 07:24–05:00 (27.10)+1 Auspicious tithi 07:24–11:180 Anandadi: Mrityu 07:24–09:48 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 11:18–07:26 (27.10)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 11:18–07:26 (27.10)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 09:48–07:26 (27.10)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Bhadra on earth 07:24–11:18−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:24–11:18−3 Anandadi: Kana 09:48–07:26 (27.10)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Padma; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 2010 · Vikram 2145 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 07:26
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 11:00 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 10:11 more |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 03:12 (28.10) more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 11:00 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:11 | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
|---|---|
| from 11:00 | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
| from 11:00 | karana Kaulava |
| from 22:35 | karana Taitila |
| from 03:12 (28.10) | yoga Harshana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:48 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:26 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 16:59 |
| End of twilight | 17:37 |
| Moonrise | 15:48 |
| Moonset | 03:43 |
| Day length | 9 h 32 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 | from 10:11 | from 11:00 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (07:26–10:11) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (10:11–16:59) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Pradosha Vrat · Shiva
A fast dedicated to Shiva on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of both halves of the month. The decisive time is the evening twilight (Pradosha), when, according to legend, Shiva dances on Mount Kailash: in the evening Shiva Puja and abhisheka of the lingam are performed.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 16:59–19:53
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:26–11:00
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:00–07:28 (28.10)
Anandadi: Padma 07:26–10:11 Anandadi: Lumbaka 10:11–07:28 (28.10)
- Roga Panchaka: 19:54 (24.10)–08:55 (29.10)
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dvadashi
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:31–06:29 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:48–14:26 |
| Godhuli | 16:59–17:28 |
| Pradosha | 16:59–19:53 |
| Nishitha | 23:45–00:42 (28.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:08–06:42 (28.10) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:12–13:24 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:38–09:49 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:01–12:12 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:53–12:32 |
| Varjyam | 19:39–21:14 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 14:08–15:12, 15:55–16:36
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 14:08–15:12, 15:55–16:36 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 07:26–09:35, 10:11–16:59 |
| Cutting toenails | good 14:08–15:12, 15:55–16:36 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 10:11–12:18, 14:08–15:12, 15:55–16:36 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 10:11, Uttara-Bhadra from 10:11; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 11:00, Shukla-triodashi from 11:00; lagna Tula 07:26, Vrischika 09:35, Dhanu 12:18, Makara 14:08, Kumbha 15:12, Mina 15:55, Mesha 16:36
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 10:11) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 10:11) — a good life; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
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 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:26–11:00+1 Anandadi: Padma 07:26–10:11+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:11–07:28 (28.10)+1 Auspicious tithi 11:00–07:28 (28.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Vyaghata 07:26–08:19−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 10:11–07:28 (28.10)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:26–11:00−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:26–10:11−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:00–07:28 (28.10)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 09:52; auspicious time — until 10:00 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 2010 · Vikram 2145 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 07:28
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 10:00 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 09:52 more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 00:52 (29.10) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 10:00 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:52 | nakshatra Revati |
|---|---|
| from 10:00 | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
| from 10:00 | karana Gara |
| from 21:15 | karana Vanija |
| from 00:52 (29.10) | yoga Vajra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:50 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:28 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 16:56 |
| End of twilight | 17:35 |
| Moonrise | 16:11 |
| Moonset | 04:59 |
| Day length | 9 h 27 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 0, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:52 | from 10:00 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (07:28–09:52) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (09:52–16:56) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 10:00–16:56: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 09:52–07:31 (29.10) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:52–07:31 (29.10)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:00–07:31 (29.10)
Anandadi: Chhatra 07:28–09:52 Anandadi: Mitra 09:52–07:31 (29.10)
- Roga Panchaka: 19:54 (24.10)–08:55 (29.10)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:12–14:36 (29.10)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:32–06:30 |
|---|---|
| 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 (29.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:37–08:09 (29.10) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:23–14:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:28–08:39 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:50–11:01 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:38–11:16, 14:25–15:03 |
| Varjyam | 21:23–22:55 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:28–09:32
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 07:28–09:32 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 07:28–10:00 |
| Cutting toenails | good 07:28–09:32 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:28–10:00 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 09:52, Revati from 09:52; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 10:00, Shukla-chaturdashi from 10:00; lagna Tula 07:28, Vrischika 09:32, Dhanu 12:14, Makara 14:04, Kumbha 15:08, Mina 15:51, Mesha 16:32
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 09:52) — a good life; Revati (from 09:52) — increase in property; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 10:00–16:56: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +8
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 09:52
Auspicious time ends by 10:00
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:52–07:31 (29.10)+2 Ravi Yoga 09:52–07:31 (29.10)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 07:28–09:52+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:28–09:52+1 Yoga Harshana 07:28–00:52 (29.10)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:28–10:000 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:00–07:31 (29.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Rikta tithi 10:00–07:31 (29.10)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 2010 · Vikram 2145 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Sharad Purnima (Kojagari) · Ashwina Purnima |
At sunrise 07:31
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 08:21 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 4 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 08:55 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 22:05 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 08:21 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:21 | tithi Purnima (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 08:21 | karana Vishti |
| from 08:55 | nakshatra Ashwini |
| from 19:20 | karana Bava |
| from 22:05 | yoga Siddhi |
| from 06:11 (30.10) | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
| from 06:11 (30.10) | karana Balava |
| from 07:27 (30.10) | nakshatra Bharani |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:51 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:31 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 16:54 |
| End of twilight | 17:33 |
| Moonrise | 16:38 |
| Moonset | 06:18 |
| Day length | 9 h 23 min |
Sky
| Sutak | 20:15–06:49 (30.10) |
|---|
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 08:21 | from 08:55 |
|---|
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 (07:31–08:55) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:21–16:54: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 07:31–08:21: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Sharad Purnima (Kojagari) · Lakshmi
The full moon when the Moon is “complete with all sixteen kalas”. The day is chosen so that Purnima prevails at midnight (Nishitha): people keep vigil at night and worship Lakshmi (“who is awake?” — Kojagari), set rice kheer out in the moonlight and eat it in the morning as prasad.
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 23:44–00:43 (30.10)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ashwina Purnima · Chandra (the Moon)
The full moon of Ashwina — Sharad Purnima (Kojagari), a night of vigil and Lakshmi Puja; Valmiki Jayanti.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 08:21–06:11 (30.10)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:31–08:55 Ravi Yoga 07:31–08:55 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:31–07:27 (30.10) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:11–07:33 (30.10)
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:31–08:55 Anandadi: Vajra 08:55–07:27 (30.10) Anandadi: Mudgara 07:27–07:33 (30.10)
- Bhadra on earth: 08:21–08:55
- Bhadra in heaven: 08:55–19:20; Bhadra Puchha 15:27–16:33; Bhadra Mukha 16:33–18:22
- Roga Panchaka: 19:54 (24.10)–08:55
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:12–14:36
- Gandanta (tithi): 05:49–06:33 (30.10)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:34–06:32 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:31 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:46–14:24 |
| Godhuli | 16:54–17:23 |
| Pradosha | 16:54–19:50 |
| Nishitha | 23:44–00:43 (30.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:37–08:09, 00:41–02:11 (30.10) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:02–12:12 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:33–15:44 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:41–09:51 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:23–10:01, 12:31–13:09 |
| Varjyam | 03:42–05:12 (30.10) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:21–12:10, 14:00–15:04, 15:47–16:29 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Revati until 08:55, Ashwini from 08:55; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 08:21, Purnima from 08:21; lagna Tula 07:31, Vrischika 09:28, Dhanu 12:10, Makara 14:00, Kumbha 15:04, Mina 15:47, Mesha 16:29
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 08:55) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 08:55) — joy; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Eclipse: no haircuts or shaving on the day of an eclipse or during Sutak.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 07:31–08:21: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Purnima 08:21–16:54: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Bhadra on earth 08:21–08:55: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:31–07:27 (30.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:31–08:55+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ravi Yoga 07:31–08:550 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:31–08:550 Chaturmasya0 Panchaka 07:31–08:55−1 Anandadi: Vajra 08:55–07:27 (30.10)−1 Gandanta 07:31–14:36−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Rikta tithi 07:31–08:21−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:55–19:20−3 Eclipse
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Auspicious tithi; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 2010 · Vikram 2145 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Lunar eclipse, partial (fully visible) |
At sunrise 07:33
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 03:37 (31.10) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 05:36 (31.10) more |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 18:56 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 16:57 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 16:57 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 18:56 | yoga Vyatipata |
| from 03:37 (31.10) | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
| from 03:37 (31.10) | karana Taitila |
| from 05:36 (31.10) | nakshatra Krittika |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:53 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:33 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 16:52 |
| End of twilight | 17:31 |
| Moonrise | 17:09 |
| Moonset | 07:38 |
| Day length | 9 h 19 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 06:11 |
|---|---|
| Lunar eclipse, partial | greatest eclipse 06:02, magnitude 0.184 |
| Phases | Penumbral eclipse begins 03:48 Partial eclipse begins 05:15 Partial eclipse ends 06:49 Penumbral eclipse ends 08:16 |
| Visibility | fully visible: 05:15–06:49, maximum eclipse here 06:02, magnitude 0.184 |
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 |
|---|
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 (07:33–16:52) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 05:36–07:35 (31.10)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:36–07:35 (31.10) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 07:33–05:36 (31.10)
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:36–06:34 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:31 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:45–14:23 |
| Godhuli | 16:52–17:21 |
| Pradosha | 16:52–19:48 |
| Nishitha | 23:44–00:43 (31.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:10–02:38 (31.10) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:52–11:02 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:22–14:32 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:33–08:43 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:33–08:10, 08:10–08:47 |
| Varjyam | 16:18–17:47 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | bad throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Tula 07:33, Vrischika 09:24, Dhanu 12:06, Makara 13:56, Kumbha 15:00, Mina 15:43, Mesha 16:25
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Siddhi 07:33–18:56+1 Auspicious tithi 07:33–03:37 (31.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 05:36–07:35 (31.10)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 07:33–05:36 (31.10)−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:33–05:36 (31.10)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Eclipse nearby |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 2010 · Vikram 2145 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 07:35
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 00:48 (01.11) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 1 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 03:29 (01.11) more |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 15:31 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 14:14 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:14 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 15:31 | yoga Variyana |
| from 00:48 (01.11) | tithi Krishna-tritya |
| from 00:48 (01.11) | karana Vanija |
| from 03:29 (01.11) | nakshatra Rohini |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:55 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:35 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 16:50 |
| End of twilight | 17:29 |
| Moonrise | 17:49 |
| Moonset | 08:57 |
| Day length | 9 h 14 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 6, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (07:35–16:50) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 07:35–00:48 (01.11)
Anandadi: Prajapati 03:29–07:37 (01.11) Anandadi: Dhumra 07:35–03:29 (01.11)
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:37–06:36 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:31 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:45–14:22 |
| Godhuli | 16:50–17:19 |
| Pradosha | 16:50–19:47 |
| Nishitha | 23:44–00:43 (01.11) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:18–02:46 (01.11) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:40–16:50 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:12–13:22 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:31–15:40 |
| Dur Muhurta | 15:36–16:13 |
| Varjyam | 16:33–18:00 |
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 07:35–12:02, 13:53–14:56, 15:39–16:21 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Tula 07:35, Vrischika 09:20, Dhanu 12:02, Makara 13:53, Kumbha 14:56, Mina 15:39, Mesha 16:21
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 07:35–15:31: 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.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata
+1 Auspicious tithi 07:35–00:48 (01.11)0 Yoga Variyana 15:31–07:37 (01.11)0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 07:35–00:48 (01.11)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 07:35–03:29 (01.11)−1 Eclipse nearby−3 Vyatipata 07:35–15:31
Patron: Hrishikesha; Aditya — Vivasvan. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Bhadrapada. Ritu: Varsha.
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Northern samvatsara: Dundubhi (No. 56)
Shaka Samvat 2010 · Vikram Samvat 2145 · Kali Yuga 5189
Next year — Saumya, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 11.04.2089
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first day of the waning moon is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Meaning: Rich, prosperous
Symbol: Fish (sometimes a couple) or drum
Deity: Pushan (Prosperous)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: nourish (satiate at the expense of its abundance)
Auspicious: 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.
Deity: Mitra
Auspicious: friendship, love, matchmaking and alliances, reconciliation, jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: 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.
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.
Garden tasks are rated as in the site’s “Lunar calendar for gardeners” section: the weekday, nakshatra and tithi are taken into account; starting from a base score of 3, each factor adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–6: 0–2 — bad, 3–4 — average, 5–6 — good. The table shows the rating at sunrise and after each change of nakshatra or tithi during the daytime (“from HH:MM”); the icons next to the sunrise rating show the contribution of the weekday, nakshatra and tithi at sunrise: “+” (green) adds one point, “0” (yellow) has no effect, “–” (red) subtracts one.
The ratings are the site author’s summary of the Indian and Tibetan traditions. Classical texts on agriculture: the Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX, English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha (ch. XIII), the Brihat Samhita of Varahamihira (ch. 55).
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
A fortnight of ancestor rites — from Bhadrapada Purnima to Mahalaya. Each day shraddha is performed for those who departed on the corresponding tithi; weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are avoided at this time.
Four months of Vishnu’s sleep — from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi. A time for vows, fasting and sadhana; weddings, housewarmings and upanayanas are not held.
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.
A combination of weekday and nakshatra that yields the “nectar of success”: Sun — Hasta, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashwini, Wed — Anuradha, Thu — Pushya, Fri — Revati, Sat — Rohini. One of the strongest auspicious yogas: it brings success to almost any undertaking.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
“Deadly” combination of weekday and tithi group: Sun and Tue — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Mon and Fri — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Wed — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Thu — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Sat — Purna (5, 10, 15). Portends failure for new undertakings.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Began on a Monday: considered relatively favourable for dealings with the authorities, government service and property.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
The knotted junction of “water” and “fire”: the last pada of Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Revati and the first pada of Magha, Mula and Ashwini (as well as the tithi junctions of the 5th and 6th, the 10th and 11th, the 15th and 1st). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
The 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.
The penultimate, 14th muhurta of the night: it begins about an hour and a half before sunrise and lasts about 48 minutes. The best time for meditation, prayer, japa and study.
The 8th of the 15 daytime muhurtas, around true noon (about 48 minutes). The “invincible” time, suitable for almost any new undertaking — except on Wednesdays.
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
The first fifth of the night after sunset (three night muhurtas, about 2.5 hours). The time for worshipping Shiva, lighting the Diwali diyas and performing Holika Dahan.
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 4 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 10:30–12:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 10:59–12:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.
“Rejected” time — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra (4 ghatis of 60, starting from a ghati specific to that nakshatra). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
Weekdays for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; avoided — Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday (Sunday is permitted for Brahmins, Tuesday for Kshatriyas, Saturday for Vaishyas and others); Monday is good only during the waxing Moon.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Tithis for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th; avoided — the 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 14th, full moon and new moon; in Krishna Paksha the first five tithis are permitted (according to some, the first seven).
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “fear of the authorities”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “ruin of the family”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Lagna for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious signs — Vrishabha, Mithuna, Karka, Kanya, Tula, Makara and Mina; avoided — Mesha, Simha, Vrischika, Dhanu and Kumbha (all except Kumbha are permitted if a benefic occupies the sign or benefics aspect it).
Mesha (Aries) — “great calamities”; Simha (Leo) — “disease and suffering”; Vrischika (Scorpio) — “disease and suffering”; Dhanu (Sagittarius) — “fear of the authorities”; Kumbha (Aquarius) — “ruin of the family”.
Classical rules: have a haircut or shave in the daytime, preferably before noon — not at night or at twilight; not after eating, bathing or anointing the body with oil; not on the day of setting out on a journey; not when one’s wife is pregnant; not on one’s birth nakshatra or the 10th and 19th nakshatras from it, and not during Chandrashtama (the Moon in the 8th sign from the natal Moon). These prohibitions are lifted for a wedding, an initiation, release from prison, mourning for one’s parents and at the ruler’s command.
Sources: the Kalaprakashika of Narasimha (ch. V on haircuts — written about a child’s first haircut, chaula; English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), the Muhurta Chintamani of Rama Daivajna, B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha. The rating is the site’s summary, as in the “Lunar haircut calendar”: starting from a base score of 4, each factor — weekday, nakshatra, tithi and lagna — adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–8: 7–8 good, 4–6 average, 0–3 bad. Windows are the parts of the daytime with the best rating (at least 15 minutes long); for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting, the times of the day’s prohibitions are excluded.
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
A tithi favourable for new undertakings: in the bright half of the month — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th, in the dark half — the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th.
The four months from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi, when “Vishnu sleeps”: a time for vows; weddings and housewarmings are not held.
The fortnight of ancestor rites (shraddha) before Navaratri: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
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 Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second day of the waning Moon - Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: 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
Deity: Bhu (the Earth goddess)
Auspicious: farming, sowing and planting, building a house, household affairs.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Saturn
This is the only day of the week when, according to astrological indications, you can safely postpone most important household and spiritual affairs, which is reflected in a variety of cultures around the world. However, on this day you can carry out monotonous monotonous work, or relax.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The time of Vishti Karana — halves of the 4th, 8th, 11th and 15th tithis of the bright half and of the 3rd, 7th, 10th and 14th of the dark half of the month. Auspicious activities are not begun during Bhadra; its strength depends on where it resides: on earth it is most harmful, while in heaven or in the netherworld the harm is mitigated (according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, there it even portends good fortune and gain).
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 3 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 09:00–10:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 09:29–10:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.
Meaning: 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
Deity: Yama
Bhadra — the most inauspicious karana: weddings, journeys, purchases and any auspicious undertakings are avoided during it. It suits only harsh deeds: fighting enemies, demolition, removing obstacles.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Sun
This day is suitable for generosity, celebrations, holidays, performances and festivals. Meetings with high-ranking people and important government affairs are good to carry out on this day.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“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.
“Poisonous” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 4, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 2, Thu — 8, Fri — 9, Sat — 7. Unfavourable for new undertakings, medical treatment and transactions.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 8 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 16:30–18:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 16:59–18:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Inauspicious: sudden hindrances, a “lightning strike”; the first 3 ghatis (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) is in force during the daytime, but not on earth (the Moon is not in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina): the harm is mitigated, yet this time is still usually avoided for weddings, travel and important undertakings.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth day of the waning Moon is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: 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
Deity: Brahma
Auspicious: religious rites, study, spiritual and charitable work.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Moon
Favorable for any daily activities related to water, food, housing, women, trade, hotels, utilities, etc. You can carry out a wide variety of earthworks, both gardening and construction; preparing food, getting a haircut, doing treatment, decorating, building relationships, getting married and hiring.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra 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
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 2 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 07:30–09:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 07:59–09:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Especially auspicious: success in any undertaking, study and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth day of the waning moon is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all. It is, however, very good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Aryaman
Auspicious: dealings with authorities and superiors, fame, home and housing, clothing and jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Mars
Promotes decisive manifestations of will, competitions, active and gambling games, sports, training, overcoming obstacles, working with fire, metal (especially iron), mechanisms, electricity, explosive substances and weapons, militant actions, demand from debtors, litigation, verdicts, quarrels, conflicts, control of parasites (insects and rats) and similar matters. Some medical procedures, such as massage or chiropractic therapy, can be carried out during this time.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
plowing the ground
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The Moon’s nakshatra is the 4th, 6th, 9th, 10th, 13th or 20th from the Sun’s nakshatra. As the Sun dispels darkness, so this yoga cancels many bad combinations of the day and supports new undertakings.
“Burnt” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 11, Tue — 5, Wed — 3, Thu — 6, Fri — 8, Sat — 9. Whatever is begun bears no fruit.
An inauspicious combination of tithi and nakshatra (the “empty” nakshatra of a tithi, for example the 6th or 11th tithi with Rohini, the 12th with Ashlesha). Whatever is begun at this time remains without result.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 7 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 15:00–16:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 15:29–16:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)
Auspicious: comfort and convenience, purchases, home improvement, any auspicious deeds.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Shri (Lakshmi)
Auspicious: trade, deals, buying and selling, partnerships and long-term business projects.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Mercury
If Mercury is not under the influence of malefic planets, the day will be favorable, active, you can do a lot and learn a lot (if the opposite happens, there will be absent-mindedness, vanity and ill-considered actions leading to losses). Owner day promotes all intellectual and creative pursuits: music, graphics, poetry, literature, linguistics, mathematics, astrology, the study of ordinary and secret sciences.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“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.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 5 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 12:00–13:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 12:29–13:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)
Inauspicious: obstacles; nothing is started in the first half of the yoga, while the second half is acceptable.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Lord: Jupiter
The time of Jupiter's action is considered the most favorable for all worldly and spiritual affairs not related to coercion or anger. You can begin spiritual practices, good deeds, study of philosophy, Doctrine, various sciences.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
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).
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“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.
A tithi “burnt” by the Sun in its current sign (the Sun in Dhanu or Mina — the 2nd, in Vrishabha or Kumbha — the 4th, in Mesha or Karka — the 6th, in Mithuna or Kanya — the 8th, in Simha or Vrischika — the 10th, in Tula or Makara — the 12th): unfavourable for new undertakings.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 6 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 13:30–15:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 13:59–15:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Punarvasu
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Meaning: Feeder; feeder of flowers
Symbol: Cow udder, flower (lotus), arrow and circle
Deity: Brhaspati
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give manifestation of spiritual energy, feeding
Especially auspicious: success of undertakings, gaining knowledge and receiving initiations.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze
Auspicious (in some traditions — especially auspicious): study, practice, mastering new things — anything achieved through effort.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Indra
Auspicious: good for any benevolent and lasting work, building up health and strength, undertakings meant to grow.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
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.
“Bell of Yama” — a combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Magha, Mon — Vishakha, Tue — Ardra, Wed — Mula, Thu — Krittika, Fri — Rohini, Sat — Hasta. One of the most dangerous yogas: travel, surgery and any important new undertakings are avoided.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Especially auspicious: any auspicious deeds and ceremonies.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth day of the waning Moon and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
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
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 Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth day of the waning moon is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
Planting and sowing are allowed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Meaning: Following red
Symbol: Half of the bed under the feet (foot)
Deity: Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: accumulate and prosper through alliances
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Kali (personification of the Kali Yuga)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for preparing and taking medicines, mantras, protective and pacifying rites.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
An eclipse on a neighbouring Vedic day (the day before, including the night before this day’s sunrise, or the day after): its influence is weaker, but important undertakings are better postponed.
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
Group: Purna. Deity: Pitris (ancestors).
The Pitris (ancestors) rule the new moon; this period is suitable for rites honoring the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana), for pacifying the mind and performing austerities.
Meaning: Hand, fist
Symbol: Palm or fist
Deity: Savitar (Animating, Awakening)
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give the obtaining of what you want with your own hands, dexterity
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all; good for fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: nagas (serpents)
Inauspicious. Suitable only for harsh and forceful deeds, work with things that must stay fixed, and rites connected with serpents.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
The Moon covers the Sun (occurs only at new moon). Traditionally it is Rahu’s time: Sutak begins 12 hours (4 praharas) before the eclipse; during the eclipse people refrain from eating and recite mantras, and afterwards take a holy bath and give dana.
The Moon is too far from the Earth to cover the Sun completely: a bright ring remains around it.
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 Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “great calamities”
There is an eclipse on this date, but it is not visible at this location (or it is only penumbral): Sutak and eclipse rites are not observed, the influence is weak; important undertakings are still better postponed.
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
The nitya yoga of “discord” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, and the day suits fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
Patron: Padmanabha; Aditya — Tvashtar. Full moon in nakshatra Ashwini. Ritu: Sharad.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Meaning: Brilliant, clear
Symbol: Pearl or brilliant jewel
Deity: Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: accumulate brilliant qualities (receive well-deserved respect)
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second lunar day of Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: Sword
Symbol: Sword, also sprout or coral
Deity: Waiu (Wind)
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: scatter like air, move, convert
Auspicious: friendship, reconciliation, love, matchmaking — anything that requires people’s goodwill.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Swati
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).
A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.
Meaning: Forked branch (also called Radha - gift)
Symbol: Triumphal arch for marriage, potter's wheel
Deity: Indra and Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: achieve (many and different goals, fruits)
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth lunar day is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth lunar day is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: Born before (eldest, chief)
Symbol: Umbrella or earring, amulet, necklace
Deity: Indra (Leader of the Gods)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: rise up and win, draw strength in battle (looking for the limits of fearlessness)
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
Meaning: Root
Symbol: Roots, elephant goad, lion's tail (panicle)
Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: destroy, crush (also the ability to destroy destruction)
Inauspicious: portends trouble and hindrances; if necessary, the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh lunar day is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: Subsequent invincible, insubordinate
Symbol: Small bed
Deity: Vishva-Deva (All Gods)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: give an undeniable victory, thanks to alliances and support
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.
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)
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.
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 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-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Meaning: 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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
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-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).
Began on a Sunday: the “illness” Panchaka — people guard their health and do not start medical treatment or journeys.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
One of the “three and a half” inherently auspicious days of the year (Ugadi, Akshaya Tritiya, Vijayadashami and, as the half, Bali Pratipada): no muhurta needs to be chosen for new undertakings, and the day’s panchanga flaws are disregarded (except a visible eclipse).
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.
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.
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 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
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).
pruning and weeding
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh lunar day is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Meaning: One hundred healers
Symbol: Garland of 100 flowers, circle
Deity: Varuna
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give healing (bodily and spiritual) through Divine Grace
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
neutral
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth lunar day and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
Planting and sowing are allowed.
no pruning or felling
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth lunar day is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: Later blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Part of the red bed for legs (foot), twins
Deity: Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give rain (nourishment and stability)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
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.
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
sowing seeds, any undertakings
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The day of a visible eclipse and the Sutak before it: no new undertakings are begun, and no cooking or eating is done during Sutak; a time for japa, holy bath and dana.
The Moon enters the Earth’s shadow (occurs only at full moon). Sutak begins 9 hours (3 praharas) before the eclipse; during it — japa and meditation, afterwards — a holy bath and dana.
Only part of the disc is covered: the Sun’s by the Moon, or the Moon’s by the Earth’s shadow.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)