Panchanga Calendar

October 2118

SamvatsaraBahudhanya (12)MonthBhadrapada → Ashwina from 15.10RituVarsha → Sharad from 15.10AyanaDakshinayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

October 2118 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; 15–22.10 — Sharad Navaratri (autumn). Major festivals: 14.10 Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya; 15.10 Sharad Navaratri: Ghatasthapana; 22.10 Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami); 22.10 Maha Navami; 23.10 Vijayadashami (Dussehra); 28.10 Sharad Purnima (Kojagari).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Rev2

2Ashw3until 14:07

3Bhar4Sankashti

4Krit5

5Roh5

6Mrig6

7Ard7Kalashtami

8Pun8

9Push9after 15:20

10Ashl10

11Ashl11Indira Ekadashi

12PPh12until 06:55

13UPh13Masik Shivaratri

14Has14Mahalaya

15Chit1Navaratri begins

16Swa2Navaratri, day 2

17Vish3Navaratri, day 3

18Anu4Navaratri, day 4

19Jye5Tula Sankranti

20Mul6Navaratri, day 6

21PAsh7Navaratri, day 7

22UAsh8Durga Ashtami

23Shra10Dussehra

24Dhan11

25Shat11Papankusha

26PBh12Pradosha

27UBh13until 10:28

28Rev14Sharad Purnima

29Ashw15Purnima

30Bhar1

31Krit2

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

MarkersNavaratriPitru Pakshaafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (20)

Shraddha (ancestors)SankashtiKalashtamiRavi Pushya YogaEkadashiPradoshaShivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Navaratri beginsGoddess (Durga, Kali)moment of the new moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)Chandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiSankrantiSkanda ShashtiDussehraTripushkar YogaSharad PurnimaAmrita Siddhi Yogaday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)

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

2.10 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda, Auspicious nakshatra until 14:07
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
9.10 Sun — Ravi Pushya Yoga, Pushya, Yoga Siddha after 15:20
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
28.10 Fri — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa after 12:24
Revati (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.

Festivals

2.10 Sun Bharani Shraddha
3.10 Mon Sankashti Chaturthi (Vighnaraja)
7.10 Fri Kalashtami
7.10 Fri Madhya Ashtami (Pitru Paksha)
9.10 Sun Avidhava Navami (Matri Navami)
11.10 Tue Indira Ekadashi
12.10 Wed Pradosha Vrat
13.10 Thu Masik Shivaratri
13.10 Thu Ghata Chaturdashi (Shastrahata Shraddha)
14.10 Fri Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya
14.10 Fri Bhadrapada Amavasya
15.10 Sat Sharad Navaratri: Ghatasthapana
17.10 Mon Chandra Darshan
18.10 Tue Vinayaka Chaturthi
19.10 Wed Tula Sankranti
19.10 Wed Skanda Shashti
19.10 Wed Saraswati Avahana
22.10 Sat Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami)
22.10 Sat Maha Navami
23.10 Sun Vijayadashami (Dussehra)
25.10 Tue Papankusha Ekadashi
26.10 Wed Pradosha Vrat
28.10 Fri Sharad Purnima (Kojagari)
28.10 Fri Purnima Vrat
29.10 Sat Ashwina Purnima

Special muhurta yogas

2.10 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:33–14:07
4.10 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:37–19:59
5.10 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
7.10 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:57–06:45 (08.10)
9.10 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 06:47–06:42 (10.10)
9.10 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:47–06:42 (10.10)
11.10 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:51–06:57
15.10 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:21–07:01 (16.10)
16.10 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 19:35–22:11
17.10 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:51–07:05 (18.10)
22.10 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:04–07:15 (23.10)
25.10 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 11:31–07:22 (26.10)
27.10 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:34–07:26 (28.10)
28.10 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:26–18:04
28.10 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
30.10 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 23:41–07:32 (31.10)
31.10 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:39–07:34 (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

5.10 Wed — Vyatipata
7.10 Fri — Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
10.10 Mon — Bhadra on earth, Jwalamukhi Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
13.10 Thu — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Vishti (Bhadra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
14.10 Fri — Krishna Chaturdashi, Kshaya tithi
15.10 Sat — Vaidhriti, Anandadi: Kana, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
17.10 Mon — Yamaghanta (unfavourable day)
19.10 Wed — Sankranti day, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Gandanta
22.10 Sat — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
25.10 Tue — Anandadi: Mrityu, Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
30.10 Sun — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
31.10 Mon — Vyatipata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)

Sky this month

15.10 New moon (Amavasya) 05:11
19.10 Tula Sankranti 07:25 — the Sun enters Tula (Libra)
29.10 Full moon (Purnima) 14:35
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

all month Chaturmasya
until 14.10 Pitru Paksha
15–22.10 Sharad Navaratri (autumn)
26.09 16:06 – 1.10 11:28 Raja Panchaka
23.10 21:39 – 28.10 18:04 Roga Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Bahudhanya (No. 12, “many-grained, rich in grain”) — A year of abundance: rich harvests, plenty of food and well-being. more

Northern samvatsara: Nandana. Shaka Samvat 2040, Vikram Samvat 2175, Kali Yuga 5219.

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 · after 2100, times are approximate: the ΔT correction for such dates is unknown

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Panchaka 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	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dvitya

At sunrise 06:31

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 01:21 (02.10) more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 4 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 11:28 more Gandamula
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 07:03 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 12:20 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 07:03	yoga Vyaghata
from 11:28	nakshatra Ashwini
from 12:20	karana Gara
from 01:21 (02.10)	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 01:21 (02.10)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:54
Sunrise	06:31
Noon	12:19
Sunset	18:06
End of twilight	18:43
Moonrise	18:05
Moonset	08:27
Day length	11 h 34 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:28

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (06:31–11:28) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

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

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:31–11:28

Anandadi: Prajapati 06:31–11:28 Anandadi: Saumya 11:28–06:33 (02.10)

Raja Panchaka: 16:06 (26.09)–11:28
Gandanta (nakshatra): 04:51–18:06
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:52–05:42
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:42
Vijaya Muhurta	14:14–15:01
Godhuli	18:06–18:31
Pradosha	18:06–20:35
Nishitha	23:55–00:44 (02.10)
Amrita Kalam	08:50–10:35, 06:07–07:54 (02.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:25–10:52
Yamaganda	13:45–15:12
Gulika Kalam	06:31–07:58
Dur Muhurta	06:31–07:17, 07:17–08:04
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:31–11:25, 15:57–16:59, 17:43–18:06

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 06:31–11:25, 15:57–16:59, 17:43–18:06
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:31–11:25, 15:57–16:59, 17:43–18:06
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Revati until 11:28, Ashwini from 11:28; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Kanya 06:31, Tula 08:24, Vrischika 11:25, Dhanu 14:07, Makara 15:57, Kumbha 16:59, Mina 17:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 11:28) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 11:28) — 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: Prajapati 06:31–11:28+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:31–11:28+1 Yoga Dhruva 06:31–07:03+1 Auspicious tithi 06:31–01:21 (02.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Yoga Vyaghata 07:03–10:45−1 Gandanta 06:31–18:06−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 06:31–11:28−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:31–11:28

Panchanga at sunrise 06:31

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda; auspicious time — until 14:07 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	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-tritya
Festivals	Bharani Shraddha

At sunrise 06:33

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 03:37 (03.10) more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 14:07 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 07:39 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 14:27 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 07:39	yoga Harshana
from 14:07	nakshatra Bharani
from 14:27	karana Vishti
from 03:37 (03.10)	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 03:37 (03.10)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:56
Sunrise	06:33
Noon	12:19
Sunset	18:03
End of twilight	18:40
Moonrise	18:13
Moonset	09:47
Day length	11 h 30 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 9, bad — 2

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:07

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, Bharani (14:07–18:03) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:27–18:03: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Bharani Shraddha · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:27–15:45

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

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:33–14:07

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 14:07–06:35 (03.10) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:37–06:35 (03.10)

Anandadi: Ananda 06:33–14:07 Anandadi: Kaladanda 14:07–06:35 (03.10)

Bhadra in heaven: 14:27–03:37 (03.10); Bhadra Puchha 23:01–00:20 (03.10); Bhadra Mukha 00:20–02:31 (03.10)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:53–05:43
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:41
Vijaya Muhurta	14:13–14:59
Godhuli	18:03–18:28
Pradosha	18:03–20:34
Nishitha	23:54–00:44 (03.10)
Amrita Kalam	06:07–07:54

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:37–18:03
Yamaganda	12:18–13:44
Gulika Kalam	15:11–16:37
Dur Muhurta	16:31–17:17
Varjyam	09:40–11:27, 00:52–02:39 (03.10)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:33–14:07, 15:53–16:56, 17:39–18:03

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:33–14:07, 15:53–16:56, 17:39–18:03
Cutting fingernails	average 06:33–11:21
Cutting toenails	average 06:33–14:07, 15:53–16:56, 17:39–18:03
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:33–14:07, 15:53–16:56, 17:39–18:03

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashwini until 14:07, Bharani from 14:07; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Kanya 06:33, Tula 08:20, Vrischika 11:21, Dhanu 14:03, Makara 15:53, Kumbha 16:56, Mina 17:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 14:07) — joy; Bharani (from 14:07) — facing death (dangers); Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time ends by 14:07

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:33–14:07+1 Anandadi: Ananda 06:33–14:07+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:33–14:07+1 Auspicious tithi 06:33–03:37 (03.10)+1 Yoga Harshana 07:39–06:35 (03.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Anandadi: Kaladanda 14:07–06:35 (03.10)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 14:07–06:35 (03.10)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 14:27–03:37 (03.10)−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 14:07–06:35 (03.10)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:33

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chara, Yoga Harshana; cons: Rikta 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	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-chaturti
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Vighnaraja)

At sunrise 06:35

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 06:04 (04.10) more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 17:00 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 08:26 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 16:49 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 08:26	yoga Vajra
from 16:49	karana Balava
from 17:00	nakshatra Krittika
from 06:04 (04.10)	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 06:04 (04.10)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:58
Sunrise	06:35
Noon	12:18
Sunset	18:01
End of twilight	18:37
Moonrise	18:24
Moonset	11:08
Day length	11 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:00

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, Bharani (06:35–17:00) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (17:00–18:01) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Vighnaraja) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 18:24
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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

Muhurta

Anandadi: Chara 06:35–17:00 Anandadi: Sthira 17:00–06:37 (04.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:55–05:45
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:41
Vijaya Muhurta	14:12–14:58
Godhuli	18:01–18:26
Pradosha	18:01–20:32
Nishitha	23:54–00:44 (04.10)
Amrita Kalam	11:37–13:24

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:01–09:26
Yamaganda	10:52–12:18
Gulika Kalam	13:44–15:09
Dur Muhurta	12:41–13:26, 14:58–15:44
Varjyam	06:29–08:17 (04.10)

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 06:35–13:59, 15:49–16:52, 17:35–18:01

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Bharani until 17:00, Krittika from 17:00; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Kanya 06:35, Tula 08:16, Vrischika 11:17, Dhanu 13:59, Makara 15:49, Kumbha 16:52, Mina 17:35

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 17:00) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 17:00) — 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 06:35–18:01: 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 = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Chara 06:35–17:00+1 Yoga Harshana 06:35–08:26+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Yoga Vajra 08:26–09:40−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:35–17:00−2 Rikta tithi 06:35–06:04 (04.10)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:35

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi; cons: Tryahasparsha, 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	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-panchami

At sunrise 06:37

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 08:33 (05.10) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 19:59 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 09:20 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 19:19 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 09:20	yoga Siddhi
from 19:19	karana Taitila
from 19:59	nakshatra Rohini

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:00
Sunrise	06:37
Noon	12:18
Sunset	17:58
End of twilight	18:35
Moonrise	18:42
Moonset	12:28
Day length	11 h 21 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (06:37–17:58) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

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

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:37–19:59

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day

Anandadi: Matanga 19:59–06:39 (05.10) Anandadi: Gada 06:37–19:59

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:56–05:47
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:40
Vijaya Muhurta	14:11–14:56
Godhuli	17:58–18:23
Pradosha	17:58–20:30
Nishitha	23:53–00:44 (05.10)
Amrita Kalam	17:17–19:05

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:08–16:33
Yamaganda	09:27–10:52
Gulika Kalam	12:17–13:43
Dur Muhurta	08:53–09:39, 23:02–23:53
Varjyam	06:29–08:17

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:37–11:13, 15:45–16:48, 17:31–17:58

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:37–11:13, 15:45–16:48, 17:31–17:58
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:37–11:13, 15:45–16:48, 17:31–17:58
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:37–13:56, 15:45–16:48, 17:31–17:58

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Kanya 06:37, Tula 08:12, Vrischika 11:13, Dhanu 13:56, Makara 15:45, Kumbha 16:48, Mina 17:31

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:37–19:59+2 Yoga Siddhi 09:20–06:39 (05.10)+1 Auspicious tithi all day0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Pitru Paksha−1 Anandadi: Gada 06:37–19:59−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Tryahasparsha

Panchanga at sunrise 06:37

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-shashti

At sunrise 06:39

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 08:33 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 2 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 22:56 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 10:15 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 08:33 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 08:33	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 08:33	karana Gara
from 10:15	yoga Vyatipata
from 21:46	karana Vanija
from 22:56	nakshatra Mrigashirsha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:02
Sunrise	06:39
Noon	12:18
Sunset	17:55
End of twilight	18:32
Moonrise	19:10
Moonset	13:43
Day length	11 h 16 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:33

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 (06:39–17:55) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

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

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Ravi Yoga 22:56–06:41 (06.10)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:33–22:56

Anandadi: Shubha 06:39–22:56 Anandadi: Amrita 22:56–06:41 (06.10)

Gandanta (tithi): 08:07–09:00

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:57–05:48
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:10–14:55
Godhuli	17:55–18:21
Pradosha	17:55–20:29
Nishitha	23:53–00:44 (06.10)
Amrita Kalam	19:20–21:08

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:17–13:42
Yamaganda	08:04–09:28
Gulika Kalam	10:53–12:17
Dur Muhurta	11:55–12:40
Varjyam	13:57–15:45, 05:10–06:57 (06.10)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:39–08:33

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 06:39–08:33
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 06:39–08:33
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:39–13:52, 15:41–16:44, 17:27–17:55

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Krishna-panchami until 08:33, Krishna-shashti from 08:33; lagna Kanya 06:39, Tula 08:08, Vrischika 11:09, Dhanu 13:52, Makara 15:41, Kumbha 16:44, Mina 17:27

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Vyatipata 10:15–17:55: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +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: Vyatipata

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Yoga Siddhi 06:39–10:15+1 Anandadi: Shubha 06:39–22:56+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:39–22:56+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:39–08:330 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:33–22:56 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−3 Vyatipata 10:15–06:41 (06.10)

Panchanga at sunrise 06:39

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), 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	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-saptami

At sunrise 06:41

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 10:55 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 2 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 01:39 (07.10) more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 11:04 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 10:55 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 10:55	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 10:55	karana Vishti
from 11:04	yoga Variyana
from 23:59	karana Bava
from 01:39 (07.10)	nakshatra Ardra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:04
Sunrise	06:41
Noon	12:17
Sunset	17:53
End of twilight	18:30
Moonrise	19:54
Moonset	14:46
Day length	11 h 11 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:55

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, Mrigashirsha (06:41–17:53) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:55–17:53: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

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

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:41–01:39 (07.10)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:41–10:55

Anandadi: Mrityu 06:41–01:39 (07.10) Anandadi: Kana 01:39–06:43 (07.10)

Bhadra in heaven: 10:55–23:59; Bhadra Puchha 16:07–17:25; Bhadra Mukha 17:25–19:35

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:59–05:50
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:39
Vijaya Muhurta	14:09–14:54
Godhuli	17:53–18:19
Pradosha	17:53–20:27
Nishitha	23:52–00:44 (07.10)
Amrita Kalam	15:51–17:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:41–15:05
Yamaganda	06:41–08:05
Gulika Kalam	09:29–10:53
Dur Muhurta	10:25–11:10, 14:54–15:38
Varjyam	05:10–06:57

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 15:37–16:40, 17:23–17:53

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 15:37–16:40, 17:23–17:53
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 15:37–16:40, 17:23–17:53
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:41–13:48, 15:37–16:40, 17:23–17:53

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Krishna-shashti until 10:55, Krishna-saptami from 10:55; lagna Kanya 06:41, Tula 08:05, Vrischika 11:05, Dhanu 13:48, Makara 15:37, Kumbha 16:40, Mina 17:23

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

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

Vyatipata 06:41–11:04: 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

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 06:41–01:39 (07.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:41–01:39 (07.10)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Variyana 11:04–06:43 (07.10)0 Anandadi: Mrityu 06:41–01:39 (07.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:41–10:55 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Pitru Paksha−1 Vyatipata 06:41–11:04−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 10:55–23:59

Panchanga at sunrise 06:41

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, 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	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ashtami
Festivals	Kalashtami · Madhya Ashtami (Pitru Paksha)

At sunrise 06:43

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 12:57 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 1 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 03:57 (08.10) more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 11:38 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 12:57 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 11:38	yoga Parigha
from 12:57	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 12:57	karana Balava
from 01:47 (08.10)	karana Kaulava
from 03:57 (08.10)	nakshatra Punarvasu

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:06
Sunrise	06:43
Noon	12:17
Sunset	17:50
End of twilight	18:27
Moonrise	20:58
Moonset	15:31
Day length	11 h 07 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 6, bad — 1

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:57

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:50–20:25
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, 13:23–15:37
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-ashtami
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:57–06:45 (08.10)

Krakacha Yoga 06:43–12:57 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:43–12:57 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:57–06:45 (08.10)

Anandadi: Padma 06:43–03:57 (08.10) Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:57–06:45 (08.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:00–05:52
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:39
Vijaya Muhurta	14:08–14:52
Godhuli	17:50–18:16
Pradosha	17:50–20:25
Nishitha	23:52–00:43 (08.10)
Amrita Kalam	17:00–18:45

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:53–12:17
Yamaganda	15:03–16:27
Gulika Kalam	08:06–09:30
Dur Muhurta	08:56–09:41, 12:39–13:23
Varjyam	10:52–12:37

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:43–12:57

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:43–12:57
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:43–12:57
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:43–13:44, 15:33–16:36, 17:19–17:50

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Krishna-saptami until 12:57, Krishna-ashtami from 12:57; lagna Kanya 06:43, Tula 08:01, Vrischika 11:02, Dhanu 13:44, Makara 15:33, Kumbha 16:36, Mina 17:19

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

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

Krishna-ashtami 12:57–17:50: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

+1 Anandadi: Padma 06:43–03:57 (08.10)+1 Yoga Variyana 06:43–11:38+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Ashtami 12:57–06:45 (08.10)0 Surya Dagdha tithi 12:57–06:45 (08.10)−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:57–06:45 (08.10)−1 Yoga Parigha 11:38–23:43−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:43–03:57 (08.10)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:43–12:57−3 Krakacha Yoga 06:43–12:57

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:43

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chhatra, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Surya Dagdha tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-navami

At sunrise 06:45

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 14:28 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 1 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 05:41 (09.10) more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 11:48 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 14:28 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 11:48	yoga Shiva
from 14:28	tithi Krishna-navami
from 14:28	karana Taitila
from 03:00 (09.10)	karana Gara
from 05:41 (09.10)	nakshatra Pushya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:08
Sunrise	06:45
Noon	12:17
Sunset	17:48
End of twilight	18:25
Moonrise	22:17
Moonset	16:01
Day length	11 h 02 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:28

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (06:45–17:48) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

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

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:28–06:47 (09.10)

Anandadi: Chhatra 06:45–05:41 (09.10) Anandadi: Mitra 05:41–06:47 (09.10)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:02–05:53
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:38
Vijaya Muhurta	14:07–14:51
Godhuli	17:48–18:14
Pradosha	17:48–20:24
Nishitha	23:51–00:43 (09.10)
Amrita Kalam	03:06–04:49 (09.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:31–10:53
Yamaganda	13:39–15:02
Gulika Kalam	06:45–08:08
Dur Muhurta	06:45–07:29, 07:29–08:13
Varjyam	16:49–18:32

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:45–13:40

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 14:28, Krishna-navami from 14:28; lagna Kanya 06:45, Tula 07:57, Vrischika 10:58, Dhanu 13:40, Makara 15:29, Kumbha 16:32, Mina 17:15

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

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

Krishna-ashtami 06:45–14:28: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 14:28–17:48: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 06:45–05:41 (09.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:45–05:41 (09.10)+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:28–06:47 (09.10)+1 Yoga Shiva 11:48–06:47 (09.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Ashtami 06:45–14:28−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:45–14:28

Panchanga at sunrise 06:45

Summary	Best day — Ravi Pushya Yoga, Pushya; auspicious time — after 15:20 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	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 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 15:20 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 1 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 06:42 (10.10) more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 11:29 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 15:20 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 11:29	yoga Siddha
from 15:20	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 15:20	karana Vanija
from 03:29 (10.10)	karana Vishti
from 06:42 (10.10)	nakshatra Ashlesha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:10
Sunrise	06:47
Noon	12:17
Sunset	17:45
End of twilight	18:22
Moonrise	23:44
Moonset	16:19
Day length	10 h 58 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:20

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (06:47–17:45) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Avidhava Navami (Matri Navami) · Pitris (ancestors)

Shraddha for mothers and married women who died before their husbands; it is performed on the ninth day of Pitru Paksha.

Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:22–15:20
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-navami
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Pushya Yoga 06:47–06:42 (10.10) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:47–06:42 (10.10)

Jwalamukhi Yoga 06:42–06:49 (10.10)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:47–06:42 (10.10) Anandadi: Vajra 06:42–06:49 (10.10)

Bhadra on earth: 03:29–15:26 (10.10); Bhadra Puchha 05:11–06:24 (10.10); Bhadra Mukha 06:24–08:24 (10.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:03–05:55
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:38
Vijaya Muhurta	14:06–14:50
Godhuli	17:45–18:11
Pradosha	17:45–20:22
Nishitha	23:51–00:43 (10.10)
Amrita Kalam	00:02–01:42 (10.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:23–17:45
Yamaganda	12:16–13:38
Gulika Kalam	15:01–16:23
Dur Muhurta	16:17–17:01
Varjyam	14:01–15:41

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 15:25–16:28, 17:11–17:45

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 15:25–16:28, 17:11–17:45
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 15:25–16:28, 17:11–17:45
Bathing, washing hair	average 15:25–16:28, 17:11–17:45

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Krishna-navami until 15:20, Krishna-dashami from 15:20; lagna Kanya 06:47, Tula 07:53, Vrischika 10:54, Dhanu 13:36, Makara 15:25, Kumbha 16:28, Mina 17:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-navami 06:47–15:20: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time begins after 15:20

+4 Ravi Pushya Yoga 06:47–06:42 (10.10)+2 Pushya 06:47–06:42 (10.10)+1 Yoga Siddha 11:29–06:49 (10.10)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:47–06:42 (10.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−2 Rikta tithi 06:47–15:20

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:47

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Jwalamukhi Yoga Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dashami

At sunrise 06:49

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 15:26 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 1 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 06:57 (11.10) more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 10:35 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:26 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 10:35	yoga Sadhya
from 15:26	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 15:26	karana Bava
from 03:11 (11.10)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:12
Sunrise	06:49
Noon	12:16
Sunset	17:43
End of twilight	18:20
Moonrise	none
Moonset	16:31
Day length	10 h 53 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:26

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

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:49–15:26: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

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

Muhurta

Jwalamukhi Yoga 06:49–15:26 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:26–06:51 (11.10) Krakacha Yoga 15:26–06:51 (11.10)

Anandadi: Saumya all day

Bhadra on earth: 03:29–15:26; Bhadra Puchha 05:11–06:24; Bhadra Mukha 06:24–08:24
Gandanta (tithi): 15:02–15:49
Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:57–12:53 (11.10)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:04–05:57
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:38
Vijaya Muhurta	14:05–14:48
Godhuli	17:43–18:09
Pradosha	17:43–20:20
Nishitha	23:50–00:43 (11.10)
Amrita Kalam	05:20–06:57 (11.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:11–09:32
Yamaganda	10:54–12:16
Gulika Kalam	13:37–14:59
Dur Muhurta	12:38–13:21, 14:48–15:32
Varjyam	19:38–21:15

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 15:26–16:24, 17:08–17:43

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 15:26–16:24, 17:08–17:43
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 15:26–16:24, 17:08–17:43
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Krishna-dashami until 15:26, Krishna-ekadashi from 15:26; lagna Kanya 06:49, Tula 07:49, Vrischika 10:50, Dhanu 13:32, Makara 15:21, Kumbha 16:24, Mina 17:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Bhadra on earth 06:49–15:26: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Yoga Siddha 06:49–10:35+1 Anandadi: Saumya all day+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:26–06:51 (11.10)−1 Krakacha Yoga 15:26–06:51 (11.10)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−2 Jwalamukhi Yoga 06:49–15:26−3 Bhadra on earth 06:49–15:26

Panchanga at sunrise 06:49

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ekadashi, Krishna-dvadashi
Festivals	Indira Ekadashi

At sunrise 06:51

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 14:44 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 06:57 more Gandamula
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 09:04 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 14:44 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 06:57	nakshatra Magha
from 09:04	yoga Shubha
from 14:44	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 14:44	karana Kaulava
from 02:06 (12.10)	karana Taitila
from 06:25 (12.10)	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:14
Sunrise	06:51
Noon	12:16
Sunset	17:40
End of twilight	18:17
Moonrise	01:13
Moonset	16:40
Day length	10 h 49 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:57	from 14:44

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 (06:57–17:40) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Indira Ekadashi · Vishnu

The Ekadashi of Pitru Paksha (dark half of Bhadrapada). The fast is dedicated to the ancestors: its merit is offered to the departed, and shraddha is performed.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 15:26 (10.10)–14:44
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 06:53–09:02 (12.10)

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

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:51–06:57

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:51–14:44

Anandadi: Ananda 06:51–06:57 Anandadi: Kaladanda 06:57–06:25 (12.10) Anandadi: Dhumra 06:25–06:53 (12.10)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:57–12:53
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:06–05:58
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:37
Vijaya Muhurta	14:04–14:47
Godhuli	17:40–18:07
Pradosha	17:40–20:19
Nishitha	23:50–00:43 (12.10)
Amrita Kalam	05:20–06:57, 04:04–05:38 (12.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:58–16:19
Yamaganda	09:33–10:54
Gulika Kalam	12:15–13:37
Dur Muhurta	09:01–09:44, 22:57–23:50
Varjyam	18:41–20:15

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 06:51–13:28

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 06:57, Magha from 06:57; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 14:44, Krishna-dvadashi from 14:44; lagna Kanya 06:51, Tula 07:45, Vrischika 10:46, Dhanu 13:28, Makara 15:17, Kumbha 16:20, Mina 17:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 06:57) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 06:57) — loss of property; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 Shubha 09:04–06:53 (12.10)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:51–06:570 Anandadi: Ananda 06:51–06:570 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:51–14:44 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Pitru Paksha−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 06:57–06:25 (12.10)−1 Gandanta 06:51–12:53−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:51–06:57

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:51

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Shubha, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 06:55 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	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-trayodashi
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 06:53

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 13:16 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 05:10 (13.10) more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 06:55 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 13:16 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 06:55	yoga Shukla
from 13:16	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 13:16	karana Gara
from 00:16 (13.10)	karana Vanija
from 04:11 (13.10)	yoga Brahma
from 05:10 (13.10)	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:16
Sunrise	06:53
Noon	12:16
Sunset	17:38
End of twilight	18:15
Moonrise	02:44
Moonset	16:47
Day length	10 h 44 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:16

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (06:53–17:38) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:38–20:17
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) 06:53–13:16

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:16–06:55 (13.10)

Anandadi: Sthira 06:53–05:10 (13.10) Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:10–06:55 (13.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:07–06:00
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:03–14:46
Godhuli	17:38–18:04
Pradosha	17:38–20:17
Nishitha	23:50–00:43 (13.10)
Amrita Kalam	23:06–00:37 (13.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:15–13:36
Yamaganda	08:13–09:34
Gulika Kalam	10:55–12:15
Dur Muhurta	11:54–12:37
Varjyam	14:00–15:31

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:53–10:42, 15:13–16:16, 17:00–17:38

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:53–10:42, 15:13–16:16, 17:00–17:38
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:53–10:42, 15:13–16:16, 17:00–17:38
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:53–13:24, 15:13–16:16, 17:00–17:38

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 13:16, Krishna-trayodashi from 13:16; lagna Kanya 06:53, Tula 07:41, Vrischika 10:42, Dhanu 13:24, Makara 15:13, Kumbha 16:16, Mina 17:00

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

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 06:55

+2 Yoga Shubha 06:53–06:55+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:53–13:16+1 Anandadi: Sthira 06:53–05:10 (13.10)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:16–06:55 (13.10)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:53–05:10 (13.10)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:53

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), 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	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri · Ghata Chaturdashi (Shastrahata Shraddha)

At sunrise 06:55

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 11:06 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 03:19 (14.10) more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 00:56 (14.10) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 11:06 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 11:06	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 11:06	karana Vishti
from 21:48	karana Shakuni
from 00:56 (14.10)	yoga Indra
from 03:19 (14.10)	nakshatra Hasta

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:18
Sunrise	06:55
Noon	12:15
Sunset	17:35
End of twilight	18:12
Moonrise	04:15
Moonset	16:53
Day length	10 h 40 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 11:06

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (06:55–17:35) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:06–17:35: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 11:06–17:35: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 23:49–00:43 (14.10)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Ghata Chaturdashi (Shastrahata Shraddha) · Pitris (ancestors)

Shraddha for those who died a violent death — by weapons or in an accident; it is performed on the fourteenth day of Pitru Paksha.

Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:19–15:27
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:55–03:19 (14.10) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:06–06:57 (14.10)

Anandadi: Matanga 06:55–03:19 (14.10) Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:19–06:57 (14.10)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 11:06–21:48; Bhadra Mukha 11:06–12:53; Bhadra Puchha 20:40–21:44

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:09–06:02
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:36
Vijaya Muhurta	14:02–14:44
Godhuli	17:35–18:02
Pradosha	17:35–20:15
Nishitha	23:49–00:43 (14.10)
Amrita Kalam	20:40–22:09

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:35–14:55
Yamaganda	06:55–08:15
Gulika Kalam	09:35–10:55
Dur Muhurta	10:28–11:11, 14:44–15:27
Varjyam	11:49–13:17

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:55–11:06

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 06:55–11:06
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:55–11:06
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:55–11:06

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 11:06, Krishna-chaturdashi from 11:06; lagna Kanya 06:55, Tula 07:37, Vrischika 10:38, Dhanu 13:20, Makara 15:09, Kumbha 16:12, Mina 16:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 11:06–17:35: 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

+2 Yoga Brahma 06:55–00:56 (14.10)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 06:55–03:19 (14.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:55–03:19 (14.10)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−2 Krishna Chaturdashi 11:06–06:57 (14.10)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:06–06:57 (14.10)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 11:06–21:48−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:55–03:19 (14.10)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:55

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Kshaya tithi Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Amavasya
Festivals	Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya · Bhadrapada Amavasya

At sunrise 06:57

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 08:22 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 1 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 00:59 (15.10) more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 21:18 more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 08:22 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 08:22	tithi Amavasya (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 08:22	karana Chatushpada
from 18:49	karana Naga
from 21:18	yoga Vaidhriti
from 00:59 (15.10)	nakshatra Chitra
from 05:11 (15.10)	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 05:11 (15.10)	karana Kimstughna

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:20
Sunrise	06:57
Noon	12:15
Sunset	17:33
End of twilight	18:10
Moonrise	05:49
Moonset	17:00
Day length	10 h 35 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 08:22

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 (06:57–17:33) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Shakuni 06:57–08:22: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 08:22–17:33: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 06:57–08:22: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

The main day of Pitru Paksha: shraddha for all ancestors, including those whose date of death is unknown. Navaratri begins the next day; in Bengal Mahalaya is the invocation of Durga to earth.

Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:18–15:25
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 08:22–05:11 (15.10)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins

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

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:11–06:59 (15.10)

Anandadi: Amrita 06:57–00:59 (15.10) Anandadi: Musala 00:59–06:59 (15.10)

Gandanta (tithi): 04:50–05:32 (15.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:10–06:03
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:36
Vijaya Muhurta	14:01–14:43
Godhuli	17:33–17:59
Pradosha	17:33–20:14
Nishitha	23:49–00:43 (15.10)
Amrita Kalam	19:34–21:01

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:55–12:15
Yamaganda	14:54–16:13
Gulika Kalam	08:16–09:36
Dur Muhurta	09:04–09:46, 12:36–13:18
Varjyam	10:54–12:21

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 08:22, Amavasya from 08:22; lagna Kanya 06:57, Tula 07:33, Vrischika 10:34, Dhanu 13:16, Makara 15:05, Kumbha 16:08, Mina 16:52

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 06:57–08:22: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 08:22–17:33: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi, Kshaya tithi

+2 Yoga Indra 06:57–21:18+1 Anandadi: Amrita 06:57–00:59 (15.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:57–00:59 (15.10)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 06:57–08:22

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:57

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Anandadi: Kana
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 1 · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Sharad Navaratri: Ghatasthapana

At sunrise 06:59

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 01:44 (16.10) more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 2 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 22:21 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 17:23 more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 15:29 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 15:29	karana Bava
from 17:23	yoga Vishkambha
from 22:21	nakshatra Swati
from 01:44 (16.10)	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 01:44 (16.10)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:22
Sunrise	06:59
Noon	12:15
Sunset	17:30
End of twilight	18:07
Moonrise	07:27
Moonset	17:08
Day length	10 h 31 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	05:11

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (06:59–17:30) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Kimstughna 06:59–15:29: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Sharad Navaratri: Ghatasthapana · Durga

The start of the autumn (Sharad) Navaratri — the principal one of the year. The kalasha is installed in the morning, in the first third of the day, while Pratipada lasts (if that is not possible — at Abhijit Muhurta); for nine nights the nine forms of Durga are worshipped.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 05:11–01:44 (16.10)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 06:59–10:29
Abhijit Muhurta (fallback time): 11:53–12:36

Navaratri, day 1: Shailaputri · Durga

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

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 1
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:21–07:01 (16.10) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 22:21–07:01 (16.10)

Anandadi: Siddhi 22:21–07:01 (16.10) Anandadi: Kana 06:59–22:21

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:11–06:05
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:36
Vijaya Muhurta	14:00–14:42
Godhuli	17:30–17:57
Pradosha	17:30–20:12
Nishitha	23:48–00:43 (16.10)
Amrita Kalam	16:39–18:05

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:37–10:56
Yamaganda	13:33–14:52
Gulika Kalam	06:59–08:18
Dur Muhurta	06:59–07:41, 07:41–08:23
Varjyam	08:06–09:32, 03:18–04:43 (16.10)

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 06:59–13:12, 15:02–16:04, 16:48–17:29

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Kanya 06:59, Tula 07:29, Vrischika 10:30, Dhanu 13:12, Makara 15:02, Kumbha 16:04, Mina 16:48, Mesha 17:29

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Vaidhriti 06:59–17:23: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:59–22:210 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Anandadi: Kana 06:59–22:21−3 Vaidhriti 06:59–17:23

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:59

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious tithi; cons: Anandadi: Lumbaka
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 2 · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:01

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 22:11 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 19:35 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 13:19 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 11:58 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 11:58	karana Kaulava
from 13:19	yoga Priti
from 19:35	nakshatra Vishakha
from 22:11	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 22:11	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:24
Sunrise	07:01
Noon	12:15
Sunset	17:28
End of twilight	18:05
Moonrise	09:09
Moonset	17:19
Day length	10 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 9, bad — 2

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (07:01–17:28) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 2: Brahmacharini · Durga

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

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 2
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 19:35–22:11

Anandadi: Lumbaka 07:01–19:35 Anandadi: Utpata 19:35–07:03 (17.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:13–06:07
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:35
Vijaya Muhurta	13:59–14:41
Godhuli	17:28–17:55
Pradosha	17:28–20:11
Nishitha	23:48–00:42 (17.10)
Amrita Kalam	11:48–13:13

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:09–17:28
Yamaganda	12:14–13:33
Gulika Kalam	14:51–16:09
Dur Muhurta	16:04–16:46
Varjyam	00:33–01:58 (17.10)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 07:01–10:26, 14:58–16:00, 16:44–17:25
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Kanya 07:01, Tula 07:25, Vrischika 10:26, Dhanu 13:08, Makara 14:58, Kumbha 16:00, Mina 16:44, Mesha 17:25

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Sunday — physical well-being.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:01–19:35+1 Auspicious tithi 07:01–22:110 Yoga Priti 13:19–07:03 (17.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 19:35–22:11−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 07:01–19:35

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:01

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 3 · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 07:03

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 18:42 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 16:51 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 09:15 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 08:25 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 08:25	karana Gara
from 09:15	yoga Ayushman
from 16:51	nakshatra Anuradha
from 18:42	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 18:42	karana Vanija
from 05:01 (18.10)	karana Vishti
from 05:18 (18.10)	yoga Saubhagya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:25
Sunrise	07:03
Noon	12:15
Sunset	17:25
End of twilight	18:03
Moonrise	10:55
Moonset	17:37
Day length	10 h 22 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 16:51

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, Vishakha (07:03–16:51) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (16:51–17:25) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 3: Chandraghanta · Durga

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

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 17:25–17:37
on the first evenings the crescent sets almost together with the Sun (northern latitudes) — the day is chosen by the Yallop crescent visibility criterion
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 17:25–17:37

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 3
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 16:51–07:05 (18.10) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:51–07:05 (18.10)

Yamaghanta 07:03–16:51

Anandadi: Mitra 07:03–16:51 Anandadi: Manasa 16:51–07:05 (18.10)

Bhadra in heaven: 05:01–15:26 (18.10); Bhadra Mukha 05:04–06:47 (18.10); Bhadra Puchha 14:24–15:26 (18.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:14–06:09
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:35
Vijaya Muhurta	13:58–14:39
Godhuli	17:25–17:52
Pradosha	17:25–20:09
Nishitha	23:48–00:42 (18.10)
Amrita Kalam	09:03–10:28, 05:02–06:28 (18.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:21–09:39
Yamaganda	10:56–12:14
Gulika Kalam	13:32–14:50
Dur Muhurta	12:35–13:16, 14:39–15:21
Varjyam	20:26–21:52

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 16:51–17:21

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Vishakha until 16:51, Anuradha from 16:51; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Kanya 07:03, Tula 07:21, Vrischika 10:22, Dhanu 13:04, Makara 14:54, Kumbha 15:57, Mina 16:40, Mesha 17:21

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 16:51) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 16:51) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Unfavourable day · score S = +1

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

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

+1 Anandadi: Mitra 07:03–16:51+1 Yoga Priti 07:03–09:15+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:03–18:420 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:51–07:05 (18.10)0 Ravi Yoga 16:51–07:05 (18.10)0 Auspicious nakshatra 16:51–07:05 (18.10)0 Chaturmasya−3 Yamaghanta 07:03–16:51

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:03

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 4 · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 07:05

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 15:26 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 3 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 14:20 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 01:36 (19.10) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:26 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 14:20	nakshatra Jyestha
from 15:26	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 15:26	karana Bava
from 01:36 (19.10)	yoga Shobhana
from 01:56 (19.10)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:27
Sunrise	07:05
Noon	12:14
Sunset	17:23
End of twilight	18:00
Moonrise	12:35
Moonset	18:09
Day length	10 h 17 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:20	from 15:26

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 (07:05–14:20) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (14:20–17:23) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:05–15:26: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 4: Kushmanda · Durga

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

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:12–13:16
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 4
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:05–14:20

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:26–07:07 (19.10)

Anandadi: Vajra 07:05–14:20 Anandadi: Mudgara 14:20–07:07 (19.10)

Bhadra in heaven: 05:01–15:26; Bhadra Mukha 05:04–06:47; Bhadra Puchha 14:24–15:26
Gandanta (nakshatra): 06:41–17:44 (19.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:16–06:10
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:34
Vijaya Muhurta	13:57–14:38
Godhuli	17:23–17:50
Pradosha	17:23–20:08
Nishitha	23:47–00:42 (19.10)
Amrita Kalam	04:11–05:38 (19.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:48–16:05
Yamaganda	09:39–10:57
Gulika Kalam	12:14–13:31
Dur Muhurta	09:09–09:50, 22:52–23:47
Varjyam	19:26–20:54

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 15:26–15:53, 16:36–17:17

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 15:26–15:53, 16:36–17:17
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 15:26–15:53, 16:36–17:17
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:05–13:00, 15:26–15:53, 16:36–17:17

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Anuradha until 14:20, Jyestha from 14:20; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 15:26, Shukla-panchami from 15:26; lagna Kanya 07:05, Tula 07:17, Vrischika 10:18, Dhanu 13:00, Makara 14:50, Kumbha 15:53, Mina 16:36, Mesha 17:17

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 14:20) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 14:20) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-chaturti 07:05–15:26: 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

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:05–14:20+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:05–14:20+1 Yoga Saubhagya 07:05–01:36 (19.10)0 Auspicious tithi 15:26–07:07 (19.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:26–07:07 (19.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 14:20–07:07 (19.10)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 07:05–14:20−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 07:05–15:26−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:05–15:26

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:05

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 5 · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Tula Sankranti · Skanda Shashti · Saraswati Avahana

At sunrise 07:07

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 12:33 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 12:12 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 22:16 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 12:33 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 12:12	nakshatra Mula
from 12:33	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 12:33	karana Kaulava
from 22:16	yoga Atiganda
from 23:17	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:29
Sunrise	07:07
Noon	12:14
Sunset	17:20
End of twilight	17:58
Moonrise	13:57
Moonset	19:02
Day length	10 h 13 min

Sky

Tula Sankranti	07:25 — the Sun enters Tula (Libra)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:33

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 (07:07–12:12) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (12:12–17:20) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Tula Sankranti · Surya

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

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 07:07–11:25
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Navaratri, day 5: Skandamata · Durga

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

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 12:33–07:09 (20.10)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Saraswati Avahana · Saraswati

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

Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:15–15:18

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 5
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 12:12–07:09 (20.10)

Yamaghanta 12:12–07:09 (20.10)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 12:12–07:09 (20.10) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 07:07–12:12

Gandanta (nakshatra): 06:41–17:44
Gandanta (tithi): 12:12–12:54
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:17–06:12
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:56–14:37
Godhuli	17:20–17:48
Pradosha	17:20–20:06
Nishitha	23:47–00:42 (20.10)
Amrita Kalam	04:35–06:05 (20.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:14–13:30
Yamaganda	08:24–09:40
Gulika Kalam	10:57–12:14
Dur Muhurta	11:53–12:34
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:07–12:57, 14:46–15:49, 16:32–17:13

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Jyestha until 12:12, Mula from 12:12; tithi Shukla-panchami until 12:33, Shukla-shashti from 12:33; lagna Kanya 07:07, Tula 07:13, Vrischika 10:14, Dhanu 12:57, Makara 14:46, Kumbha 15:49, Mina 16:32, Mesha 17:13

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 12:12) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 12:12) — ruin of the family; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Sankranti at 07:25 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+2 Ravi Yoga 12:12–07:09 (20.10)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 12:12–07:09 (20.10)+1 Yoga Shobhana 07:07–22:16+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:07–12:330 Chaturmasya0 Yamaghanta 12:12–07:09 (20.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 07:07–12:12−1 Gandanta 07:07–17:44−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:07–12:12

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:07

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Prajapati; cons: 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	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 6 · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:09

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 10:10 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 10:33 more Gandamula
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 19:23 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 10:10 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 10:10	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 10:10	karana Gara
from 10:33	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 19:23	yoga Sukarma
from 21:11	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:31
Sunrise	07:09
Noon	12:14
Sunset	17:18
End of twilight	17:56
Moonrise	14:50
Moonset	20:21
Day length	10 h 08 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:10	from 10:33

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 (07:09–10:33) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (10:33–17:18) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 6: Katyayani · Durga

Navaratri day. Katyayani — the warrior goddess who slew Mahishasura; young women pray to her for a good husband.

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 6
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:09–10:33

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:09–10:10 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 10:10–10:33

Anandadi: Prajapati 10:33–07:11 (21.10) Anandadi: Dhumra 07:09–10:33

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:19–06:14
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:34
Vijaya Muhurta	13:55–14:36
Godhuli	17:18–17:46
Pradosha	17:18–20:05
Nishitha	23:47–00:42 (21.10)
Amrita Kalam	04:54–06:26 (21.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:30–14:46
Yamaganda	07:09–08:25
Gulika Kalam	09:41–10:57
Dur Muhurta	10:32–11:13, 14:36–15:16
Varjyam	09:03–10:33, 19:43–21:15

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 10:33–12:53, 14:42–15:45, 16:28–17:10

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Mula until 10:33, Purva-Ashadha from 10:33; tithi Shukla-shashti until 10:10, Shukla-saptami from 10:10; lagna Tula 07:09, Vrischika 10:10, Dhanu 12:53, Makara 14:42, Kumbha 15:45, Mina 16:28, Mesha 17:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 10:33) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 10:33) — ruin of the family; Thursday — success.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:09–10:33+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 10:33–07:11 (21.10)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 10:10–07:11 (21.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 10:10–10:33−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 07:09–10:33−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:09–10:33−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:09–10:10

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:09

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Vardhamana, Yoga Sukarma; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 7 · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:11

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 08:22 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 4 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 09:29 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 17:00 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 08:22 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:22	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 08:22	karana Vishti
from 09:29	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 17:00	yoga Dhriti
from 19:43	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:33
Sunrise	07:11
Noon	12:14
Sunset	17:15
End of twilight	17:53
Moonrise	15:19
Moonset	21:52
Day length	10 h 04 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:22	from 09:29

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, Purva-Ashadha (07:11–09:29) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (09:29–17:15) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:22–17:15: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 7: Kalaratri · Durga

Navaratri day. Kalaratri — the most fearsome form of Durga, destroyer of darkness and fear.

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 7
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 07:11–08:22 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:11–08:22 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:22–07:13 (22.10)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:11–09:29 Anandadi: Ananda 09:29–03:07 (22.10) Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:07–07:13 (22.10)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 08:22–19:43; Bhadra Puchha 10:05–11:14; Bhadra Mukha 11:14–13:08

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:20–06:16
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:33
Vijaya Muhurta	13:54–14:34
Godhuli	17:15–17:43
Pradosha	17:15–20:03
Nishitha	23:46–00:42 (22.10)
Amrita Kalam	02:47–04:21 (22.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:58–12:13
Yamaganda	14:44–16:00
Gulika Kalam	08:27–09:42
Dur Muhurta	09:12–09:52, 12:33–13:14
Varjyam	17:21–18:55

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:11–08:22

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:11–08:22
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:11–08:22
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:11–12:49, 14:38–15:41, 16:24–17:06

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 09:29, Uttara-Ashadha from 09:29; tithi Shukla-saptami until 08:22, Shukla-ashtami from 08:22; lagna Tula 07:11, Vrischika 10:07, Dhanu 12:49, Makara 14:38, Kumbha 15:41, Mina 16:24, Mesha 17:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 09:29) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 09:29) — improved health; Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-ashtami 08:22–17:15: 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

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: Vardhamana 07:11–09:29+1 Yoga Sukarma 07:11–17:00+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:11–08:22+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:29–07:13 (22.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:11–08:220 Krakacha Yoga 07:11–08:22−1 Ashtami 08:22–07:13 (22.10)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:11–09:29−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:22–07:13 (22.10)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:22–19:43

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:11

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 8 · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami) · Maha Navami

At sunrise 07:13

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 07:14 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 4 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 09:04 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 15:08 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 07:14 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 07:14	tithi Shukla-navami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 07:14	karana Balava
from 09:04	nakshatra Shravana
from 15:08	yoga Shula
from 18:54	karana Kaulava
from 06:45 (23.10)	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 06:45 (23.10)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:35
Sunrise	07:13
Noon	12:14
Sunset	17:13
End of twilight	17:51
Moonrise	15:36
Moonset	23:25
Day length	9 h 59 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:14	from 09:04

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (07:13–09:04) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (09:04–17:13) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami) · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 08:22 (21.10)–07:14
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Sandhi Puja: 06:50–07:38

Maha Navami · Durga

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

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

Navaratri, day 8: Mahagauri, Siddhidatri · Durga

Navaratri day. Mahagauri — radiant white, she grants purification and peace. Siddhidatri — bestower of siddhis, the spiritual perfections; she completes the nine nights.

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 8
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:14–06:45 (23.10) Ravi Yoga 09:04–07:15 (23.10) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:04–07:15 (23.10)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:45–07:15 (23.10)

Anandadi: Chara 07:13–10:40 Anandadi: Sthira 10:40–07:15 (23.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:22–06:17
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:33
Vijaya Muhurta	13:53–14:33
Godhuli	17:13–17:41
Pradosha	17:13–20:02
Nishitha	23:46–00:42 (23.10)
Amrita Kalam	22:48–00:25 (23.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:43–10:58
Yamaganda	13:28–14:43
Gulika Kalam	07:13–08:28
Dur Muhurta	07:13–07:53, 07:53–08:33
Varjyam	13:07–14:44

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 07:13–12:45, 14:34–15:37, 16:20–17:02

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 09:04, Shravana from 09:04; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 07:14, Shukla-navami from 07:14; lagna Tula 07:13, Vrischika 10:03, Dhanu 12:45, Makara 14:34, Kumbha 15:37, Mina 16:20, Mesha 17:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 09:04) — improved health; Shravana (from 09:04) — 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 07:13–07:14: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 07:14–17:13: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +5

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:04–07:15 (23.10)+2 Ravi Yoga 09:04–07:15 (23.10)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:14–06:45 (23.10)+1 Anandadi: Chara 07:13–10:40+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:13–09:04+1 Yoga Dhriti 07:13–15:080 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Shula 15:08–17:01−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 07:14–06:45 (23.10)−2 Kshaya tithi

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:13

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	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn): Vijayadashami, closing day · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Vijayadashami (Dussehra)

At sunrise 07:15

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 06:54 (24.10) more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 09:18 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 13:47 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 18:45 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 09:18	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 13:47	yoga Ganda
from 18:45	karana Gara
from 06:54 (24.10)	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 06:54 (24.10)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:37
Sunrise	07:15
Noon	12:13
Sunset	17:11
End of twilight	17:49
Moonrise	15:47
Moonset	none
Day length	9 h 55 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:18

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, Shravana (07:15–09:18) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Vijayadashami (Dussehra) · Rama

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

Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:13–15:12
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Vijaya Muhurta: 13:52–14:32

Sharad Navaratri (autumn): Vijayadashami, closing day
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:54–07:17 (24.10)

Anandadi: Matanga 09:18–07:17 (24.10) Anandadi: Gada 07:15–09:18

Roga Panchaka: 21:39–18:04 (28.10)
Gandanta (tithi): 06:30–07:19 (24.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:23–06:19
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:33
Vijaya Muhurta	13:52–14:32
Godhuli	17:11–17:39
Pradosha	17:11–20:00
Nishitha	23:46–00:42 (24.10)
Amrita Kalam	23:23–01:02 (24.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:56–17:11
Yamaganda	12:13–13:27
Gulika Kalam	14:42–15:56
Dur Muhurta	15:51–16:31
Varjyam	13:26–15:06

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shravana until 09:18, Dhanishtha from 09:18; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Tula 07:15, Vrischika 09:59, Dhanu 12:41, Makara 14:30, Kumbha 15:33, Mina 16:16, Mesha 16:58

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 09:18) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 09:18) — longevity (increased vitality); Sunday — physical well-being.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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 09:18–07:17 (24.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:15–09:18+1 Auspicious tithi 07:15–06:54 (24.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Swayam Siddha Muhurta0 Yoga Ganda 13:47–16:06−1 Anandadi: Gada 07:15–09:18

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:15

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shubha; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Tryahasparsha
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:17

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 07:37 (25.10) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 10:08 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 12:55 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 19:12 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 10:08	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 12:55	yoga Vriddhi
from 19:12	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:39
Sunrise	07:17
Noon	12:13
Sunset	17:08
End of twilight	17:47
Moonrise	15:54
Moonset	00:53
Day length	9 h 50 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:08

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (10:08–17:08) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:17–10:08 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:17–10:08

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day Krakacha Yoga all day

Anandadi: Shubha 07:17–10:08 Anandadi: Amrita 10:08–07:20 (25.10)

Bhadra on earth: 19:12–07:37 (25.10); Bhadra Puchha 00:12–01:27 (25.10); Bhadra Mukha 01:27–03:30 (25.10)
Roga Panchaka: 21:39 (23.10)–18:04 (28.10)
Gandanta (tithi): 06:30–07:19

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:25–06:21
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:33
Vijaya Muhurta	13:51–14:31
Godhuli	17:08–17:37
Pradosha	17:08–19:59
Nishitha	23:46–00:42 (25.10)
Amrita Kalam	03:54–05:36 (25.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:31–09:45
Yamaganda	10:59–12:13
Gulika Kalam	13:27–14:41
Dur Muhurta	12:33–13:12, 14:31–15:10
Varjyam	17:45–19:27

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:17–09:55, 14:26–15:29, 16:12–16:54

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 07:17–09:55, 14:26–15:29, 16:12–16:54
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 07:17–09:55, 14:26–15:29, 16:12–16:54
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:17–12:37, 14:26–15:29, 16:12–16:54

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 10:08, Shatabhisha from 10:08; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Tula 07:17, Vrischika 09:55, Dhanu 12:37, Makara 14:26, Kumbha 15:29, Mina 16:12, Mesha 16:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 10:08) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 10:08) — gaining strength; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:17–10:08+1 Anandadi: Shubha 07:17–10:08+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:17–10:08+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi all day+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:17–10:080 Yoga Vriddhi 12:55–07:20 (25.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Gandanta 07:17–07:19−1 Panchaka all day−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Krakacha Yoga all day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:17

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Mrityu, Panchaka
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Papankusha Ekadashi

At sunrise 07:20

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 07:37 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 11:31 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 12:28 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 07:37 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:37	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 07:37	karana Bava
from 11:31	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 12:28	yoga Dhruva
from 20:11	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:41
Sunrise	07:20
Noon	12:13
Sunset	17:06
End of twilight	17:44
Moonrise	16:00
Moonset	02:17
Day length	9 h 46 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 07:37	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, Shatabhisha (07:20–11:31) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (11:31–17:06) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:20–07:37: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Papankusha Ekadashi · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 06:54 (24.10)–07:37
Ekadashi prevails at two sunrises, but on the first day Dashami extends into Arunodaya — everyone fasts on the second day
Parana (breaking the fast): 07:22–08:50 (26.10)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 11:31–07:22 (26.10)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:20–07:37

Anandadi: Mrityu 07:20–11:31 Anandadi: Kana 11:31–07:22 (26.10)

Bhadra on earth: 19:12 (24.10)–07:37; Bhadra Puchha 00:12–01:27; Bhadra Mukha 01:27–03:30
Roga Panchaka: 21:39 (23.10)–18:04 (28.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:26–06:23
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:32
Vijaya Muhurta	13:51–14:30
Godhuli	17:06–17:35
Pradosha	17:06–19:57
Nishitha	23:45–00:42 (26.10)
Amrita Kalam	04:45–06:28 (26.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:39–15:53
Yamaganda	09:46–10:59
Gulika Kalam	12:13–13:26
Dur Muhurta	09:17–09:56, 22:48–23:45
Varjyam	18:25–20:08

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:37–09:51

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:37–09:51
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:37–09:51
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:20–11:31

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 11:31, Purva-Bhadra from 11:31; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 07:37, Shukla-dvadashi from 07:37; lagna Tula 07:20, Vrischika 09:51, Dhanu 12:33, Makara 14:22, Kumbha 15:25, Mina 16:09, Mesha 16:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 11:31) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 11:31) — 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 07:20–07:37: 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 = −4

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:20–11:31+1 Yoga Vriddhi 07:20–12:28+1 Auspicious tithi 07:20–07:370 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 11:31–07:22 (26.10)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:20–07:370 Bhadra on earth 07:20–07:37−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 11:31–07:22 (26.10)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:37–07:22 (26.10)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 07:20–11:31

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:20

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Yoga Dhruva; 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	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 07:22

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 08:50 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 13:22 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 12:23 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 08:50 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 08:50	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 08:50	karana Kaulava
from 12:23	yoga Vyaghata
from 13:22	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 21:36	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:43
Sunrise	07:22
Noon	12:13
Sunset	17:04
End of twilight	17:42
Moonrise	16:05
Moonset	03:37
Day length	9 h 42 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 08:50	from 13:22

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 (07:22–13:22) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (13:22–17:04) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:04–19:56
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:22–08:50

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:50–07:24 (27.10)

Anandadi: Padma 07:22–13:22 Anandadi: Lumbaka 13:22–07:24 (27.10)

Roga Panchaka: 21:39 (23.10)–18:04 (28.10)
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dvadashi

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:28–06:25
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:50–14:28
Godhuli	17:04–17:32
Pradosha	17:04–19:56
Nishitha	23:45–00:42 (27.10)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:13–13:25
Yamaganda	08:34–09:47
Gulika Kalam	11:00–12:13
Dur Muhurta	11:53–12:32
Varjyam	23:51–01:35 (27.10)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 14:18–15:21, 16:05–16:46

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	good 14:18–15:21, 16:05–16:46
Cutting fingernails	average 07:22–09:47, 13:22–17:04
Cutting toenails	good 14:18–15:21, 16:05–16:46
Bathing, washing hair	good 14:18–15:21, 16:05–16:46

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 13:22, Uttara-Bhadra from 13:22; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 08:50, Shukla-triodashi from 08:50; lagna Tula 07:22, Vrischika 09:47, Dhanu 12:29, Makara 14:18, Kumbha 15:21, Mina 16:05, Mesha 16:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 13:22) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 13:22) — 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.

+1 Anandadi: Padma 07:22–13:22+1 Yoga Dhruva 07:22–12:23+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:50–07:24 (27.10)0 Auspicious nakshatra 13:22–07:24 (27.10)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:22–08:500 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Vyaghata 12:23–16:010 Anandadi: Lumbaka 13:22–07:24 (27.10)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:22–08:50−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:22–13:22−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:50–07:24 (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.

Panchanga at sunrise 07:22

Summary	Favourable day — Anandadi: Chhatra, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 10:28
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:24

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 10:28 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 3 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 15:34 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 12:36 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 10:28 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 10:28	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 10:28	karana Gara
from 12:36	yoga Harshana
from 15:34	nakshatra Revati
from 23:24	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:45
Sunrise	07:24
Noon	12:13
Sunset	17:01
End of twilight	17:40
Moonrise	16:10
Moonset	04:55
Day length	9 h 37 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 10:28	from 15:34

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, Uttara-Bhadra (07:24–15:34) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (15:34–17:01) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Shukla-chaturdashi 10:28–17:01: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 15:34–07:26 (28.10) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:34–07:26 (28.10)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:28–07:26 (28.10)

Anandadi: Chhatra 07:24–15:34 Anandadi: Mitra 15:34–07:26 (28.10)

Roga Panchaka: 21:39 (23.10)–18:04 (28.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:29–06:26
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 (28.10)
Amrita Kalam	10:20–12:05

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:25–14:37
Yamaganda	07:24–08:36
Gulika Kalam	09:48–11:00
Dur Muhurta	10:36–11:15, 14:27–15:06
Varjyam	04:49–06:35 (28.10)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:24–09:43

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 07:24–09:43
Cutting fingernails	average 07:24–10:28
Cutting toenails	good 07:24–09:43
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:24–10:28

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 15:34, Revati from 15:34; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 10:28, Shukla-chaturdashi from 10:28; lagna Tula 07:24, Vrischika 09:43, Dhanu 12:25, Makara 14:14, Kumbha 15:17, Mina 16:01, Mesha 16:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 15:34) — a good life; Revati (from 15:34) — increase in property; Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 10:28–17:01: 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

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 10:28

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 07:24–15:34+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:24–15:34+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:24–10:280 Yoga Harshana 12:36–07:26 (28.10)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:34–07:26 (28.10)0 Ravi Yoga 15:34–07:26 (28.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:28–07:26 (28.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Rikta tithi 10:28–07:26 (28.10)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:24

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 12:24
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Sharad Purnima (Kojagari) · Purnima Vrat

At sunrise 07:26

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 12:24 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 3 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 18:04 more Gandamula
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 13:03 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 12:24 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 12:24	tithi Purnima
from 12:24	karana Vishti
from 13:03	yoga Vajra
from 18:04	nakshatra Ashwini
from 01:28 (29.10)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:47
Sunrise	07:26
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:59
End of twilight	17:38
Moonrise	16:15
Moonset	06:12
Day length	9 h 33 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:24

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (07:26–16:59) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:24–16:59: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 07:26–12:24: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Sharad Purnima (Kojagari) · Lakshmi

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 23:45–00:42 (29.10)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Purnima Vrat · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 12:24–13:10
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the first is chosen by rule
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 29.10

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:26–18:04 Ravi Yoga 07:26–18:04 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:26–18:04 Anandadi: Vajra 18:04–07:28 (29.10)

Bhadra on earth: 12:24–18:04
Bhadra in heaven: 18:04–01:28 (29.10); Bhadra Puchha 20:55–22:13; Bhadra Mukha 22:13–00:24 (29.10)
Roga Panchaka: 21:39 (23.10)–18:04
Gandanta (nakshatra): 11:25–00:44 (29.10)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:31–06:28
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:32
Vijaya Muhurta	13:48–14:26
Godhuli	16:59–17:28
Pradosha	16:59–19:53
Nishitha	23:45–00:42 (29.10)
Amrita Kalam	15:25–17:11

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:01–12:12
Yamaganda	14:36–15:47
Gulika Kalam	08:37–09:49
Dur Muhurta	09:20–09:59, 12:32–13:10
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 14:10–15:13, 15:57–16:38

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 12:24, Purnima from 12:24; lagna Tula 07:26, Vrischika 09:39, Dhanu 12:21, Makara 14:10, Kumbha 15:13, Mina 15:57, Mesha 16:38

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

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 07:26–12:24: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 12:24–16:59: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 12:24–16:59: 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

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 12:24

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:26–18:04+2 Ravi Yoga 07:26–18:04+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:26–18:04+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:26–18:04+1 Yoga Harshana 07:26–13:03+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Vajra 13:03–14:17−1 Panchaka 07:26–18:04−1 Bhadra on earth 12:24–18:04−2 Rikta tithi 07:26–12:24

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:26

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Ashwina Purnima

At sunrise 07:28

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 14:35 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 20:48 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 13:41 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 14:35 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 13:41	yoga Siddhi
from 14:35	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 14:35	karana Balava
from 20:48	nakshatra Bharani
from 03:46 (30.10)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:49
Sunrise	07:28
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:57
End of twilight	17:36
Moonrise	16:23
Moonset	07:31
Day length	9 h 29 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	14:35

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:35

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Festivals and periods

Ashwina Purnima · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 12:24 (28.10)–14:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 28.10

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:28–14:35

Anandadi: Saumya 07:28–20:48 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 20:48–07:30 (30.10)

Gandanta (tithi): 14:09–15:02
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:32–06:30
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:47–14:25
Godhuli	16:57–17:26
Pradosha	16:57–19:52
Nishitha	23:44–00:43 (30.10)
Amrita Kalam	12:47–14:34

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:50–11:01
Yamaganda	13:24–14:35
Gulika Kalam	07:28–08:39
Dur Muhurta	07:28–08:06, 08:06–08:44
Varjyam	16:21–18:08

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 14:35–15:09, 15:53–16:34

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	average 14:35–15:09, 15:53–16:34
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 14:35–15:09, 15:53–16:34
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:28–12:17, 14:06–15:09, 15:53–16:34

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Purnima until 14:35, Krishna-pratipat from 14:35; lagna Tula 07:28, Vrischika 09:35, Dhanu 12:17, Makara 14:06, Kumbha 15:09, Mina 15:53, Mesha 16:34

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

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

Purnima 07:28–14:35: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 07:28–20:48+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:28–20:48+1 Yoga Siddhi 13:41–07:30 (30.10)0 Auspicious tithi 14:35–07:30 (30.10)0 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:28–14:35

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:28

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:30

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 16:58 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 2 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 23:41 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 14:27 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 16:58 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 14:27	yoga Vyatipata
from 16:58	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 16:58	karana Taitila
from 23:41	nakshatra Krittika
from 06:12 (31.10)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:51
Sunrise	07:30
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:55
End of twilight	17:34
Moonrise	16:33
Moonset	08:51
Day length	9 h 24 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

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 (07:30–16:55) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 23:41–07:32 (31.10)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:30–16:58 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:30–23:41

Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:30–23:41 Anandadi: Dhumra 23:41–07:32 (31.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:34–06:32
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:46–14:24
Godhuli	16:55–17:24
Pradosha	16:55–19:50
Nishitha	23:44–00:43 (31.10)
Amrita Kalam	18:18–20:06

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:44–16:55
Yamaganda	12:12–13:23
Gulika Kalam	14:33–15:44
Dur Muhurta	15:39–16:17
Varjyam	07:33–09:21

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Tula 07:30, Vrischika 09:31, Dhanu 12:13, Makara 14:03, Kumbha 15:05, Mina 15:49, Mesha 16:30

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Vyatipata 14:27–16:55: 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

+2 Yoga Siddhi 07:30–14:27+1 Auspicious tithi 07:30–16:580 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 23:41–07:32 (31.10)−1 Vyatipata 14:27–07:32 (31.10)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:30–23:41−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:30–23:41−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:30–16:58−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:30–23:41

Panchanga at sunrise 07:30

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:32

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 19:27 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 2 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 02:39 (01.11) more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 15:19 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 19:27 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 15:19	yoga Variyana
from 19:27	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 19:27	karana Vanija
from 02:39 (01.11)	nakshatra Rohini

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:53
Sunrise	07:32
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:52
End of twilight	17:32
Moonrise	16:48
Moonset	10:12
Day length	9 h 20 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (07:32–16:52) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:39–07:34 (01.11)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:32–19:27

Anandadi: Sthira 07:32–02:39 (01.11) Anandadi: Vardhamana 02:39–07:34 (01.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:35–06:34
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:46–14:23
Godhuli	16:52–17:22
Pradosha	16:52–19:49
Nishitha	23:44–00:43 (01.11)
Amrita Kalam	23:57–01:45 (01.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:42–09:52
Yamaganda	11:02–12:12
Gulika Kalam	13:22–14:32
Dur Muhurta	12:31–13:08, 14:23–15:00
Varjyam	13:10–14:58

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 15:45–16:26

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 15:45–16:26
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 15:45–16:26
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:32–12:09, 13:59–15:01, 15:45–16:26

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Tula 07:32, Vrischika 09:27, Dhanu 12:09, Makara 13:59, Kumbha 15:01, Mina 15:45, Mesha 16:26

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:

Vyatipata 07:32–15:19: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+1 Anandadi: Sthira 07:32–02:39 (01.11)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:32–19:270 Yoga Variyana 15:19–07:34 (01.11)0 Chaturmasya−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:32–19:27−3 Vyatipata 07:32–15:19

Panchanga at sunrise 07:32

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

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

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

Bahudhanya (No. 12 of 60, “many-grained, rich in grain”) — A year of abundance: rich harvests, plenty of food and well-being.
Northern samvatsara: Nandana (No. 26)
Shaka Samvat 2040 · Vikram Samvat 2175 · Kali Yuga 5219
Next year — Pramathi, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 10.04.2119
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pitru Paksha
A fortnight of ancestor rites — from Bhadrapada Purnima to Mahalaya. Each day shraddha is performed for those who departed on the corresponding tithi; weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are avoided at this time.

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

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

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

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

Raja Panchaka
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.

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

Gandamula
The Moon in Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula or Revati — the nakshatras at the junctions of signs. For those born in them, tradition prescribes a pacifying rite; new undertakings call for caution.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Mina
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Panchaka
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

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

Ashwini (1)
Meaning: Riders or Grooms
Symbol: Horse's Head
Deity: Ashwini Kumara
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: quickly achieve anything

Vanija (movable)
Deity: Shri (Lakshmi)
Auspicious: trade, deals, buying and selling, partnerships and long-term business projects.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

nakshatra Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Bava (movable)
Deity: Indra
Auspicious: good for any benevolent and lasting work, building up health and strength, undertakings meant to grow.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

nakshatra Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Kaulava (movable)
Deity: Mitra
Auspicious: friendship, love, matchmaking and alliances, reconciliation, jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

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

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Burnt” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 11, Tue — 5, Wed — 3, Thu — 6, Fri — 8, Sat — 9. Whatever is begun bears no fruit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Guru vara — Jupiter Day
Lord: Jupiter
The time of Jupiter's action is considered the most favorable for all worldly and spiritual affairs not related to coercion or anger. You can begin spiritual practices, good deeds, study of philosophy, Doctrine, various sciences.

Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

nakshatra 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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

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

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

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 6 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 13:30–15:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 13:59–15:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

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

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

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shiva (20) — “auspicious, benevolent”
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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

Ravi Pushya Yoga
A Sunday when the Moon is in Pushya. Very favourable for purchases, preparing medicines and medical treatment, beginning studies and mantra practice.

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

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

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

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

Ashlesha (9)
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze

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

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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

nakshatra Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Shubha (23) — “goodness, happiness”
Especially auspicious: any auspicious deeds and ceremonies.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Purva-Phalguni (11)
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit

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

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Uttara-Phalguni (12)
Meaning: Following red
Symbol: Half of the bed under the feet (foot)
Deity: Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: accumulate and prosper through alliances

Brahma (25) — “Brahma, sacred knowledge”
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

The Moon in Kanya, Tula, Dhanu or Makara: Bhadra is in patala (the netherworld) — its influence on earth is weak; according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, it even portends gain.

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Shakuni (fixed)
Deity: Kali (personification of the Kali Yuga)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for preparing and taking medicines, mantras, protective and pacifying rites.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

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

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

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

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Ashwina (Vedic name Isha) — The month of the Goddess: Sharad Navaratri, Vijayadashami (Dussehra), Sharad Purnima; at its end — Diwali.
Patron: Padmanabha; Aditya — Tvashtar. Full moon in nakshatra Ashwini. Ritu: Sharad.

Shukla-pratipat (1, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.

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

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

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

The exact conjunction of the Sun and the Moon — the start of a new lunar month in the amanta system. A day for the ancestors and inner work.

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

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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

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

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 4
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

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

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

The Sun’s entry into a new sidereal sign — the start of a solar month. The time around this moment (Punya Kala) is favourable for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun.

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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

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

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

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Sankranti day
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.

Shukla-shashti (6, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.

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

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

Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

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

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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).

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

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shula (9) — “spear, sharp pain”
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

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

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

Roga Panchaka
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.

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Ganda (10) — “danger, knot”
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Dhanishtha (23)
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people

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

nakshatra 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-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Vriddhi (11) — “growth, increase”
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Shatabhisha (24)
Meaning: One hundred healers
Symbol: Garland of 100 flowers, circle
Deity: Varuna
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give healing (bodily and spiritual) through Divine Grace

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

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

nakshatra 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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat (1, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first day of the waning moon is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.

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

nakshatra Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

nakshatra 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)