Panchanga Calendar

October 2162

SamvatsaraDundubhi (56)MonthBhadrapada → Ashwina from 9.10RituVarsha → Sharad from 9.10AyanaDakshinayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

October 2162 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Bhadrapada (until 8.10), Ashwina (from 9.10). Periods: all month — Chaturmasya; until 8.10 — Pitru Paksha; 9–16.10 — Sharad Navaratri (autumn). Major festivals: 8.10 Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya; 9.10 Sharad Navaratri: Ghatasthapana; 15.10 Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami); 16.10 Maha Navami; 17.10 Vijayadashami (Dussehra); 22.10 Sharad Purnima (Kojagari); 26.10 Karwa Chauth. 23.10 — lunar eclipse, partial (visible until setting).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Mrig8Kalashtami

2Ard8Avidhava Navami

3Pun9after 09:58

4Push10Indira Ekadashi

5Ashl12Ekadashi Vaish.

6Mag13Pradosha

7PPh14Masik Shivaratri

8Has30Mahalaya

9Chit1Navaratri begins

10Swa2Navaratri, day 2

11Vish3Navaratri, day 3

12Anu5Navaratri, day 4

13Jye6Navaratri, day 5

14Mul7after 12:50

15PAsh8Durga Ashtami

16UAsh9Maha Navami

17Shra10Dussehra

18Dhan11Papankusha

19Shat12Tula Sankranti

20PBh13Pradosha

21UBh14

22Rev15Sharad Purnima

23Ashw1Lunar eclipse

24Bhar1

25Krit2

26Krit3Karwa Chauth

27Roh4until 08:59

28Mrig5

29Ard6after 16:07

30Pun7after 09:01

31Push8Ahoi Ashtami

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

MarkersNavaratriPitru Pakshaafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (25)

KalashtamiShraddha (ancestors)Ravi Pushya YogaEkadashiPradoshaShivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Navaratri beginsDwipushkar YogaGoddess (Durga, Kali)Chandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiSkanda ShashtiSaraswati AvahanaDussehraTripushkar YogaSankrantiSharad PurnimaAmrita Siddhi Yogaday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Lunar eclipse, partialmoment of the full moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)Karwa ChauthSankashtiAhoi Ashtami

How to read the calendar

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

Best days

3.10 Sun — Ravi Pushya Yoga, Pushya, Anandadi: Dhwaja after 09:58
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
16.10 Sat — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) after 12:09
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
29.10 Fri — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Padma after 16:07
Punarvasu (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
30.10 Sat — Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chhatra after 09:01 until 09:59
Punarvasu (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
31.10 Sun — Ravi Pushya Yoga, Pushya, Yoga Shubha
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.

Festivals

1.10 Fri Kalashtami
1.10 Fri Madhya Ashtami (Pitru Paksha)
2.10 Sat Avidhava Navami (Matri Navami)
4.10 Mon Indira Ekadashi
5.10 Tue Indira Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast
6.10 Wed Pradosha Vrat
7.10 Thu Masik Shivaratri
7.10 Thu Ghata Chaturdashi (Shastrahata Shraddha)
8.10 Fri Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya
8.10 Fri Bhadrapada Amavasya
9.10 Sat Sharad Navaratri: Ghatasthapana
10.10 Sun Chandra Darshan
11.10 Mon Vinayaka Chaturthi
13.10 Wed Skanda Shashti
13.10 Wed Saraswati Avahana
15.10 Fri Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami)
16.10 Sat Maha Navami
17.10 Sun Vijayadashami (Dussehra)
18.10 Mon Papankusha Ekadashi
19.10 Tue Tula Sankranti
20.10 Wed Pradosha Vrat
22.10 Fri Sharad Purnima (Kojagari)
22.10 Fri Ashwina Purnima
26.10 Tue Karwa Chauth
26.10 Tue Angaraki Chaturthi (Vakratunda)
31.10 Sun Ahoi Ashtami
31.10 Sun Kalashtami

Special muhurta yogas

3.10 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 09:58–06:38 (04.10)
3.10 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:58–06:38 (04.10)
4.10 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:38–10:17
5.10 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:40–09:48
9.10 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 16:02–23:11
9.10 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:11–06:50 (10.10)
11.10 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:59–06:54 (12.10)
16.10 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:09–07:04 (17.10)
19.10 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 15:30–00:06 (20.10)
21.10 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 20:06–07:14 (22.10)
22.10 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:14–22:53
22.10 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
24.10 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 05:01–07:20 (25.10)
26.10 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:22–08:08
27.10 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
29.10 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:07–07:31 (30.10)
30.10 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 07:31–17:49
31.10 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 07:33–18:49
31.10 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:33–18:49

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

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

Avoid starting important matters

1.10 Fri — Tryahasparsha, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Surya Dagdha tithi
4.10 Mon — Kshaya tithi, Krakacha Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
7.10 Thu — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krishna Chaturdashi, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) (unfavourable day)
8.10 Fri — Amavasya
9.10 Sat — Vaidhriti, Anandadi: Kana, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
11.10 Mon — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi
18.10 Mon — Bhadra on earth, Krakacha Yoga, Panchaka
19.10 Tue — Anandadi: Mrityu, Sankranti day, Panchaka (unfavourable day)
22.10 Fri — Bhadra on earth, Eclipse, Panchaka
23.10 Sat — Eclipse, Tryahasparsha, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) (unfavourable day)
24.10 Sun — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Eclipse nearby
25.10 Mon — Vyatipata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
28.10 Thu — Anandadi: Mrityu, Fierce or sharp nakshatra (unfavourable day)

Sky this month

8.10 New moon (Amavasya) 19:31
19.10 Tula Sankranti 14:09 — the Sun enters Tula (Libra)
23.10 Full moon (Purnima) 06:15
23.10 Lunar eclipse, partial, greatest eclipse 06:22, magnitude 0.651
visible until setting: 04:52–07:27, maximum eclipse here 06:22, magnitude 0.651

Periods

all month Chaturmasya
until 8.10 Pitru Paksha
9–16.10 Sharad Navaratri (autumn)
18.10 01:13 – 22.10 22:53 Roga Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Dundubhi (No. 56, “kettledrums”) — A year of kettledrums: rich harvests, festivities and good repute. more

Northern samvatsara: Ishvara. Shaka Samvat 2084, Vikram Samvat 2219, Kali Yuga 5263.

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	Avoid starting important matters — Tryahasparsha, Dagdha 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	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2084 · Vikram 2219 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ashtami
Festivals	Kalashtami · Madhya Ashtami (Pitru Paksha)

At sunrise 06:32

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 06:46 (02.10) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 4 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 06:59 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 03:31 (02.10) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 18:11 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 06:59	nakshatra Ardra
from 18:11	karana Kaulava
from 03:31 (02.10)	yoga Parigha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:55
Sunrise	06:32
Noon	12:19
Sunset	18:05
End of twilight	18:42
Moonrise	22:37
Moonset	14:14
Day length	11 h 33 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 3, bad — 4

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:59

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (06:32–06:59) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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, 18:05–20:35
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, 13:28–15:46
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:32–06:59

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day

Anandadi: Manasa 06:32–06:59 Anandadi: Padma 06:59–06:34 (02.10)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:53–05:42
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:41
Vijaya Muhurta	14:14–15:00
Godhuli	18:05–18:30
Pradosha	18:05–20:35
Nishitha	23:54–00:44 (02.10)
Amrita Kalam	22:04–23:48

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:52–12:18
Yamaganda	15:12–16:38
Gulika Kalam	07:58–09:25
Dur Muhurta	08:50–09:37, 12:41–13:28
Varjyam	16:02–17:46

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:32–14:09, 15:57–16:59, 17:42–18:05

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 06:59, Ardra from 06:59; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Kanya 06:32, Tula 08:27, Vrischika 11:27, Dhanu 14:09, Makara 15:57, Kumbha 16:59, Mina 17:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 06:59) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 06:59) — sadness; Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-ashtami 06:32–18:05: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

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

+1 Anandadi: Padma 06:59–06:34 (02.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:32–06:59+1 Yoga Variyana 06:32–03:31 (02.10)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ravi Yoga 06:32–06:590 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:59–06:34 (02.10)−1 Ashtami all day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi all day−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day−2 Tryahasparsha

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:32

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Chhatra; 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	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2084 · Vikram 2219 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-navami
Festivals	Avidhava Navami (Matri Navami)

At sunrise 06:34

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 06:46 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 4 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 08:51 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 03:00 (03.10) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 06:46 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 06:46	tithi Krishna-navami
from 06:46	karana Taitila
from 08:51	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 19:09	karana Gara
from 03:00 (03.10)	yoga Shiva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:57
Sunrise	06:34
Noon	12:19
Sunset	18:02
End of twilight	18:39
Moonrise	23:42
Moonset	14:51
Day length	11 h 28 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:46	from 08:51

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, Punarvasu (08:51–18:02) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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, 13:27–15:45
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:46–06:36 (03.10)

Anandadi: Chhatra 08:51–06:36 (03.10) Anandadi: Mudgara 06:34–08:51

Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:54–05:44
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:41
Vijaya Muhurta	14:13–14:59
Godhuli	18:02–18:27
Pradosha	18:02–20:33
Nishitha	23:54–00:44 (03.10)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:26–10:52
Yamaganda	13:44–15:10
Gulika Kalam	06:34–08:00
Dur Muhurta	06:34–07:20, 07:20–08:06
Varjyam	21:24–23:05

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 06:34–08:51

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ardra until 08:51, Punarvasu from 08:51; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 06:46, Krishna-navami from 06:46; lagna Kanya 06:34, Tula 08:23, Vrischika 11:23, Dhanu 14:05, Makara 15:53, Kumbha 16:55, Mina 17:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 08:51) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 08:51) — 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 06:34–06:46: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 06:46–18:02: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:46–06:36 (03.10)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 08:51–06:36 (03.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:51–06:36 (03.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Anandadi: Mudgara 06:34–08:51−1 Yoga Parigha 06:34–15:15−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:34–06:46−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:34–08:51−2 Rikta tithi 06:46–06:36 (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 06:34

Summary	Best day — Ravi Pushya Yoga, Pushya; auspicious time — after 09:58 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	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2084 · Vikram 2219 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dashami

At sunrise 06:36

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 07:21 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 4 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 09:58 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 01:50 (04.10) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 07:21 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 07:21	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 07:21	karana Vanija
from 09:58	nakshatra Pushya
from 19:19	karana Vishti
from 01:50 (04.10)	yoga Siddha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:59
Sunrise	06:36
Noon	12:18
Sunset	18:00
End of twilight	18:36
Moonrise	none
Moonset	15:22
Day length	11 h 24 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:21	from 09:58

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 (06:36–09:58) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (09:58–18:00) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

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

Muhurta

Ravi Pushya Yoga 09:58–06:38 (04.10) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:58–06:38 (04.10)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:36–09:58 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 09:58–06:38 (04.10)

Bhadra on earth: 19:19–07:06 (04.10); Bhadra Puchha 21:00–22:11; Bhadra Mukha 22:11–00:10 (04.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:55–05:45
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:41
Vijaya Muhurta	14:12–14:57
Godhuli	18:00–18:25
Pradosha	18:00–20:31
Nishitha	23:53–00:44 (04.10)
Amrita Kalam	07:27–09:08, 03:48–05:25 (04.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:34–18:00
Yamaganda	12:18–13:43
Gulika Kalam	15:09–16:34
Dur Muhurta	16:29–17:14
Varjyam	18:04–19:41

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:21–11:20, 15:49–16:51, 17:34–18:00

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:21–11:20, 15:49–16:51, 17:34–18:00
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:21–11:20, 15:49–16:51, 17:34–18:00
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:21–14:01, 15:49–16:51, 17:34–18:00

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 09:58, Pushya from 09:58; tithi Krishna-navami until 07:21, Krishna-dashami from 07:21; lagna Kanya 06:36, Tula 08:19, Vrischika 11:20, Dhanu 14:01, Makara 15:49, Kumbha 16:51, Mina 17:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 09:58) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 09:58) — 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 06:36–07:21: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 09:58

+4 Ravi Pushya Yoga 09:58–06:38 (04.10)+1 Pushya 09:58–06:38 (04.10)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:36–09:58+1 Yoga Shiva 06:36–01:50 (04.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−2 Rikta tithi 06:36–07:21

Panchanga at sunrise 06:36

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Krakacha Yoga Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2084 · Vikram 2219 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ekadashi
Festivals	Indira Ekadashi

At sunrise 06:38

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 07:06 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 10:17 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 00:02 (05.10) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 07:06 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 07:06	tithi Krishna-ekadashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 07:06	karana Bava
from 10:17	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 18:39	karana Balava
from 00:02 (05.10)	yoga Sadhya
from 06:02 (05.10)	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 06:02 (05.10)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:01
Sunrise	06:38
Noon	12:18
Sunset	17:57
End of twilight	18:34
Moonrise	00:53
Moonset	15:49
Day length	11 h 19 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:06	from 10:17

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (06:38–10:17) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:38–07:06: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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 07:06–06:02 (05.10)
kshaya Ekadashi does not prevail at sunrise: Smartas fast on the day it begins, Vaishnavas on the next day
Parana (breaking the fast): 13:25–15:40 (05.10)
Vaishnava date: 5.10

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

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:38–10:17

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:06–06:02 (05.10) Krakacha Yoga 07:06–06:02 (05.10) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:02–06:40 (05.10) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:02–06:40 (05.10)

Anandadi: Prajapati 06:38–10:17 Anandadi: Saumya 10:17–06:40 (05.10)

Bhadra on earth: 19:19 (03.10)–07:06; Bhadra Puchha 21:00–22:11 (03.10); Bhadra Mukha 22:11 (03.10)–00:10
Gandanta (tithi): 06:42–07:28
Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:59–15:33 (05.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:57–05:47
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:40
Vijaya Muhurta	14:11–14:56
Godhuli	17:57–18:23
Pradosha	17:57–20:30
Nishitha	23:53–00:44 (05.10)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:03–09:28
Yamaganda	10:52–12:17
Gulika Kalam	13:42–15:07
Dur Muhurta	12:40–13:25, 14:56–15:41
Varjyam	22:49–00:23 (05.10)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:06–10:17

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	good 07:06–10:17
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 07:06–10:17
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:38–10:17

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Pushya until 10:17, Ashlesha from 10:17; tithi Krishna-dashami until 07:06, Krishna-ekadashi from 07:06; lagna Kanya 06:38, Tula 08:15, Vrischika 11:16, Dhanu 13:57, Makara 15:45, Kumbha 16:47, Mina 17:31

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 10:17) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 10:17) — 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 06:38–07:06: 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: Kshaya tithi

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:38–10:17+2 Yoga Siddha 06:38–00:02 (05.10)+2 Pushya 06:38–10:17+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 06:38–10:17+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:06–06:02 (05.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Pitru Paksha0 Bhadra on earth 06:38–07:06−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 10:17–06:40 (05.10)−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:06–06:02 (05.10)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:38

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda; 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	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2084 · Vikram 2219 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dvadashi
Festivals	Indira Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast

At sunrise 06:40

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 04:13 (06.10) more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 09:48 more Gandamula
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 21:36 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 17:12 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 09:48	nakshatra Magha
from 17:12	karana Taitila
from 21:36	yoga Shubha
from 04:13 (06.10)	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 04:13 (06.10)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:03
Sunrise	06:40
Noon	12:18
Sunset	17:55
End of twilight	18:31
Moonrise	02:09
Moonset	16:14
Day length	11 h 14 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 09:48

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (09:48–17:55) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Indira Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast · Vishnu

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

Smarta date: 4.10
Ekadashi does not prevail at any sunrise (kshaya): Smartas fast on the day it begins, Vaishnavas on the next day, on Dwadashi.

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

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:40–09:48 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:13–06:42 (06.10)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:40–09:48

Anandadi: Ananda 06:40–09:48 Anandadi: Kaladanda 09:48–06:42 (06.10)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:59–15:33
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:58–05:49
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:40
Vijaya Muhurta	14:10–14:55
Godhuli	17:55–18:20
Pradosha	17:55–20:28
Nishitha	23:53–00:44 (06.10)
Amrita Kalam	08:14–09:48, 06:18–07:50 (06.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:06–16:30
Yamaganda	09:28–10:53
Gulika Kalam	12:17–13:41
Dur Muhurta	08:55–09:40, 23:01–23:53
Varjyam	21:11–22:43

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 09:48, Magha from 09:48; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Kanya 06:40, Tula 08:11, Vrischika 11:12, Dhanu 13:53, Makara 15:41, Kumbha 16:43, Mina 17:27

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 09:48) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 09:48) — loss of property; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:40–09:48+1 Anandadi: Ananda 06:40–09:48+1 Yoga Sadhya 06:40–21:360 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:40–09:48 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 09:48–06:42 (06.10)−1 Gandanta 06:40–15:33−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:40–09:48

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:40

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Sthira; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2084 · Vikram 2219 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-trayodashi
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 06:42

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 01:45 (07.10) more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 4 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 08:35 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 18:38 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 15:03 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 08:35	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 15:03	karana Vanija
from 18:38	yoga Shukla
from 01:45 (07.10)	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 01:45 (07.10)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:05
Sunrise	06:42
Noon	12:17
Sunset	17:52
End of twilight	18:29
Moonrise	03:28
Moonset	16:36
Day length	11 h 10 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:35

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (06:42–08:35) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (08:35–17:52) 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, 17:52–20:26
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:42–01:45 (07.10)

Anandadi: Chara 06:42–08:35 Anandadi: Sthira 08:35–06:44 (07.10)

Bhadra on earth: 01:45–12:14 (07.10); Bhadra Mukha 01:45–03:31 (07.10); Bhadra Puchha 11:14–12:17 (07.10)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:59–05:50
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:09–14:53
Godhuli	17:52–18:18
Pradosha	17:52–20:26
Nishitha	23:52–00:44 (07.10)
Amrita Kalam	06:18–07:50, 00:51–02:20 (07.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:17–13:41
Yamaganda	08:05–09:29
Gulika Kalam	10:53–12:17
Dur Muhurta	11:54–12:39
Varjyam	15:59–17:27

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:42–11:08, 15:37–16:39, 17:23–17:52

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:42–11:08, 15:37–16:39, 17:23–17:52
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:42–11:08, 15:37–16:39, 17:23–17:52
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:42–13:49, 15:37–16:39, 17:23–17:52

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Magha until 08:35, Purva-Phalguni from 08:35; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Kanya 06:42, Tula 08:07, Vrischika 11:08, Dhanu 13:49, Makara 15:37, Kumbha 16:39, Mina 17:23

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 08:35) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 08:35) — ill health; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Yoga Shubha 06:42–18:38+1 Anandadi: Sthira 08:35–06:44 (07.10)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:42–08:35−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:42–01:45 (07.10)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:42

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krishna Chaturdashi 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	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2084 · Vikram 2219 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri · Ghata Chaturdashi (Shastrahata Shraddha)

At sunrise 06:44

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 22:48 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 06:46 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 15:12 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:20 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 06:46	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 12:20	karana Shakuni
from 15:12	yoga Brahma
from 22:48	tithi Amavasya
from 22:48	karana Chatushpada
from 04:29 (08.10)	nakshatra Hasta

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:07
Sunrise	06:44
Noon	12:17
Sunset	17:49
End of twilight	18:26
Moonrise	04:51
Moonset	16:59
Day length	11 h 05 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 06:46

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (06:44–06:46) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (06:46–17:49) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:44–12:20: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 12:20–17:49: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 06:44–17:49: 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, 23:52–00:43 (08.10)
the tithi does not cover midnight — the day with the tithi in Pradosha is chosen

Ghata Chaturdashi (Shastrahata Shraddha) · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:23–15:36
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:44–22:48 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:46–04:29 (08.10)

Anandadi: Matanga 06:46–04:29 (08.10) Anandadi: Gada 06:44–06:46 Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:29–06:46 (08.10)

Bhadra on earth: 01:45–12:14; Bhadra Mukha 01:45–03:31; Bhadra Puchha 11:14–12:17
Bhadra in the netherworld: 12:14–12:20; Bhadra Puchha 11:14–12:17

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:01–05:52
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:39
Vijaya Muhurta	14:07–14:52
Godhuli	17:49–18:15
Pradosha	17:49–20:25
Nishitha	23:52–00:43 (08.10)
Amrita Kalam	21:58–23:25

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:40–15:03
Yamaganda	06:44–08:07
Gulika Kalam	09:30–10:53
Dur Muhurta	10:26–11:10, 14:52–15:36
Varjyam	13:17–14:44

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 throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 06:46, Uttara-Phalguni from 06:46; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Kanya 06:44, Tula 08:03, Vrischika 11:04, Dhanu 13:45, Makara 15:33, Kumbha 16:35, Mina 17:19

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 06:46) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 06:46) — 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 06:44–17:49: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 06:44–12:14: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

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

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 06:46–04:29 (08.10)+1 Yoga Shukla 06:44–15:12+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:46–04:29 (08.10)0 Anandadi: Gada 06:44–06:460 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:44–06:46−1 Bhadra on earth 06:44–12:14−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:44–22:48−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:46–04:29 (08.10)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 06:44–22:48

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:44

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya 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	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2084 · Vikram 2219 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Amavasya
Festivals	Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya · Bhadrapada Amavasya

At sunrise 06:46

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 19:31 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 1 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 01:54 (09.10) more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 11:27 more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 09:11 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 09:11	karana Naga
from 11:27	yoga Indra
from 19:31	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 19:31	karana Kimstughna
from 01:54 (09.10)	nakshatra Chitra
from 05:47 (09.10)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:09
Sunrise	06:46
Noon	12:17
Sunset	17:47
End of twilight	18:24
Moonrise	06:16
Moonset	17:24
Day length	11 h 01 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	19:31

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (06:46–17:47) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Chatushpada 06:46–09:11: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 09:11–17:47: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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, 13:22–15:35
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 22:48 (07.10)–19:31
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:31–06:48 (09.10)

Anandadi: Amrita 06:46–01:54 (09.10) Anandadi: Musala 01:54–06:48 (09.10)

Gandanta (tithi): 19:10–19:51

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:02–05:54
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:38
Vijaya Muhurta	14:06–14:51
Godhuli	17:47–18:13
Pradosha	17:47–20:23
Nishitha	23:51–00:43 (09.10)
Amrita Kalam	20:33–21:58

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:54–12:16
Yamaganda	15:02–16:24
Gulika Kalam	08:08–09:31
Dur Muhurta	08:58–09:42, 12:38–13:22
Varjyam	11:59–13:24

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Amavasya; lagna Kanya 06:46, Tula 07:59, Vrischika 11:00, Dhanu 13:41, Makara 15:29, Kumbha 16:32, Mina 17:15

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:

Amavasya 06:46–17:47: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
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 = +2

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+2 Yoga Brahma 06:46–11:27+1 Anandadi: Amrita 06:46–01:54 (09.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:46–01:54 (09.10)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−3 Amavasya 06:46–19:31

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 06:46

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	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2084 · Vikram 2219 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 1 · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Sharad Navaratri: Ghatasthapana

At sunrise 06:48

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 16:02 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 1 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 23:11 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 07:29 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 16:02 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 07:29	yoga Vaidhriti
from 16:02	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 16:02	karana Balava
from 23:11	nakshatra Swati
from 02:17 (10.10)	karana Kaulava
from 03:27 (10.10)	yoga Vishkambha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:11
Sunrise	06:48
Noon	12:16
Sunset	17:44
End of twilight	18:21
Moonrise	07:43
Moonset	17:52
Day length	10 h 56 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:02

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (06:48–17:44) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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 19:31 (08.10)–16:02
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 06:48–10:26
Abhijit Muhurta (fallback time): 11:54–12:38

Navaratri, day 1: Shailaputri · Durga

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

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 1
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 16:02–23:11 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:11–06:50 (10.10) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 23:11–06:50 (10.10)

Anandadi: Siddhi 23:11–06:50 (10.10) Anandadi: Kana 06:48–23:11

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:03–05:56
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:38
Vijaya Muhurta	14:05–14:49
Godhuli	17:44–18:10
Pradosha	17:44–20:21
Nishitha	23:51–00:43 (10.10)
Amrita Kalam	17:30–18:56

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:32–10:54
Yamaganda	13:38–15:00
Gulika Kalam	06:48–08:10
Dur Muhurta	06:48–07:31, 07:31–08:15
Varjyam	09:00–10:25, 04:09–05:35 (10.10)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:48–07:29

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:48–07:29
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:48–07:29
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:48–13:37, 15:25–17:44

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 16:02, Shukla-dvitya from 16:02; lagna Kanya 06:48, Tula 07:55, Vrischika 10:56, Dhanu 13:37, Makara 15:25, Kumbha 16:28, Mina 17:11

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 07:29–17:44: 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 = −4

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+2 Yoga Indra 06:48–07:29+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:48–23:110 Auspicious tithi 16:02–06:50 (10.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 16:02–23:11−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Anandadi: Kana 06:48–23:11−3 Vaidhriti 07:29–03:27 (10.10)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:48

Summary	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	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2084 · Vikram 2219 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 2 · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 06:50

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 12:32 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 20:30 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 23:28 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 12:32 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 12:32	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 12:32	karana Taitila
from 20:30	nakshatra Vishakha
from 22:49	karana Gara
from 23:28	yoga Priti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:12
Sunrise	06:50
Noon	12:16
Sunset	17:42
End of twilight	18:19
Moonrise	09:09
Moonset	18:25
Day length	10 h 52 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 12:32

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (06:50–17:42) 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.

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, 17:42–18:25
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 17:42–18:25

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 2
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 20:30–06:52 (11.10)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:50–20:30 Anandadi: Utpata 20:30–06:52 (11.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:05–05:57
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:37
Vijaya Muhurta	14:04–14:48
Godhuli	17:42–18:08
Pradosha	17:42–20:20
Nishitha	23:50–00:43 (11.10)
Amrita Kalam	12:41–14:06

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:20–17:42
Yamaganda	12:16–13:37
Gulika Kalam	14:59–16:20
Dur Muhurta	16:15–16:58
Varjyam	01:31–02:57 (11.10)

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 06:50–10:52, 12:32–17:42
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 12:32, Shukla-tritya from 12:32; lagna Kanya 06:50, Tula 07:51, Vrischika 10:52, Dhanu 13:33, Makara 15:21, Kumbha 16:24, Mina 17:07

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 06:50–20:30+1 Auspicious tithi 06:50–12:320 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:50–20:30

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:50

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2084 · Vikram 2219 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 3 · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 06:52

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 09:10 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 2 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 17:59 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 19:39 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 09:10 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 09:10	tithi Shukla-chaturti (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 09:10	karana Vanija
from 17:59	nakshatra Anuradha
from 19:34	karana Vishti
from 19:39	yoga Ayushman
from 06:03 (12.10)	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 06:03 (12.10)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:14
Sunrise	06:52
Noon	12:16
Sunset	17:39
End of twilight	18:16
Moonrise	10:31
Moonset	19:06
Day length	10 h 47 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 09:10

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (06:52–17:39) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 3: Chandraghanta, Kushmanda · Durga

Navaratri day. Chandraghanta — with a bell-shaped crescent moon on her forehead; grants courage and protection. 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), 11:11–13:20
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 3
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:52–17:59 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:59–06:54 (12.10)

Yamaghanta 06:52–17:59

Anandadi: Mitra 06:52–17:59 Anandadi: Manasa 17:59–06:54 (12.10)

Bhadra in heaven: 19:34–06:03 (12.10); Bhadra Mukha 19:36–21:21; Bhadra Puchha 05:01–06:03 (12.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:06–05:59
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:37
Vijaya Muhurta	14:03–14:47
Godhuli	17:39–18:06
Pradosha	17:39–20:18
Nishitha	23:50–00:43 (12.10)
Amrita Kalam	10:06–11:32, 06:21–07:48 (12.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:13–09:33
Yamaganda	10:54–12:15
Gulika Kalam	13:36–14:57
Dur Muhurta	12:37–13:20, 14:47–15:30
Varjyam	21:37–23:05

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:52–09:10

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:52–09:10
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:52–09:10
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:52–13:29, 15:18–16:20, 17:03–17:39

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Shukla-tritya until 09:10, Shukla-chaturti from 09:10; lagna Kanya 06:52, Tula 07:47, Vrischika 10:48, Dhanu 13:29, Makara 15:18, Kumbha 16:20, Mina 17:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-chaturti 09:10–17:39: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+2 Ravi Yoga 06:52–17:59+1 Anandadi: Mitra 06:52–17:59+1 Yoga Priti 06:52–19:39+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:52–09:100 Chaturmasya0 Yamaghanta 06:52–17:59 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Rikta tithi 09:10–06:03 (12.10)−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 06:52

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Ayushman; cons: Dagdha 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	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2084 · Vikram 2219 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 4 · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 06:54

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 03:20 (13.10) more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 3 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 15:48 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 16:06 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 16:38 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 15:48	nakshatra Jyestha
from 16:06	yoga Saubhagya
from 16:38	karana Balava
from 03:20 (13.10)	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 03:20 (13.10)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:16
Sunrise	06:54
Noon	12:16
Sunset	17:37
End of twilight	18:14
Moonrise	11:45
Moonset	19:56
Day length	10 h 43 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:48

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (06:54–15:48) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (15:48–17:37) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 4: Skandamata · Durga

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

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 4
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 15:48–20:32

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:54–03:20 (13.10) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:20–06:56 (13.10)

Anandadi: Vajra 06:54–15:48 Anandadi: Mudgara 15:48–06:56 (13.10)

Gandanta (tithi): 02:59–03:42 (13.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:08–06:01
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:37
Vijaya Muhurta	14:02–14:45
Godhuli	17:37–18:03
Pradosha	17:37–20:17
Nishitha	23:50–00:43 (13.10)
Amrita Kalam	06:21–07:48, 05:54–07:23 (13.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:56–16:16
Yamaganda	09:34–10:55
Gulika Kalam	12:15–13:36
Dur Muhurta	09:02–09:45, 22:56–23:50
Varjyam	21:00–22:29

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:54–10:44, 15:14–16:16, 16:59–17:37

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:54–10:44, 15:14–16:16, 16:59–17:37
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:54–10:44, 15:14–16:16, 16:59–17:37
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:54–16:16, 16:59–17:37

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Anuradha until 15:48, Jyestha from 15:48; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Kanya 06:54, Tula 07:43, Vrischika 10:44, Dhanu 13:26, Makara 15:14, Kumbha 16:16, Mina 16:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 15:48) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 15:48) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:54–15:48+1 Yoga Ayushman 06:54–16:06+1 Auspicious tithi 06:54–03:20 (13.10)0 Ravi Yoga 15:48–20:320 Chaturmasya0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:48–06:56 (13.10)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 06:54–15:48−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:54–03:20 (13.10)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:54

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Saubhagya, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Dhwanksha
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2084 · Vikram 2219 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 5 · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Skanda Shashti · Saraswati Avahana

At sunrise 06:56

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 01:06 (14.10) more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 3 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 14:03 more Gandamula
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 12:55 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 14:09 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 12:55	yoga Shobhana
from 14:03	nakshatra Mula
from 14:09	karana Taitila
from 01:06 (14.10)	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 01:06 (14.10)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:18
Sunrise	06:56
Noon	12:15
Sunset	17:34
End of twilight	18:11
Moonrise	12:47
Moonset	20:57
Day length	10 h 38 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (06:56–14:03) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (14:03–17:34) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 5: Katyayani · Durga

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

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 03:20–01:06 (14.10)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Saraswati Avahana · Saraswati

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

Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:19–15:26

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 5
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 14:03–06:58 (14.10) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:06–06:58 (14.10)

Yamaghanta 14:03–06:58 (14.10) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 01:06–06:58 (14.10)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 14:03–06:58 (14.10) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:56–14:03

Gandanta (nakshatra): 08:27–19:42
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:09–06:02
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:01–14:44
Godhuli	17:34–18:01
Pradosha	17:34–20:15
Nishitha	23:49–00:43 (14.10)
Amrita Kalam	05:54–07:23, 06:45–08:17 (14.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:15–13:35
Yamaganda	08:15–09:35
Gulika Kalam	10:55–12:15
Dur Muhurta	11:54–12:36
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:56–10:40, 15:10–16:12, 16:55–17:34

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:56–10:40, 15:10–16:12, 16:55–17:34
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:56–10:40, 15:10–16:12, 16:55–17:34
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:56–13:22, 15:10–16:12, 16:55–17:34

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Jyestha until 14:03, Mula from 14:03; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Kanya 06:56, Tula 07:39, Vrischika 10:40, Dhanu 13:22, Makara 15:10, Kumbha 16:12, Mina 16:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 14:03) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 14:03) — ruin of the family; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Yoga Saubhagya 06:56–12:55+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Ravi Yoga 14:03–06:58 (14.10)0 Anandadi: Dhwaja 14:03–06:58 (14.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Yamaghanta 14:03–06:58 (14.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:56–14:03−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:56–14:03

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:56

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Shobhana; auspicious time — after 12:50
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2084 · Vikram 2219 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 6 · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 06:58

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 23:26 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 12:50 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 10:09 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 12:12 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 10:09	yoga Atiganda
from 12:12	karana Vanija
from 12:50	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 23:26	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 23:26	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:20
Sunrise	06:58
Noon	12:15
Sunset	17:32
End of twilight	18:09
Moonrise	13:36
Moonset	22:04
Day length	10 h 34 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 12:50

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (06:58–12:50) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (12:50–17:32) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 6: Kalaratri · Durga

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

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 6
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:58–12:50

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:58–12:50 Krakacha Yoga 23:26–07:00 (15.10) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:26–07:00 (15.10)

Anandadi: Prajapati 12:50–07:00 (15.10) Anandadi: Dhumra 06:58–12:50

Bhadra in the netherworld: 23:26–10:50 (15.10); Bhadra Puchha 01:10–02:18 (15.10); Bhadra Mukha 02:18–04:13 (15.10)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:10–06:04
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:36
Vijaya Muhurta	14:00–14:43
Godhuli	17:32–17:59
Pradosha	17:32–20:13
Nishitha	23:49–00:43 (15.10)
Amrita Kalam	06:45–08:17

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:34–14:53
Yamaganda	06:58–08:17
Gulika Kalam	09:36–10:55
Dur Muhurta	10:29–11:11, 14:43–15:25
Varjyam	11:19–12:50, 22:10–23:44

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 12:50–13:18, 15:06–16:08, 16:51–17:32

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Mula until 12:50, Purva-Ashadha from 12:50; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Kanya 06:58, Tula 07:35, Vrischika 10:36, Dhanu 13:18, Makara 15:06, Kumbha 16:08, Mina 16:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 12:50) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 12:50) — ruin of the family; Thursday — success.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 12:50

+2 Ravi Yoga 06:58–12:50+1 Yoga Shobhana 06:58–10:09+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:58–23:260 Anandadi: Prajapati 12:50–07:00 (15.10)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:58–12:50 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Atiganda 10:09–12:19−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 06:58–12:50−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:58–12:50

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:58

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Vardhamana, Auspicious weekday; 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	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2084 · Vikram 2219 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 7 · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami)

At sunrise 07:00

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 22:23 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 4 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 12:11 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 07:52 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 10:50 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:52	yoga Sukarma
from 10:50	karana Bava
from 12:11	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 22:23	tithi Shukla-navami
from 22:23	karana Balava
from 06:03 (16.10)	yoga Dhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:22
Sunrise	07:00
Noon	12:15
Sunset	17:29
End of twilight	18:07
Moonrise	14:15
Moonset	23:16
Day length	10 h 29 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:11

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 (07:00–12:11) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (12:11–17:29) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:00–10:50: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami) · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:26 (14.10)–22:23
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Sandhi Puja: 21:59–22:47

Navaratri, day 7: Mahagauri · Durga

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

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 7
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:00–22:23 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:23–07:02 (16.10)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:00–12:11 Anandadi: Ananda 12:11–06:06 (16.10) Anandadi: Kaladanda 06:06–07:02 (16.10)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 23:26 (14.10)–10:50; Bhadra Puchha 01:10–02:18; Bhadra Mukha 02:18–04:13
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:12–06:06
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:35
Vijaya Muhurta	13:59–14:41
Godhuli	17:29–17:56
Pradosha	17:29–20:12
Nishitha	23:48–00:43 (16.10)
Amrita Kalam	07:31–09:04, 05:46–07:22 (16.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:56–12:14
Yamaganda	14:52–16:11
Gulika Kalam	08:18–09:37
Dur Muhurta	09:06–09:48, 12:35–13:17
Varjyam	20:11–21:46

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:00–13:14, 15:02–16:04, 16:47–17:29

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 12:11, Uttara-Ashadha from 12:11; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Kanya 07:00, Tula 07:32, Vrischika 10:32, Dhanu 13:14, Makara 15:02, Kumbha 16:04, Mina 16:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 12:11) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 12:11) — improved health; Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-ashtami 07:00–17:29: 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 07:00–12:11+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Sukarma 07:52–06:03 (16.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 12:11–07:02 (16.10)0 Chaturmasya−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:00–10:50−1 Ashtami 07:00–22:23−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:00–22:23−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:00–12:11−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:00–22:23

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 07:00

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 12:09
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2084 · Vikram 2219 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 8 · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Maha Navami

At sunrise 07:02

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 21:56 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 4 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 12:09 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 04:44 (17.10) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 10:05 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 10:05	karana Kaulava
from 12:09	nakshatra Shravana
from 21:56	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 21:56	karana Taitila
from 04:44 (17.10)	yoga Shula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:24
Sunrise	07:02
Noon	12:15
Sunset	17:27
End of twilight	18:04
Moonrise	14:45
Moonset	none
Day length	10 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:09

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 (07:02–12:09) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (12:09–17:27) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Maha Navami · Durga

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

Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:17–15:22
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Navaratri, day 8: Siddhidatri · Durga

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

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 8
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:02–21:56 Ravi Yoga 12:09–07:04 (17.10) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:09–07:04 (17.10)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:56–07:04 (17.10)

Anandadi: Chara 07:02–13:46 Anandadi: Sthira 13:46–07:04 (17.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:13–06:07
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:35
Vijaya Muhurta	13:58–14:40
Godhuli	17:27–17:54
Pradosha	17:27–20:10
Nishitha	23:48–00:42 (17.10)
Amrita Kalam	05:46–07:22, 02:04–03:43 (17.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:38–10:56
Yamaganda	13:32–14:50
Gulika Kalam	07:02–08:20
Dur Muhurta	07:02–07:43, 07:43–08:25
Varjyam	16:15–17:53

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:02–13:10, 14:58–16:00, 16:43–17:25

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 12:09, Shravana from 12:09; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Kanya 07:02, Tula 07:28, Vrischika 10:28, Dhanu 13:10, Makara 14:58, Kumbha 16:00, Mina 16:43, Mesha 17:25

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 12:09) — improved health; Shravana (from 12:09) — 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-navami 07:02–17:27: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

Auspicious time begins after 12:09

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:09–07:04 (17.10)+2 Ravi Yoga 12:09–07:04 (17.10)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:02–21:56+1 Anandadi: Chara 07:02–13:46+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:02–12:09+1 Yoga Dhriti 07:02–04:44 (17.10)0 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 07:02–21:56

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:02

Summary	Favourable day — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Ravi Yoga
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2084 · Vikram 2219 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn): Vijayadashami, closing day · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Vijayadashami (Dussehra)

At sunrise 07:04

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 22:06 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 12:43 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 03:53 (18.10) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 09:57 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 09:57	karana Gara
from 12:43	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 22:06	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 22:06	karana Vanija
from 03:53 (18.10)	yoga Ganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:26
Sunrise	07:04
Noon	12:14
Sunset	17:24
End of twilight	18:02
Moonrise	15:10
Moonset	00:30
Day length	10 h 20 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 12:43

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 (07:04–12:43) 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, 13:16–15:20
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Vijaya Muhurta: 13:57–14:39

Sharad Navaratri (autumn): Vijayadashami, closing day
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:06–07:06 (18.10)

Anandadi: Matanga 12:43–07:06 (18.10) Anandadi: Gada 07:04–12:43

Roga Panchaka: 01:13 (18.10)–22:53 (22.10)
Gandanta (tithi): 21:42–22:31

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:15–06:09
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:35
Vijaya Muhurta	13:57–14:39
Godhuli	17:24–17:52
Pradosha	17:24–20:09
Nishitha	23:48–00:42 (18.10)
Amrita Kalam	02:58–04:38 (18.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:07–17:24
Yamaganda	12:14–13:32
Gulika Kalam	14:49–16:07
Dur Muhurta	16:02–16:43
Varjyam	16:55–18:35

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 12:43, Dhanishtha from 12:43; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Kanya 07:04, Tula 07:24, Vrischika 10:25, Dhanu 13:06, Makara 14:54, Kumbha 15:56, Mina 16:39, Mesha 17:21

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 12:43) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 12:43) — longevity (increased vitality); Sunday — physical well-being.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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 Auspicious nakshatra 07:04–12:43+1 Auspicious tithi 07:04–22:060 Anandadi: Matanga 12:43–07:06 (18.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Swayam Siddha Muhurta−1 Anandadi: Gada 07:04–12:43

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 07:04

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Krakacha Yoga
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2084 · Vikram 2219 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Papankusha Ekadashi

At sunrise 07:06

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 22:51 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 3 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 13:51 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 03:28 (19.10) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 10:24 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 10:24	karana Vishti
from 13:51	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 22:51	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 22:51	karana Bava
from 03:28 (19.10)	yoga Vriddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:28
Sunrise	07:06
Noon	12:14
Sunset	17:22
End of twilight	17:59
Moonrise	15:31
Moonset	01:42
Day length	10 h 16 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 13:51

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (13:51–17:22) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:24–17:22: 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 22:06 (17.10)–22:51
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 07:08–09:10 (19.10)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:06–13:51 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:06–13:51

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:06–22:51 Krakacha Yoga 07:06–22:51 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:51–07:08 (19.10)

Anandadi: Shubha 07:06–13:51 Anandadi: Amrita 13:51–07:08 (19.10)

Bhadra on earth: 10:24–22:51; Bhadra Puchha 15:25–16:40; Bhadra Mukha 16:40–18:43
Roga Panchaka: 01:13–22:53 (22.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:16–06:11
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:34
Vijaya Muhurta	13:56–14:38
Godhuli	17:22–17:49
Pradosha	17:22–20:07
Nishitha	23:47–00:42 (19.10)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:23–09:40
Yamaganda	10:57–12:14
Gulika Kalam	13:31–14:48
Dur Muhurta	12:34–13:15, 14:38–15:19
Varjyam	21:33–23:16

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:06–10:21

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 07:06–10:21
Cutting fingernails	average 07:06–10:24
Cutting toenails	good 07:06–10:21
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:06–13:02, 14:50–15:52, 16:36–17:17

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 13:51, Shatabhisha from 13:51; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Kanya 07:06, Tula 07:20, Vrischika 10:21, Dhanu 13:02, Makara 14:50, Kumbha 15:52, Mina 16:36, Mesha 17:17

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 13:51) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 13:51) — gaining strength; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Bhadra on earth 10:24–17:22: 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 = 0

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:06–13:51+1 Anandadi: Shubha 07:06–13:51+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:06–13:51+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:06–22:51+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:06–13:510 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:06–22:51 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:06–22:51−3 Bhadra on earth 10:24–22:51

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 07:06

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Sankranti day
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2084 · Vikram 2219 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Tula Sankranti

At sunrise 07:08

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 00:06 (20.10) more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 3 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 15:30 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 03:26 (20.10) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 11:25 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 11:25	karana Balava
from 15:30	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 00:06 (20.10)	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 00:06 (20.10)	karana Kaulava
from 03:26 (20.10)	yoga Dhruva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:30
Sunrise	07:08
Noon	12:14
Sunset	17:19
End of twilight	17:57
Moonrise	15:51
Moonset	02:53
Day length	10 h 11 min

Sky

Tula Sankranti	14:09 — the Sun enters Tula (Libra)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:30

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (07:08–15:30) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (15:30–17:19) is good 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, 10:09–17:19
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 15:30–00:06 (20.10) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:06–07:10 (20.10)

Anandadi: Mrityu 07:08–15:30 Anandadi: Kana 15:30–07:10 (20.10)

Roga Panchaka: 01:13 (18.10)–22:53 (22.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:18–06:13
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:34
Vijaya Muhurta	13:56–14:36
Godhuli	17:19–17:47
Pradosha	17:19–20:06
Nishitha	23:47–00:42 (20.10)
Amrita Kalam	07:49–09:31

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:47–16:03
Yamaganda	09:41–10:57
Gulika Kalam	12:14–13:30
Dur Muhurta	09:10–09:51, 22:52–23:47
Varjyam	22:28–00:13 (20.10)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:08–12:58, 14:46–15:30

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 15:30, Purva-Bhadra from 15:30; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Kanya 07:08, Tula 07:16, Vrischika 10:17, Dhanu 12:58, Makara 14:46, Kumbha 15:48, Mina 16:32, Mesha 17:13

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 15:30) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 15:30) — facing death (dangers); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Sankranti at 14:09 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −4

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:08–15:30+1 Yoga Vriddhi 07:08–03:26 (20.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 15:30–00:06 (20.10)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:30–07:10 (20.10)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Sankranti day−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 07:08–15:30

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:08

Summary	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	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2084 · Vikram 2219 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 07:10

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 01:48 (21.10) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 3 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 17:37 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 03:44 (21.10) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 12:54 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 12:54	karana Taitila
from 17:37	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 01:48 (21.10)	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 01:48 (21.10)	karana Gara
from 03:44 (21.10)	yoga Vyaghata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:32
Sunrise	07:10
Noon	12:14
Sunset	17:17
End of twilight	17:55
Moonrise	16:09
Moonset	04:03
Day length	10 h 07 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (07:10–17:17) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:17–20:04
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 17:37–07:12 (21.10)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:10–01:48 (21.10)

Anandadi: Padma 07:10–17:37 Anandadi: Lumbaka 17:37–07:12 (21.10)

Roga Panchaka: 01:13 (18.10)–22:53 (22.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:19–06:14
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:55–14:35
Godhuli	17:17–17:45
Pradosha	17:17–20:04
Nishitha	23:47–00:42 (21.10)
Amrita Kalam	08:55–10:39

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:13–13:29
Yamaganda	08:26–09:42
Gulika Kalam	10:58–12:13
Dur Muhurta	11:53–12:34
Varjyam	04:12–05:58 (21.10)

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 07:10–10:13, 14:42–15:44, 16:28–17:09
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Kanya 07:10, Tula 07:12, Vrischika 10:13, Dhanu 12:54, Makara 14:42, Kumbha 15:44, Mina 16:28, Mesha 17:09

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Padma 07:10–17:37+1 Yoga Dhruva 07:10–03:44 (21.10)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:10–01:48 (21.10)0 Chaturmasya−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:10–17:37−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:10–01:48 (21.10)

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 07:10

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chhatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Panchaka
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2084 · Vikram 2219 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:12

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 03:53 (22.10) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 3 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 20:06 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 04:18 (22.10) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 14:48 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 14:48	karana Vanija
from 20:06	nakshatra Revati
from 03:53 (22.10)	tithi Purnima
from 03:53 (22.10)	karana Vishti
from 04:18 (22.10)	yoga Harshana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:34
Sunrise	07:12
Noon	12:14
Sunset	17:15
End of twilight	17:53
Moonrise	16:28
Moonset	05:12
Day length	10 h 02 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (07:12–17:15) is good for sowing.
Shukla-chaturdashi 07:12–17:15: 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 07:12–20:06 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 20:06–07:14 (22.10) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:53–07:14 (22.10)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:12–03:53 (22.10)

Anandadi: Chhatra 07:12–20:06 Anandadi: Mitra 20:06–07:14 (22.10)

Bhadra on earth: 03:53–17:02 (22.10); Bhadra Puchha 12:27–13:46 (22.10); Bhadra Mukha 13:46–15:58 (22.10)
Roga Panchaka: 01:13 (18.10)–22:53 (22.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:21–06:16
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	14:48–16:34

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:29–14:44
Yamaganda	07:12–08:27
Gulika Kalam	09:43–10:58
Dur Muhurta	10:33–11:13, 14:34–15:14
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 throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Tula 07:12, Vrischika 10:09, Dhanu 12:50, Makara 14:38, Kumbha 15:40, Mina 16:24, Mesha 17:05

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 07:12–17:15: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:12–20:06+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 07:12–20:06+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:12–20:06+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:12–03:53 (22.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vyaghata 07:12–07:25−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 07:12–03:53 (22.10)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:12

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Eclipse
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2084 · Vikram 2219 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Sharad Purnima (Kojagari) · Ashwina Purnima

At sunrise 07:14

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 06:15 (23.10) more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 22:53 more Gandamula
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 05:05 (23.10) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 17:02 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 17:02	karana Bava
from 22:53	nakshatra Ashwini
from 05:05 (23.10)	yoga Vajra
from 06:15 (23.10)	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 06:15 (23.10)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:36
Sunrise	07:14
Noon	12:14
Sunset	17:12
End of twilight	17:50
Moonrise	16:49
Moonset	06:20
Day length	9 h 58 min

Sky

Sutak	19:52–07:16 (23.10)

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 4, bad — 3

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (07:14–17:12) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:14–17:02: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Sharad Purnima (Kojagari) · Lakshmi

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 23:46–00:42 (23.10)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Ashwina Purnima · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 03:53–06:15 (23.10)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:14–22:53 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:15–07:16 (23.10)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:14–22:53 Anandadi: Vajra 22:53–07:16 (23.10)

Bhadra on earth: 03:53–17:02; Bhadra Puchha 12:27–13:46; Bhadra Mukha 13:46–15:58
Roga Panchaka: 01:13 (18.10)–22:53
Gandanta (nakshatra): 16:10–05:37 (23.10)
Gandanta (tithi): 05:49–06:41 (23.10)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

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

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:58–12:13
Yamaganda	14:43–15:57
Gulika Kalam	08:29–09:44
Dur Muhurta	09:14–09:54, 12:33–13:13
Varjyam	09:30–11:17

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:14–12:46, 14:34–15:37, 16:20–17:01

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Purnima; lagna Tula 07:14, Vrischika 10:05, Dhanu 12:46, Makara 14:34, Kumbha 15:37, Mina 16:20, Mesha 17:01

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:

Eclipse: no haircuts or shaving on the day of an eclipse or during Sutak.
Purnima 07:14–17:12: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 07:14–17:02: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:14–22:53+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:14–22:53+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:14–22:53+1 Yoga Harshana 07:14–05:05 (23.10)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Panchaka 07:14–22:53−3 Eclipse−3 Bhadra on earth 07:14–17:02

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 07:14

Summary	Unfavourable day — Eclipse, Tryahasparsha
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2084 · Vikram 2219 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Lunar eclipse, partial (visible until setting)

At sunrise 07:16

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 08:49 (24.10) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 2 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 01:53 (24.10) more Gandamula
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 06:02 (24.10) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 19:31 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 19:31	karana Kaulava
from 01:53 (24.10)	nakshatra Bharani
from 06:02 (24.10)	yoga Siddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:38
Sunrise	07:16
Noon	12:13
Sunset	17:10
End of twilight	17:48
Moonrise	17:12
Moonset	07:27
Day length	9 h 53 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	06:15
Lunar eclipse, partial	greatest eclipse 06:22, magnitude 0.651
Phases	Penumbral eclipse begins 03:30 Partial eclipse begins 04:52 Partial eclipse ends 07:53 Penumbral eclipse ends 09:15
Visibility	visible until setting: 04:52–07:27, maximum eclipse here 06:22, magnitude 0.651
Sutak	07:16–07:53

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Saumya 07:16–01:53 (24.10) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 01:53–07:18 (24.10)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:24–06:20
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:33
Vijaya Muhurta	13:52–14:32
Godhuli	17:10–17:38
Pradosha	17:10–20:00
Nishitha	23:46–00:42 (24.10)
Amrita Kalam	17:47–19:35

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:44–10:59
Yamaganda	13:27–14:41
Gulika Kalam	07:16–08:30
Dur Muhurta	07:16–07:56, 07:56–08:35
Varjyam	21:23–23:11

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:16–12:42, 14:30–15:33, 16:16–16:57

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Tula 07:16, Vrischika 10:01, Dhanu 12:42, Makara 14:30, Kumbha 15:33, Mina 16:16, Mesha 16:57

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:

Eclipse: no haircuts or shaving on the day of an eclipse or during Sutak (07:16–07:53).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −3

Strict prohibition: Eclipse

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 07:16–01:53 (24.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:16–01:53 (24.10)+1 Auspicious tithi all day0 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Eclipse

Panchanga at sunrise 07:16

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2084 · Vikram 2219 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:18

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 08:49 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 05:01 (25.10) more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 07:03 (25.10) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 08:49 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 08:49	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 08:49	karana Taitila
from 22:09	karana Gara
from 05:01 (25.10)	nakshatra Krittika
from 07:03 (25.10)	yoga Vyatipata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:40
Sunrise	07:18
Noon	12:13
Sunset	17:08
End of twilight	17:46
Moonrise	17:38
Moonset	08:33
Day length	9 h 49 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 4, bad — 6

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:49

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (07:18–17:08) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 05:01–07:20 (25.10)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:18–08:49 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:18–05:01 (25.10)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:18–05:01 (25.10) Anandadi: Dhumra 05:01–07:20 (25.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:25–06:22
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:32
Vijaya Muhurta	13:51–14:30
Godhuli	17:08–17:36
Pradosha	17:08–19:58
Nishitha	23:45–00:42 (25.10)
Amrita Kalam	23:35–01:24 (25.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:54–17:08
Yamaganda	12:13–13:27
Gulika Kalam	14:40–15:54
Dur Muhurta	15:49–16:28
Varjyam	12:44–14:33

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 08:49–12:38, 14:26–15:29, 16:12–16:53

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 08:49, Krishna-dvitya from 08:49; lagna Tula 07:18, Vrischika 09:57, Dhanu 12:38, Makara 14:26, Kumbha 15:29, Mina 16:12, Mesha 16:53

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+2 Yoga Siddhi 07:18–07:03 (25.10)+1 Auspicious tithi 07:18–08:490 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 05:01–07:20 (25.10)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:18–08:49−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:18–05:01 (25.10)−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:18–05:01 (25.10)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:18–05:01 (25.10)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:18

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	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2084 · Vikram 2219 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:20

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 11:30 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 1 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 08:08 (26.10) more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 08:04 (26.10) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 11:30 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 11:30	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 11:30	karana Vanija
from 00:50 (26.10)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:42
Sunrise	07:20
Noon	12:13
Sunset	17:05
End of twilight	17:44
Moonrise	18:10
Moonset	09:35
Day length	9 h 45 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:30

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (07:20–17:05) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:20–11:30

Anandadi: Sthira all day

Bhadra in heaven: 00:50–14:08 (26.10); Bhadra Puchha 09:29–10:48 (26.10); Bhadra Mukha 10:48–13:02 (26.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:26–06:23
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:32
Vijaya Muhurta	13:50–14:29
Godhuli	17:05–17:34
Pradosha	17:05–19:57
Nishitha	23:45–00:42 (26.10)
Amrita Kalam	05:26–07:14 (26.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:33–09:46
Yamaganda	11:00–12:13
Gulika Kalam	13:26–14:39
Dur Muhurta	12:32–13:11, 14:29–15:08
Varjyam	18:35–20:23

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:20–12:34, 14:22–15:25, 16:08–16:49

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 11:30, Krishna-tritya from 11:30; lagna Tula 07:20, Vrischika 09:53, Dhanu 12:34, Makara 14:22, Kumbha 15:25, Mina 16:08, Mesha 16:49

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 07:20–17:05: 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 all day+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:20–11:300 Chaturmasya−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:20–11:30−3 Vyatipata all day

Panchanga at sunrise 07:20

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Matanga; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2084 · Vikram 2219 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Karwa Chauth · Angaraki Chaturthi (Vakratunda)

At sunrise 07:22

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 14:08 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 4 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 08:08 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 08:04 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:08 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 08:04	yoga Variyana
from 08:08	nakshatra Rohini
from 14:08	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 14:08	karana Bava
from 03:24 (27.10)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:44
Sunrise	07:22
Noon	12:13
Sunset	17:03
End of twilight	17:41
Moonrise	18:49
Moonset	10:33
Day length	9 h 40 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:08	from 14:08

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, Krittika (07:22–08:08) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (08:08–17:03) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:22–14:08: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Karwa Chauth · Shiva and Parvati

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

Rule: at moonrise, 18:49
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Angaraki Chaturthi (Vakratunda) · Ganesha

A Sankashti falling on a Tuesday — the day of Mars (Angaraka) — is the most favourable of all Sankashtis: a fast on this day is equated with observing every Sankashti of the year.

Rule: at moonrise, 18:49
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:22–08:08 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:22–14:08

Anandadi: Matanga 08:08–07:24 (27.10) Anandadi: Gada 07:22–08:08

Bhadra in heaven: 00:50–14:08; Bhadra Puchha 09:29–10:48; Bhadra Mukha 10:48–13:02

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:28–06:25
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:32
Vijaya Muhurta	13:49–14:28
Godhuli	17:03–17:32
Pradosha	17:03–19:55
Nishitha	23:45–00:42 (27.10)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:38–15:50
Yamaganda	09:47–11:00
Gulika Kalam	12:13–13:25
Dur Muhurta	09:18–09:57, 22:47–23:45
Varjyam	02:08–03:56 (27.10)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:04–14:08

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:04–14:08
Cutting fingernails	average 08:08–09:49
Cutting toenails	average 08:04–14:08
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:22–14:08, 14:19–15:21, 16:04–16:46

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Krittika until 08:08, Rohini from 08:08; tithi Krishna-tritya until 14:08, Krishna-chaturti from 14:08; lagna Tula 07:22, Vrischika 09:49, Dhanu 12:30, Makara 14:19, Kumbha 15:21, Mina 16:04, Mesha 16:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 08:08) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 08:08) — destruction of all misfortunes; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-chaturti 14:08–17:03: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vyatipata 07:22–08:04: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:22–14:08+1 Anandadi: Matanga 08:08–07:24 (27.10)+1 Auspicious tithi 07:22–14:08+1 Yoga Variyana 08:04–07:24 (27.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:08–07:24 (27.10)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:22–08:080 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Gada 07:22–08:080 Vyatipata 07:22–08:04−1 Rikta tithi 14:08–07:24 (27.10)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:22–14:08

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 — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Shubha; auspicious time — until 08:59
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2084 · Vikram 2219 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:24

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 16:37 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 4 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 11:08 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 08:59 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 16:37 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 08:59	yoga Parigha
from 11:08	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 16:37	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 16:37	karana Kaulava
from 05:44 (28.10)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:46
Sunrise	07:24
Noon	12:13
Sunset	17:01
End of twilight	17:39
Moonrise	19:35
Moonset	11:26
Day length	9 h 36 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:08	from 16:37

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (07:24–11:08) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (11:08–17:01) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Shubha 07:24–11:08 Anandadi: Amrita 11:08–07:26 (28.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:29–06:27
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
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	07:32–09:20, 04:03–05:50 (28.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:12–13:25
Yamaganda	08:36–09:48
Gulika Kalam	11:00–12:12
Dur Muhurta	11:53–12:32
Varjyam	17:22–19:09

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 16:42–17:01

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 16:42–17:01
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 16:42–17:01
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:24–16:37, 16:42–17:01

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Rohini until 11:08, Mrigashirsha from 11:08; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 16:37, Krishna-panchami from 16:37; lagna Tula 07:24, Vrischika 09:45, Dhanu 12:27, Makara 14:15, Kumbha 15:17, Mina 16:00, Mesha 16:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 11:08) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 11:08) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-chaturti 07:24–16:37: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 08:59

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Shubha 07:24–11:08+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:24–11:08+1 Yoga Variyana 07:24–08:59+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 16:37–07:26 (28.10)0 Chaturmasya−1 Yoga Parigha 08:59–21:20−2 Rikta tithi 07:24–16:37

Panchanga at sunrise 07:24

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2084 · Vikram 2219 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:26

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 18:45 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 4 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 13:51 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 09:40 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 18:45 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 09:40	yoga Shiva
from 13:51	nakshatra Ardra
from 18:45	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 18:45	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:48
Sunrise	07:26
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:58
End of twilight	17:37
Moonrise	20:28
Moonset	12:11
Day length	9 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:51

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, Mrigashirsha (07:26–13:51) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:26–18:45

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:45–07:29 (29.10)

Anandadi: Mrityu 07:26–13:51 Anandadi: Kana 13:51–07:29 (29.10)

Gandanta (tithi): 18:19–19:11

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:31–06:29
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:48–14:26
Godhuli	16:58–17:27
Pradosha	16:58–19:52
Nishitha	23:44–00:42 (29.10)
Amrita Kalam	05:10–06:55 (29.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:24–14:35
Yamaganda	07:26–08:38
Gulika Kalam	09:49–11:01
Dur Muhurta	10:37–11:15, 14:26–15:04
Varjyam	23:02–00:47 (29.10)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:26–09:41

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 07:26–09:41
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 07:26–09:41
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:26–12:23, 14:11–15:13, 15:56–16:38

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 13:51, Ardra from 13:51; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Tula 07:26, Vrischika 09:41, Dhanu 12:23, Makara 14:11, Kumbha 15:13, Mina 15:56, Mesha 16:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 13:51) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 13:51) — sadness; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = 0

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:26–13:51+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:26–18:45+1 Yoga Shiva 09:40–07:29 (29.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:26–18:45 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 13:51–07:29 (29.10)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 07:26–13:51

Panchanga at sunrise 07:26

Summary	Best day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Siddha; auspicious time — after 16:07
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2084 · Vikram 2219 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:29

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 20:24 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 16:07 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 10:02 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 07:39 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 07:39	karana Vanija
from 10:02	yoga Siddha
from 16:07	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 20:24	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 20:24	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:50
Sunrise	07:29
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:56
End of twilight	17:35
Moonrise	21:29
Moonset	12:50
Day length	9 h 27 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 16:07

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, Punarvasu (16:07–16:56) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:29–20:24 Ravi Yoga 16:07–07:31 (30.10) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:07–07:31 (30.10)

Krakacha Yoga 20:24–07:31 (30.10) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:24–07:31 (30.10)

Anandadi: Padma 07:29–16:07 Anandadi: Lumbaka 16:07–07:31 (30.10)

Bhadra in heaven: 20:24–09:01 (30.10); Bhadra Puchha 01:25–02:40 (30.10); Bhadra Mukha 02:40–04:45 (30.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:32–06:31
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:47–14:25
Godhuli	16:56–17:25
Pradosha	16:56–19:51
Nishitha	23:44–00:43 (30.10)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:01–12:12
Yamaganda	14:34–15:45
Gulika Kalam	08:39–09:50
Dur Muhurta	09:22–10:00, 12:31–13:09
Varjyam	04:58–06:41 (30.10)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:29–09:37, 14:07–15:09, 15:52–16:56

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:29–09:37, 14:07–15:09, 15:52–16:56
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:29–09:37, 14:07–15:09, 15:52–16:56
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:29–12:19, 14:07–15:09

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ardra until 16:07, Punarvasu from 16:07; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Tula 07:29, Vrischika 09:37, Dhanu 12:19, Makara 14:07, Kumbha 15:09, Mina 15:52, Mesha 16:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 16:07) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 16:07) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 16:07

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:29–20:24+1 Yoga Siddha 10:02–07:31 (30.10)+1 Anandadi: Padma 07:29–16:07+1 Auspicious weekday0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:07–07:31 (30.10)0 Ravi Yoga 16:07–07:31 (30.10)0 Auspicious nakshatra 16:07–07:31 (30.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Lumbaka 16:07–07:31 (30.10)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:29–16:07

Panchanga at sunrise 07:29

Summary	Best day — Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 09:01; auspicious time — until 09:59
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2084 · Vikram 2219 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:31

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 21:26 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 3 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 17:49 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 09:59 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:01 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 09:01	karana Bava
from 09:59	yoga Sadhya
from 17:49	nakshatra Pushya
from 21:26	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 21:26	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:52
Sunrise	07:31
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:54
End of twilight	17:33
Moonrise	22:36
Moonset	13:22
Day length	9 h 23 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (07:31–16:54) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:31–09:01: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:31–17:49 Tripushkar Yoga 07:31–17:49

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:31–21:26

Anandadi: Chhatra 07:31–17:49 Anandadi: Mitra 17:49–07:33 (31.10)

Bhadra in heaven: 20:24 (29.10)–09:01; Bhadra Puchha 01:25–02:40; Bhadra Mukha 02:40–04:45

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:34–06:32
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:46–14:24
Godhuli	16:54–17:23
Pradosha	16:54–19:50
Nishitha	23:44–00:43 (31.10)
Amrita Kalam	15:14–16:57

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:51–11:02
Yamaganda	13:23–14:33
Gulika Kalam	07:31–08:41
Dur Muhurta	07:31–08:08, 08:08–08:46
Varjyam	02:09–03:49 (31.10)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:31–12:15, 14:03–15:05, 15:48–16:30

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Tula 07:31, Vrischika 09:33, Dhanu 12:15, Makara 14:03, Kumbha 15:05, Mina 15:48, Mesha 16:30

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

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 09:01

Auspicious time ends by 09:59

+2 Yoga Siddha 07:31–09:59+2 Ravi Yoga 07:31–17:49+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 07:31–17:49+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:31–17:490 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 07:31–17:490 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:31–21:26 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:31–09:01−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:31

Summary	Best day — Ravi Pushya Yoga, Pushya
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2084 · Vikram 2219 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Ahoi Ashtami · Kalashtami

At sunrise 07:33

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 21:45 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 3 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 18:49 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 09:23 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 09:41 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 09:23	yoga Shubha
from 09:41	karana Kaulava
from 18:49	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 21:45	tithi Krishna-navami
from 21:45	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:53
Sunrise	07:33
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:52
End of twilight	17:31
Moonrise	23:47
Moonset	13:50
Day length	9 h 19 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

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (07:33–16:52) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Ahoi Ashtami · Ahoi Mata

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 16:52–19:48
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 16:52–19:48
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Pushya Yoga 07:33–18:49 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:33–18:49

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:33–18:49 Anandadi: Vajra 18:49–07:35 (01.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:36–06:34
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:45–14:23
Godhuli	16:52–17:21
Pradosha	16:52–19:48
Nishitha	23:44–00:43 (01.11)
Amrita Kalam	12:09–13:49

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:42–16:52
Yamaganda	12:12–13:22
Gulika Kalam	14:32–15:42
Dur Muhurta	15:37–16:14
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 07:33–12:11, 13:59–15:01, 15:44–16:26

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Tula 07:33, Vrischika 09:29, Dhanu 12:11, Makara 13:59, Kumbha 15:01, Mina 15:44, Mesha 16:26

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-ashtami 07:33–16:52: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +8

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

+4 Ravi Pushya Yoga 07:33–18:49+2 Pushya 07:33–18:49+2 Yoga Shubha 09:23–07:35 (01.11)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:33–18:490 Chaturmasya−1 Ashtami 07:33–21:45

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:33

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

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

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

Dundubhi (No. 56 of 60, “kettledrums”) — A year of kettledrums: rich harvests, festivities and good repute.
Northern samvatsara: Ishvara (No. 11)
Shaka Samvat 2084 · Vikram Samvat 2219 · Kali Yuga 5263
Next year — Rudhirodgari, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 3.04.2163
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-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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Shiva (20) — “auspicious, benevolent”
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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.

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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

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: 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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).

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

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

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

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.

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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

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.

Ashlesha (9)
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze

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

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

nakshatra Magha
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.

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.

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.

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

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

Magha (10)
Meaning: Powerful, sufficient
Symbol: Throne, palanquin, royal canopy
Deity: Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: leave the body (temporarily or completely), give transformation similar to death

Shubha (23) — “goodness, happiness”
Especially auspicious: any auspicious deeds and ceremonies.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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 Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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 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

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Purva-Phalguni (11)
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit

Shukla (24) — “bright, pure”
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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 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.

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.

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

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).

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

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

Brahma (25) — “Brahma, sacred knowledge”
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Ashwina (Vedic name Isha) — The month of the Goddess: Sharad Navaratri, Vijayadashami (Dussehra), Sharad Purnima; at its end — Diwali.
Patron: Padmanabha; Aditya — Tvashtar. Full moon in nakshatra Ashwini. Ritu: Sharad.

Shukla-pratipat (1, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.

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)

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.

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

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

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

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

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

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.

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

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Shukla-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)

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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)

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable 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.

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

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

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

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 4
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

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

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti (6, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.

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

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

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-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: 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

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

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

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

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-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).

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.

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.

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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

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

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-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).

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.

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

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

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

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.

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 Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

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)

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.

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.

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).

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

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.

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.

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).

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.

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Shatabhisha (24)
Meaning: One hundred healers
Symbol: Garland of 100 flowers, circle
Deity: Varuna
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give healing (bodily and spiritual) through Divine Grace

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.

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.

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-dvadashi
neutral

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

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

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.

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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-triodashi
no pruning or felling

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

A period of ritual impurity before an eclipse: from 9 hours before its start for a lunar eclipse and from 12 hours for a solar one. During this time no new work is started and no food is cooked or eaten (with concessions for children, the elderly and the sick), and temples are closed. Sutak is observed only if the eclipse is visible at this location.

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.

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.

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Eclipse
The day of a visible eclipse and the Sutak before it: no new undertakings are begun, and no cooking or eating is done during Sutak; a time for japa, holy bath and dana.

Krishna-pratipat (1, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first day of the waning moon is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.

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

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.

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

Lunar eclipse, partial
The Moon enters the Earth’s shadow (occurs only at full moon). Sutak begins 9 hours (3 praharas) before the eclipse; during it — japa and meditation, afterwards — a holy bath and dana.
Only part of the disc is covered: the Sun’s by the Moon, or the Moon’s by the Earth’s shadow.

The Moon touches the Earth’s penumbra; the dimming is not yet noticeable.

The Moon begins to enter the Earth’s shadow — from this point the eclipse is visible to the naked eye.

The Moon has completely left the Earth’s shadow.

The Moon leaves the penumbra — the eclipse is over.

The luminary sets during the eclipse: the part before setting is visible, the end is not.

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.

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Eclipse nearby
An eclipse on a neighbouring Vedic day (the day before, including the night before this day’s sunrise, or the day after): its influence is weaker, but important undertakings are better postponed.

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.

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

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

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)

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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)

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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-panchami
any undertakings

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.

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-shashti
plowing the ground

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden