November 1899 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Ashwina (until 3.11), Kartika (from 4.11). Periods: until 13.11 — Chaturmasya; until 4.11 — Diwali — five days. Major festivals: 2.11 Diwali, Lakshmi Puja; 2.11 Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali); 4.11 Govardhan Puja, Annakut; 4.11 Bhai Dooj (Yama Dwitiya); 8.11 Chhath Puja: Sandhya Arghya; 13.11 Devutthana Ekadashi (Prabodhini); 16.11 Dev Deepavali (Tripurari Purnima).
Icons this month (27)
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
- 18.11 Sat — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa, Auspicious nakshatra
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects. - 19.11 Sun — Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra
Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals. - 22.11 Wed — Pushya, Anandadi: Matanga, Yoga Shukla
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business. - 23.11 Thu — Yoga Brahma, Pushya, Ravi Yoga until 09:47
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Festivals
- 1.11 Wed Masik Shivaratri
- 1.11 Wed Kali Chaudas
- 2.11 Thu Diwali, Lakshmi Puja
- 2.11 Thu Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
- 2.11 Thu Kali Puja
- 3.11 Fri Ashwina Amavasya
- 4.11 Sat Govardhan Puja, Annakut
- 4.11 Sat Bhai Dooj (Yama Dwitiya)
- 5.11 Sun Chandra Darshan
- 6.11 Mon Vinayaka Chaturthi
- 6.11 Mon Chhath: Nahay Khay
- 7.11 Tue Chhath: Kharna
- 8.11 Wed Chhath Puja: Sandhya Arghya
- 8.11 Wed Skanda Shashti (Soorasamharam)
- 9.11 Thu Chhath: Usha Arghya
- 10.11 Fri Masik Durgashtami
- 10.11 Fri Gopashtami
- 11.11 Sat Akshaya Navami (Amla Navami)
- 12.11 Sun Kansa Vadh
- 13.11 Mon Devutthana Ekadashi (Prabodhini)
- 14.11 Tue Tulasi Vivah
- 14.11 Tue Bhauma Pradosha
- 15.11 Wed Vrischika Sankranti
- 15.11 Wed Vaikuntha Chaturdashi
- 16.11 Thu Dev Deepavali (Tripurari Purnima)
- 17.11 Fri Kartika Purnima
- 17.11 Fri Karthigai Deepam
- 20.11 Mon Sankashti Chaturthi (Ganadhipa)
- 25.11 Sat Kalabhairava Jayanti
- 28.11 Tue Utpanna Ekadashi
- 30.11 Thu Pradosha Vrat
Special muhurta yogas
- 1.11 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:35–14:18
- 4.11 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 13:18–16:56
- 10.11 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:54–12:54
- 14.11 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:15–08:04 (15.11)
- 14.11 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:15–08:04 (15.11)
- 18.11 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:10–02:58 (19.11)
- 18.11 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:10–02:58 (19.11)
- 18.11 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 02:58–08:12 (19.11)
- 19.11 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 08:12–12:18
- 23.11 Thu Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:20–09:47
- 23.11 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga 08:20–09:47
- 23.11 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:20–09:47
- 26.11 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:28–08:27 (27.11)
- 28.11 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 04:30–08:31 (29.11)
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
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.
Avoid starting important matters
- 2.11 Thu — Krishna Chaturdashi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
- 3.11 Fri — Amavasya, Anandadi: Gada
- 5.11 Sun — Anandadi: Mrityu, Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Yoga Atiganda (unfavourable day)
- 8.11 Wed — Kshaya tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Yoga Shula
- 13.11 Mon — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth, Krakacha Yoga (unfavourable day)
- 15.11 Wed — Vyatipata, Sankranti day, Gandanta
- 25.11 Sat — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 30.11 Thu — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
Sky this month
- 3.11 New moon (Amavasya) 13:26
- 15.11 Vrischika Sankr. 03:48 — the Sun enters Vrischika (Scorpio)
- 17.11 Full moon (Purnima) 13:18
- There are no eclipses this month.
Periods
- until 13.11 Chaturmasya
- until 4.11 Diwali — five days
- 11.11 00:12 – 15.11 05:15 Chora Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Vikari (No. 33, “changeable, sickly”) — A year of ailments: illness and changes for the worse; health needs looking after. more
Northern samvatsara: Virodhikrit. Shaka Samvat 1821, Vikram Samvat 1956, Kali Yuga 5000.
Ashwina (Isha) — The month of the Goddess: Sharad Navaratri, Vijayadashami (Dussehra), Sharad Purnima; at its end — Diwali. more
Kartika (Urja) — The holiest month for Vishnu: oil lamps (deepas), Govardhan Puja, Devutthana Ekadashi (end of Chaturmasya), Kartika Purnima. more
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Times are standard time UTC+3 (from the site settings, without daylight saving time) · panchanga at sunrise (upper limb of the Sun’s disc, with refraction) · ayanamsa Lahiri · place 55°45′ N 37°35′ E · festival dates are calculated for this location by the rules of kala vyapti · times of Sankranti are accurate to within a few minutes
| Summary | Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda; auspicious time — until 12:18 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1821 · Vikram 1956 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya · Diwali — five days, day 2 |
| Festivals | Masik Shivaratri · Kali Chaudas |
At sunrise 07:35
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 12:18 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 3 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 14:18 more |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 20:44 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 12:18 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:18 | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
|---|---|
| from 12:18 | karana Vishti |
| from 14:18 | nakshatra Chitra |
| from 20:44 | yoga Priti |
| from 00:46 (02.11) | karana Shakuni |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:55 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:35 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 16:50 |
| End of twilight | 17:29 |
| Moonrise | 05:15 |
| Moonset | 15:35 |
| Day length | 9 h 15 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 2, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:18 | from 14:18 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (07:35–14:18) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (14:18–16:50) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:18–16:50: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 12:18–16:50: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Masik Shivaratri · Shiva
The monthly “night of Shiva” — the fourteenth day of the waning Moon. Devotees fast, keep vigil through the night and perform abhisheka of the lingam at midnight (Nishitha).
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 23:44–00:43 (02.11)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Kali Chaudas · Kali
The night of the fourteenth tithi before Diwali (Gujarat, Maharashtra): at midnight people worship Kali and Hanuman to be rid of evil influences; lamps are lit.
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 23:44–00:43 (02.11)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
- Diwali — five days, day 2
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:35–14:18
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:35–12:18
Anandadi: Ananda 07:35–14:18 Anandadi: Kaladanda 14:18–07:37 (02.11)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 12:18–00:46 (02.11); Bhadra Mukha 12:18–14:22; Bhadra Puchha 23:28–00:42 (02.11)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:37–06:36 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:45–14:22 |
| Godhuli | 16:50–17:20 |
| Pradosha | 16:50–19:47 |
| Nishitha | 23:44–00:43 (02.11) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:51–09:34 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:12–13:22 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:44–09:54 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:03–12:12 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:54–12:31 |
| Varjyam | 22:45–00:27 (02.11) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:35–12:18
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 07:35–12:18 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:35–12:18 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:35–11:51 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Hasta until 14:18, Chitra from 14:18; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 12:18, Krishna-chaturdashi from 12:18; lagna Tula 07:35, Vrischika 09:05, Dhanu 11:51, Makara 13:46, Kumbha 14:52, Mina 15:37, Mesha 16:18
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 14:18) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 14:18) — improvement of well-being; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 12:18–16:50: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time ends by 12:18
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:35–14:18+1 Anandadi: Ananda 07:35–14:18+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:35–14:18+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:35–12:18 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Kaladanda 14:18–07:37 (02.11)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 12:18–00:46 (02.11)−1 Krishna Chaturdashi 12:18–07:37 (02.11)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1821 · Vikram 1956 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya · Diwali — five days, day 3 |
| Festivals | Diwali, Lakshmi Puja · Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) · Kali Puja |
At sunrise 07:37
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 13:07 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 15:39 more |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 20:08 more |
| Karana | Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 13:07 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:07 | tithi Amavasya |
|---|---|
| from 13:07 | karana Chatushpada |
| from 15:39 | nakshatra Swati |
| from 20:08 | yoga Ayushman |
| from 01:20 (03.11) | karana Naga |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:57 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:37 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 16:48 |
| End of twilight | 17:28 |
| Moonrise | 06:31 |
| Moonset | 15:52 |
| Day length | 9 h 11 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 10, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:07 | from 15:39 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (07:37–15:39) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (15:39–16:48) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Shakuni 07:37–13:07: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Chatushpada 13:07–16:48: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 07:37–13:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Diwali, Lakshmi Puja · Lakshmi
The festival of lights, the main day of the five-day Diwali: in the evening, at Pradosha, Lakshmi and Ganesha are worshipped and rows of diyas are lit. It marks Rama’s return to Ayodhya; for merchants the new year and new account books begin on this day.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 16:48–19:46
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) · Krishna
The victory of Krishna and Satyabhama over the demon Narakasura. Before sunrise, while the Moon is still shining, Abhyanga Snana is performed — a bath with oil and a healing paste.
Rule: Arunodaya: before sunrise, 06:31–07:37
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Abhyanga Snana: from moonrise to sunrise: 06:31–07:37
Kali Puja · Kali
Midnight worship of the goddess Kali on the night of Diwali (Bengal, Assam, Odisha): oil lamps, hibiscus flowers and mantras until dawn.
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 23:44–00:43 (03.11)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
- Diwali — five days, day 3
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:37–13:07
Anandadi: Chara 07:37–15:39 Anandadi: Sthira 15:39–07:39 (03.11)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:39–06:38 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:31 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:44–14:21 |
| Godhuli | 16:48–17:18 |
| Pradosha | 16:48–19:46 |
| Nishitha | 23:44–00:43 (03.11) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:53–10:35, 07:23–09:03 (03.11) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:21–14:30 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:37–08:46 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:55–11:03 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:40–11:17, 14:21–14:58 |
| Varjyam | 21:27–23:06 |
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 Chitra until 15:39, Swati from 15:39; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 13:07, Amavasya from 13:07; lagna Tula 07:37, Vrischika 09:01, Dhanu 11:47, Makara 13:42, Kumbha 14:48, Mina 15:33, Mesha 16:14
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 15:39) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 15:39) — relief from all suffering; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 07:37–13:07: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Amavasya 13:07–16:48: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi
+1 Anandadi: Chara 07:37–15:39+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:37–15:39+1 Yoga Priti 07:37–20:08+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:37–13:07−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 07:37–13:07
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Anandadi: Gada |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1821 · Vikram 1956 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya · Diwali — five days, day 3 |
| Festivals | Ashwina Amavasya |
At sunrise 07:39
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 13:26 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 16:30 more |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 19:08 more |
| Karana | Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 13:26 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:26 | tithi Shukla-pratipat |
|---|---|
| from 13:26 | karana Kimstughna |
| from 16:30 | nakshatra Vishakha |
| from 19:08 | yoga Saubhagya |
| from 01:25 (04.11) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:59 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:39 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 16:46 |
| End of twilight | 17:26 |
| Moonrise | 07:48 |
| Moonset | 16:15 |
| Day length | 9 h 07 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 13:26 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 10, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:26 | from 16:30 |
|---|
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, Swati (07:39–16:30) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (16:30–16:46) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Naga 07:39–13:26: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Kimstughna 13:26–16:46: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Ashwina Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)
The new moon of Ashwina (Kartika in North India) — the night of Diwali: Lakshmi Puja and Kali Puja.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 13:07 (02.11)–13:26
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
- Diwali — five days, day 3
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:26–07:41 (04.11)
Anandadi: Matanga 16:30–07:41 (04.11) Anandadi: Gada 07:39–16:30
- Gandanta (tithi): 13:02–13:50
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:40–06:39 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:31 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:44–14:20 |
| Godhuli | 16:46–17:16 |
| Pradosha | 16:46–19:45 |
| Nishitha | 23:44–00:43 (04.11) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:23–09:03 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:04–12:12 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:29–15:38 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:47–09:56 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:28–10:05, 12:31–13:07 |
| Varjyam | 22:12–23:50 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:26–16:30
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 13:26–16:30 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 13:26–16:30 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:39–16:30 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Swati until 16:30, Vishakha from 16:30; tithi Amavasya until 13:26, Shukla-pratipat from 13:26; lagna Tula 07:39, Vrischika 08:57, Dhanu 11:43, Makara 13:38, Kumbha 14:45, Mina 15:29, Mesha 16:10
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 16:30) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 16:30) — loss of money; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Amavasya 07:39–13:26: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:39–16:30+1 Yoga Ayushman 07:39–19:08+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:26–07:41 (04.11)0 Anandadi: Matanga 16:30–07:41 (04.11)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Gada 07:39–16:30−3 Amavasya 07:39–13:26
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Anandadi: Shubha |
|---|---|
| Month | Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1821 · Vikram 1956 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya · Diwali — five days, day 5 |
| Festivals | Govardhan Puja, Annakut · Bhai Dooj (Yama Dwitiya) |
At sunrise 07:41
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 13:18 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 16:56 more |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 17:47 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 13:18 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:18 | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
|---|---|
| from 13:18 | karana Balava |
| from 16:56 | nakshatra Anuradha |
| from 17:47 | yoga Shobhana |
| from 01:04 (05.11) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:01 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:41 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 16:44 |
| End of twilight | 17:24 |
| Moonrise | 09:05 |
| Moonset | 16:45 |
| Day length | 9 h 02 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 6, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:18 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (07:41–16:44) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Govardhan Puja, Annakut · Krishna
The fourth day of Diwali: Krishna lifted Govardhan Hill, sheltering the cowherds from Indra’s downpour. A “mountain” of food, the Annakut, is heaped up and offered to Krishna; in Maharashtra and South India it is Bali Pratipada, the day of King Bali.
Rule: Pratah Kala: morning, the first fifth of the daytime, 07:41–09:30
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Bhai Dooj (Yama Dwitiya) · Yama and Yamuna
The fifth and last day of Diwali: according to legend, Yama visited his sister Yamuna. Sisters apply a tilak to their brothers and pray for their long life, and brothers give their sisters gifts.
Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:18–14:55
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
- Diwali — five days, day 5
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 13:18–16:56
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 16:56–07:43 (05.11)
Anandadi: Shubha 07:41–16:56 Anandadi: Amrita 16:56–07:43 (05.11)
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:42–06:41 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:30 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:43–14:19 |
| Godhuli | 16:44–17:14 |
| Pradosha | 16:44–19:44 |
| Nishitha | 23:43–00:43 (05.11) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:58–09:36, 06:33–08:09 (05.11) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:57–11:05 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:20–14:28 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:41–08:49 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:41–08:17, 08:17–08:53 |
| Varjyam | 20:56–22:32 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:34–14:41, 15:25–16:06
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 13:34–14:41, 15:25–16:06 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 13:34–14:41, 15:25–16:06 |
| Cutting toenails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 13:34–14:41, 15:25–16:06 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 13:18, Shukla-dvitya from 13:18; lagna Tula 07:41, Vrischika 08:53, Dhanu 11:39, Makara 13:34, Kumbha 14:41, Mina 15:25, Mesha 16:06
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +1
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
+1 Anandadi: Shubha 07:41–16:56+1 Yoga Saubhagya 07:41–17:470 Auspicious tithi 13:18–07:43 (05.11)0 Chaturmasya0 Swayam Siddha Muhurta0 Tripushkar Yoga 13:18–16:56−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1821 · Vikram 1956 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 07:43
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 12:45 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 3 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 16:58 more |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 16:08 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 12:45 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:45 | tithi Shukla-tritya |
|---|---|
| from 12:45 | karana Taitila |
| from 16:08 | yoga Atiganda |
| from 16:58 | nakshatra Jyestha |
| from 00:21 (06.11) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:03 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:43 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 16:42 |
| End of twilight | 17:22 |
| Moonrise | 10:16 |
| Moonset | 17:27 |
| Day length | 8 h 58 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 12, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:45 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (07:43–16:42) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
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, 16:42–17:27
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 16:42–17:27
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:43–12:45
Anandadi: Mrityu 07:43–16:58 Anandadi: Kana 16:58–07:45 (06.11)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:43–06:43 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:30 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:42–14:18 |
| Godhuli | 16:42–17:12 |
| Pradosha | 16:42–19:42 |
| Nishitha | 23:43–00:44 (06.11) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:33–08:09 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:34–16:42 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:12–13:20 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:27–15:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 15:30–16:06 |
| Varjyam | 22:30–00:04 (06.11) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:43–08:49, 13:31–14:37, 15:21–16:02
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 07:43–08:49, 13:31–14:37, 15:21–16:02 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 07:43–08:49, 13:31–14:37, 15:21–16:02 |
| Cutting toenails | average 13:31–14:37, 15:21–16:02 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 12:45, Shukla-tritya from 12:45; lagna Tula 07:43, Vrischika 08:49, Dhanu 11:35, Makara 13:31, Kumbha 14:37, Mina 15:21, Mesha 16:02
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Sunday — physical well-being.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −2
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu
Avoid starting important matters: Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:43–16:58+1 Yoga Shobhana 07:43–16:08+1 Auspicious tithi 07:43–12:450 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Atiganda 16:08–18:21−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:43–12:45−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 07:43–16:58
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Auspicious weekday; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1821 · Vikram 1956 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Vinayaka Chaturthi · Chhath: Nahay Khay |
At sunrise 07:45
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 11:52 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 3 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 16:40 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 14:13 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 11:52 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:52 | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
|---|---|
| from 11:52 | karana Vanija |
| from 14:13 | yoga Sukarma |
| from 16:40 | nakshatra Mula |
| from 23:18 | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:05 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:45 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 16:40 |
| End of twilight | 17:20 |
| Moonrise | 11:19 |
| Moonset | 18:22 |
| Day length | 8 h 54 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 11:52 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (07:45–16:40) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
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), 11:52–13:06
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Chhath: Nahay Khay · Surya and Chhathi Maiya
The first day of Chhath: a bath in the river and a single pure vegetarian meal — the start of the fast.
Rule: relative to a neighbouring festival
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 16:40–07:47 (07.11)
Anandadi: Padma 07:45–16:40 Anandadi: Lumbaka 16:40–07:47 (07.11)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 23:18–10:40 (07.11); Bhadra Mukha 23:16–01:10 (07.11); Bhadra Puchha 09:32–10:40 (07.11)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 10:46–22:33
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:45–06:45 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:55–12:30 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:42–14:17 |
| Godhuli | 16:40–17:10 |
| Pradosha | 16:40–19:41 |
| Nishitha | 23:43–00:44 (07.11) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:59–09:33 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:52–09:59 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:06–12:12 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:19–14:26 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:30–13:06, 14:17–14:53 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:45–11:52
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 07:45–11:52 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:45–11:52 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:45–11:52, 13:27–14:33, 15:17–15:58 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Shukla-tritya until 11:52, Shukla-chaturti from 11:52; lagna Tula 07:45, Vrischika 08:45, Dhanu 11:31, Makara 13:27, Kumbha 14:33, Mina 15:17, Mesha 15:58
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 11:52–16:40: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
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 Anandadi: Padma 07:45–16:40+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:45–11:520 Yoga Sukarma 14:13–07:47 (07.11)0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:45–16:40−1 Rikta tithi 11:52–07:47 (07.11)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chhatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1821 · Vikram 1956 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Chhath: Kharna |
At sunrise 07:47
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 10:40 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 16:05 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 12:04 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 10:40 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:40 | tithi Shukla-panchami |
|---|---|
| from 10:40 | karana Bava |
| from 12:04 | yoga Dhriti |
| from 16:05 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
| from 21:58 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:07 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:47 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 16:38 |
| End of twilight | 17:18 |
| Moonrise | 12:08 |
| Moonset | 19:32 |
| Day length | 8 h 50 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 2, bad — 9
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:40 | from 16:05 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (07:47–16:05) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (16:05–16:38) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:47–10:40: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Chhath: Kharna · Surya and Chhathi Maiya
The second day of Chhath: a fast all day, and in the evening rice kheer with jaggery; then a strict waterless fast begins (about 36 hours) — until Usha Arghya at dawn on the fourth day.
Rule: relative to a neighbouring festival
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 07:47–16:05
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:40–07:49 (08.11)
Anandadi: Chhatra 07:47–16:05 Anandadi: Mitra 16:05–07:49 (08.11)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 23:18 (06.11)–10:40; Bhadra Mukha 23:16 (06.11)–01:10; Bhadra Puchha 09:32–10:40
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:46–06:47 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:55–12:30 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:41–14:16 |
| Godhuli | 16:38–17:08 |
| Pradosha | 16:38–19:40 |
| Nishitha | 23:43–00:44 (08.11) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:50–11:24 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:25–15:31 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:00–11:06 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:13–13:19 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:33–10:09, 22:42–23:43 |
| Varjyam | 14:31–16:05, 01:20–02:53 (08.11) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:23–14:29, 15:13–15:54
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 13:23–14:29, 15:13–15:54 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 13:23–14:29, 15:13–15:54 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 10:40–11:27, 13:23–14:29, 15:13–15:54 and another 1 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mula until 16:05, Purva-Ashadha from 16:05; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 10:40, Shukla-panchami from 10:40; lagna Tula 07:47, Vrischika 08:42, Dhanu 11:27, Makara 13:23, Kumbha 14:29, Mina 15:13, Mesha 15:54
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 16:05) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 16:05) — ruin of the family; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 07:47–10:40: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 07:47–16:05+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 07:47–16:05+1 Yoga Sukarma 07:47–12:04+1 Auspicious tithi 10:40–07:49 (08.11)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:40–07:49 (08.11) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:47–10:40−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:47–16:05−2 Rikta tithi 07:47–10:40
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1821 · Vikram 1956 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Chhath Puja: Sandhya Arghya · Skanda Shashti (Soorasamharam) |
At sunrise 07:49
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 09:12 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 3 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 15:14 more |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 09:42 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 09:12 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:12 | tithi Shukla-shashti (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 09:12 | karana Kaulava |
| from 09:42 | yoga Shula |
| from 15:14 | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
| from 20:23 | karana Taitila |
| from 07:08 (09.11) | yoga Ganda |
| from 07:30 (09.11) | tithi Shukla-saptami |
| from 07:30 (09.11) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:09 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:49 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 16:36 |
| End of twilight | 17:16 |
| Moonrise | 12:45 |
| Moonset | 20:51 |
| Day length | 8 h 46 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 12, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:12 | from 15:14 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (07:49–15:14) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (15:14–16:36) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Chhath Puja: Sandhya Arghya · Surya and Chhathi Maiya
The main day of Chhath (Bihar, East India): fasting devotees stand in water and make offerings to the setting Sun. Surya and Chhathi Maiya are prayed to for health, children and prosperity.
Rule: at sunset, 16:36
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Skanda Shashti (Soorasamharam) · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)
The principal Skanda Shashti of the year — the victory of Murugan over the asura Surapadman. In South India it concludes a six-day fast; Murugan temples re-enact the battle.
Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 09:12–07:30 (09.11)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 15:14–07:52 (09.11) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:30–07:52 (09.11)
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:49–15:14 Anandadi: Vajra 15:14–07:52 (09.11)
- Gandanta (tithi): 08:50–09:35
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:48–06:49 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:40–14:15 |
| Godhuli | 16:36–17:06 |
| Pradosha | 16:36–19:39 |
| Nishitha | 23:43–00:44 (09.11) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:36–12:09 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:13–13:18 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:55–10:01 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:07–12:13 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:55–12:30 |
| Varjyam | 22:53–00:24 (09.11) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:49–09:12, 13:19–14:25, 15:09–16:36
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 07:49–09:12, 13:19–14:25, 15:09–16:36 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:49–09:12, 13:19–14:25, 15:09–16:36 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:49–11:24, 13:19–14:25, 15:09–15:50 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 15:14, Uttara-Ashadha from 15:14; tithi Shukla-panchami until 09:12, Shukla-shashti from 09:12; lagna Tula 07:49, Vrischika 08:38, Dhanu 11:24, Makara 13:19, Kumbha 14:25, Mina 15:09, Mesha 15:50
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 15:14) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 15:14) — improved health; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi
+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:49–15:14+1 Yoga Dhriti 07:49–09:42+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:49–09:120 Ravi Yoga 15:14–07:52 (09.11)0 Auspicious nakshatra 15:14–07:52 (09.11)0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Vajra 15:14–07:52 (09.11)0 Yoga Shula 09:42–11:29−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:49–15:14−2 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.
| Summary | Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 09:16 |
|---|---|
| Month | Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1821 · Vikram 1956 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Chhath: Usha Arghya |
At sunrise 07:52
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 05:36 (10.11) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 14:10 more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 04:24 (10.11) more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 18:35 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:10 | nakshatra Shravana |
|---|---|
| from 18:35 | karana Vanija |
| from 04:24 (10.11) | yoga Vriddhi |
| from 05:36 (10.11) | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
| from 05:36 (10.11) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:11 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:52 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 16:34 |
| End of twilight | 17:15 |
| Moonrise | 13:13 |
| Moonset | 22:16 |
| Day length | 8 h 42 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 2, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:10 |
|---|
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, Uttara-Ashadha (07:52–14:10) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (14:10–16:34) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Chhath: Usha Arghya · Surya and Chhathi Maiya
The end of Chhath: at dawn offerings are made to the rising Sun and the fast is broken.
Rule: relative to a neighbouring festival, 07:52
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 07:52–14:10
Krakacha Yoga 05:36–07:54 (10.11) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:36–07:54 (10.11)
Anandadi: Saumya 07:52–08:27 Anandadi: Dhwaja 15:41–07:54 (10.11) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:27–15:41
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 05:36–16:34 (10.11); Bhadra Puchha 07:14–08:20 (10.11); Bhadra Mukha 08:20–10:10 (10.11)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:49–06:50 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:55–12:30 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:40–14:15 |
| Godhuli | 16:34–17:04 |
| Pradosha | 16:34–19:38 |
| Nishitha | 23:43–00:44 (10.11) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:03–09:35, 03:03–04:34 (10.11) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:18–14:23 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:52–08:57 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:02–11:07 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:46–11:20, 14:15–14:49 |
| Varjyam | 17:57–19:28 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:52–08:34, 13:15–14:21, 15:05–15:46
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 07:52–08:34, 13:15–14:21, 15:05–15:46 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 07:52–08:34, 13:15–14:21, 15:05–15:46 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:52–11:20, 13:15–14:21, 15:05–15:46 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 14:10, Shravana from 14:10; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Tula 07:52, Vrischika 08:34, Dhanu 11:20, Makara 13:15, Kumbha 14:21, Mina 15:05, Mesha 15:46
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 14:10) — improved health; Shravana (from 14:10) — bodily development (physical growth); Thursday — success.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 09:16
+2 Ravi Yoga 07:52–14:10+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:52–14:10+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:52–05:36 (10.11)0 Anandadi: Dhwaja 15:41–07:54 (10.11)0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Ganda 07:52–09:16−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:27–15:41
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Anandadi: Dhumra |
|---|---|
| Month | Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1821 · Vikram 1956 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Masik Durgashtami · Gopashtami |
At sunrise 07:54
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 03:31 (11.11) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 12:54 more |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 01:32 (11.11) more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 16:34 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:54 | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
|---|---|
| from 16:34 | karana Bava |
| from 01:32 (11.11) | yoga Dhruva |
| from 03:31 (11.11) | tithi Shukla-navami |
| from 03:31 (11.11) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:13 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:54 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 16:32 |
| End of twilight | 17:13 |
| Moonrise | 13:34 |
| Moonset | 23:42 |
| Day length | 8 h 38 min |
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 | from 12:54 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (07:54–12:54) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:54–16:32: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Masik Durgashtami · Durga
The monthly Ashtami of Durga — the eighth day of the waxing Moon. Devotees fast and perform Durga Puja for protection and strength.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 05:36–03:31 (11.11)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Gopashtami · Krishna Gopala
The day when Krishna first went out to herd cows. Cows are bathed, decorated and fed; Krishna Gopala is worshipped.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 05:36–03:31 (11.11)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:54–12:54
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:54–03:31 (11.11) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:31–07:56 (11.11)
Anandadi: Prajapati 12:54–07:56 (11.11) Anandadi: Dhumra 07:54–12:54
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 05:36–16:34; Bhadra Puchha 07:14–08:20; Bhadra Mukha 08:20–10:10
- Chora Panchaka: 00:12 (11.11)–05:15 (15.11)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:51–06:52 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:56–12:30 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:39–14:14 |
| Godhuli | 16:32–17:03 |
| Pradosha | 16:32–19:37 |
| Nishitha | 23:43–00:45 (11.11) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:41–03:11 (11.11) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:08–12:13 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:22–15:27 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:58–10:03 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:37–10:12, 12:30–13:05 |
| Varjyam | 16:39–18:09 |
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 07:54–11:16, 13:11–14:17, 15:01–15:42 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shravana until 12:54, Dhanishtha from 12:54; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Tula 07:54, Vrischika 08:30, Dhanu 11:16, Makara 13:11, Kumbha 14:17, Mina 15:01, Mesha 15:42
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 12:54) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 12:54) — longevity (increased vitality); Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 07:54–16:32: 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.
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:54–12:54+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:54–12:54+1 Yoga Vriddhi 07:54–01:32 (11.11)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Prajapati 12:54–07:56 (11.11)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:54–03:31 (11.11) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Ashtami 07:54–03:31 (11.11)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 07:54–12:54−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:54–16:34
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 11:27 |
|---|---|
| Month | Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1821 · Vikram 1956 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Akshaya Navami (Amla Navami) |
At sunrise 07:56
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 01:17 (12.11) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 11:27 more |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 22:32 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 14:25 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:27 | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
|---|---|
| from 14:25 | karana Kaulava |
| from 22:32 | yoga Vyaghata |
| from 01:17 (12.11) | tithi Shukla-dashami |
| from 01:17 (12.11) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:15 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:56 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 16:30 |
| End of twilight | 17:11 |
| Moonrise | 13:52 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 8 h 34 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 10, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:27 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (11:27–16:30) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Akshaya Navami (Amla Navami) · Vishnu
Good deeds done on this day “never diminish”, as on Akshaya Tritiya; the amla tree is worshipped and meals are taken beneath it. According to legend, the Satya Yuga began on this day.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 03:31–01:17 (12.11)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:56–01:17 (12.11) Ravi Yoga 11:27–07:58 (12.11)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:17–07:58 (12.11)
Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:56–11:27 Anandadi: Ananda 11:27–07:58 (12.11)
- Chora Panchaka: 00:12–05:15 (15.11)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:53–06:54 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:56–12:30 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:39–14:13 |
| Godhuli | 16:30–17:01 |
| Pradosha | 16:30–19:36 |
| Nishitha | 23:43–00:45 (12.11) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:10–04:40 (12.11) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:04–11:09 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:17–14:21 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:56–09:00 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:56–08:30, 08:30–09:04 |
| Varjyam | 18:11–19:41 |
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 07:56–11:12, 13:07–14:13, 14:57–15:38 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 11:27, Shatabhisha from 11:27; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Tula 07:56, Vrischika 08:26, Dhanu 11:12, Makara 13:07, Kumbha 14:13, Mina 14:57, Mesha 15:38
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 11:27) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 11:27) — gaining strength; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-navami 07:56–16:30: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 11:27
+2 Ravi Yoga 11:27–07:58 (12.11)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:56–01:17 (12.11)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:56–11:27+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:56–11:27+1 Yoga Dhruva 07:56–22:320 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 07:56–01:17 (12.11)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chara; cons: Panchaka, Anandadi: Rakshasa |
|---|---|
| Month | Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1821 · Vikram 1956 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Kansa Vadh |
At sunrise 07:58
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 22:58 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 09:54 more |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 19:28 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 12:08 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:54 | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
|---|---|
| from 12:08 | karana Gara |
| from 19:28 | yoga Harshana |
| from 22:58 | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
| from 22:58 | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:17 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:58 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 16:28 |
| End of twilight | 17:09 |
| Moonrise | 14:08 |
| Moonset | 01:09 |
| Day length | 8 h 30 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 09:54 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (07:58–09:54) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (09:54–16:28) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Kansa Vadh · Krishna
Commemoration of Krishna’s victory over the tyrant Kansa in Mathura and the return of the throne to Ugrasena; it is celebrated in Mathura and Vrindavan.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 01:17–22:58
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:58–08:00 (13.11)
Anandadi: Chara 09:54–08:00 (13.11) Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:58–09:54
- Chora Panchaka: 00:12 (11.11)–05:15 (15.11)
- Gandanta (tithi): 22:37–23:20
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:54–06:56 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:56–12:30 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:38–14:12 |
| Godhuli | 16:28–16:59 |
| Pradosha | 16:28–19:35 |
| Nishitha | 23:43–00:45 (13.11) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:50–02:19 (13.11) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:24–16:28 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:13–13:17 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:21–15:24 |
| Dur Muhurta | 15:20–15:54 |
| Varjyam | 15:52–17:22 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:58–09:54, 13:03–14:09, 14:54–15:34
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 07:58–09:54, 13:03–14:09, 14:54–15:34 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:58–09:54, 13:03–14:09, 14:54–15:34 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:58–11:08, 13:03–14:09, 14:54–15:34 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 09:54, Purva-Bhadra from 09:54; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Tula 07:58, Vrischika 08:22, Dhanu 11:08, Makara 13:03, Kumbha 14:09, Mina 14:54, Mesha 15:34, Vrishabha 16:27
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 09:54) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 09:54) — facing death (dangers); Sunday — physical well-being.
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 all day+1 Anandadi: Chara 09:54–08:00 (13.11)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:58–09:54+1 Auspicious tithi 07:58–22:580 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 09:54–08:00 (13.11)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:58–09:54−1 Panchaka all day
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth |
|---|---|
| Month | Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1821 · Vikram 1956 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Devutthana Ekadashi (Prabodhini) |
At sunrise 08:00
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 20:39 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 08:18 more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 16:23 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 09:49 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:18 | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
|---|---|
| from 09:49 | karana Vishti |
| from 16:23 | yoga Vajra |
| from 20:39 | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
| from 20:39 | karana Bava |
| from 06:43 (14.11) | nakshatra Revati |
| from 07:31 (14.11) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:18 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:00 |
| Noon | 12:14 |
| Sunset | 16:26 |
| End of twilight | 17:08 |
| Moonrise | 14:24 |
| Moonset | 02:35 |
| Day length | 8 h 26 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 12, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:18 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (08:00–08:18) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (08:18–16:26) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:49–16:26: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Devutthana Ekadashi (Prabodhini) · Vishnu
Vishnu awakens from his four-month sleep — Chaturmasya ends, and weddings and other samskaras are permitted again. A small canopy of sugarcane stalks is built and Vishnu is woken with singing; the season of Tulasi Vivah begins.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 22:58 (12.11)–20:39
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:02–09:43 (14.11)
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 08:00–08:18
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:00–20:39 Krakacha Yoga 08:00–20:39 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:39–08:02 (14.11)
Anandadi: Matanga 06:43–08:02 (14.11) Anandadi: Musala 08:00–08:18 Anandadi: Gada 08:18–06:43 (14.11)
- Bhadra on earth: 09:49–20:39; Bhadra Puchha 14:09–15:14; Bhadra Mukha 15:14–17:03
- Chora Panchaka: 00:12 (11.11)–05:15 (15.11)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:56–06:58 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:56–12:30 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:38–14:11 |
| Godhuli | 16:26–16:58 |
| Pradosha | 16:26–19:34 |
| Nishitha | 23:43–00:45 (14.11) |
| Amrita Kalam | 02:14–03:43 (14.11) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:03–10:07 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:10–12:13 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:16–14:20 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:30–13:04, 14:11–14:45 |
| Varjyam | 17:16–18:45 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:00–09:49
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 08:00–09:49 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 08:00–09:49 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:18–11:04, 12:59–14:05, 14:50–15:30 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 08:18, Uttara-Bhadra from 08:18; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Tula 08:00, Vrischika 08:18, Dhanu 11:04, Makara 12:59, Kumbha 14:05, Mina 14:50, Mesha 15:30, Vrishabha 16:23
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 08:18) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 08:18) — a good life; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 09:49–16:26: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
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: Bhadra on earth
+1 Yoga Harshana 08:00–16:23+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:00–20:39+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:18–06:43 (14.11)0 Ravi Yoga 08:00–08:180 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Vajra 16:23–17:26−1 Anandadi: Gada 08:18–06:43 (14.11)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:00–08:18−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:00–20:39−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:00–20:39−3 Bhadra on earth 09:49–20:39
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Surya Dagdha tithi, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1821 · Vikram 1956 more |
| Festivals | Tulasi Vivah · Bhauma Pradosha |
At sunrise 08:02
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 18:25 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 05:15 (15.11) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 13:21 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 18:25 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:21 | yoga Siddhi |
|---|---|
| from 18:25 | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
| from 18:25 | karana Kaulava |
| from 05:15 (15.11) | nakshatra Ashwini |
| from 05:22 (15.11) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:20 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:02 |
| Noon | 12:14 |
| Sunset | 16:25 |
| End of twilight | 17:06 |
| Moonrise | 14:41 |
| Moonset | 04:01 |
| Day length | 8 h 22 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 9, 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 (08:02–16:25) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Tulasi Vivah · Tulasi and Vishnu
The symbolic wedding of the tulasi plant and Vishnu (as Shaligram or Krishna) after his awakening; the wedding season opens from this day.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 20:39 (13.11)–18:25
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Bhauma Pradosha · Shiva
Pradosha on a Tuesday (Bhauma is Mars): helps to get rid of illnesses and debts and pacifies Mars.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:25–19:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:25–08:04 (15.11) Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:15–08:04 (15.11) Ravi Yoga 05:15–08:04 (15.11) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:15–08:04 (15.11)
Anandadi: Shubha 08:02–05:15 (15.11) Anandadi: Amrita 05:15–08:04 (15.11)
- Chora Panchaka: 00:12 (11.11)–05:15 (15.11)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:36–10:56 (15.11)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dvadashi
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:57–07:00 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:57–12:30 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:37–14:11 |
| Godhuli | 16:25–16:56 |
| Pradosha | 16:25–19:33 |
| Nishitha | 23:43–00:46 (15.11) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:00–04:30 (15.11) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:19–15:22 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:08–11:10 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:13–13:16 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:43–10:16, 22:40–23:43 |
| Varjyam | 17:59–19:29 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:55–14:01, 14:46–15:26
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 12:55–14:01, 14:46–15:26 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 12:55–14:01, 14:46–15:26 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 08:02–11:00, 12:55–14:01, 14:46–15:26 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Tula 08:02, Vrischika 08:14, Dhanu 11:00, Makara 12:55, Kumbha 14:01, Mina 14:46, Mesha 15:26, Vrishabha 16:19
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Shubha 08:02–05:15 (15.11)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:02–05:15 (15.11)+1 Yoga Siddhi 13:21–08:04 (15.11)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 08:02–05:15 (15.11)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:02–18:25
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Sankranti day |
|---|---|
| Month | Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1821 · Vikram 1956 more |
| Festivals | Vrischika Sankranti · Vaikuntha Chaturdashi |
At sunrise 08:04
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 16:23 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 04:03 (16.11) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 10:27 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 16:23 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:27 | yoga Vyatipata |
|---|---|
| from 16:23 | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
| from 16:23 | karana Gara |
| from 03:27 (16.11) | karana Vanija |
| from 04:03 (16.11) | nakshatra Bharani |
| from 07:46 (16.11) | yoga Variyana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:22 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:04 |
| Noon | 12:14 |
| Sunset | 16:23 |
| End of twilight | 17:05 |
| Moonrise | 15:01 |
| Moonset | 05:28 |
| Day length | 8 h 18 min |
Sky
| Vrischika Sankr. | 03:48 — the Sun enters Vrischika (Scorpio) |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 5, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:23 |
|---|
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:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 16:23–16:23: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Vrischika Sankranti · Surya
The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Scorpio. Punya Kala (the time for holy bath, charity and tarpana) — before the moment of entry.
Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 08:04–12:14
on the day the Sun enters the sign
Vaikuntha Chaturdashi · Vishnu and Shiva
A rare day when Vishnu and Shiva are worshipped together: at midnight Vishnu is offered a thousand lotuses — just as, according to legend, he himself honoured Shiva in Varanasi.
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 23:43–00:46 (16.11)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 08:04–04:03 (16.11)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:04–16:23
Anandadi: Mrityu 08:04–04:03 (16.11) Anandadi: Kana 04:03–08:06 (16.11)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:36 (14.11)–10:56
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:59–07:01 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:37–14:10 |
| Godhuli | 16:23–16:54 |
| Pradosha | 16:23–19:32 |
| Nishitha | 23:43–00:46 (16.11) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:12–22:44 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:14–13:16 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:06–10:09 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:11–12:14 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:57–12:30 |
| Varjyam | 00:15–01:46 (16.11) |
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 | good 08:04–10:56, 12:51–13:57, 14:42–15:23 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 16:23, Shukla-chaturdashi from 16:23; lagna Tula 08:04, Vrischika 08:10, Dhanu 10:56, Makara 12:51, Kumbha 13:57, Mina 14:42, Mesha 15:23, Vrishabha 16:15
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 16:23–16:23: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Sankranti at 03:48 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Vyatipata 10:27–16:23: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata, Sankranti day
+2 Yoga Siddhi 08:04–10:27+2 Ravi Yoga 08:04–04:03 (16.11)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:04–04:03 (16.11)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:04–16:230 Anandadi: Mrityu 08:04–04:03 (16.11) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:04–16:23 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Rikta tithi 16:23–08:06 (16.11)−1 Gandanta 08:04–10:56−1 Sankranti day−3 Vyatipata 10:27–07:46 (16.11)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Yoga Variyana; cons: Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1821 · Vikram 1956 more |
| Festivals | Dev Deepavali (Tripurari Purnima) |
At sunrise 08:06
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 14:38 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 03:11 (17.11) more |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 05:23 (17.11) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 14:38 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:38 | tithi Purnima |
|---|---|
| from 14:38 | karana Vishti |
| from 01:54 (17.11) | karana Bava |
| from 03:11 (17.11) | nakshatra Krittika |
| from 05:23 (17.11) | yoga Parigha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:24 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:06 |
| Noon | 12:14 |
| Sunset | 16:21 |
| End of twilight | 17:03 |
| Moonrise | 15:26 |
| Moonset | 06:53 |
| Day length | 8 h 15 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 14:38 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (08:06–16:21) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:38–16:21: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 08:06–14:38: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Dev Deepavali (Tripurari Purnima) · Shiva
“Diwali of the gods” in Varanasi: in the evening the ghats of the Ganga glow with thousands of oil lamps in honour of Shiva’s victory over Tripurasura. On Kartika Purnima people take a holy bath in the Ganga and light oil lamps.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 16:21–19:31
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:38–08:08 (17.11)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:06–14:38 Yamaghanta 03:11–08:08 (17.11)
Anandadi: Padma 08:06–03:11 (17.11) Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:11–08:08 (17.11)
- Bhadra in heaven: 14:38–01:54 (17.11); Bhadra Puchha 22:00–23:08; Bhadra Mukha 23:08–01:01 (17.11)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:00–07:03 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:57–12:30 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:36–14:09 |
| Godhuli | 16:21–16:53 |
| Pradosha | 16:21–19:31 |
| Nishitha | 23:43–00:46 (17.11) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:33–00:06 (17.11) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:16–14:17 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:06–09:08 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:10–11:12 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:51–11:24, 14:09–14:42 |
| Varjyam | 13:18–14:50 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 08:06–10:52, 12:47–13:53, 14:38–15:19 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 14:38, Purnima from 14:38; lagna Vrischika 08:06, Dhanu 10:52, Makara 12:47, Kumbha 13:53, Mina 14:38, Mesha 15:19, Vrishabha 16:11
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 08:06–14:38: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Purnima 14:38–16:21: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Padma 08:06–03:11 (17.11)+1 Yoga Variyana 08:06–05:23 (17.11)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:38–08:08 (17.11)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 14:38–01:54 (17.11)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:06–03:11 (17.11)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:06–14:38−2 Rikta tithi 08:06–14:38
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chhatra, Auspicious weekday; cons: Yoga Parigha |
|---|---|
| Month | Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1821 · Vikram 1956 more |
| Festivals | Karthigai Deepam · Kartika Purnima |
At sunrise 08:08
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 13:18 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 1 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 02:48 (18.11) more |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 03:23 (18.11) more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 13:18 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:18 | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
|---|---|
| from 13:18 | karana Balava |
| from 00:49 (18.11) | karana Kaulava |
| from 02:48 (18.11) | nakshatra Rohini |
| from 03:23 (18.11) | yoga Shiva |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:26 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:08 |
| Noon | 12:14 |
| Sunset | 16:20 |
| End of twilight | 17:02 |
| Moonrise | 15:58 |
| Moonset | 08:14 |
| Day length | 8 h 11 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 13:18 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 5, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:18 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (08:08–16:20) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Karthigai Deepam · Shiva (Arunachaleshwara)
The Tamil festival of lights on the day of Krittika nakshatra in the solar month of Karthigai: a huge fire is lit on the summit of Arunachala hill in Tiruvannamalai, and rows of oil lamps are lit in homes.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, 08:08–02:48 (18.11)
of the two days with this nakshatra, the one nearest the full moon is chosen
Kartika Purnima · Chandra (the Moon)
The full moon of Kartika — Tripurari Purnima, Dev Deepavali in Varanasi, Guru Nanak Jayanti for the Sikhs; holy bath in the Ganga and lighting of oil lamps.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 14:38 (16.11)–13:18
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:18–08:10 (18.11)
Yamaghanta 02:48–08:10 (18.11)
Anandadi: Chhatra 08:08–02:48 (18.11) Anandadi: Mitra 02:48–08:10 (18.11)
- Gandanta (tithi): 12:55–13:41
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:02–07:05 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–12:30 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:36–14:09 |
| Godhuli | 16:20–16:51 |
| Pradosha | 16:20–19:30 |
| Nishitha | 23:43–00:47 (18.11) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:26–02:00 (18.11) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:12–12:14 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:17–15:18 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:10–10:11 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:46–10:19, 12:30–13:03 |
| Varjyam | 14:59–16:34 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:18–13:49, 14:34–15:15
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 13:18–13:49, 14:34–15:15 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 13:18–13:49, 14:34–15:15 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Purnima until 13:18, Krishna-pratipat from 13:18; lagna Vrischika 08:08, Dhanu 10:48, Makara 12:43, Kumbha 13:49, Mina 14:34, Mesha 15:15, Vrishabha 16:07
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Purnima 08:08–13:18: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (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.
- 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: Chhatra 08:08–02:48 (18.11)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:18–08:10 (18.11)0 Auspicious tithi 13:18–08:10 (18.11)−1 Yoga Parigha 08:08–16:23
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa |
|---|---|
| Month | Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1821 · Vikram 1956 more |
At sunrise 08:10
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 12:30 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 1 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 02:58 (19.11) more |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 01:50 (19.11) more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 12:30 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:30 | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
|---|---|
| from 12:30 | karana Taitila |
| from 00:19 (19.11) | karana Gara |
| from 01:50 (19.11) | yoga Siddha |
| from 02:58 (19.11) | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:28 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:10 |
| Noon | 12:14 |
| Sunset | 16:18 |
| End of twilight | 17:01 |
| Moonrise | 16:41 |
| Moonset | 09:27 |
| Day length | 8 h 07 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 2, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:30 |
|---|
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, Rohini (08:10–16:18) is good for sowing.
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:10–02:58 (19.11) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:10–02:58 (19.11) Dwipushkar Yoga 02:58–08:12 (19.11)
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:10–02:58 (19.11) Anandadi: Vajra 02:58–08:12 (19.11)
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.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:03–07:07 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–12:30 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:35–14:08 |
| Godhuli | 16:18–16:50 |
| Pradosha | 16:18–19:29 |
| Nishitha | 23:43–00:47 (19.11) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:45–01:21 (19.11) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:12–11:13 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:15–14:16 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:10–09:11 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:10–08:43, 08:43–09:15 |
| Varjyam | 18:54–20:31 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:39–13:46, 14:30–15:11, 16:03–16:18
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 12:39–13:46, 14:30–15:11, 16:03–16:18 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 12:39–13:46, 14:30–15:11, 16:03–16:18 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 08:10–10:44, 12:30–16:18 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 12:30, Krishna-dvitya from 12:30; lagna Vrischika 08:10, Dhanu 10:44, Makara 12:39, Kumbha 13:46, Mina 14:30, Mesha 15:11, Vrishabha 16:03
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +7
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:10–02:58 (19.11)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:10–02:58 (19.11)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:10–02:58 (19.11)+1 Yoga Shiva 08:10–01:50 (19.11)+1 Auspicious tithi 08:10–12:300 Dwipushkar Yoga 02:58–08:12 (19.11)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
| Summary | Best day — Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Saumya |
|---|---|
| Month | Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1821 · Vikram 1956 more |
At sunrise 08:12
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 12:18 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 1 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 03:46 (20.11) more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 00:47 (20.11) more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 12:18 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:18 | tithi Krishna-tritya |
|---|---|
| from 12:18 | karana Vanija |
| from 00:27 (20.11) | karana Vishti |
| from 00:47 (20.11) | yoga Sadhya |
| from 03:46 (20.11) | nakshatra Ardra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:29 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:12 |
| Noon | 12:15 |
| Sunset | 16:17 |
| End of twilight | 16:59 |
| Moonrise | 17:35 |
| Moonset | 10:27 |
| Day length | 8 h 04 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 12, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:18 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (08:12–16:17) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Dwipushkar Yoga 08:12–12:18
Anandadi: Saumya 08:12–03:46 (20.11) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:46–08:14 (20.11)
- Bhadra in heaven: 00:27–12:46 (20.11); Bhadra Puchha 08:29–09:42 (20.11); Bhadra Mukha 09:42–11:44 (20.11)
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.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:05–07:09 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–12:30 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:35–14:07 |
| Godhuli | 16:17–16:48 |
| Pradosha | 16:17–19:28 |
| Nishitha | 23:43–00:47 (20.11) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:40–20:19 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:16–16:17 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:14–13:15 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:15–15:16 |
| Dur Muhurta | 15:12–15:44 |
| Varjyam | 08:45–10:24 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:18–16:17
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 12:18–16:17 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 12:35–13:42, 14:26–15:07, 15:59–16:17 |
| Cutting toenails | average 12:18–16:17 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 12:18, Krishna-tritya from 12:18; lagna Vrischika 08:12, Dhanu 10:40, Makara 12:35, Kumbha 13:42, Mina 14:26, Mesha 15:07, Vrishabha 15:59
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Sunday — physical well-being.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
+2 Yoga Siddha 08:12–00:47 (20.11)+1 Anandadi: Saumya 08:12–03:46 (20.11)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:12–03:46 (20.11)+1 Auspicious tithi 08:12–12:180 Dwipushkar Yoga 08:12–12:18
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Sadhya, Auspicious weekday; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1821 · Vikram 1956 more |
| Festivals | Sankashti Chaturthi (Ganadhipa) |
At sunrise 08:14
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 12:46 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 1 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 05:12 (21.11) more |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 00:15 (21.11) more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:46 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:46 | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
|---|---|
| from 12:46 | karana Bava |
| from 00:15 (21.11) | yoga Shubha |
| from 01:15 (21.11) | karana Balava |
| from 05:12 (21.11) | nakshatra Punarvasu |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:31 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:14 |
| Noon | 12:15 |
| Sunset | 16:15 |
| End of twilight | 16:58 |
| Moonrise | 18:39 |
| Moonset | 11:13 |
| Day length | 8 h 00 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 6, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:46 |
|---|
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:
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:14–12:46: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Sankashti Chaturthi (Ganadhipa) · Ganesha
The monthly fast for Ganesha on the fourth day of the waning Moon — the “trouble-removing” Chaturthi. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise, then perform Ganesha Puja and offer water to the Moon (arghya).
Rule: at moonrise, 18:39
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Anandadi: Kaladanda 08:14–05:12 (21.11) Anandadi: Dhumra 05:12–08:16 (21.11)
- Bhadra in heaven: 00:27–12:46; Bhadra Puchha 08:29–09:42; Bhadra Mukha 09:42–11:44
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:06–07:10 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–12:31 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:35–14:07 |
| Godhuli | 16:15–16:47 |
| Pradosha | 16:15–19:27 |
| Nishitha | 23:44–00:48 (21.11) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:36–20:18 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:14–10:14 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:14–12:15 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:15–14:15 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:31–13:03, 14:07–14:39 |
| Varjyam | 12:40–14:22 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:14–12:46
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 08:14–12:46 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | average 08:14–12:46 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:14–10:36 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Krishna-tritya until 12:46, Krishna-chaturti from 12:46; lagna Vrischika 08:14, Dhanu 10:36, Makara 12:32, Kumbha 13:38, Mina 14:22, Mesha 15:03, Vrishabha 15:55
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 12:46–16:15: 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).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Yoga Sadhya 08:14–00:15 (21.11)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:14–12:46−1 Rikta tithi 12:46–08:16 (21.11)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 08:14–05:12 (21.11)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:14–05:12 (21.11)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:14–12:46
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Sthira; cons: Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1821 · Vikram 1956 more |
At sunrise 08:16
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 13:53 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 1 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 07:15 (22.11) more |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 00:12 (22.11) more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 13:53 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:53 | tithi Krishna-panchami |
|---|---|
| from 13:53 | karana Kaulava |
| from 00:12 (22.11) | yoga Shukla |
| from 02:41 (22.11) | karana Taitila |
| from 07:15 (22.11) | nakshatra Pushya |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:33 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:16 |
| Noon | 12:15 |
| Sunset | 16:14 |
| End of twilight | 16:57 |
| Moonrise | 19:49 |
| Moonset | 11:47 |
| Day length | 7 h 57 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 4, bad — 8
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:53 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (08:16–16:14) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:53–08:18 (22.11)
Anandadi: Sthira 08:16–07:15 (22.11) Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:15–08:18 (22.11)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:08–07:12 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–12:31 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:34–14:06 |
| Godhuli | 16:14–16:46 |
| Pradosha | 16:14–19:26 |
| Nishitha | 23:44–00:48 (22.11) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:38–06:23 (22.11) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:14–15:14 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:15–11:15 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:15–13:15 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:52–10:23, 22:39–23:44 |
| Varjyam | 18:13–19:58 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:53–16:14
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 13:53–16:14 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 13:53–16:14 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 14:18–14:59, 15:51–16:14 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 13:53, Krishna-panchami from 13:53; lagna Vrischika 08:16, Dhanu 10:32, Makara 12:28, Kumbha 13:34, Mina 14:18, Mesha 14:59, Vrishabha 15:51
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 08:16–13:53: 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 = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Shubha 08:16–00:12 (22.11)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 08:16–07:15 (22.11)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:16–07:15 (22.11)0 Auspicious tithi 13:53–08:18 (22.11)−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:53–08:18 (22.11)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 08:16–13:53
| Summary | Best day — Pushya, Anandadi: Matanga |
|---|---|
| Month | Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1821 · Vikram 1956 more |
At sunrise 08:18
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 15:37 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 1 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 09:47 (23.11) more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 00:34 (23.11) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 15:37 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:37 | tithi Krishna-shashti |
|---|---|
| from 15:37 | karana Gara |
| from 00:34 (23.11) | yoga Brahma |
| from 04:40 (23.11) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:35 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:18 |
| Noon | 12:15 |
| Sunset | 16:12 |
| End of twilight | 16:55 |
| Moonrise | 21:00 |
| Moonset | 12:12 |
| Day length | 7 h 54 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 3, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:37 |
|---|
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, Pushya (08:18–16:12) is good for sowing.
Muhurta
Anandadi: Matanga all day
- Gandanta (tithi): 15:11–16:03
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:09–07:14 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:34–14:06 |
| Godhuli | 16:12–16:44 |
| Pradosha | 16:12–19:26 |
| Nishitha | 23:44–00:48 (23.11) |
| Amrita Kalam | 02:42–04:29 (23.11) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:15–13:14 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:17–10:17 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:16–12:15 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:59–12:31 |
| Varjyam | 16:06–17:52 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 12:24–13:30, 14:14–14:55
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 12:24–13:30, 14:14–14:55 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 12:24–13:30, 14:14–14:55 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:18–10:28, 12:24–13:30, 14:14–14:55 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Krishna-panchami until 15:37, Krishna-shashti from 15:37; lagna Vrischika 08:18, Dhanu 10:28, Makara 12:24, Kumbha 13:30, Mina 14:14, Mesha 14:55, Vrishabha 15:47
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
+2 Pushya all day+1 Anandadi: Matanga all day+1 Yoga Shukla 08:18–00:34 (23.11)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:18–15:37
| Summary | Best day — Yoga Brahma, Pushya; auspicious time — until 09:47 |
|---|---|
| Month | Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1821 · Vikram 1956 more |
At sunrise 08:20
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 17:49 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 09:47 more |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 01:15 (24.11) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 17:49 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:47 | nakshatra Ashlesha |
|---|---|
| from 17:49 | tithi Krishna-saptami |
| from 17:49 | karana Vishti |
| from 01:15 (24.11) | yoga Indra |
| from 07:02 (24.11) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:37 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:20 |
| Noon | 12:16 |
| Sunset | 16:11 |
| End of twilight | 16:54 |
| Moonrise | 22:12 |
| Moonset | 12:31 |
| Day length | 7 h 50 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 09:47 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (08:20–09:47) is good for sowing.
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:20–09:47 Guru Pushya Yoga 08:20–09:47 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:20–09:47 Ravi Yoga 09:47–08:22 (24.11)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:20–17:49
Anandadi: Shubha 08:20–09:47 Anandadi: Amrita 09:47–08:22 (24.11)
- Bhadra on earth: 17:49–07:02 (24.11); Bhadra Puchha 23:07–00:26 (24.11); Bhadra Mukha 00:26–02:38 (24.11)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 05:55–19:23 (24.11)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:11–07:15 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–12:31 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:34–14:05 |
| Godhuli | 16:11–16:43 |
| Pradosha | 16:11–19:25 |
| Nishitha | 23:44–00:49 (24.11) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:14–14:13 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:20–09:19 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:18–11:17 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:57–11:28, 14:05–14:37 |
| Varjyam | 00:07–01:54 (24.11) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:20–09:47, 12:20–13:26, 14:10–14:51 and another 1
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 08:20–09:47, 12:20–13:26, 14:10–14:51 and another 1 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 08:20–09:47, 12:20–13:26, 14:10–14:51 and another 1 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 08:20–10:25, 12:20–13:26, 14:10–14:51 and another 1 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Pushya until 09:47, Ashlesha from 09:47; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Vrischika 08:20, Dhanu 10:25, Makara 12:20, Kumbha 13:26, Mina 14:10, Mesha 14:51, Vrishabha 15:43
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 09:47) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 09:47) — physical affliction (suffering); Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +8
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 09:47
+2 Yoga Brahma 08:20–01:15 (24.11)+2 Pushya 08:20–09:47+2 Ravi Yoga 09:47–08:22 (24.11)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 09:47–08:22 (24.11)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:20–09:470 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:20–17:49 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 09:47–08:22 (24.11)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Indra, Ravi Yoga; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Anandadi: Kana |
|---|---|
| Month | Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1821 · Vikram 1956 more |
At sunrise 08:22
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 20:18 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 12:39 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 02:05 (25.11) more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 20:18 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:39 | nakshatra Magha |
|---|---|
| from 20:18 | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
| from 20:18 | karana Balava |
| from 02:05 (25.11) | yoga Vaidhriti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:38 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:22 |
| Noon | 12:16 |
| Sunset | 16:10 |
| End of twilight | 16:53 |
| Moonrise | 23:23 |
| Moonset | 12:47 |
| Day length | 7 h 47 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 12:39 |
|---|
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 (12:39–16:10) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 08:22–12:39
Krakacha Yoga 08:22–20:18 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:22–20:18 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:18–08:24 (25.11)
Anandadi: Mrityu 08:22–12:39 Anandadi: Kana 12:39–08:24 (25.11)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 05:55–19:23
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:12–07:17 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–12:31 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:34–14:05 |
| Godhuli | 16:10–16:42 |
| Pradosha | 16:10–19:24 |
| Nishitha | 23:44–00:49 (25.11) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:51–12:39 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:17–12:16 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:13–15:11 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:20–10:19 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:55–10:27, 12:31–13:02 |
| Varjyam | 02:08–03:56 (25.11) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 12:39, Magha from 12:39; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Vrischika 08:22, Dhanu 10:21, Makara 12:16, Kumbha 13:22, Mina 14:06, Mesha 14:47, Vrishabha 15:39
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 12:39) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 12:39) — loss of property; Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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 Indra 08:22–02:05 (25.11)+2 Ravi Yoga 08:22–12:39+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Mrityu 08:22–12:39 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:22–20:18 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Gandanta 08:22–19:23−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:22–12:39−1 Anandadi: Kana 12:39–08:24 (25.11)−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:22–20:18
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1821 · Vikram 1956 more |
| Festivals | Kalabhairava Jayanti |
At sunrise 08:24
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 22:49 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 3 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 15:37 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 02:55 (26.11) more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 09:34 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:34 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 15:37 | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
| from 22:49 | tithi Krishna-navami |
| from 22:49 | karana Taitila |
| from 02:55 (26.11) | yoga Vishkambha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:40 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:24 |
| Noon | 12:16 |
| Sunset | 16:08 |
| End of twilight | 16:52 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 13:00 |
| Day length | 7 h 44 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 4, bad — 7
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:37 |
|---|
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, Magha (08:24–15:37) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (15:37–16:08) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Kalabhairava Jayanti · Kalabhairava
The day of the appearance of Kalabhairava — the fierce form of Shiva and guardian of Varanasi. Devotees fast, worship Bhairava and feed dogs; the day frees one from fears and evil influences.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:30–13:02
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:49–08:26 (26.11)
Anandadi: Padma 08:24–15:37 Anandadi: Lumbaka 15:37–08:26 (26.11)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:14–07:19 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–12:31 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:33–14:04 |
| Godhuli | 16:08–16:41 |
| Pradosha | 16:08–19:24 |
| Nishitha | 23:44–00:49 (26.11) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:55–14:43 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:20–11:18 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:14–14:12 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:24–09:22 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:24–08:55, 08:55–09:26 |
| Varjyam | 00:34–02:22 (26.11) |
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 | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Magha until 15:37, Purva-Phalguni from 15:37; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Vrischika 08:24, Dhanu 10:17, Makara 12:12, Kumbha 13:18, Mina 14:02, Mesha 14:43, Vrishabha 15:35
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 15:37) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 15:37) — ill health; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 08:24–16:08: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Vaidhriti 08:24–16:08: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
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
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti
+1 Anandadi: Padma 08:24–15:370 Anandadi: Lumbaka 15:37–08:26 (26.11)−1 Ashtami 08:24–22:49−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:24–15:37−3 Vaidhriti 08:24–02:55 (26.11)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chhatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1821 · Vikram 1956 more |
At sunrise 08:26
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 01:10 (27.11) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 3 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 18:28 more |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 03:35 (27.11) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 12:02 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:02 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 18:28 | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
| from 01:10 (27.11) | tithi Krishna-dashami |
| from 01:10 (27.11) | karana Vanija |
| from 03:35 (27.11) | yoga Priti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:42 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:26 |
| Noon | 12:17 |
| Sunset | 16:07 |
| End of twilight | 16:51 |
| Moonrise | 00:33 |
| Moonset | 13:13 |
| Day length | 7 h 41 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 2, bad — 10
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (08:26–16:07) is good for root crops.
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:28–08:27 (27.11)
Anandadi: Chhatra 08:26–18:28 Anandadi: Mitra 18:28–08:27 (27.11)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:15–07:20 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–12:32 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:33–14:04 |
| Godhuli | 16:07–16:40 |
| Pradosha | 16:07–19:23 |
| Nishitha | 23:45–00:50 (27.11) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:19–13:06 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:09–16:07 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:16–13:14 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:12–15:09 |
| Dur Muhurta | 15:06–15:36 |
| Varjyam | 02:26–04:12 (27.11) |
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 | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Vrischika 08:26, Dhanu 10:13, Makara 12:08, Kumbha 13:14, Mina 13:58, Mesha 14:39, Vrishabha 15:32
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-navami 08:26–16:07: 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.
+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 08:26–18:28−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:26–18:28−2 Rikta tithi 08:26–01:10 (27.11)
| Summary | Favourable day — Anandadi: Shrivatsa, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 14:12 |
|---|---|
| Month | Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1821 · Vikram 1956 more |
At sunrise 08:27
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 03:06 (28.11) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 3 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 21:00 more |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 03:56 (28.11) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 14:12 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:12 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 21:00 | nakshatra Hasta |
| from 03:06 (28.11) | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
| from 03:06 (28.11) | karana Bava |
| from 03:56 (28.11) | yoga Ayushman |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:43 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:27 |
| Noon | 12:17 |
| Sunset | 16:06 |
| End of twilight | 16:50 |
| Moonrise | 01:44 |
| Moonset | 13:26 |
| Day length | 7 h 38 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 3, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (08:27–16:06) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:12–16:06: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:06–08:29 (28.11) Krakacha Yoga 03:06–08:29 (28.11)
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:27–21:00 Anandadi: Vajra 21:00–08:29 (28.11)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 14:12–03:06 (28.11); Bhadra Puchha 16:05–17:23; Bhadra Mukha 17:23–19:32
- Gandanta (tithi): 02:40–03:32 (28.11)
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dashami
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:17–07:22 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–12:32 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:33–14:04 |
| Godhuli | 16:06–16:39 |
| Pradosha | 16:06–19:23 |
| Nishitha | 23:45–00:50 (28.11) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:02–14:48 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:25–10:22 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:19–12:17 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:14–14:11 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:32–13:03, 14:04–14:34 |
| Varjyam | 06:06–07:50 (28.11) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 12:04–13:10, 13:55–14:35, 15:28–16:06
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 12:04–13:10, 13:55–14:35, 15:28–16:06 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 12:04–13:10, 13:55–14:35, 15:28–16:06 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:27–10:09, 12:04–13:10, 13:55–14:35 and another 1 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Vrischika 08:27, Dhanu 10:09, Makara 12:04, Kumbha 13:10, Mina 13:55, Mesha 14:35, Vrishabha 15:28
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time ends by 14:12
+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:27–21:00+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:27–21:00+1 Yoga Priti 08:27–03:56 (28.11)+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 14:12–03:06 (28.11)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:27–03:06 (28.11)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1821 · Vikram 1956 more |
| Festivals | Utpanna Ekadashi |
At sunrise 08:29
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 04:30 (29.11) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 23:01 more |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 03:52 (29.11) more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 15:53 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:53 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 23:01 | nakshatra Chitra |
| from 03:52 (29.11) | yoga Saubhagya |
| from 04:30 (29.11) | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| from 04:30 (29.11) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:45 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:29 |
| Noon | 12:17 |
| Sunset | 16:05 |
| End of twilight | 16:49 |
| Moonrise | 02:56 |
| Moonset | 13:39 |
| Day length | 7 h 35 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 10, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (08:29–16:05) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Utpanna Ekadashi · Vishnu
The Ekadashi of the dark half of Kartika (Margashirsha in North India). According to legend, on this day the goddess Ekadashi emerged from Vishnu’s body and defeated the demon Mura; the yearly Ekadashi vow begins from this day.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 03:06–04:30 (29.11)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 13:03–14:33 (29.11)
Muhurta
Dwipushkar Yoga 04:30–08:31 (29.11)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:29–04:30 (29.11)
Anandadi: Saumya 08:29–23:01 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 23:01–08:31 (29.11)
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.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:18–07:24 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–12:32 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:33–14:03 |
| Godhuli | 16:05–16:38 |
| Pradosha | 16:05–19:22 |
| Nishitha | 23:45–00:51 (29.11) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:31–18:15 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:11–15:08 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:23–11:20 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:17–13:14 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:00–10:31, 22:39–23:45 |
| Varjyam | 07:30–09:12 (29.11) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:00–13:06, 13:51–14:31, 15:24–16:05
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 12:00–13:06, 13:51–14:31, 15:24–16:05 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 12:00–13:06, 13:51–14:31, 15:24–16:05 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Vrischika 08:29, Dhanu 10:05, Makara 12:00, Kumbha 13:06, Mina 13:51, Mesha 14:31, Vrishabha 15:24
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Saumya 08:29–23:01+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:29–23:01+1 Yoga Ayushman 08:29–03:52 (29.11)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 04:30–08:31 (29.11)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:29–04:30 (29.11)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Auspicious nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1821 · Vikram 1956 more |
At sunrise 08:31
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 05:16 (30.11) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 2 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 00:27 (30.11) more |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 03:19 (30.11) more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 16:58 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 16:58 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 00:27 (30.11) | nakshatra Swati |
| from 03:19 (30.11) | yoga Shobhana |
| from 05:16 (30.11) | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| from 05:16 (30.11) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:46 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:31 |
| Noon | 12:18 |
| Sunset | 16:04 |
| End of twilight | 16:48 |
| Moonrise | 04:10 |
| Moonset | 13:56 |
| Day length | 7 h 32 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 6, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (08:31–16:04) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:31–05:16 (30.11)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:16–08:33 (30.11) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:16–08:33 (30.11)
Anandadi: Kaladanda 08:31–00:27 (30.11) Anandadi: Dhumra 00:27–08:33 (30.11)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:19–07:25 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:33–14:03 |
| Godhuli | 16:04–16:37 |
| Pradosha | 16:04–19:22 |
| Nishitha | 23:45–00:51 (30.11) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:40–19:22 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:17–13:14 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:28–10:24 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:21–12:17 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:02–12:32 |
| Varjyam | 07:30–09:12, 06:15–07:54 (30.11) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 11:56–13:02, 13:47–14:28, 15:20–16:04
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 11:56–13:02, 13:47–14:28, 15:20–16:04 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 11:56–13:02, 13:47–14:28, 15:20–16:04 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:31–10:01, 11:56–13:02, 13:47–14:28 and another 1 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Vrischika 08:31, Dhanu 10:01, Makara 11:56, Kumbha 13:02, Mina 13:47, Mesha 14:28, Vrishabha 15:20
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:31–05:16 (30.11)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:31–00:27 (30.11)+1 Yoga Saubhagya 08:31–03:19 (30.11)+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 08:31–00:27 (30.11)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 1821 · Vikram 1956 more |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 08:33
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 05:22 (01.12) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 01:15 (01.12) more |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 02:16 (01.12) more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 17:24 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 17:24 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 01:15 (01.12) | nakshatra Vishakha |
| from 02:16 (01.12) | yoga Atiganda |
| from 05:22 (01.12) | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
| from 05:22 (01.12) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:48 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:33 |
| Noon | 12:18 |
| Sunset | 16:03 |
| End of twilight | 16:48 |
| Moonrise | 05:26 |
| Moonset | 14:16 |
| Day length | 7 h 30 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 3, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (08:33–16:03) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Pradosha Vrat · Shiva
A fast dedicated to Shiva on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of both halves of the month. The decisive time is the evening twilight (Pradosha), when, according to legend, Shiva dances on Mount Kailash: in the evening Shiva Puja and abhisheka of the lingam are performed.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 16:03–19:21
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:33–01:15 (01.12) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:22–08:34 (01.12)
Anandadi: Sthira 08:33–01:15 (01.12) Anandadi: Vardhamana 01:15–08:34 (01.12)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 05:22–17:11 (01.12); Bhadra Mukha 05:22–07:20 (01.12); Bhadra Puchha 15:56–17:07 (01.12)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:21–07:27 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–12:33 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:33–14:03 |
| Godhuli | 16:03–16:36 |
| Pradosha | 16:03–19:21 |
| Nishitha | 23:46–00:52 (01.12) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:10–17:49 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:14–14:10 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:33–09:29 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:25–11:21 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:03–11:33, 14:03–14:33 |
| Varjyam | 06:54–08:31 (01.12) |
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 08:33–09:57, 11:52–12:58, 13:43–14:24 and another 1 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Vrischika 08:33, Dhanu 09:57, Makara 11:52, Kumbha 12:58, Mina 13:43, Mesha 14:24, Vrishabha 15:16
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; 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
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
+1 Anandadi: Sthira 08:33–01:15 (01.12)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:33–01:15 (01.12)+1 Yoga Shobhana 08:33–02:16 (01.12)+1 Auspicious weekday−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:33–01:15 (01.12)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
Patron: Padmanabha; Aditya — Tvashtar. Full moon in nakshatra Ashwini. Ritu: Sharad.
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Northern samvatsara: Virodhikrit (No. 45)
Shaka Samvat 1821 · Vikram Samvat 1956 · Kali Yuga 5000
Next year — Sharvari, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 30.03.1900
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth day of the waning moon is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: 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
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.
Deity: Shri (Lakshmi)
Auspicious: trade, deals, buying and selling, partnerships and long-term business projects.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Mercury
If Mercury is not under the influence of malefic planets, the day will be favorable, active, you can do a lot and learn a lot (if the opposite happens, there will be absent-mindedness, vanity and ill-considered actions leading to losses). Owner day promotes all intellectual and creative pursuits: music, graphics, poetry, literature, linguistics, mathematics, astrology, the study of ordinary and secret sciences.
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.
Garden tasks are rated as in the site’s “Lunar calendar for gardeners” section: the weekday, nakshatra and tithi are taken into account; starting from a base score of 3, each factor adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–6: 0–2 — bad, 3–4 — average, 5–6 — good. The table shows the rating at sunrise and after each change of nakshatra or tithi during the daytime (“from HH:MM”); the icons next to the sunrise rating show the contribution of the weekday, nakshatra and tithi at sunrise: “+” (green) adds one point, “0” (yellow) has no effect, “–” (red) subtracts one.
The ratings are the site author’s summary of the Indian and Tibetan traditions. Classical texts on agriculture: the Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX, English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha (ch. XIII), the Brihat Samhita of Varahamihira (ch. 55).
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
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.
Dhanteras, Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali), Lakshmi Puja, Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The yoga of “accomplishing all aims”: an auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra (each day has its own 3–7 nakshatras). Good for any new undertaking; exceptions: Thu + Pushya is not used for weddings, Tue + Ashwini for housewarmings, Sat + Rohini for travel.
“Deadly” combination of weekday and tithi group: Sun and Tue — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Mon and Fri — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Wed — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Thu — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Sat — Purna (5, 10, 15). Portends failure for new undertakings.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The time of Vishti Karana — halves of the 4th, 8th, 11th and 15th tithis of the bright half and of the 3rd, 7th, 10th and 14th of the dark half of the month. Auspicious activities are not begun during Bhadra; its strength depends on where it resides: on earth it is most harmful, while in heaven or in the netherworld the harm is mitigated (according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, there it even portends good fortune and gain).
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).
The penultimate, 14th muhurta of the night: it begins about an hour and a half before sunrise and lasts about 48 minutes. The best time for meditation, prayer, japa and study.
The 8th of the 15 daytime muhurtas, around true noon (about 48 minutes). The “invincible” time, suitable for almost any new undertaking — except on Wednesdays.
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
The first fifth of the night after sunset (three night muhurtas, about 2.5 hours). The time for worshipping Shiva, lighting the Diwali diyas and performing Holika Dahan.
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 5 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 12:00–13:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 12:29–13:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.
“Rejected” time — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra (4 ghatis of 60, starting from a ghati specific to that nakshatra). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
Weekdays for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; avoided — Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday (Sunday is permitted for Brahmins, Tuesday for Kshatriyas, Saturday for Vaishyas and others); Monday is good only during the waxing Moon.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Tithis for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th; avoided — the 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 14th, full moon and new moon; in Krishna Paksha the first five tithis are permitted (according to some, the first seven).
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “fear of the authorities”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “ruin of the family”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “great calamities”
Lagna for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious signs — Vrishabha, Mithuna, Karka, Kanya, Tula, Makara and Mina; avoided — Mesha, Simha, Vrischika, Dhanu and Kumbha (all except Kumbha are permitted if a benefic occupies the sign or benefics aspect it).
Mesha (Aries) — “great calamities”; Simha (Leo) — “disease and suffering”; Vrischika (Scorpio) — “disease and suffering”; Dhanu (Sagittarius) — “fear of the authorities”; Kumbha (Aquarius) — “ruin of the family”.
Classical rules: have a haircut or shave in the daytime, preferably before noon — not at night or at twilight; not after eating, bathing or anointing the body with oil; not on the day of setting out on a journey; not when one’s wife is pregnant; not on one’s birth nakshatra or the 10th and 19th nakshatras from it, and not during Chandrashtama (the Moon in the 8th sign from the natal Moon). These prohibitions are lifted for a wedding, an initiation, release from prison, mourning for one’s parents and at the ruler’s command.
Sources: the Kalaprakashika of Narasimha (ch. V on haircuts — written about a child’s first haircut, chaula; English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), the Muhurta Chintamani of Rama Daivajna, B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha. The rating is the site’s summary, as in the “Lunar haircut calendar”: starting from a base score of 4, each factor — weekday, nakshatra, tithi and lagna — adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–8: 7–8 good, 4–6 average, 0–3 bad. Windows are the parts of the daytime with the best rating (at least 15 minutes long); for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting, the times of the day’s prohibitions are excluded.
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
The four months from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi, when “Vishnu sleeps”: a time for vows; weddings and housewarmings are not held.
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.
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Meaning: 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)
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.
Deity: Kali (personification of the Kali Yuga)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for preparing and taking medicines, mantras, protective and pacifying rites.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Jupiter
The time of Jupiter's action is considered the most favorable for all worldly and spiritual affairs not related to coercion or anger. You can begin spiritual practices, good deeds, study of philosophy, Doctrine, various sciences.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
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).
Dhanteras, Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali), Lakshmi Puja, Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 6 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 13:30–15:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 13:59–15:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Pitris (ancestors).
The Pitris (ancestors) rule the new moon; this period is suitable for rites honoring the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana), for pacifying the mind and performing austerities.
Meaning: Sword
Symbol: Sword, also sprout or coral
Deity: Waiu (Wind)
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: scatter like air, move, convert
Auspicious: 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.
Deity: nagas (serpents)
Inauspicious. Suitable only for harsh and forceful deeds, work with things that must stay fixed, and rites connected with serpents.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Swati
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
digging, plowing, planting trees
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The 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.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 4 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 10:30–12:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 10:59–12:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Patron: Damodara; Aditya — Vishnu. Full moon in nakshatra Krittika. Ritu: Sharad.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Meaning: Forked branch (also called Radha - gift)
Symbol: Triumphal arch for marriage, potter's wheel
Deity: Indra and Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: achieve (many and different goals, fruits)
Auspicious: 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.
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.
Lord: Saturn
This is the only day of the week when, according to astrological indications, you can safely postpone most important household and spiritual affairs, which is reflected in a variety of cultures around the world. However, on this day you can carry out monotonous monotonous work, or relax.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Dhanteras, Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali), Lakshmi Puja, Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj.
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.
A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
An inauspicious combination of tithi and nakshatra (the “empty” nakshatra of a tithi, for example the 6th or 11th tithi with Rohini, the 12th with Ashlesha). Whatever is begun at this time remains without result.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 3 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 09:00–10:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 09:29–10:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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).
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.
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second lunar day of Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)
Auspicious: 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.
Deity: Mitra
Auspicious: friendship, love, matchmaking and alliances, reconciliation, jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Sun
This day is suitable for generosity, celebrations, holidays, performances and festivals. Meetings with high-ranking people and important government affairs are good to carry out on this day.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 8 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 16:30–18:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 16:59–18:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.
Meaning: 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)
Deity: Bhu (the Earth goddess)
Auspicious: farming, sowing and planting, building a house, household affairs.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Moon
Favorable for any daily activities related to water, food, housing, women, trade, hotels, utilities, etc. You can carry out a wide variety of earthworks, both gardening and construction; preparing food, getting a haircut, doing treatment, decorating, building relationships, getting married and hiring.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
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 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.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 2 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 07:30–09:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 07:59–09:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth lunar day is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: 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)
Deity: Yama
Bhadra — the most inauspicious karana: weddings, journeys, purchases and any auspicious undertakings are avoided during it. It suits only harsh deeds: fighting enemies, demolition, removing obstacles.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Mars
Promotes decisive manifestations of will, competitions, active and gambling games, sports, training, overcoming obstacles, working with fire, metal (especially iron), mechanisms, electricity, explosive substances and weapons, militant actions, demand from debtors, litigation, verdicts, quarrels, conflicts, control of parasites (insects and rats) and similar matters. Some medical procedures, such as massage or chiropractic therapy, can be carried out during this time.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
do not fell trees, any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Burnt” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 11, Tue — 5, Wed — 3, Thu — 6, Fri — 8, Sat — 9. Whatever is begun bears no fruit.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 7 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 15:00–16:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 15:29–16:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth lunar day is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)
Auspicious: 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.
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
plowing the ground
Planting and sowing are allowed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh lunar day is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: 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
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“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.
“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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: 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)
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Began on a Friday: danger of theft and loss — journeys, business deals and major purchases are avoided.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
Group: 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.
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
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.
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh lunar day is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Meaning: 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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
Planting and sowing are allowed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Inauspicious: sudden hindrances, a “lightning strike”; the first 3 ghatis (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth lunar day and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Meaning: 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)
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 Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Especially auspicious: success in any undertaking, study and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth lunar day is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: 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
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 Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
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
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.
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 Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
sowing seeds, any undertakings
“Bell of Yama” — a combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Magha, Mon — Vishakha, Tue — Ardra, Wed — Mula, Thu — Krittika, Fri — Rohini, Sat — Hasta. One of the most dangerous yogas: travel, surgery and any important new undertakings are avoided.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
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
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.
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 Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
digging, plowing, planting trees
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first day of the waning moon is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Meaning: 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)
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second day of the waning Moon - Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: 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)
Especially auspicious: success of undertakings, gaining knowledge and receiving initiations.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
any undertakings
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.
Meaning: 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)
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth day of the waning Moon is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: 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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Punarvasu
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth day of the waning moon is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: 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
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
plowing the ground
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
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.
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.
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 Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
A Thursday when the Moon is in Pushya. One of the best times for buying gold and valuables, beginning studies, mantra initiation and spiritual undertakings; not used for weddings.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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
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.
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 Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: 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
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all; good for fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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 Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Meaning: 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
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Meaning: Following red
Symbol: Half of the bed under the feet (foot)
Deity: Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: accumulate and prosper through alliances
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
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 Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Swati
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling