Panchanga Calendar

November 1907

SamvatsaraPlavanga (41)MonthAshwina → Kartika from 6.11RituSharadAyanaDakshinayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

November 1907 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Ashwina (until 5.11), Kartika (from 6.11). Periods: until 15.11 — Chaturmasya; 3–7.11 — Diwali — five days. Major festivals: 3.11 Dhanteras (Dhanvantari Jayanti); 4.11 Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali); 5.11 Diwali, Lakshmi Puja; 6.11 Govardhan Puja, Annakut; 7.11 Bhai Dooj (Yama Dwitiya); 10.11 Chhath Puja: Sandhya Arghya; 15.11 Devutthana Ekadashi (Prabodhini); 19.11 Dev Deepavali (Tripurari Purnima).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1PPh11until 10:23

2UPh12Govatsa Dwadashi

3Has13Dhanteras

4Chit14Naraka Chaturdashi

5Swa30Diwali

6Vish1Govardhan Puja

7Anu2Bhai Dooj

8Jye3Nahay Khay

9Mul4Vinayaka Chaturthi

10PAsh5Chhath Puja

11UAsh6after 09:31

12Shra7Masik Durgashtami

13Dhan9Akshaya Navami

14Shat10after 12:42

15PBh11Devutthana

16UBh12Tulasi Vivah

17Rev13after 11:56

18Ashw14Vaikunth Chaudas

19Bhar15Dev Deepavali

20Krit1Karthigai Deepam

21Roh2

22Mrig3until 12:48

23Ard4Sankashti

24Pun4

25Push5

26Ashl6

27Mag7after 13:36

28Mag8Kalabhairava

29PPh9

30UPh10

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

MarkersDiwali — five daysafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (28)

EkadashiTripushkar YogaGovatsa DwadashiDhanterasAmrita Siddhi YogaPradoshaNaraka ChaturdashiShivaratriDiwaliGoddess (Durga, Kali)day of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Govardhan Pujamoment of the new moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)Bhai DoojChandra DarshanNahay KhayVinayaka ChaturthiSkanda ShashtiAkshaya NavamiKansa VadhDevutthanaTulasi VivahSankrantiDev Deepavaliday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)moment of the full moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)SankashtiKalashtami

How to read the calendar

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

Best days

1.11 Fri — Yoga Brahma, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Siddhi until 10:23
Purva-Phalguni (fierce): for destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes.
3.11 Sun — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra after 08:46
Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
7.11 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda, Auspicious nakshatra
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
11.11 Mon — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday after 09:31 until 15:58
Uttara-Ashadha (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
14.11 Thu — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Auspicious nakshatra after 12:42
Purva-Bhadra (fierce): for destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes.
15.11 Fri — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Dhwaja after 12:08
Uttara-Bhadra (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
17.11 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi, Ravi Yoga after 11:56 until 15:22
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
20.11 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi, Auspicious weekday
Krittika (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal.
22.11 Fri — Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra until 12:48
Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
25.11 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Pushya, Anandadi: Prajapati
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
26.11 Tue — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga
Ashlesha (sharp): for drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies.

Festivals

1.11 Fri Rama Ekadashi
2.11 Sat Govatsa Dwadashi (Vasu Baras)
3.11 Sun Dhanteras (Dhanvantari Jayanti)
3.11 Sun Pradosha Vrat
4.11 Mon Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
4.11 Mon Masik Shivaratri
4.11 Mon Kali Chaudas
5.11 Tue Diwali, Lakshmi Puja
5.11 Tue Ashwina Amavasya
5.11 Tue Bhaumvati Amavasya
5.11 Tue Kali Puja
6.11 Wed Govardhan Puja, Annakut
7.11 Thu Bhai Dooj (Yama Dwitiya)
7.11 Thu Chandra Darshan
8.11 Fri Chhath: Nahay Khay
9.11 Sat Vinayaka Chaturthi
9.11 Sat Chhath: Kharna
10.11 Sun Chhath Puja: Sandhya Arghya
10.11 Sun Skanda Shashti (Soorasamharam)
11.11 Mon Chhath: Usha Arghya
12.11 Tue Masik Durgashtami
12.11 Tue Gopashtami
13.11 Wed Akshaya Navami (Amla Navami)
14.11 Thu Kansa Vadh
15.11 Fri Devutthana Ekadashi (Prabodhini)
16.11 Sat Vrischika Sankranti
16.11 Sat Tulasi Vivah
17.11 Sun Pradosha Vrat
18.11 Mon Vaikuntha Chaturdashi
19.11 Tue Dev Deepavali (Tripurari Purnima)
19.11 Tue Kartika Purnima
20.11 Wed Karthigai Deepam
23.11 Sat Sankashti Chaturthi (Ganadhipa)
28.11 Thu Kalabhairava Jayanti

Special muhurta yogas

2.11 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 07:35–03:26 (03.11)
3.11 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:37–03:34 (04.11)
3.11 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:37–03:34 (04.11)
6.11 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 00:32–07:45 (07.11)
6.11 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 00:32–07:45 (07.11)
7.11 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:45–22:50
10.11 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:30–07:54 (11.11)
11.11 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:58–07:56 (12.11)
17.11 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:56–08:08 (18.11)
19.11 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:16–08:12 (20.11)
20.11 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
24.11 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 00:43–08:22 (25.11)
24.11 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 00:43–08:22 (25.11)
25.11 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:22–03:52 (26.11)
26.11 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:24–06:54 (27.11)

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

Avoid starting important matters

2.11 Sat — Vaidhriti, Anandadi: Utpata, Surya Dagdha tithi
4.11 Mon — Krishna Chaturdashi, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Vishti (Bhadra)
5.11 Tue — Amavasya, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
12.11 Tue — Kshaya tithi, Vishti (Bhadra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
13.11 Wed — Krakacha Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Rikta tithi
16.11 Sat — Sankranti day, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Panchaka
18.11 Mon — Vyatipata, Rikta tithi, Anandadi: Rakshasa
19.11 Tue — Vishti (Bhadra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
23.11 Sat — Tryahasparsha, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
28.11 Thu — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vaidhriti, Krakacha Yoga (unfavourable day)
30.11 Sat — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Anandadi: Utpata, Vishti (Bhadra) (unfavourable day)

Sky this month

6.11 New moon (Amavasya) 01:38
16.11 Vrischika Sankr. 05:04 — the Sun enters Vrischika (Scorpio)
20.11 Full moon (Purnima) 03:04
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

until 15.11 Chaturmasya
3–7.11 Diwali — five days
13.11 02:03 – 17.11 11:56 Agni Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Plavanga (No. 41, “leaper (a monkey)”) — A year of leaps: abrupt changes, floods, relocations; results are mixed. more

Northern samvatsara: Siddharthi. Shaka Samvat 1829, Vikram Samvat 1964, Kali Yuga 5008.

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	Best day — Yoga Brahma, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 10:23
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1829 · Vikram 1964 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Rama Ekadashi

At sunrise 07:33

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 04:58 (02.11) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 2 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 02:35 (02.11) more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 10:23 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 16:36 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 10:23	yoga Indra
from 16:36	karana Balava
from 02:35 (02.11)	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 04:58 (02.11)	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 04:58 (02.11)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:53
Sunrise	07:33
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:52
End of twilight	17:31
Moonrise	01:12
Moonset	15:58
Day length	9 h 19 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, Purva-Phalguni (07:33–16:52) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Rama Ekadashi · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 04:01–04:58 (02.11)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 13:08–14:59 (02.11)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:33–02:35 (02.11) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:33–04:58 (02.11)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:58–07:35 (02.11)

Anandadi: Siddhi 07:33–02:35 (02.11) Anandadi: Shubha 02:35–07:35 (02.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:36–06:34
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:46–14:23
Godhuli	16:52–17:22
Pradosha	16:52–19:49
Nishitha	23:44–00:43 (02.11)
Amrita Kalam	19:46–21:28

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:02–12:12
Yamaganda	14:32–15:42
Gulika Kalam	08:43–09:53
Dur Muhurta	09:25–10:02, 12:31–13:08
Varjyam	09:32–11:14

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:33–09:09, 13:50–14:56, 15:41–16:21

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:33–09:09, 13:50–14:56, 15:41–16:21
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:33–09:09, 13:50–14:56, 15:41–16:21
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Tula 07:33, Vrischika 09:09, Dhanu 11:55, Makara 13:50, Kumbha 14:56, Mina 15:41, Mesha 16:21

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

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time ends by 10:23

+2 Yoga Brahma 07:33–10:23+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:33–04:58 (02.11)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 07:33–02:35 (02.11)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:33–02:35 (02.11)0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:33–02:35 (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.

Panchanga at sunrise 07:33

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Anandadi: Utpata
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1829 · Vikram 1964 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Govatsa Dwadashi (Vasu Baras)

At sunrise 07:35

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 05:10 (03.11) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 03:26 (03.11) more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 09:52 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 17:10 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 09:52	yoga Vaidhriti
from 17:10	karana Taitila
from 03:26 (03.11)	nakshatra Hasta
from 05:10 (03.11)	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 05:10 (03.11)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:55
Sunrise	07:35
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:50
End of twilight	17:29
Moonrise	02:27
Moonset	16:14
Day length	9 h 15 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

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (07:35–16:50) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Govatsa Dwadashi (Vasu Baras) · Nandini the cow

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 16:50–19:47
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 07:35–03:26 (03.11)

Yamaghanta 03:26–07:37 (03.11)

Anandadi: Utpata 07:35–03:26 (03.11) Anandadi: Mrityu 03:26–07:37 (03.11)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dvadashi

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:37–06:36
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:45–14:22
Godhuli	16:50–17:20
Pradosha	16:50–19:47
Nishitha	23:44–00:43 (03.11)
Amrita Kalam	19:59–21:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:54–11:03
Yamaganda	13:22–14:31
Gulika Kalam	07:35–08:44
Dur Muhurta	07:35–08:12, 08:12–08:49
Varjyam	10:03–11:42

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:35–09:05

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 07:35–09:05
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:35–09:05
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:35–11:51, 13:46–14:52, 15:37–16:17

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Tula 07:35, Vrischika 09:05, Dhanu 11:51, Makara 13:46, Kumbha 14:52, Mina 15:37, Mesha 16:17

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Vaidhriti 09:52–16:50: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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

+2 Yoga Indra 07:35–09:52+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:35–03:26 (03.11)0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 07:35–03:26 (03.11)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:35–05:10 (03.11)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 07:35–03:26 (03.11)−3 Vaidhriti 09:52–07:37 (03.11)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:35

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa; auspicious time — after 08:46
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1829 · Vikram 1964 more
Period	Chaturmasya · Diwali — five days, day 1
Festivals	Dhanteras (Dhanvantari Jayanti) · Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 07:37

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 04:36 (04.11) more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 1 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 03:34 (04.11) more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 08:46 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 16:58 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 08:46	yoga Vishkambha
from 16:58	karana Vanija
from 03:34 (04.11)	nakshatra Chitra
from 04:36 (04.11)	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 04:36 (04.11)	karana Vishti
from 07:05 (04.11)	yoga Priti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:57
Sunrise	07:37
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:48
End of twilight	17:27
Moonrise	03:43
Moonset	16:30
Day length	9 h 11 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (07:37–16:48) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Dhanteras (Dhanvantari Jayanti) · Dhanvantari

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 16:48–19:46
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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, 16:48–19:46
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya
Diwali — five days, day 1

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:37–03:34 (04.11) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:37–03:34 (04.11)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:34–04:36 (04.11)

Anandadi: Manasa 07:37–03:34 (04.11) Anandadi: Padma 03:34–07:39 (04.11)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 04:36–15:22 (04.11); Bhadra Mukha 04:36–06:30 (04.11); Bhadra Puchha 14:51–16:00 (04.11)

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 (04.11)
Amrita Kalam	21:32–23:08

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:39–16:48
Yamaganda	12:12–13:21
Gulika Kalam	14:30–15:39
Dur Muhurta	15:34–16:11
Varjyam	11:53–13:29

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:46–09:02, 13:42–14:48, 15:33–16:14

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 08:46–09:02, 13:42–14:48, 15:33–16:14
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:46–09:02, 13:42–14:48, 15:33–16:14
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:37–11:47, 13:42–14:48, 15:33–16:14

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Tula 07:37, Vrischika 09:02, Dhanu 11:47, Makara 13:42, Kumbha 14:48, Mina 15:33, Mesha 16:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Vaidhriti 07:37–08:46: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time begins after 08:46

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:37–03:34 (04.11)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 07:37–03:34 (04.11)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:37–03:34 (04.11)0 Chaturmasya0 Vaidhriti 07:37–08:46

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:37

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1829 · Vikram 1964 more
Period	Chaturmasya · Diwali — five days, day 2
Festivals	Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) · Masik Shivaratri · Kali Chaudas

At sunrise 07:39

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 03:23 (05.11) more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 1 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 03:02 (05.11) more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 04:53 (05.11) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 16:04 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 16:04	karana Shakuni
from 03:02 (05.11)	nakshatra Swati
from 03:23 (05.11)	tithi Amavasya
from 03:23 (05.11)	karana Chatushpada
from 04:53 (05.11)	yoga Ayushman

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:59
Sunrise	07:39
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:46
End of twilight	17:25
Moonrise	05:02
Moonset	16:45
Day length	9 h 06 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

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 (07:39–16:46) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:39–16:04: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 16:04–16:46: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 07:39–16:46: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

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, 05:40–07:39
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Abhyanga Snana: from moonrise to sunrise: 05:40–07:39

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 (05.11)
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 (05.11)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya
Diwali — five days, day 2

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:39–03:02 (05.11)

Anandadi: Chhatra 03:02–07:41 (05.11) Anandadi: Mudgara 07:39–03:02 (05.11)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 04:36–16:04; Bhadra Mukha 04:36–06:30; Bhadra Puchha 14:51–16:00

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:40–06:40
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 (05.11)
Amrita Kalam	20:47–22:20

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:47–09:56
Yamaganda	11:04–12:12
Gulika Kalam	13:21–14:29
Dur Muhurta	12:31–13:07, 14:20–14:56
Varjyam	11:23–12:57

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Tula 07:39, Vrischika 08:58, Dhanu 11:43, Makara 13:38, Kumbha 14:44, Mina 15:29, Mesha 16:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 07:39–16:46: 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).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:39–03:02 (05.11)+1 Yoga Priti 07:39–04:53 (05.11)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 07:39–03:02 (05.11)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:39–16:04−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:39–03:02 (05.11)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 07:39–03:23 (05.11)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:39

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1829 · Vikram 1964 more
Period	Chaturmasya · Diwali — five days, day 3
Festivals	Diwali, Lakshmi Puja · Kali Puja · Ashwina Amavasya · Bhaumvati Amavasya

At sunrise 07:41

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 01:38 (06.11) more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 1 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 01:59 (06.11) more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 02:16 (06.11) more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 14:34 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 14:34	karana Naga
from 01:38 (06.11)	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 01:38 (06.11)	karana Kimstughna
from 01:59 (06.11)	nakshatra Vishakha
from 02:16 (06.11)	yoga Saubhagya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:01
Sunrise	07:41
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:44
End of twilight	17:24
Moonrise	06:24
Moonset	17:03
Day length	9 h 02 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (07:41–16:44) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Chatushpada 07:41–14:34: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 14:34–16:44: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Diwali, Lakshmi Puja · Lakshmi

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 16:44–19:44
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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, 23:43–00:43 (06.11)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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 03:23–01:38 (06.11)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Bhaumvati Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

A new moon on a Tuesday (Bhauma — Mars): a day of ancestor rites and of propitiating Mars; it is believed to help free one from debts.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 03:23–01:38 (06.11)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya
Diwali — five days, day 3

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:38–07:43 (06.11)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 07:41–01:59 (06.11) Anandadi: Shrivatsa 01:59–07:43 (06.11)

Gandanta (tithi): 01:16–02:00 (06.11)

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 (06.11)
Amrita Kalam	17:34–19:06

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:28–15:36
Yamaganda	09:57–11:05
Gulika Kalam	12:12–13:20
Dur Muhurta	09:30–10:06, 22:44–23:43
Varjyam	08:23–09:55, 07:14–08:45 (06.11)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:41–11:39, 13:34–14:41, 15:25–16:06

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Amavasya; lagna Tula 07:41, Vrischika 08:54, Dhanu 11:39, Makara 13:34, Kumbha 14:41, Mina 15:25, Mesha 16:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Amavasya 07:41–16:44: 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

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 07:41–01:59 (06.11)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:41–01:59 (06.11)+1 Yoga Ayushman 07:41–02:16 (06.11)0 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Amavasya 07:41–01:38 (06.11)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:41

Summary	Favourable day — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Anandadi: Prajapati
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1829 · Vikram 1964 more
Period	Chaturmasya · Diwali — five days, day 4
Festivals	Govardhan Puja, Annakut

At sunrise 07:43

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 23:29 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 2 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 00:32 (07.11) more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 23:20 more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 12:36 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 12:36	karana Bava
from 23:20	yoga Shobhana
from 23:29	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 23:29	karana Balava
from 00:32 (07.11)	nakshatra Anuradha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:03
Sunrise	07:43
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:42
End of twilight	17:22
Moonrise	07:48
Moonset	17:23
Day length	8 h 58 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	01:38

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, Vishakha (07:43–16:42) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Kimstughna 07:43–12:36: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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, 07:43–09:31
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya
Diwali — five days, day 4

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:29–07:45 (07.11) Amrita Siddhi Yoga 00:32–07:45 (07.11) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 00:32–07:45 (07.11)

Samvartaka Yoga 07:43–23:29 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 00:32–07:45 (07.11)

Anandadi: Prajapati 07:43–00:32 (07.11) Anandadi: Saumya 00:32–07:45 (07.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:43–06:43
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:42–14:18
Godhuli	16:42–17:12
Pradosha	16:42–19:42
Nishitha	23:43–00:44 (07.11)
Amrita Kalam	16:16–17:46

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:12–13:20
Yamaganda	08:50–09:58
Gulika Kalam	11:05–12:12
Dur Muhurta	11:54–12:30
Varjyam	07:14–08:45, 04:15–05:44 (07.11)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:43–08:50, 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 07:43–08:50, 13:31–14:37, 15:21–16:02
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:43–08:50, 13:31–14:37, 15:21–16:02
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:43–11:36, 13:31–14:37, 15:21–16:02

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Tula 07:43, Vrischika 08:50, Dhanu 11:36, Makara 13:31, Kumbha 14:37, Mina 15:21, Mesha 16:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = 0

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: Prajapati 07:43–00:32 (07.11)+1 Yoga Saubhagya 07:43–23:20+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Swayam Siddha Muhurta−3 Samvartaka Yoga 07:43–23:29

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:43

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1829 · Vikram 1964 more
Period	Chaturmasya · Diwali — five days, day 5
Festivals	Bhai Dooj (Yama Dwitiya) · Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 07:45

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 21:05 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 2 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 22:50 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 20:12 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 10:18 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 10:18	karana Kaulava
from 20:12	yoga Atiganda
from 21:05	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 21:05	karana Taitila
from 22:50	nakshatra Jyestha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:05
Sunrise	07:45
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:40
End of twilight	17:20
Moonrise	09:14
Moonset	17:50
Day length	8 h 54 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (07:45–16:40) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

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, 13:06–14:53
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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, 16:40–17:50
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 16:40–17:50

Chaturmasya
Diwali — five days, day 5

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:45–22:50

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:45–21:05

Anandadi: Ananda 07:45–22:50 Anandadi: Kaladanda 22:50–07:47 (08.11)

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 (08.11)
Amrita Kalam	13:10–14:39

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:19–14:26
Yamaganda	07:45–08:52
Gulika Kalam	09:59–11:06
Dur Muhurta	10:43–11:19, 14:17–14:53
Varjyam	04:01–05:29 (08.11)

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	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 07:45–08:46, 13:27–14:33, 15:17–15:58
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:45–11:32, 13:27–14:33, 15:17–15:58

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Tula 07:45, Vrischika 08:46, Dhanu 11:32, Makara 13:27, Kumbha 14:33, Mina 15:17, Mesha 15:58

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”); Thursday — success.

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

Best day · score S = +8

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:45–22:50+1 Anandadi: Ananda 07:45–22:50+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:45–22:50+1 Yoga Shobhana 07:45–20:12+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:45–21:050 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:45–21:05 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:45

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chara, Auspicious weekday; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1829 · Vikram 1964 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Chhath: Nahay Khay

At sunrise 07:47

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 18:33 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 2 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 21:01 more Gandamula
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 16:57 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 07:49 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 07:49	karana Gara
from 16:57	yoga Sukarma
from 18:33	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 18:33	karana Vanija
from 21:01	nakshatra Mula
from 05:17 (09.11)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:07
Sunrise	07:47
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:38
End of twilight	17:18
Moonrise	10:38
Moonset	18:25
Day length	8 h 50 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (07:47–16:38) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

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 21:01–07:50 (09.11)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:47–21:01

Anandadi: Chara 07:47–21:01 Anandadi: Sthira 21:01–07:50 (09.11)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 05:17–16:01 (09.11); Bhadra Mukha 05:17–07:04 (09.11); Bhadra Puchha 14:57–16:01 (09.11)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 15:29–02:34 (09.11)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

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 (09.11)
Amrita Kalam	12:53–14:22

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:06–12:13
Yamaganda	14:25–15:31
Gulika Kalam	08:54–10:00
Dur Muhurta	09:33–10:09, 12:30–13:06
Varjyam	none on this day

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 Jyestha; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Tula 07:47, Vrischika 08:42, Dhanu 11:28, Makara 13:23, Kumbha 14:29, Mina 15:13, Mesha 15:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is 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 = −1

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

+1 Anandadi: Chara 07:47–21:01+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:47–18:330 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:47–21:01−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:47–21:01

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:47

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1829 · Vikram 1964 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi · Chhath: Kharna

At sunrise 07:50

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 16:01 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 2 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 19:13 more Gandamula
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 13:41 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 16:01 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 13:41	yoga Dhriti
from 16:01	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 16:01	karana Bava
from 19:13	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 02:47 (10.11)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:09
Sunrise	07:50
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:36
End of twilight	17:16
Moonrise	11:55
Moonset	19:13
Day length	8 h 46 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:01

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (07:50–16:36) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:50–16:01: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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), 11:20–13:05
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:50–16:01 Ravi Yoga 07:50–19:13

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:01–07:52 (10.11)

Anandadi: Matanga 19:13–07:52 (10.11) Anandadi: Gada 07:50–19:13

Bhadra in the netherworld: 05:17–16:01; Bhadra Mukha 05:17–07:04; Bhadra Puchha 14:57–16:01
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:48–06:49
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:40–14:15
Godhuli	16:36–17:06
Pradosha	16:36–19:39
Nishitha	23:43–00:44 (10.11)
Amrita Kalam	13:18–14:47

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:01–11:07
Yamaganda	13:18–14:24
Gulika Kalam	07:50–08:55
Dur Muhurta	07:50–08:25, 08:25–09:00
Varjyam	17:44–19:13, 04:08–05:37 (10.11)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 16:01, Shukla-panchami from 16:01; lagna Tula 07:50, 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: Mula — ruin of the family; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-chaturti 07:50–16:01: 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 = −2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:50–19:13+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:50–16:01+1 Yoga Sukarma 07:50–13:410 Auspicious tithi 16:01–07:52 (10.11)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:01–07:52 (10.11) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Gada 07:50–19:13−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:50–19:13−2 Rikta tithi 07:50–16:01−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:50–16:01

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:50

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Shubha, Yoga Dhriti; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1829 · Vikram 1964 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Chhath Puja: Sandhya Arghya · Skanda Shashti (Soorasamharam)

At sunrise 07:52

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 13:34 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 3 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 17:30 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 10:29 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 13:34 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 10:29	yoga Shula
from 13:34	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 13:34	karana Kaulava
from 17:30	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 00:24 (11.11)	karana Taitila
from 07:25 (11.11)	yoga Ganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:11
Sunrise	07:52
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:34
End of twilight	17:14
Moonrise	12:58
Moonset	20:16
Day length	8 h 42 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 13:34

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (07:52–16:34) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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, 16:34
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, 13:34–07:54 (11.11)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 17:30–07:54 (11.11) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:30–07:54 (11.11)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:34–07:54 (11.11)

Anandadi: Shubha 07:52–17:30 Anandadi: Amrita 17:30–07:54 (11.11)

Gandanta (tithi): 13:13–13:56

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:50–06:51
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 (11.11)
Amrita Kalam	13:03–14:32

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:28–16:34
Yamaganda	12:13–13:18
Gulika Kalam	14:23–15:28
Dur Muhurta	15:24–15:59
Varjyam	00:59–02:29 (11.11)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:52–08:34, 13:15–13:34

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 07:52–08:34, 13:15–13:34
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:52–08:34, 13:15–13:34
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:52–14:21, 15:05–15:46

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-panchami until 13:34, Shukla-shashti from 13:34; 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: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Sunday — physical well-being.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Shubha 07:52–17:30+1 Yoga Dhriti 07:52–10:29+1 Auspicious tithi 07:52–13:340 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Shula 10:29–12:14−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:34–07:54 (11.11)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:52–17:30

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:52

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 09:31; auspicious time — until 15:58
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1829 · Vikram 1964 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Chhath: Usha Arghya

At sunrise 07:54

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 11:17 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 15:58 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 04:29 (12.11) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 11:17 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 11:17	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 11:17	karana Gara
from 15:58	nakshatra Shravana
from 22:12	karana Vanija
from 04:29 (12.11)	yoga Vriddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:13
Sunrise	07:54
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:32
End of twilight	17:13
Moonrise	13:47
Moonset	21:30
Day length	8 h 38 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:17	from 15:58

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (07:54–15:58) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (15:58–16:32) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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, 07:54

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:54–15:58 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:58–07:56 (12.11)

Hutashana Yoga 07:54–11:17 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:54–11:17 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:17–07:56 (12.11)

Anandadi: Siddhi 17:28–07:56 (12.11) Anandadi: Mrityu 07:54–10:20 Anandadi: Kana 10:20–17:28

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 (12.11)
Amrita Kalam	09:58–11:28, 04:48–06:19 (12.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:58–10:03
Yamaganda	11:08–12:13
Gulika Kalam	13:18–14:22
Dur Muhurta	12:30–13:05, 14:14–14:48
Varjyam	19:44–21:15

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 13:11–14:17, 15:01–15:42

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 13:11–14:17, 15:01–15:42
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 13:11–14:17, 15:01–15:42
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:54–11:16, 13:11–14:17, 15:01–15:42

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 15:58, Shravana from 15:58; tithi Shukla-shashti until 11:17, Shukla-saptami from 11:17; 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: Uttara-Ashadha (until 15:58) — improved health; Shravana (from 15:58) — bodily development (physical growth); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 09:31

Auspicious time ends by 15:58

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:54–15:58+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:54–15:58+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 11:17–07:56 (12.11)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:58–07:56 (12.11)0 Anandadi: Mrityu 07:54–10:20 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Kana 10:20–17:28 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 07:54–11:17 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:17–07:56 (12.11) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:54–11:17 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Ganda 07:54–09:31

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:54

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1829 · Vikram 1964 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami · Gopashtami

At sunrise 07:56

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 09:11 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 3 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 14:38 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 01:45 (13.11) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 09:11 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 09:11	tithi Shukla-ashtami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 09:11	karana Vishti
from 14:38	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 20:14	karana Bava
from 01:45 (13.11)	yoga Dhruva
from 07:20 (13.11)	tithi Shukla-navami
from 07:20 (13.11)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:15
Sunrise	07:56
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:30
End of twilight	17:11
Moonrise	14:23
Moonset	22:52
Day length	8 h 34 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:11	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, Shravana (07:56–14:38) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:11–16:30: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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 09:11–07:20 (13.11)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins

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 09:11–07:20 (13.11)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:11–07:20 (13.11)

Hutashana Yoga 07:56–09:11 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:56–09:11

Anandadi: Lumbaka 07:56–14:38 Anandadi: Utpata 14:38–07:58 (13.11)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 09:11–20:14; Bhadra Puchha 10:51–11:57; Bhadra Mukha 11:57–13:48
Agni Panchaka: 02:03 (13.11)–11:56 (17.11)

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 (13.11)
Amrita Kalam	03:36–05:08 (13.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:21–15:26
Yamaganda	10:04–11:09
Gulika Kalam	12:13–13:17
Dur Muhurta	09:39–10:13, 22:41–23:43
Varjyam	18:27–19:58

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:56–09:11

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:56–09:11
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:56–09:11
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:56–11:12, 13:07–14:13, 14:57–15:38

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shravana until 14:38, Dhanishtha from 14:38; tithi Shukla-saptami until 09:11, Shukla-ashtami from 09:11; 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: Shravana (until 14:38) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 14:38) — longevity (increased vitality); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-ashtami 09:11–16:30: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:56–14:38+1 Yoga Vriddhi 07:56–01:45 (13.11)+1 Auspicious tithi 07:56–09:110 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:11–07:20 (13.11) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 07:56–09:110 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:56–09:11−1 Ashtami 09:11–07:20 (13.11)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 07:56–14:38−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 09:11–20:14

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:56

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1829 · Vikram 1964 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Akshaya Navami (Amla Navami)

At sunrise 07:58

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 05:44 (14.11) more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 13:32 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 23:13 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 18:30 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 13:32	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 18:30	karana Kaulava
from 23:13	yoga Vyaghata
from 05:44 (14.11)	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 05:44 (14.11)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:17
Sunrise	07:58
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:28
End of twilight	17:09
Moonrise	14:49
Moonset	none
Day length	8 h 30 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:32

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (13:32–16:28) is good for sowing.

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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 07:20–05:44 (14.11)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 13:32–08:00 (14.11)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:58–13:32 Krakacha Yoga 07:58–05:44 (14.11)

Anandadi: Mitra 07:58–13:32 Anandadi: Manasa 13:32–08:00 (14.11)

Agni Panchaka: 02:03–11:56 (17.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:54–06:56
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:38–14:12
Godhuli	16:28–16:59
Pradosha	16:28–19:35
Nishitha	23:43–00:45 (14.11)
Amrita Kalam	05:45–07:17 (14.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:13–13:17
Yamaganda	09:02–10:05
Gulika Kalam	11:09–12:13
Dur Muhurta	11:56–12:30
Varjyam	20:29–22:01

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 13:32, Shatabhisha from 13:32; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Tula 07:58, Vrischika 08:22, Dhanu 11:08, Makara 13:03, Kumbha 14:09, Mina 14:53, Mesha 15:34, Vrishabha 16:27

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 13:32) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 13:32) — gaining strength; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-navami 07:58–16:28: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+1 Anandadi: Mitra 07:58–13:32+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:58–13:32+1 Yoga Dhruva 07:58–23:13+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Ravi Yoga 13:32–08:00 (14.11)0 Chaturmasya−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 07:58–05:44 (14.11)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:58–13:32−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:58–05:44 (14.11)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:58

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 12:42
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1829 · Vikram 1964 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kansa Vadh

At sunrise 08:00

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 04:25 (15.11) more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 12:42 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 20:53 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 17:03 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 12:42	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 17:03	karana Gara
from 20:53	yoga Harshana
from 04:25 (15.11)	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 04:25 (15.11)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:19
Sunrise	08:00
Noon	12:14
Sunset	16:26
End of twilight	17:08
Moonrise	15:10
Moonset	00:15
Day length	8 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:42

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (08:00–12:42) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (12:42–16:26) is good for root crops.

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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 05:44–04:25 (15.11)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:00–04:25 (15.11) Ravi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Vajra 08:00–12:42 Anandadi: Mudgara 12:42–08:02 (15.11)

Agni Panchaka: 02:03 (13.11)–11:56 (17.11)
Gandanta (tithi): 04:02–04:48 (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	16:26–19:33
Nishitha	23:43–00:45 (15.11)
Amrita Kalam	04:19–05:53 (15.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:16–14:20
Yamaganda	08:00–09:03
Gulika Kalam	10:07–11:10
Dur Muhurta	10:49–11:23, 14:11–14:45
Varjyam	18:56–20:30

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:00–08:18

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	good 08:00–08:18
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 08:00–08:18
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:00–11:04

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 12:42, Purva-Bhadra from 12:42; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Tula 08:00, Vrischika 08:18, Dhanu 11:04, Makara 12:59, Kumbha 14:05, Mina 14:49, Mesha 15:30, Vrishabha 16:23

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 12:42) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 12:42) — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 12:42

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:00–04:25 (15.11)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:00–12:42+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:00–04:25 (15.11)0 Chaturmasya0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 12:42–08:02 (15.11)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 08:00–12:42−1 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.

Panchanga at sunrise 08:00

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 12:08
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1829 · Vikram 1964 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Devutthana Ekadashi (Prabodhini)

At sunrise 08:02

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 03:23 (16.11) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 12:08 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 18:48 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 15:52 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 12:08	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 15:52	karana Vishti
from 18:48	yoga Vajra
from 03:23 (16.11)	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 03:23 (16.11)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:20
Sunrise	08:02
Noon	12:14
Sunset	16:25
End of twilight	17:06
Moonrise	15:28
Moonset	01:38
Day length	8 h 22 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 13, bad — 0

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:08

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (08:02–12:08) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (12:08–16:25) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 15:52–16:25: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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 04:25–03:23 (16.11)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 09:13–09:44 (16.11)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:02–12:08 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:02–03:23 (16.11)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:23–08:04 (16.11)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 12:08–08:04 (16.11) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:02–12:08

Bhadra on earth: 15:52–03:23 (16.11); Bhadra Puchha 20:30–21:39; Bhadra Mukha 21:39–23:34
Agni Panchaka: 02:03 (13.11)–11:56 (17.11)

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 (16.11)
Amrita Kalam	07:07–08:42 (16.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:11–12:13
Yamaganda	14:19–15:22
Gulika Kalam	09:05–10:08
Dur Muhurta	09:43–10:16, 12:30–13:04
Varjyam	21:37–23:12

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 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	good 12:55–14:01, 14:46–15:26
Cutting fingernails	average 12:08–15:52
Cutting toenails	good 12:55–14:01, 14:46–15:26
Bathing, washing hair	good 12:55–14:01, 14:46–15:26

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 12:08, Uttara-Bhadra from 12:08; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; 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: Purva-Bhadra (until 12:08) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 12:08) — a good life; Friday — universal respect.

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

Bhadra on earth 15:52–16:25: 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.
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 12:08

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:02–12:08+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:02–03:23 (16.11)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 12:08–08:04 (16.11)+1 Yoga Harshana 08:02–18:48+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:02–03:23 (16.11)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 12:08–08:04 (16.11)0 Chaturmasya0 Bhadra on earth 15:52–03:23 (16.11)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:02–12:08−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:02–12:08

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:02

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1829 · Vikram 1964 more
Festivals	Tulasi Vivah · Vrischika Sankranti

At sunrise 08:04

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 02:42 (17.11) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 11:52 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 16:57 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 15:00 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 11:52	nakshatra Revati
from 15:00	karana Balava
from 16:57	yoga Siddhi
from 02:42 (17.11)	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 02:42 (17.11)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:22
Sunrise	08:04
Noon	12:14
Sunset	16:23
End of twilight	17:05
Moonrise	15:43
Moonset	02:59
Day length	8 h 18 min

Sky

Vrischika Sankr.	05:04 — the Sun enters Vrischika (Scorpio)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 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, Uttara-Bhadra (08:04–11:52) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (11:52–16:23) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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 03:23–02:42 (17.11)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 11:52–08:06 (17.11)

Anandadi: Prajapati 11:52–08:06 (17.11) Anandadi: Dhumra 08:04–11:52

Agni Panchaka: 02:03 (13.11)–11:56 (17.11)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 05:53–18:00 (17.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:59–07:01
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:37–14:10
Godhuli	16:23–16:54
Pradosha	16:23–19:32
Nishitha	23:43–00:46 (17.11)
Amrita Kalam	07:07–08:42

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:09–11:11
Yamaganda	13:16–14:18
Gulika Kalam	08:04–09:06
Dur Muhurta	08:04–08:37, 08:37–09:11
Varjyam	23:54–01:30 (17.11)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:04–10:56, 12:51–13:57, 14:42–15:22

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 11:52, Revati from 11:52; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Tula 08:04, Vrischika 08:10, Dhanu 10:56, Makara 12:51, Kumbha 13:57, Mina 14:42, Mesha 15:22, Vrishabha 16:15

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 11:52) — a good life; Revati (from 11:52) — increase in property; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Sankranti at 05:04 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 11:52–08:06 (17.11)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:04–11:52−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 08:04–11:52−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Sankranti day−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 11:52–08:06 (17.11)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:04

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi; auspicious time — after 11:56; auspicious time — until 15:22
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1829 · Vikram 1964 more
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 08:06

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 02:22 (18.11) more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 4 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 11:56 more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 15:22 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 14:29 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 11:56	nakshatra Ashwini
from 14:29	karana Taitila
from 15:22	yoga Vyatipata
from 02:22 (18.11)	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 02:22 (18.11)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:24
Sunrise	08:06
Noon	12:14
Sunset	16:21
End of twilight	17:03
Moonrise	15:59
Moonset	04:19
Day length	8 h 15 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:56

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (08:06–11:56) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 16:21–19:31
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 11:56–08:08 (18.11) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:56–08:08 (18.11)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:06–11:56 Anandadi: Ananda 11:56–08:08 (18.11)

Agni Panchaka: 02:03 (13.11)–11:56
Gandanta (nakshatra): 05:53–18:00
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

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 (18.11)
Amrita Kalam	09:31–11:08, 05:03–06:40 (18.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:19–16:21
Yamaganda	12:14–13:16
Gulika Kalam	14:17–15:19
Dur Muhurta	15:15–15:48
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:06–15:22

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:06–15:22
Cutting fingernails	average 12:47–13:53, 14:38–15:19
Cutting toenails	average 08:06–15:22
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Revati until 11:56, Ashwini from 11:56; tithi Shukla-triodashi; 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: Revati (until 11:56) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 11:56) — joy; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Vyatipata 15:22–16:21: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +8

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

Auspicious time begins after 11:56

Auspicious time ends by 15:22

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:56–08:08 (18.11)+2 Yoga Siddhi 08:06–15:22+2 Ravi Yoga 11:56–08:08 (18.11)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:06–11:56+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:06–11:56+1 Auspicious tithi 08:06–02:22 (18.11)0 Vyatipata 15:22–08:08 (18.11)−1 Gandanta 08:06–18:00−1 Panchaka 08:06–11:56

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:06

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Rikta tithi
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1829 · Vikram 1964 more
Festivals	Vaikuntha Chaturdashi

At sunrise 08:08

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 02:29 (19.11) more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 4 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 12:23 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 14:07 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 14:22 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 12:23	nakshatra Bharani
from 14:07	yoga Variyana
from 14:22	karana Vanija
from 02:29 (19.11)	tithi Purnima
from 02:29 (19.11)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:26
Sunrise	08:08
Noon	12:14
Sunset	16:20
End of twilight	17:02
Moonrise	16:15
Moonset	05:37
Day length	8 h 11 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:23

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:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (12:23–16:20) is good for root crops.
Shukla-chaturdashi 08:08–16:20: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

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, 23:43–00:47 (19.11)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:08–12:23

Anandadi: Chara 12:23–08:10 (19.11) Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:08–12:23

Bhadra in heaven: 02:29–14:42 (19.11); Bhadra Puchha 10:28–11:42 (19.11); Bhadra Mukha 11:42–13:45 (19.11)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

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 (19.11)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:10–10:11
Yamaganda	11:12–12:14
Gulika Kalam	13:15–14:17
Dur Muhurta	12:30–13:03, 14:09–14:41
Varjyam	08:18–09:56, 22:20–00:00 (19.11)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:08–12:23, 12:43–13:49, 14:34–15:15

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashwini until 12:23, Bharani from 12:23; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; 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: Ashwini (until 12:23) — joy; Bharani (from 12:23) — facing death (dangers); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 08:08–16:20: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vyatipata 08:08–14:07: 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

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:08–12:23+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:08–12:23+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Chara 12:23–08:10 (19.11)0 Yoga Variyana 14:07–08:10 (19.11)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 12:23–08:10 (19.11)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:08–12:23−2 Rikta tithi 08:08–02:29 (19.11)−3 Vyatipata 08:08–14:07

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:08

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vishti (Bhadra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1829 · Vikram 1964 more
Festivals	Dev Deepavali (Tripurari Purnima) · Kartika Purnima

At sunrise 08:10

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 03:04 (20.11) more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 4 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 13:16 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 13:12 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:42 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 13:12	yoga Parigha
from 13:16	nakshatra Krittika
from 14:42	karana Bava
from 03:04 (20.11)	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 03:04 (20.11)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:28
Sunrise	08:10
Noon	12:14
Sunset	16:18
End of twilight	17:00
Moonrise	16:33
Moonset	06:54
Day length	8 h 07 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:16

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (08:10–13:16) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (13:16–16:18) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:10–14:42: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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, 16:18–19:29
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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 02:29–03:04 (20.11)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 12:25–13:16 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:16–08:12 (20.11)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:04–08:12 (20.11)

Anandadi: Musala 08:10–13:16 Anandadi: Gada 13:16–08:12 (20.11)

Bhadra in heaven: 02:29–14:42; Bhadra Puchha 10:28–11:42; Bhadra Mukha 11:42–13:45
Gandanta (tithi): 02:39–03:29 (20.11)

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 (20.11)
Amrita Kalam	08:17–09:57

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:16–15:17
Yamaganda	10:12–11:13
Gulika Kalam	12:14–13:15
Dur Muhurta	09:48–10:20, 22:40–23:43
Varjyam	01:57–03:39 (20.11)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 13:16–13:45, 14:30–15:11

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Bharani until 13:16, Krittika from 13:16; tithi Purnima; lagna Vrischika 08:10, Dhanu 10:44, Makara 12:39, Kumbha 13:45, Mina 14:30, Mesha 15:11, Vrishabha 16:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 13:16) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 13:16) — consumption (a wasting disease); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Purnima 08:10–16:18: 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.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:16–08:12 (20.11)+1 Yoga Variyana 08:10–13:120 Ravi Yoga 12:25–13:160 Yoga Parigha 13:12–00:56 (20.11)−1 Anandadi: Musala 08:10–13:16−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:10–13:16−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:10–14:42

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:10

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1829 · Vikram 1964 more
Festivals	Karthigai Deepam

At sunrise 08:12

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 04:10 (21.11) more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 14:38 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 12:41 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 15:33 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 12:41	yoga Shiva
from 14:38	nakshatra Rohini
from 15:33	karana Kaulava
from 04:10 (21.11)	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 04:10 (21.11)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:30
Sunrise	08:12
Noon	12:15
Sunset	16:16
End of twilight	16:59
Moonrise	16:55
Moonset	08:10
Day length	8 h 04 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	03:04

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 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, Krittika (08:12–14:38) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (14:38–16:16) is good for sowing.

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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, 08:12–14:38
of the two days with this nakshatra, the one nearest the full moon is chosen

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:12–14:38 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:10–08:14 (21.11)

Samvartaka Yoga 08:12–04:10 (21.11)

Anandadi: Siddhi 08:12–14:38 Anandadi: Shubha 14:38–08:14 (21.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:05–07:09
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:35–14:07
Godhuli	16:16–16:48
Pradosha	16:16–19:28
Nishitha	23:43–00:47 (21.11)
Amrita Kalam	12:06–13:47

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:14–13:15
Yamaganda	09:13–10:13
Gulika Kalam	11:14–12:14
Dur Muhurta	11:58–12:30
Varjyam	07:53–09:36 (21.11)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:36–13:42, 14:26–16:16

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 12:36–13:42, 14:26–16:16
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 12:36–13:42, 14:26–16:16
Bathing, washing hair	good 14:38–15:07, 15:59–16:16

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Krittika until 14:38, Rohini from 14:38; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Vrischika 08:12, Dhanu 10:41, Makara 12:36, Kumbha 13:42, Mina 14:26, Mesha 15:07, Vrishabha 15:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 14:38) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 14:38) — destruction of all misfortunes; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 08:12–14:38+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:12–04:10 (21.11)+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:12–14:380 Yoga Shiva 12:41–08:14 (21.11)0 Auspicious nakshatra 14:38–08:14 (21.11)−3 Samvartaka Yoga 08:12–04:10 (21.11)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:12

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Shiva; cons: Anandadi: Utpata
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1829 · Vikram 1964 more

At sunrise 08:14

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 05:48 (22.11) more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 16:30 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 12:33 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 16:55 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 12:33	yoga Siddha
from 16:30	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 16:55	karana Gara
from 05:48 (22.11)	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 05:48 (22.11)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:31
Sunrise	08:14
Noon	12:15
Sunset	16:15
End of twilight	16:58
Moonrise	17:23
Moonset	09:22
Day length	8 h 00 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (08:14–16:15) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Utpata 08:14–16:30 Anandadi: Mrityu 16:30–08:16 (22.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:07–07:10
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 (22.11)
Amrita Kalam	13:03–14:47

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:15–14:15
Yamaganda	08:14–09:14
Gulika Kalam	10:14–11:14
Dur Muhurta	10:54–11:27, 14:07–14:39
Varjyam	07:53–09:36, 22:39–00:25 (22.11)

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	good 08:14–10:37, 12:32–13:38, 14:22–15:03 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Vrischika 08:14, Dhanu 10:37, Makara 12:32, Kumbha 13:38, Mina 14:22, Mesha 15:03, Vrishabha 15:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Thursday — success.

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

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:14–16:30+1 Yoga Shiva 08:14–12:33+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:14–05:48 (22.11)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 08:14–16:30

Panchanga at sunrise 08:14

Summary	Best day — Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Manasa; auspicious time — until 12:48
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1829 · Vikram 1964 more

At sunrise 08:16

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 07:54 (23.11) more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 18:52 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 12:48 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 18:48 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 12:48	yoga Sadhya
from 18:48	karana Vishti
from 18:52	nakshatra Ardra
from 07:54 (23.11)	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 07:54 (23.11)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:33
Sunrise	08:16
Noon	12:15
Sunset	16:14
End of twilight	16:57
Moonrise	17:57
Moonset	10:28
Day length	7 h 57 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (08:16–16:14) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Manasa 08:16–18:52 Anandadi: Padma 18:52–08:18 (23.11)

Bhadra in heaven: 18:48–07:54 (23.11); Bhadra Puchha 03:20–04:39 (23.11); Bhadra Mukha 04:39–06:49 (23.11)

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 (23.11)
Amrita Kalam	09:12–10:57

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:15–12:15
Yamaganda	14:14–15:14
Gulika Kalam	09:16–10:16
Dur Muhurta	09:52–10:23, 12:31–13:03
Varjyam	04:14–06:01 (23.11)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 12:28–13:34, 14:18–14:59, 15:51–16:14

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	good 12:28–13:34, 14:18–14:59, 15:51–16:14
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 12:28–13:34, 14:18–14:59, 15:51–16:14
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:16–10:33, 12:28–13:34, 14:18–14:59 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Vrischika 08:16, Dhanu 10:33, Makara 12:28, Kumbha 13:34, Mina 14:18, Mesha 14:59, Vrishabha 15:51

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time ends by 12:48

+2 Yoga Siddha 08:16–12:48+1 Anandadi: Manasa 08:16–18:52+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:16–18:52+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:16–07:54 (23.11)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:16

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Tryahasparsha, Rikta tithi
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1829 · Vikram 1964 more
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Ganadhipa)

At sunrise 08:18

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 10:24 (24.11) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 21:39 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 13:25 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 21:07 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 13:25	yoga Shubha
from 21:07	karana Balava
from 21:39	nakshatra Punarvasu

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:35
Sunrise	08:18
Noon	12:15
Sunset	16:12
End of twilight	16:55
Moonrise	18:41
Moonset	11:27
Day length	7 h 53 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

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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, 18:41
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day

Anandadi: Chhatra 21:39–08:20 (24.11) Anandadi: Mudgara 08:18–21:39

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:10–07:14
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:34–14:06
Godhuli	16:12–16:44
Pradosha	16:12–19:26
Nishitha	23:44–00:48 (24.11)
Amrita Kalam	10:29–12:16

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:17–11:16
Yamaganda	13:14–14:14
Gulika Kalam	08:18–09:17
Dur Muhurta	08:18–08:50, 08:50–09:21
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:18–10:29, 12:24–13:30, 14:14–14:55 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Vrischika 08:18, Dhanu 10:29, Makara 12:24, Kumbha 13:30, Mina 14:14, Mesha 14:55, Vrishabha 15:47

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

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

Krishna-chaturti 08:18–16:12: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day+1 Yoga Sadhya 08:18–13:25−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 08:18–21:39−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:18–21:39−2 Rikta tithi all day−2 Tryahasparsha

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:18

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Dhwaja; cons: Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1829 · Vikram 1964 more

At sunrise 08:20

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 10:24 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 2 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 00:43 (25.11) more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 14:17 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 10:24 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 10:24	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 10:24	karana Kaulava
from 14:17	yoga Shukla
from 23:45	karana Taitila
from 00:43 (25.11)	nakshatra Pushya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:37
Sunrise	08:20
Noon	12:16
Sunset	16:11
End of twilight	16:54
Moonrise	19:34
Moonset	12:15
Day length	7 h 50 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 10:24

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (08:20–16:11) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Ravi Pushya Yoga 00:43–08:22 (25.11) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 00:43–08:22 (25.11)

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:20–10:24

Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:20–00:43 (25.11) Anandadi: Shrivatsa 00:43–08:22 (25.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:11–07:16
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 (25.11)
Amrita Kalam	22:00–23:48

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:12–16:11
Yamaganda	12:15–13:14
Gulika Kalam	14:13–15:12
Dur Muhurta	15:08–15:39
Varjyam	11:11–12:59

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:24–16:11

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 10:24–16:11
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 10:24–16:11
Bathing, washing hair	average 12:20–13:26, 14:10–14:51, 15:43–16:11

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 10:24, Krishna-panchami from 10:24; 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: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-chaturti 08:20–10:24: 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 08:20–14:17+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:20–00:43 (25.11)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:20–00:43 (25.11)+1 Auspicious tithi 10:24–08:22 (25.11)−2 Rikta tithi 08:20–10:24−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:20–10:24

Panchanga at sunrise 08:20

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Pushya
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1829 · Vikram 1964 more

At sunrise 08:22

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 13:07 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 03:52 (26.11) more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 15:17 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 13:07 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 13:07	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 13:07	karana Gara
from 15:17	yoga Brahma
from 02:29 (26.11)	karana Vanija
from 03:52 (26.11)	nakshatra Ashlesha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:38
Sunrise	08:22
Noon	12:16
Sunset	16:09
End of twilight	16:53
Moonrise	20:36
Moonset	12:53
Day length	7 h 47 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 13:07

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (08:22–16:09) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:22–03:52 (26.11) Ravi Yoga 03:52–08:24 (26.11)

Hutashana Yoga 13:07–08:24 (26.11) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:07–08:24 (26.11)

Anandadi: Prajapati 08:22–03:52 (26.11) Anandadi: Saumya 03:52–08:24 (26.11)

Gandanta (tithi): 12:40–13:34

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:12–07:17
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:34–14:05
Godhuli	16:09–16:42
Pradosha	16:09–19:24
Nishitha	23:44–00:49 (26.11)
Amrita Kalam	20:38–22:26

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:20–10:19
Yamaganda	11:17–12:16
Gulika Kalam	13:14–14:13
Dur Muhurta	12:31–13:02, 14:05–14:36
Varjyam	09:46–11:34

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 12:16–13:07

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 12:16–13:07
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 12:16–13:07
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:22–10:21, 12:16–13:07

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Krishna-panchami until 13:07, Krishna-shashti from 13:07; 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: Pushya — increase in wealth; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +9

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:22–03:52 (26.11)+2 Pushya 08:22–03:52 (26.11)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 08:22–03:52 (26.11)+1 Yoga Shukla 08:22–15:17+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:22–13:070 Hutashana Yoga 13:07–08:24 (26.11) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:07–08:24 (26.11) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:22

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1829 · Vikram 1964 more

At sunrise 08:24

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 15:50 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 1 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 06:54 (27.11) more Gandamula
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 16:16 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 15:50 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 15:50	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 15:50	karana Vishti
from 16:16	yoga Indra
from 05:06 (27.11)	karana Bava
from 06:54 (27.11)	nakshatra Magha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:40
Sunrise	08:24
Noon	12:16
Sunset	16:08
End of twilight	16:52
Moonrise	21:42
Moonset	13:22
Day length	7 h 44 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:50

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

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 15:50–16:08: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:24–06:54 (27.11) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:24–06:54 (27.11)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:24–15:50 Hutashana Yoga 15:50–08:26 (27.11) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:50–08:26 (27.11)

Anandadi: Ananda 08:24–06:54 (27.11) Anandadi: Kaladanda 06:54–08:26 (27.11)

Bhadra on earth: 15:50–05:06 (27.11); Bhadra Puchha 21:07–22:27; Bhadra Mukha 22:27–00:39 (27.11)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:10–13:36 (27.11)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

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	23:44–00:50 (27.11)
Amrita Kalam	05:06–06:54 (27.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:12–15:10
Yamaganda	10:20–11:18
Gulika Kalam	12:16–13:14
Dur Muhurta	09:57–10:28, 22:39–23:44
Varjyam	18:17–20:05

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 15:50–16:08

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Krishna-shashti until 15:50, Krishna-saptami from 15:50; 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: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Bhadra on earth 15:50–16:08: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:24–06:54 (27.11)+2 Yoga Brahma 08:24–16:16+2 Ravi Yoga 08:24–06:54 (27.11)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 08:24–06:54 (27.11)0 Hutashana Yoga 15:50–08:26 (27.11) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:24–15:50 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:50–08:26 (27.11) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Bhadra on earth 15:50–05:06 (27.11)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:24–06:54 (27.11)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:24

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Indra, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 13:36
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1829 · Vikram 1964 more

At sunrise 08:26

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 18:17 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 09:33 (28.11) more Gandamula
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 17:03 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 18:17 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 17:03	yoga Vaidhriti
from 18:17	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 18:17	karana Balava
from 07:20 (28.11)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:42
Sunrise	08:26
Noon	12:17
Sunset	16:07
End of twilight	16:51
Moonrise	22:52
Moonset	13:45
Day length	7 h 41 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (08:26–16:07) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:26–18:17

Hutashana Yoga 18:17–08:27 (28.11) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:17–08:27 (28.11)

Anandadi: Chara all day

Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:10–13:36
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:15–07:20
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:04
Godhuli	16:07–16:40
Pradosha	16:07–19:23
Nishitha	23:45–00:50 (28.11)
Amrita Kalam	06:53–08:40 (28.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:16–13:14
Yamaganda	09:23–10:21
Gulika Kalam	11:19–12:16
Dur Muhurta	12:01–12:32
Varjyam	20:14–22:00

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 Wednesday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Krishna-saptami; 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: Magha — loss of property; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 13:36

+2 Yoga Indra 08:26–17:03+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:26–18:17+1 Anandadi: Chara all day+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Gandanta 08:26–13:36−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day

Panchanga at sunrise 08:26

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vaidhriti
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1829 · Vikram 1964 more
Festivals	Kalabhairava Jayanti

At sunrise 08:27

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 20:15 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 4 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 09:33 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 17:29 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 20:15 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 09:33	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 17:29	yoga Vishkambha
from 20:15	tithi Krishna-navami
from 20:15	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:43
Sunrise	08:27
Noon	12:17
Sunset	16:06
End of twilight	16:50
Moonrise	none
Moonset	14:04
Day length	7 h 38 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:33

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (08:27–09:33) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (09:33–16:06) is good for root crops.

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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), 11:31–13:02
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 08:27–20:15 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:27–20:15 Hutashana Yoga 20:15–08:29 (29.11) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:15–08:29 (29.11)

Anandadi: Musala 08:27–09:33 Anandadi: Gada 09:33–08:29 (29.11)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

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 (29.11)
Amrita Kalam	06:53–08:40, 04:40–06:25 (29.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:14–14:11
Yamaganda	08:27–09:25
Gulika Kalam	10:22–11:19
Dur Muhurta	11:00–11:31, 14:04–14:34
Varjyam	18:15–19:59

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:27–10:09, 12:04–13:10, 13:54–14:35 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Magha until 09:33, Purva-Phalguni from 09:33; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Vrischika 08:27, Dhanu 10:09, Makara 12:04, Kumbha 13:10, Mina 13:54, Mesha 14:35, Vrishabha 15:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 09:33) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 09:33) — ill health; Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-ashtami 08:27–16:06: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vaidhriti 08:27–16:06: 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

Unfavourable day · score S = −10

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: Vaidhriti

+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Ashtami 08:27–20:15−1 Anandadi: Gada 09:33–08:29 (29.11)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:27–09:33−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:27–20:15−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:27–20:15−3 Vaidhriti 08:27–17:29

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:27

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Siddhi, Auspicious weekday; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1829 · Vikram 1964 more

At sunrise 08:29

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 21:32 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 11:37 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 17:25 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 08:59 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 08:59	karana Gara
from 11:37	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 17:25	yoga Priti
from 21:32	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 21:32	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:45
Sunrise	08:29
Noon	12:17
Sunset	16:05
End of twilight	16:49
Moonrise	00:05
Moonset	14:21
Day length	7 h 35 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:37

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, Purva-Phalguni (08:29–11:37) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (11:37–16:05) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:29–11:37

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:29–21:32 Hutashana Yoga 21:32–08:31 (30.11)

Anandadi: Siddhi 08:29–11:37 Anandadi: Shubha 11:37–08:31 (30.11)

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 (30.11)
Amrita Kalam	05:22–07:03 (30.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:20–12:17
Yamaganda	14:11–15:08
Gulika Kalam	09:26–10:23
Dur Muhurta	10:00–10:31, 12:32–13:03
Varjyam	19:13–20:55

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:29–10:05, 11:37–16:05

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 11:37, Uttara-Phalguni from 11:37; tithi Krishna-navami; 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: Purva-Phalguni (until 11:37) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 11:37) — destruction of all diseases; Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-navami 08:29–16:05: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in 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).
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.

+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 08:29–11:37+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:29–11:37+1 Auspicious nakshatra 11:37–08:31 (30.11)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:29–21:32 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:29–11:37−2 Rikta tithi 08:29–21:32

Panchanga at sunrise 08:29

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Anandadi: Utpata
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1829 · Vikram 1964 more

At sunrise 08:31

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 22:00 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 12:58 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 16:45 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 09:52 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 09:52	karana Vishti
from 12:58	nakshatra Hasta
from 16:45	yoga Ayushman
from 22:00	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 22:00	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:46
Sunrise	08:31
Noon	12:18
Sunset	16:04
End of twilight	16:48
Moonrise	01:19
Moonset	14:36
Day length	7 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:58

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (08:31–12:58) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (12:58–16:04) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:52–16:04: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:31–22:00 Yamaghanta 12:58–08:33 (01.12) Hutashana Yoga 22:00–08:33 (01.12)

Anandadi: Utpata 08:31–12:58 Anandadi: Mrityu 12:58–08:33 (01.12)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 09:52–22:00; Bhadra Puchha 11:36–12:49; Bhadra Mukha 12:49–14:52
Gandanta (tithi): 21:36–22:24
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dashami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:19–07:25
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:32
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:03
Godhuli	16:04–16:37
Pradosha	16:04–19:22
Nishitha	23:45–00:51 (01.12)
Amrita Kalam	07:22–09:00 (01.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:24–11:21
Yamaganda	13:14–14:11
Gulika Kalam	08:31–09:28
Dur Muhurta	08:31–09:01, 09:01–09:31
Varjyam	21:33–23:11

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:56–13:02, 13:47–14:27, 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	average 11:56–13:02, 13:47–14:27, 15:20–16:04
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 11:56–13:02, 13:47–14:27, 15:20–16:04
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 12:58, Hasta from 12:58; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Vrischika 08:31, Dhanu 10:01, Makara 11:56, Kumbha 13:02, Mina 13:47, Mesha 14:27, Vrishabha 15:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 12:58) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 12:58) — imparting radiance (to the person); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −8

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:31–12:58+1 Yoga Priti 08:31–16:45−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:31–22:00−1 Yamaghanta 12:58–08:33 (01.12)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:31–22:00−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 09:52–22:00−3 Anandadi: Utpata 08:31–12:58

Panchanga at sunrise 08:31

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

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

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

Plavanga (No. 41 of 60, “leaper (a monkey)”) — A year of leaps: abrupt changes, floods, relocations; results are mixed.
Northern samvatsara: Siddharthi (No. 53)
Shaka Samvat 1829 · Vikram Samvat 1964 · Kali Yuga 5008
Next year — Kilaka, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 1.04.1908
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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

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

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

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

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

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Deadly” combination of weekday and tithi group: Sun and Tue — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Mon and Fri — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Wed — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Thu — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Sat — Purna (5, 10, 15). Portends failure for new undertakings.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Mina
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Uttara-Phalguni (12)
Meaning: Following red
Symbol: Half of the bed under the feet (foot)
Deity: Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: accumulate and prosper through alliances

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

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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

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

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

Yamaghanta
“Bell of Yama” — a combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Magha, Mon — Vishakha, Tue — Ardra, Wed — Mula, Thu — Krittika, Fri — Rohini, Sat — Hasta. One of the most dangerous yogas: travel, surgery and any important new undertakings are avoided.

Surya Dagdha tithi
A tithi “burnt” by the Sun in its current sign (the Sun in Dhanu or Mina — the 2nd, in Vrishabha or Kumbha — the 4th, in Mesha or Karka — the 6th, in Mithuna or Kanya — the 8th, in Simha or Vrischika — the 10th, in Tula or Makara — the 12th): unfavourable for new undertakings.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gara (movable)
Deity: Bhu (the Earth goddess)
Auspicious: farming, sowing and planting, building a house, household affairs.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

Amrita Siddhi Yoga
A combination of weekday and nakshatra that yields the “nectar of success”: Sun — Hasta, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashwini, Wed — Anuradha, Thu — Pushya, Fri — Revati, Sat — Rohini. One of the strongest auspicious yogas: it brings success to almost any undertaking.

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

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

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

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

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

The Moon in Kanya, Tula, Dhanu or Makara: Bhadra is in patala (the netherworld) — its influence on earth is weak; according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, it even portends gain.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Vishti (movable)
Deity: Yama
Bhadra — the most inauspicious karana: weddings, journeys, purchases and any auspicious undertakings are avoided during it. It suits only harsh deeds: fighting enemies, demolition, removing obstacles.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

nakshatra 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Kartika (Vedic name Urja) — The holiest month for Vishnu: oil lamps (deepas), Govardhan Puja, Devutthana Ekadashi (end of Chaturmasya), Kartika Purnima.
Patron: Damodara; Aditya — Vishnu. Full moon in nakshatra Krittika. Ritu: Sharad.

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

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

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

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

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

The exact conjunction of the Sun and the Moon — the start of a new lunar month in the amanta system. A day for the ancestors and inner work.

Diwali — five days, day 4
Dhanteras, Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali), Lakshmi Puja, Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj.

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

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

Samvartaka Yoga
The yoga of the “destruction of the world”: Sunday with the 7th tithi or Wednesday with the 1st. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Guru vara — Jupiter Day
Lord: Jupiter
The time of Jupiter's action is considered the most favorable for all worldly and spiritual affairs not related to coercion or anger. You can begin spiritual practices, good deeds, study of philosophy, Doctrine, various sciences.

Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

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

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

Diwali — five days, day 5
Dhanteras, Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali), Lakshmi Puja, Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj.

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

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

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

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 6 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 13:30–15:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 13:59–15:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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

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

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

nakshatra 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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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

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

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shula (9) — “spear, sharp pain”
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Ganda (10) — “danger, knot”
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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).

Hutashana Yoga
“Fiery” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11. Portends losses, quarrels and harm; new undertakings are avoided.

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

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

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Vriddhi (11) — “growth, increase”
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

nakshatra 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-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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).

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

Agni Panchaka
Began on a Tuesday: danger of fire — construction is not started and work with fire and machinery is avoided; suitable for legal matters.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Dhanishtha (23)
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people

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

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

nakshatra 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

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

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

Krakacha Yoga
“Saw”: the tithi number and the weekday number (Sun = 1 … Sat = 7) add up to 13 — Sun and the 12th tithi, Mon and the 11th, Tue and the 10th, Wed and the 9th, Thu and the 8th, Fri and the 7th, Sat and the 6th. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Vrishabha
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

nakshatra 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

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

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

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

The Sun’s entry into a new sidereal sign — the start of a solar month. The time around this moment (Punya Kala) is favourable for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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.

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

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Sankranti day
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.

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

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

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

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

nakshatra 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-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Vyatipata (17) — “calamity, downfall”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all. It is, however, very good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Ravi Pushya Yoga
A Sunday when the Moon is in Pushya. Very favourable for purchases, preparing medicines and medical treatment, beginning studies and mantra practice.

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating