Panchanga Calendar

November 1920

SamvatsaraRaudra (54)MonthAshwina → Kartika from 11.11RituSharadAyanaDakshinayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

November 1920 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Ashwina (until 10.11), Kartika (from 11.11). Periods: until 22.11 — Chaturmasya; 7–12.11 — Diwali — five days. Major festivals: 7.11 Dhanteras (Dhanvantari Jayanti); 9.11 Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali); 10.11 Diwali, Lakshmi Puja; 11.11 Govardhan Puja, Annakut; 12.11 Bhai Dooj (Yama Dwitiya); 16.11 Chhath Puja: Sandhya Arghya; 22.11 Devutthana Ekadashi (Prabodhini); 25.11 Dev Deepavali (Tripurari Purnima). 10.11 — solar eclipse, partial (not visible here).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Ard6after 11:43

2Pun7

3Push8Ahoi Ashtami

4Mag9

5PPh10

6UPh11Rama Ekadashi

7Has12Dhanteras

8Chit13Masik Shivaratri

9Swa14Naraka Chaturdashi

10Swa30Diwali

11Vish1Govardhan Puja

12Anu2Bhai Dooj

13Jye3

14Mul4until 13:39

15PAsh5Vrischika Sankr.

16UAsh6Chhath Puja

17Shra7Usha Arghya

18Dhan7

19Shat8Masik Durgashtami

20PBh9Akshaya Navami

21PBh10after 13:36

22UBh11Devutthana

23Rev12Tulasi Vivah

24Bhar13Vaikunth Chaudas

25Krit15Dev Deepavali

26Roh1

27Mrig2

28Ard3Sankashti

29Pun4

30Push5after 12:31

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

MarkersDiwali — five daysafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (30)

Tripushkar YogaAhoi AshtamiKalashtamiEkadashiGovatsa DwadashiDhanterasAmrita Siddhi YogaPradoshaShivaratriKali ChaudasGoddess (Durga, Kali)Solar eclipse, partialDiwaliday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Govardhan PujaBhai DoojChandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiNahay KhaySankrantiSkanda ShashtiAkshaya NavamiKansa VadhDevutthanaTulasi VivahDev Deepavaliday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)moment of the full moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)Dwipushkar YogaSankashti

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

11.11 Thu — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Vardhamana
Vishakha (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal.
17.11 Wed — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Chhatra, Auspicious nakshatra
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
21.11 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira after 13:36
Uttara-Bhadra (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.

Festivals

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

Special muhurta yogas

2.11 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 07:37–10:01
6.11 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 17:59–06:23 (07.11)
7.11 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:47–06:50 (08.11)
7.11 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:47–06:50 (08.11)
11.11 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:48–07:58 (12.11)
12.11 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:58–12:58
14.11 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:02–18:19
21.11 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:31–08:18 (22.11)
23.11 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:30–07:24 (24.11)
23.11 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:30–07:24 (24.11)
24.11 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:40–08:23 (25.11)
27.11 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 08:27–22:00
29.11 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:09–08:32 (30.11)
30.11 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:02–08:34 (01.12)

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

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

Avoid starting important matters

2.11 Tue — Bhadra on earth, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga
4.11 Thu — Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga
5.11 Fri — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
6.11 Sat — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vaidhriti, Anandadi: Utpata (unfavourable day)
8.11 Mon — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Anandadi: Mudgara
9.11 Tue — Krishna Chaturdashi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Eclipse nearby
10.11 Wed — Amavasya, Eclipse (not visible here), Anandadi: Dhumra
15.11 Mon — Sankranti day, Anandadi: Utpata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
18.11 Thu — Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra), Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
22.11 Mon — Bhadra on earth, Krakacha Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
23.11 Tue — Vyatipata, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Gandanta
24.11 Wed — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
25.11 Thu — Yamaghanta, Vishti (Bhadra), Anandadi: Lumbaka (unfavourable day)
26.11 Fri — Yamaghanta (unfavourable day)

Sky this month

10.11 New moon (Amavasya) 19:04
10.11 Solar eclipse, partial, greatest eclipse 18:51, magnitude 0.741
not visible here (below the horizon)
15.11 Vrischika Sankr. 13:00 — the Sun enters Vrischika (Scorpio)
26.11 Full moon (Purnima) 04:42

Periods

until 22.11 Chaturmasya
7–12.11 Diwali — five days
18.11 16:22 – 23.11 08:30 Dosha-free Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Raudra (No. 54, “fierce, belonging to Rudra”) — A fierce year: storms, disease and strife; prudence is needed. more

Northern samvatsara: Angirasa. Shaka Samvat 1842, Vikram Samvat 1977, Kali Yuga 5021.

Ashwina (Isha) — The month of the Goddess: Sharad Navaratri, Vijayadashami (Dussehra), Sharad Purnima; at its end — Diwali. more

Kartika (Urja) — The holiest month for Vishnu: oil lamps (deepas), Govardhan Puja, Devutthana Ekadashi (end of Chaturmasya), Kartika Purnima. more

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

Times are standard time UTC+3 (from the site settings, without daylight saving time) · panchanga at sunrise (upper limb of the Sun’s disc, with refraction) · ayanamsa Lahiri · place 55°45′ N 37°35′ E · festival dates are calculated for this location by the rules of kala vyapti · times of Sankranti are accurate to within a few minutes

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 11:43
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1842 · Vikram 1977 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:34

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 01:52 (02.11) more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 4 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 11:43 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 18:09 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 15:05 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 11:43	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 15:05	karana Vanija
from 18:09	yoga Sadhya
from 01:52 (02.11)	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 01:52 (02.11)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:55
Sunrise	07:34
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:50
End of twilight	17:30
Moonrise	21:17
Moonset	12:36
Day length	9 h 15 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:43

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (11:43–16:50) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 11:43–07:37 (02.11)

Hutashana Yoga 07:34–01:52 (02.11) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:34–01:52 (02.11) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:52–07:37 (02.11)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:34–11:43 Anandadi: Dhumra 11:43–07:37 (02.11)

Bhadra in heaven: 01:52–04:25 (02.11)
Bhadra on earth: 04:25–12:42 (02.11); Bhadra Puchha 06:12–07:18 (02.11); Bhadra Mukha 07:18–09:06 (02.11)

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	16:50–19:48
Nishitha	23:44–00:43 (02.11)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:44–09:53
Yamaganda	11:03–12:12
Gulika Kalam	13:22–14:31
Dur Muhurta	12:31–13:08, 14:22–14:59
Varjyam	22:52–00:21 (02.11)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:34–09:07, 11:43–16:50

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 07:34–09:07, 11:43–16:50
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:34–09:07, 11:43–16:50
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:34–11:43

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ardra until 11:43, Punarvasu from 11:43; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Tula 07:34, Vrischika 09:07, Dhanu 11:53, Makara 13:47, Kumbha 14:53, Mina 15:38, Mesha 16:18

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 11:43) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 11:43) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); 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

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 11:43

+2 Yoga Siddha 07:34–18:09+2 Ravi Yoga 11:43–07:37 (02.11)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 11:43–07:37 (02.11)0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 07:34–01:52 (02.11) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:34–01:52 (02.11) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:34–11:43−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:34–11:43

Panchanga at sunrise 07:34

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1842 · Vikram 1977 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:37

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 23:36 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 4 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 10:01 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 15:02 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:42 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 10:01	nakshatra Pushya
from 12:42	karana Bava
from 15:02	yoga Shubha
from 23:36	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 23:36	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:57
Sunrise	07:37
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:48
End of twilight	17:28
Moonrise	22:34
Moonset	13:14
Day length	9 h 11 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:01

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, Punarvasu (07:37–10:01) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (10:01–16:48) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:37–12:42: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:37–10:01 Tripushkar Yoga 07:37–10:01 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:36–07:39 (03.11)

Hutashana Yoga 07:37–23:36 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:37–23:36

Anandadi: Sthira 07:37–10:01 Anandadi: Vardhamana 10:01–07:39 (03.11)

Bhadra on earth: 04:25–12:42; Bhadra Puchha 06:12–07:18; Bhadra Mukha 07:18–09:06

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:38–06:37
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:44–14:21
Godhuli	16:48–17:18
Pradosha	16:48–19:46
Nishitha	23:44–00:43 (03.11)
Amrita Kalam	07:47–09:17, 02:34–04:04 (03.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:30–15:39
Yamaganda	09:54–11:03
Gulika Kalam	12:12–13:21
Dur Muhurta	09:27–10:04, 22:44–23:44
Varjyam	17:32–19:03

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:42–16:48

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 12:42–16:48
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 12:42–16:48
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:37–11:49, 13:43–14:49, 15:34–16:14

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 10:01, Pushya from 10:01; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Tula 07:37, Vrischika 09:03, Dhanu 11:49, Makara 13:43, Kumbha 14:49, Mina 15:34, Mesha 16:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 10:01) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 10:01) — increase in wealth; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Bhadra on earth 07:37–12:42: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

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

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:37–10:01+1 Pushya 10:01–07:39 (03.11)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 07:37–10:01+1 Yoga Sadhya 07:37–15:020 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 07:37–10:01−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Hutashana Yoga 07:37–23:36−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:37–23:36−3 Bhadra on earth 07:37–12:42

Panchanga at sunrise 07:37

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Pushya; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1842 · Vikram 1977 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Ahoi Ashtami · Kalashtami

At sunrise 07:39

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 21:38 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 08:35 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 12:10 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 10:34 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 08:35	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 10:34	karana Kaulava
from 12:10	yoga Shukla
from 21:38	tithi Krishna-navami
from 21:38	karana Taitila
from 07:28 (04.11)	nakshatra Magha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:59
Sunrise	07:39
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:46
End of twilight	17:26
Moonrise	23:53
Moonset	13:45
Day length	9 h 07 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:35

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (07:39–08:35) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Ahoi Ashtami · Ahoi Mata

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 16:46–19:45
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 16:46–19:45
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Hutashana Yoga 07:39–21:38 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:39–21:38 Krakacha Yoga 21:38–07:41 (04.11)

Anandadi: Matanga 07:39–08:35 Anandadi: Chara 07:28–07:41 (04.11) Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:35–07:28 (04.11)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 01:43–13:14 (04.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:40–06:39
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:44–14:20
Godhuli	16:46–17:16
Pradosha	16:46–19:45
Nishitha	23:44–00:43 (04.11)
Amrita Kalam	05:56–07:28 (04.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:12–13:21
Yamaganda	08:47–09:55
Gulika Kalam	11:04–12:12
Dur Muhurta	11:54–12:31
Varjyam	20:47–22:19

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 07:39–11:45, 13:40–14:45, 15:30–16:10

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Pushya until 08:35, Ashlesha from 08:35; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Tula 07:39, Vrischika 08:59, Dhanu 11:45, Makara 13:40, Kumbha 14:45, Mina 15:30, Mesha 16:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 08:35) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 08:35) — physical affliction (suffering); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-ashtami 07:39–16:46: 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

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+2 Yoga Shubha 07:39–12:10+2 Pushya 07:39–08:35+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Matanga 07:39–08:350 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:35–07:28 (04.11)−1 Ashtami 07:39–21:38−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:35–07:28 (04.11)−2 Hutashana Yoga 07:39–21:38−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:39–21:38

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:39

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1842 · Vikram 1977 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:41

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 20:01 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 06:42 (05.11) more Gandamula
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 09:33 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 08:47 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 08:47	karana Gara
from 09:33	yoga Brahma
from 20:01	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 20:01	karana Vanija
from 06:42 (05.11)	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 07:14 (05.11)	yoga Indra
from 07:21 (05.11)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:01
Sunrise	07:41
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:44
End of twilight	17:24
Moonrise	none
Moonset	14:11
Day length	9 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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 (07:41–16:44) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:01–07:43 (05.11)

Hutashana Yoga 07:41–20:01 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:41–20:01

Anandadi: Musala 07:41–06:42 (05.11) Anandadi: Gada 06:42–07:43 (05.11)

Bhadra on earth: 07:21–18:48 (05.11); Bhadra Puchha 09:07–10:15 (05.11); Bhadra Mukha 10:15–12:09 (05.11)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 01:43–13:14
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:41–06:41
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:43–14:19
Godhuli	16:44–17:14
Pradosha	16:44–19:44
Nishitha	23:43–00:43 (05.11)
Amrita Kalam	04:23–05:56 (05.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:20–14:28
Yamaganda	07:41–08:49
Gulika Kalam	09:57–11:04
Dur Muhurta	10:42–11:18, 14:19–14:55
Varjyam	19:05–20:38

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 07:41–11:41, 13:36–14:41, 15:26–16:07

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Tula 07:41, Vrischika 08:55, Dhanu 11:41, Makara 13:36, Kumbha 14:41, Mina 15:26, Mesha 16:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-navami 07:41–16:44: 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 Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

+2 Yoga Brahma 09:33–07:14 (05.11)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Musala 07:41–06:42 (05.11)−1 Gandanta 07:41–13:14−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:41–06:42 (05.11)−2 Hutashana Yoga 07:41–20:01−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:41–20:01−2 Rikta tithi 07:41–20:01

Panchanga at sunrise 07:41

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1842 · Vikram 1977 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:43

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 18:48 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 06:20 (06.11) more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 05:14 (06.11) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 18:48 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 18:48	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 18:48	karana Bava
from 05:14 (06.11)	yoga Vaidhriti
from 06:20 (06.11)	karana Balava
from 06:20 (06.11)	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:03
Sunrise	07:43
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:42
End of twilight	17:22
Moonrise	01:12
Moonset	14:33
Day length	8 h 59 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (07:43–16:42) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:43–16:42: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:43–06:20 (06.11) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:48–07:45 (06.11)

Hutashana Yoga 07:43–18:48

Anandadi: Siddhi 07:43–06:20 (06.11) Anandadi: Shubha 06:20–07:45 (06.11)

Bhadra on earth: 07:21–18:48; Bhadra Puchha 09:07–10:15; Bhadra Mukha 10:15–12:09
Gandanta (tithi): 18:25–19:11

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:43–06:43
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:42–14:18
Godhuli	16:42–17:12
Pradosha	16:42–19:43
Nishitha	23:43–00:44 (06.11)
Amrita Kalam	00:02–01:37 (06.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:05–12:12
Yamaganda	14:27–15:35
Gulika Kalam	08:50–09:58
Dur Muhurta	09:31–10:07, 12:30–13:06
Varjyam	14:35–16:09

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Tula 07:43, Vrischika 08:51, Dhanu 11:37, Makara 13:32, Kumbha 14:38, Mina 15:22, Mesha 16:03

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

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

Bhadra on earth 07:43–16:42: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Yoga Indra 07:43–05:14 (06.11)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 07:43–06:20 (06.11)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:43–06:20 (06.11)0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 07:43–18:48 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:43–06:20 (06.11)−3 Bhadra on earth 07:43–18:48

Panchanga at sunrise 07:43

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vaidhriti
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1842 · Vikram 1977 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Rama Ekadashi · Govatsa Dwadashi (Vasu Baras)

At sunrise 07:45

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 17:59 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 06:23 (07.11) more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 03:33 (07.11) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 17:59 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 17:59	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 17:59	karana Kaulava
from 03:33 (07.11)	yoga Vishkambha
from 05:44 (07.11)	karana Taitila
from 06:23 (07.11)	nakshatra Hasta

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:05
Sunrise	07:45
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:40
End of twilight	17:20
Moonrise	02:30
Moonset	14:54
Day length	8 h 54 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 (07:45–16:40) is good for sowing.

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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 18:48 (05.11)–17:59
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 07:47–09:33 (07.11)

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, 17:59–19:41
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the first is chosen by rule

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 17:59–06:23 (07.11)

Hutashana Yoga 07:45–17:59 Yamaghanta 06:23–07:47 (07.11)

Anandadi: Utpata 07:45–06:23 (07.11) Anandadi: Mrityu 06:23–07:47 (07.11)

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 (07.11)
Amrita Kalam	23:10–00:46 (07.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:59–11:06
Yamaganda	13:19–14:26
Gulika Kalam	07:45–08:52
Dur Muhurta	07:45–08:21, 08:21–08:56
Varjyam	13:33–15:09

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Tula 07:45, Vrischika 08:48, Dhanu 11:33, Makara 13:28, Kumbha 14:34, Mina 15:18, Mesha 15:59

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 07:45–16:40: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

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 nakshatra 07:45–06:23 (07.11)0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 17:59–06:23 (07.11)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Hutashana Yoga 07:45–17:59−3 Anandadi: Utpata 07:45–06:23 (07.11)−3 Vaidhriti 07:45–03:33 (07.11)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:45

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Surya Dagdha tithi
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1842 · Vikram 1977 more
Period	Chaturmasya · Diwali — five days, day 1
Festivals	Dhanteras (Dhanvantari Jayanti) · Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 07:47

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 17:35 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 1 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 06:50 (08.11) more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 02:13 (08.11) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 17:35 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 17:35	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 17:35	karana Gara
from 02:13 (08.11)	yoga Priti
from 05:33 (08.11)	karana Vanija
from 06:50 (08.11)	nakshatra Chitra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:07
Sunrise	07:47
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:38
End of twilight	17:18
Moonrise	03:46
Moonset	15:15
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, Hasta (07:47–16:38) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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, 17:35–19:40
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the first is chosen by rule

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:35–19:40
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen

Chaturmasya
Diwali — five days, day 1

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:47–06:50 (08.11) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:47–06:50 (08.11)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:47–17:35 Hutashana Yoga 07:47–17:35 Krakacha Yoga 07:47–17:35 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:50–07:49 (08.11)

Anandadi: Manasa 07:47–06:50 (08.11) Anandadi: Padma 06:50–07:49 (08.11)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dvadashi

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:46–06:47
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:41–14:16
Godhuli	16:38–17:08
Pradosha	16:38–19:40
Nishitha	23:43–00:44 (08.11)
Amrita Kalam	00:43–02:21 (08.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:32–16:38
Yamaganda	12:13–13:19
Gulika Kalam	14:25–15:32
Dur Muhurta	15:27–16:03
Varjyam	14:56–16:34

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:47–08:44, 13:24–14:30, 15:14–15:55

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:47–08:44, 13:24–14:30, 15:14–15:55
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:47–08:44, 13:24–14:30, 15:14–15:55
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:47–11:29, 13:24–14:30, 15:14–15:55

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Tula 07:47, Vrischika 08:44, Dhanu 11:29, Makara 13:24, Kumbha 14:30, Mina 15:14, Mesha 15:55

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:47–06:50 (08.11)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 07:47–06:50 (08.11)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:47–06:50 (08.11)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:47–17:35 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 07:47–17:35 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:47–17:35−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:47–17:35

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:47

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1842 · Vikram 1977 more
Period	Chaturmasya · Diwali — five days, day 2
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri · Kali Chaudas

At sunrise 07:49

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 17:38 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 1 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 07:43 (09.11) more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 01:13 (09.11) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 17:38 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 17:38	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 17:38	karana Vishti
from 01:13 (09.11)	yoga Ayushman
from 05:49 (09.11)	karana Shakuni
from 07:43 (09.11)	nakshatra Swati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:09
Sunrise	07:49
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:36
End of twilight	17:16
Moonrise	05:01
Moonset	15:37
Day length	8 h 46 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 2, 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 (07:49–16:36) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 23:43–00:44 (09.11)
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, 23:43–00:44 (09.11)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya
Diwali — five days, day 2

Muhurta

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:49–17:38 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:49–07:43 (09.11)

Anandadi: Chhatra 07:43–07:51 (09.11) Anandadi: Mudgara 07:49–07:43 (09.11)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 17:38–05:49 (09.11); Bhadra Mukha 17:38–19:41; Bhadra Puchha 04:39–05:53 (09.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:48–06:48
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 (09.11)
Amrita Kalam	01:05–02:45 (09.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:55–10:01
Yamaganda	11:07–12:13
Gulika Kalam	13:18–14:24
Dur Muhurta	12:30–13:05, 14:15–14:51
Varjyam	15:08–16:47

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:49–11:25, 13:20–14:26, 15:10–15:51

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Tula 07:49, Vrischika 08:40, Dhanu 11:25, Makara 13:20, Kumbha 14:26, Mina 15:10, Mesha 15:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:49–07:43 (09.11)+1 Yoga Priti 07:49–01:13 (09.11)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 07:49–07:43 (09.11)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:49–17:38−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:49–07:43 (09.11)

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 07:49

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1842 · Vikram 1977 more
Period	Chaturmasya · Diwali — five days, day 2
Festivals	Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) · Kali Puja

At sunrise 07:51

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 18:08 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 1 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 09:03 (10.11) more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 00:33 (10.11) more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 18:08 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 18:08	tithi Amavasya
from 18:08	karana Chatushpada
from 00:33 (10.11)	yoga Saubhagya
from 06:33 (10.11)	karana Naga

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:11
Sunrise	07:51
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:34
End of twilight	17:15
Moonrise	06:14
Moonset	16:01
Day length	8 h 42 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

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 (07:51–16:34) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Shakuni 07:51–16:34: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 07:51–16:34: 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, 06:14–07:51
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Abhyanga Snana: from moonrise to sunrise: 06:14–07:51

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, 23:43–00:44 (10.11)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya
Diwali — five days, day 2

Muhurta

Anandadi: Dhwaja all day

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:49–06:50
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:40–14:15
Godhuli	16:34–17:05
Pradosha	16:34–19:38
Nishitha	23:43–00:44 (10.11)
Amrita Kalam	23:45–01:27 (10.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:23–15:29
Yamaganda	10:02–11:07
Gulika Kalam	12:13–13:18
Dur Muhurta	09:36–10:11, 22:42–23:43
Varjyam	13:38–15:19

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 07:51–11:21, 13:16–14:22, 15:06–15:47

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Tula 07:51, Vrischika 08:36, Dhanu 11:21, Makara 13:16, Kumbha 14:22, Mina 15:06, Mesha 15:47

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:

Krishna-chaturdashi 07:51–16:34: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Ayushman 07:51–00:33 (10.11)0 Chaturmasya−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 07:51–18:08

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:51

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Eclipse (not visible here)
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1842 · Vikram 1977 more
Period	Chaturmasya · Diwali — five days, day 3
Festivals	Diwali, Lakshmi Puja · Ashwina Amavasya · Solar eclipse, partial (not visible here)

At sunrise 07:53

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 19:04 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 4 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 09:03 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 00:15 (11.11) more
Karana	Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 19:04 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 09:03	nakshatra Vishakha
from 19:04	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 19:04	karana Kimstughna
from 00:15 (11.11)	yoga Shobhana
from 07:43 (11.11)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:13
Sunrise	07:53
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:32
End of twilight	17:13
Moonrise	07:25
Moonset	16:29
Day length	8 h 38 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	19:04
Solar eclipse, partial	greatest eclipse 18:51, magnitude 0.741
Visibility	not visible here (below the horizon)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:03

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 (07:53–09:03) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (09:03–16:32) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Naga 07:53–16:32: 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, 16:32–19:04
on the second day the tithi lasts long enough — the second day is chosen

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 18:08 (09.11)–19:04
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya
Diwali — five days, day 3

Muhurta

Samvartaka Yoga 19:04–07:55 (11.11)

Anandadi: Prajapati 09:03–07:55 (11.11) Anandadi: Dhumra 07:53–09:03

Gandanta (tithi): 18:39–19:30

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:51–06:52
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:39–14:14
Godhuli	16:32–17:03
Pradosha	16:32–19:37
Nishitha	23:43–00:45 (11.11)
Amrita Kalam	01:21–03:04 (11.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:13–13:18
Yamaganda	08:58–10:03
Gulika Kalam	11:08–12:13
Dur Muhurta	11:55–12:30
Varjyam	15:03–16:46

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:53–11:17, 13:12–14:18, 15:02–15:43

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Swati until 09:03, Vishakha from 09:03; tithi Amavasya; lagna Tula 07:53, Vrischika 08:32, Dhanu 11:17, Makara 13:12, Kumbha 14:18, Mina 15:02, Mesha 15:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 09:03) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 09:03) — loss of money; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Amavasya 07:53–16:32: 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 = 0

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 09:03–07:55 (11.11)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:53–09:03+1 Yoga Saubhagya 07:53–00:15 (11.11)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Dhumra 07:53–09:03−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−3 Amavasya 07:53–19:04

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 07:53

Summary	Best day — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1842 · Vikram 1977 more
Period	Chaturmasya · Diwali — five days, day 4
Festivals	Govardhan Puja, Annakut

At sunrise 07:55

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 20:28 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 4 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 10:48 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 00:16 (12.11) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 20:28 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 10:48	nakshatra Anuradha
from 20:28	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 20:28	karana Balava
from 00:16 (12.11)	yoga Atiganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:14
Sunrise	07:55
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:30
End of twilight	17:11
Moonrise	08:31
Moonset	17:03
Day length	8 h 34 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:48

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (07:55–10:48) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (10:48–16:30) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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, 07:55–09:38
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya
Diwali — five days, day 4

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:48–07:58 (12.11)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 20:28–07:58 (12.11)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:55–10:48 Anandadi: Ananda 10:48–07:58 (12.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:52–06:54
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:39–14:13
Godhuli	16:30–17:01
Pradosha	16:30–19:36
Nishitha	23:43–00:45 (12.11)
Amrita Kalam	01:37–03:22 (12.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:17–14:22
Yamaganda	07:55–09:00
Gulika Kalam	10:04–11:09
Dur Muhurta	10:47–11:21, 14:13–14:47
Varjyam	15:09–16:54

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:55–08:28, 13:08–14:14, 14:58–15:39

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 07:55–08:28, 13:08–14:14, 14:58–15:39
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:55–08:28, 13:08–14:14, 14:58–15:39
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Vishakha until 10:48, Anuradha from 10:48; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Tula 07:55, Vrischika 08:28, Dhanu 11:13, Makara 13:08, Kumbha 14:14, Mina 14:58, Mesha 15:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 10:48) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 10:48) — 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 = +6

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

Swayam Siddha Muhurta: the day is auspicious for new undertakings in its own right; panchanga defects are not taken into account

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:48–07:58 (12.11)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:55–10:48+1 Yoga Shobhana 07:55–00:16 (12.11)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:48–07:58 (12.11)0 Chaturmasya0 Swayam Siddha Muhurta−1 Eclipse nearby

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:55

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 12:58
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1842 · Vikram 1977 more
Period	Chaturmasya · Diwali — five days, day 5
Festivals	Bhai Dooj (Yama Dwitiya) · Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 07:58

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 22:16 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 4 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 12:58 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 00:36 (13.11) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 09:19 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 09:19	karana Kaulava
from 12:58	nakshatra Jyestha
from 22:16	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 22:16	karana Taitila
from 00:36 (13.11)	yoga Sukarma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:16
Sunrise	07:58
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:28
End of twilight	17:10
Moonrise	09:32
Moonset	17:43
Day length	8 h 30 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 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, Anuradha (07:58–12:58) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (12:58–16:28) is good 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, 13:04–14:46
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, 16:28–17:43
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 16:28–17:43

Chaturmasya
Diwali — five days, day 5

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:58–12:58

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:58–12:58 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:58–22:16 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 12:58–08:00 (13.11)

Anandadi: Chara 12:58–08:00 (13.11) Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:58–12:58

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:54–06:56
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:38–14:12
Godhuli	16:28–16:59
Pradosha	16:28–19:35
Nishitha	23:43–00:45 (13.11)
Amrita Kalam	05:46–07:32 (13.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:09–12:13
Yamaganda	14:21–15:25
Gulika Kalam	09:01–10:05
Dur Muhurta	09:40–10:14, 12:30–13:04
Varjyam	19:09–20:55

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 07:58–08:24, 13:04–14:10, 14:54–15:35
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:58–11:10

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Anuradha until 12:58, Jyestha from 12:58; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Tula 07:58, Vrischika 08:24, Dhanu 11:10, Makara 13:04, Kumbha 14:10, Mina 14:54, Mesha 15:35, Vrishabha 16:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 12:58) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 12:58) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 12:58

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:58–12:58+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:58–12:58+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:58–22:160 Anandadi: Chara 12:58–08:00 (13.11)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:58–12:58 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:58–22:16 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 12:58–08:00 (13.11)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:58–12:58−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 12:58–08:00 (13.11)

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	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Sukarma, Auspicious tithi; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1842 · Vikram 1977 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 08:00

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 00:27 (14.11) more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 3 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 15:30 more Gandamula
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 01:12 (14.11) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 11:19 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 11:19	karana Gara
from 15:30	nakshatra Mula
from 00:27 (14.11)	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 00:27 (14.11)	karana Vanija
from 01:12 (14.11)	yoga Dhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:18
Sunrise	08:00
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:27
End of twilight	17:08
Moonrise	10:25
Moonset	18:29
Day length	8 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (08:00–15:30) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (15:30–16:27) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 15:30–08:02 (14.11) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:27–08:02 (14.11)

Anandadi: Musala 08:00–15:30 Anandadi: Gada 15:30–08:02 (14.11)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 08:50–22:11
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:55–06:58
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:38–14:11
Godhuli	16:27–16:58
Pradosha	16:27–19:34
Nishitha	23:43–00:45 (14.11)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:06–11:10
Yamaganda	13:17–14:20
Gulika Kalam	08:00–09:03
Dur Muhurta	08:00–08:33, 08:33–09:07
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:00–08:20, 13:00–14:06, 14:50–15:31

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:00–08:20, 13:00–14:06, 14:50–15:31
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:00–08:20, 13:00–14:06, 14:50–15:31
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:00–11:06, 13:00–14:06, 14:50–15:31

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Jyestha until 15:30, Mula from 15:30; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Tula 08:00, Vrischika 08:20, Dhanu 11:06, Makara 13:00, Kumbha 14:06, Mina 14:50, Mesha 15:31, Vrishabha 16:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 15:30) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 15:30) — ruin of the family; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Yoga Sukarma 08:00–01:12 (14.11)+1 Auspicious tithi 08:00–00:27 (14.11)0 Ravi Yoga 15:30–08:02 (14.11)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Musala 08:00–15:30−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:00–15:30

Panchanga at sunrise 08:00

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 13:39
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1842 · Vikram 1977 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi · Chhath: Nahay Khay

At sunrise 08:02

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 02:54 (15.11) more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 18:19 more Gandamula
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 01:59 (15.11) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 13:39 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 13:39	karana Vishti
from 18:19	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 01:59 (15.11)	yoga Shula
from 02:54 (15.11)	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 02:54 (15.11)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:20
Sunrise	08:02
Noon	12:14
Sunset	16:25
End of twilight	17:06
Moonrise	11:10
Moonset	19:23
Day length	8 h 23 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

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 (08:02–16:25) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:39–16:25: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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), 11:23–13:04
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chhath: Nahay Khay · Surya and Chhathi Maiya

The first day of Chhath: a bath in the river and a single pure vegetarian meal — the start of the fast.

Rule: relative to a neighbouring festival

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:02–18:19 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:02–18:19 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:02–18:19

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:02–02:54 (15.11)

Anandadi: Siddhi 08:02–18:19 Anandadi: Shubha 18:19–08:04 (15.11)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 13:39–02:54 (15.11); Bhadra Mukha 13:40–15:52; Bhadra Puchha 01:34–02:54 (15.11)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:57–06:59
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:37–14:11
Godhuli	16:25–16:56
Pradosha	16:25–19:33
Nishitha	23:43–00:46 (15.11)
Amrita Kalam	11:10–12:57

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:22–16:25
Yamaganda	12:13–13:16
Gulika Kalam	14:19–15:22
Dur Muhurta	15:18–15:51
Varjyam	16:32–18:19, 05:07–06:55 (15.11)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Tula 08:02, Vrischika 08:16, Dhanu 11:02, Makara 12:56, Kumbha 14:02, Mina 14:46, Mesha 15:27, Vrishabha 16:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-chaturti 08:02–16:25: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 13:39

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:02–18:19+2 Ravi Yoga 08:02–18:19+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 08:02–18:19+1 Yoga Dhriti 08:02–01:59 (15.11)+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:02–18:190 Chaturmasya0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:02–02:54 (15.11) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 13:39–02:54 (15.11)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:02–18:19−2 Rikta tithi 08:02–02:54 (15.11)

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 08:02

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Anandadi: Utpata
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1842 · Vikram 1977 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Vrischika Sankranti · Chhath: Kharna

At sunrise 08:04

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 05:28 (16.11) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 3 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 21:18 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 02:53 (16.11) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 16:10 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 16:10	karana Balava
from 21:18	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 02:53 (16.11)	yoga Ganda
from 05:28 (16.11)	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 05:28 (16.11)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:22
Sunrise	08:04
Noon	12:14
Sunset	16:23
End of twilight	17:05
Moonrise	11:47
Moonset	20:22
Day length	8 h 19 min

Sky

Vrischika Sankr.	13:00 — the Sun enters Vrischika (Scorpio)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (08:04–16:23) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Vrischika Sankranti · Surya

The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Scorpio. Punya Kala (the time for holy bath, charity and tarpana) — before the moment of entry.

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 08:04–13:00
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Chhath: Kharna · Surya and Chhathi Maiya

The second day of Chhath: a fast all day, and in the evening rice kheer with jaggery; then a strict waterless fast begins (about 36 hours) — until Usha Arghya at dawn on the fourth day.

Rule: relative to a neighbouring festival

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 21:18–08:06 (16.11)

Hutashana Yoga 05:28–08:06 (16.11) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:28–08:06 (16.11)

Anandadi: Utpata 08:04–21:18 Anandadi: Mrityu 21:18–08:06 (16.11)

Gandanta (tithi): 05:01–05:54 (16.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:59–07:01
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:37–14:10
Godhuli	16:23–16:55
Pradosha	16:23–19:32
Nishitha	23:43–00:46 (16.11)
Amrita Kalam	15:54–17:42

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:06–10:09
Yamaganda	11:11–12:13
Gulika Kalam	13:16–14:18
Dur Muhurta	12:30–13:03, 14:10–14:43
Varjyam	06:18–08:06 (16.11)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:04–10:58, 12:52–13:58, 14:42–15:23

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Tula 08:04, Vrischika 08:12, Dhanu 10:58, Makara 12:52, Kumbha 13:58, Mina 14:42, Mesha 15:23, Vrishabha 16:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Sankranti at 13:00 — 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 = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:04–05:28 (16.11)0 Chaturmasya−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:04–21:18−3 Anandadi: Utpata 08:04–21:18

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:04

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1842 · Vikram 1977 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Chhath Puja: Sandhya Arghya · Skanda Shashti (Soorasamharam)

At sunrise 08:06

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 07:59 (17.11) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 2 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 00:18 (17.11) more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 03:44 (17.11) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 18:44 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 18:44	karana Taitila
from 00:18 (17.11)	nakshatra Shravana
from 03:44 (17.11)	yoga Vriddhi
from 07:59 (17.11)	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 07:59 (17.11)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:24
Sunrise	08:06
Noon	12:14
Sunset	16:21
End of twilight	17:03
Moonrise	12:18
Moonset	21:25
Day length	8 h 15 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, Uttara-Ashadha (08:06–16:21) is good for sowing.

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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, 16:21
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: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 05:28–07:59 (17.11)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:06–00:18 (17.11)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:06–00:18 (17.11) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:06–07:59 (17.11) Hutashana Yoga 07:59–08:08 (17.11) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:59–08:08 (17.11)

Anandadi: Manasa 08:06–17:34 Anandadi: Padma 17:34–02:06 (17.11) Anandadi: Lumbaka 02:06–08:08 (17.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:00–07:03
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:36–14:09
Godhuli	16:21–16:53
Pradosha	16:21–19:31
Nishitha	23:43–00:46 (17.11)
Amrita Kalam	17:06–18:54

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:18–15:20
Yamaganda	10:10–11:12
Gulika Kalam	12:14–13:16
Dur Muhurta	09:45–10:18, 22:40–23:43
Varjyam	06:18–08:06, 04:46–06:33 (17.11)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:48–13:54, 14:39–15:19

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 12:48–13:54, 14:39–15:19
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 12:48–13:54, 14:39–15:19
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:06–10:54, 12:48–13:54, 14:39–15:19

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Tula 08:06, Vrischika 08:08, Dhanu 10:54, Makara 12:48, Kumbha 13:54, Mina 14:39, Mesha 15:19, Vrishabha 16:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:06–00:18 (17.11)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 08:06–17:34+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:06–00:18 (17.11)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:06–00:18 (17.11) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:06–07:59 (17.11) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:06

Summary	Best day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Chhatra
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1842 · Vikram 1977 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Chhath: Usha Arghya

At sunrise 08:08

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 10:14 (18.11) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 2 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 03:06 (18.11) more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 04:26 (18.11) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 21:09 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 21:09	karana Vanija
from 03:06 (18.11)	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 04:26 (18.11)	yoga Dhruva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:26
Sunrise	08:08
Noon	12:14
Sunset	16:20
End of twilight	17:02
Moonrise	12:44
Moonset	22:30
Day length	8 h 11 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (08:08–16:20) is good for sowing.

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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, 08:08

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:06–08:10 (18.11)

Anandadi: Chhatra 08:08–03:06 (18.11) Anandadi: Mitra 03:06–08:10 (18.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:02–07:05
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:36–14:09
Godhuli	16:20–16:51
Pradosha	16:20–19:30
Nishitha	23:43–00:47 (18.11)
Amrita Kalam	15:29–17:16

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:14–13:15
Yamaganda	09:09–10:11
Gulika Kalam	11:12–12:14
Dur Muhurta	11:57–12:30
Varjyam	07:30–09:16 (18.11)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 12:44–13:50, 14:35–15:15

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 12:44–13:50, 14:35–15:15
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 12:44–13:50, 14:35–15:15
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:08–10:50, 12:44–13:50, 14:35–15:15

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Vrischika 08:08, Dhanu 10:50, Makara 12:44, Kumbha 13:50, Mina 14:35, Mesha 15:15, Vrishabha 16:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 08:08–03:06 (18.11)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:08–03:06 (18.11)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 08:08–04:26 (18.11)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi all day0 Chaturmasya−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 08:08

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1842 · Vikram 1977 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 08:10

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 10:14 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 1 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 05:31 (19.11) more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 04:49 (19.11) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 10:14 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 10:14	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 10:14	karana Vishti
from 23:12	karana Bava
from 04:49 (19.11)	yoga Vyaghata
from 05:31 (19.11)	nakshatra Shatabhisha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:27
Sunrise	08:10
Noon	12:14
Sunset	16:18
End of twilight	17:01
Moonrise	13:07
Moonset	23:38
Day length	8 h 08 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 10:14

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

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:14–16:18: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 10:14–08:12 (19.11) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:14–08:12 (19.11)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:10–05:31 (19.11) Anandadi: Vajra 05:31–08:12 (19.11)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 10:14–16:22; Bhadra Puchha 12:10–13:27; Bhadra Mukha 13:27–15:36
Bhadra on earth: 16:22–23:12
Dosha-free Panchaka: 16:22–08:30 (23.11)

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 (19.11)
Amrita Kalam	18:04–19:50

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:15–14:16
Yamaganda	08:10–09:11
Gulika Kalam	10:12–11:13
Dur Muhurta	10:53–11:25, 14:08–14:41
Varjyam	07:30–09:16

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:10–10:14

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 08:10–10:14
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:10–10:14
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:10–10:46, 12:41–13:46, 14:31–15:12

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Shukla-saptami until 10:14, Shukla-ashtami from 10:14; lagna Vrischika 08:10, Dhanu 10:46, Makara 12:41, Kumbha 13:46, Mina 14:31, Mesha 15:12, Vrishabha 16:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-ashtami 10:14–16:18: 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 = −3

+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:10–05:31 (19.11)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:10–05:31 (19.11)+1 Yoga Dhruva 08:10–04:49 (19.11)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:10–10:140 Chaturmasya−1 Ashtami 10:14–08:12 (19.11)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:14–08:12 (19.11)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 10:14–16:22−3 Krakacha Yoga 10:14–08:12 (19.11)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:10

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1842 · Vikram 1977 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami · Gopashtami

At sunrise 08:12

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 12:02 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 1 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 07:22 (20.11) more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 04:45 (20.11) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 12:02 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 12:02	tithi Shukla-navami
from 12:02	karana Balava
from 00:42 (20.11)	karana Kaulava
from 04:45 (20.11)	yoga Harshana
from 07:22 (20.11)	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:29
Sunrise	08:12
Noon	12:15
Sunset	16:17
End of twilight	16:59
Moonrise	13:27
Moonset	none
Day length	8 h 04 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:02

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (08:12–16:17) is good for sowing.

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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 10:14 (18.11)–12:02
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Gopashtami · Krishna Gopala

The day when Krishna first went out to herd cows. Cows are bathed, decorated and fed; Krishna Gopala is worshipped.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 10:14 (18.11)–12:02
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:22–08:14 (20.11)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:12–12:02 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:02–08:14 (20.11)

Anandadi: Saumya 08:12–07:22 (20.11) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 07:22–08:14 (20.11)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 16:22 (18.11)–08:30 (23.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:05–07:08
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:35–14:07
Godhuli	16:17–16:49
Pradosha	16:17–19:28
Nishitha	23:43–00:47 (20.11)
Amrita Kalam	23:37–01:20 (20.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:14–12:14
Yamaganda	14:15–15:16
Gulika Kalam	09:12–10:13
Dur Muhurta	09:49–10:21, 12:30–13:03
Varjyam	13:16–15:00

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:12–10:42

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 12:02, Shukla-navami from 12:02; lagna Vrischika 08:12, Dhanu 10:42, Makara 12:37, Kumbha 13:42, Mina 14:27, Mesha 15:08, Vrishabha 16:00

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-ashtami 08:12–12:02: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 12:02–16:17: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 08:12–07:22 (20.11)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:12–07:22 (20.11)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Vyaghata 08:12–08:24−1 Panchaka all day−1 Rikta tithi 12:02–08:14 (20.11)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:12–12:02−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:02–08:14 (20.11)

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: Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1842 · Vikram 1977 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Akshaya Navami (Amla Navami)

At sunrise 08:14

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 13:11 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 1 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 08:31 (21.11) more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 04:08 (21.11) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 13:11 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 13:11	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 13:11	karana Taitila
from 01:30 (21.11)	karana Gara
from 04:08 (21.11)	yoga Vajra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:31
Sunrise	08:14
Noon	12:15
Sunset	16:15
End of twilight	16:58
Moonrise	13:46
Moonset	00:47
Day length	8 h 01 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:11

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (08:14–16:15) is good for root crops.

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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 12:02 (19.11)–13:11
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:14–13:11 Ravi Yoga all day

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:11–08:16 (21.11)

Anandadi: Kaladanda all day

Dosha-free Panchaka: 16:22 (18.11)–08:30 (23.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:06–07:10
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:35–14:07
Godhuli	16:15–16:47
Pradosha	16:15–19:27
Nishitha	23:43–00:48 (21.11)
Amrita Kalam	00:08–01:48 (21.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:14–11:14
Yamaganda	13:15–14:15
Gulika Kalam	08:14–09:14
Dur Muhurta	08:14–08:46, 08:46–09:18
Varjyam	14:04–15:45

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:11–13:39, 14:23–15:04, 15:56–16:15

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 13:11–13:39, 14:23–15:04, 15:56–16:15
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 13:11–13:39, 14:23–15:04, 15:56–16:15
Bathing, washing hair	average 13:11–13:39, 14:23–15:04, 15:56–16:15

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-navami until 13:11, Shukla-dashami from 13:11; lagna Vrischika 08:14, Dhanu 10:38, Makara 12:33, Kumbha 13:39, Mina 14:23, Mesha 15:04, Vrishabha 15:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-navami 08:14–13:11: 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 = −1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:14–13:11+1 Yoga Harshana 08:14–04:08 (21.11)0 Auspicious tithi 13:11–08:16 (21.11)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:11–08:16 (21.11) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Surya Dagdha tithi 13:11–08:16 (21.11)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda all day−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−2 Rikta tithi 08:14–13:11

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 08:14

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 13:36
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1842 · Vikram 1977 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kansa Vadh

At sunrise 08:16

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 13:36 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 08:31 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 02:55 (22.11) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 13:36 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 08:31	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 13:36	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 13:36	karana Vanija
from 01:31 (22.11)	karana Vishti
from 02:55 (22.11)	yoga Siddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:33
Sunrise	08:16
Noon	12:15
Sunset	16:14
End of twilight	16:57
Moonrise	14:06
Moonset	01:59
Day length	7 h 57 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:31	from 13:36

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 (08:16–08:31) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (08:31–16:14) is good for sowing.

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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 13:11 (20.11)–13:36
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:31–08:18 (22.11)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:36–08:18 (22.11)

Anandadi: Chara 08:16–08:31 Anandadi: Sthira 08:31–08:18 (22.11)

Bhadra on earth: 01:31–13:13 (22.11); Bhadra Puchha 06:08–07:19 (22.11); Bhadra Mukha 07:19–09:17 (22.11)
Dosha-free Panchaka: 16:22 (18.11)–08:30 (23.11)
Gandanta (tithi): 13:12–14:00
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dashami

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	16:14–19:27
Nishitha	23:44–00:48 (22.11)
Amrita Kalam	04:01–05:39 (22.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:14–16:14
Yamaganda	12:15–13:15
Gulika Kalam	14:14–15:14
Dur Muhurta	15:10–15:42
Varjyam	18:16–19:54

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:31–16:14

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 08:31–16:14
Cutting fingernails	average 08:31–13:36, 14:19–15:00, 15:52–16:14
Cutting toenails	average 08:31–16:14
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 08:31, Uttara-Bhadra from 08:31; tithi Shukla-dashami until 13:36, Shukla-ekadashi from 13:36; lagna Vrischika 08:16, Dhanu 10:34, Makara 12:29, Kumbha 13:35, Mina 14:19, Mesha 15:00, Vrishabha 15:52

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 08:31) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 08:31) — a good life; Sunday — physical well-being.

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 13:36

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:31–08:18 (22.11)+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Sthira 08:31–08:18 (22.11)+1 Auspicious tithi 08:16–13:36+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:31–08:18 (22.11)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:36–08:18 (22.11) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:16–13:36−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:16–08:31

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 08:16

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Krakacha Yoga
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1842 · Vikram 1977 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Devutthana Ekadashi (Prabodhini)

At sunrise 08:18

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 13:13 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 08:54 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 01:05 (23.11) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:13 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 08:54	nakshatra Revati
from 13:13	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 13:13	karana Bava
from 00:43 (23.11)	karana Balava
from 01:05 (23.11)	yoga Vyatipata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:35
Sunrise	08:18
Noon	12:15
Sunset	16:12
End of twilight	16:56
Moonrise	14:27
Moonset	03:13
Day length	7 h 54 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:54	from 13:13

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 (08:18–08:54) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (08:54–16:12) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:18–13:13: 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 13:36 (21.11)–13:13
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:20–09:54 (23.11)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:18–08:54

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:18–13:13 Krakacha Yoga 08:18–13:13 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:13–08:20 (23.11)

Anandadi: Matanga 08:54–08:20 (23.11) Anandadi: Gada 08:18–08:54

Bhadra on earth: 01:31–13:13; Bhadra Puchha 06:08–07:19; Bhadra Mukha 07:19–09:17
Dosha-free Panchaka: 16:22 (18.11)–08:30 (23.11)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 02:40–14:17 (23.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:09–07:14
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:34–14:06
Godhuli	16:12–16:45
Pradosha	16:12–19:26
Nishitha	23:44–00:48 (23.11)
Amrita Kalam	06:09–07:43 (23.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:17–10:16
Yamaganda	11:16–12:15
Gulika Kalam	13:14–14:14
Dur Muhurta	12:31–13:03, 14:06–14:37
Varjyam	20:42–22:16

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 13:13–13:31, 14:15–14:56, 15:48–16:12

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 13:13–13:31, 14:15–14:56, 15:48–16:12
Cutting fingernails	average 13:13–16:12
Cutting toenails	good 13:13–13:31, 14:15–14:56, 15:48–16:12
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:18–10:30, 12:25–13:31, 14:15–14:56 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 08:54, Revati from 08:54; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 13:13, Shukla-dvadashi from 13:13; lagna Vrischika 08:18, Dhanu 10:30, Makara 12:25, Kumbha 13:31, Mina 14:15, Mesha 14:56, Vrishabha 15:48

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 08:54) — a good life; Revati (from 08:54) — increase in property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Bhadra on earth 08:18–13:13: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Yoga Siddhi 08:18–01:05 (23.11)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 08:54–08:20 (23.11)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:18–08:54+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:18–13:130 Ravi Yoga 08:18–08:540 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Gada 08:18–08:54−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:13–08:20 (23.11)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:18–13:13−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:18–13:13−3 Bhadra on earth 08:18–13:13

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	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1842 · Vikram 1977 more
Festivals	Tulasi Vivah · Bhauma Pradosha

At sunrise 08:20

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 12:03 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 4 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 08:30 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 22:38 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 12:03 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 08:30	nakshatra Ashwini
from 12:03	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 12:03	karana Kaulava
from 22:38	yoga Variyana
from 23:11	karana Taitila
from 07:24 (24.11)	nakshatra Bharani

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:36
Sunrise	08:20
Noon	12:16
Sunset	16:11
End of twilight	16:54
Moonrise	14:52
Moonset	04:31
Day length	7 h 51 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:30	from 12:03

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 (08:20–08:30) 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 13:13 (22.11)–12:03
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Bhauma Pradosha · Shiva

Pradosha on a Tuesday (Bhauma is Mars): helps to get rid of illnesses and debts and pacifies Mars.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 16:11–19:25
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:30–07:24 (24.11) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:30–07:24 (24.11) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:03–08:22 (24.11) Ravi Yoga 07:24–08:22 (24.11)

Anandadi: Shubha 08:20–08:30 Anandadi: Amrita 08:30–07:24 (24.11) Anandadi: Musala 07:24–08:22 (24.11)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 16:22 (18.11)–08:30
Gandanta (nakshatra): 02:40–14:17
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:11–07:15
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:34–14:05
Godhuli	16:11–16:43
Pradosha	16:11–19:25
Nishitha	23:44–00:49 (24.11)
Amrita Kalam	00:32–02:03 (24.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:13–15:12
Yamaganda	10:18–11:16
Gulika Kalam	12:15–13:14
Dur Muhurta	09:54–10:25, 22:39–23:44
Varjyam	03:35–05:06 (24.11)

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 08:20–10:26, 12:03–16:11

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Revati until 08:30, Ashwini from 08:30; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 12:03, Shukla-triodashi from 12:03; lagna Vrischika 08:20, Dhanu 10:26, Makara 12:21, Kumbha 13:27, Mina 14:11, Mesha 14:52, Vrishabha 15:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 08:30) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 08:30) — joy; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Vyatipata 08:20–16:11: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +4

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:30–07:24 (24.11)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:03–08:22 (24.11)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 08:30–07:24 (24.11)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:20–08:30+1 Auspicious tithi 12:03–08:22 (24.11)0 Panchaka 08:20–08:30−1 Gandanta 08:20–14:17−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Vyatipata 08:20–22:38

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:20

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1842 · Vikram 1977 more
Festivals	Vaikuntha Chaturdashi

At sunrise 08:22

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 10:09 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 05:40 (25.11) more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 19:39 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 10:09 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 10:09	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 10:09	karana Gara
from 19:39	yoga Parigha
from 20:58	karana Vanija
from 05:40 (25.11)	nakshatra Krittika
from 07:39 (25.11)	tithi Purnima
from 07:39 (25.11)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:38
Sunrise	08:22
Noon	12:16
Sunset	16:10
End of twilight	16:53
Moonrise	15:21
Moonset	05:50
Day length	7 h 48 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:09

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (08:22–16:10) is good for root crops.
Shukla-chaturdashi 10:09–16:10: 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, 23:44–00:49 (25.11)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:22–05:40 (25.11) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:40–08:23 (25.11) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:40–08:23 (25.11)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:22–10:09

Anandadi: Siddhi 05:40–08:23 (25.11) Anandadi: Kana 08:22–05:40 (25.11)

Bhadra in heaven: 07:39–11:09 (25.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:12–07:17
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:34–14:05
Godhuli	16:10–16:42
Pradosha	16:10–19:24
Nishitha	23:44–00:49 (25.11)
Amrita Kalam	01:13–02:42 (25.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:16–13:14
Yamaganda	09:20–10:19
Gulika Kalam	11:17–12:16
Dur Muhurta	12:00–12:31
Varjyam	16:18–17:47

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:22–10:09

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 08:22–10:09
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 08:22–10:09
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:22–10:22, 12:17–13:23, 14:07–14:48 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 10:09, Shukla-chaturdashi from 10:09; lagna Vrischika 08:22, Dhanu 10:22, Makara 12:17, Kumbha 13:23, Mina 14:07, Mesha 14:48, Vrishabha 15:40

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

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 10:09–16:10: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:22–05:40 (25.11)+1 Yoga Variyana 08:22–19:39+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:22–10:090 Anandadi: Kana 08:22–05:40 (25.11) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:22–10:09 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:22–05:40 (25.11)−2 Rikta tithi 10:09–07:39 (25.11)−2 Kshaya tithi

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:22

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1842 · Vikram 1977 more
Festivals	Dev Deepavali (Tripurari Purnima) · Karthigai Deepam · Kartika Purnima

At sunrise 08:23

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 04:42 (26.11) more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 1 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 03:28 (26.11) more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 16:14 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 18:13 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 16:14	yoga Shiva
from 18:13	karana Bava
from 03:28 (26.11)	nakshatra Rohini
from 04:42 (26.11)	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 04:42 (26.11)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:40
Sunrise	08:23
Noon	12:16
Sunset	16:08
End of twilight	16:52
Moonrise	15:59
Moonset	07:10
Day length	7 h 44 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (08:23–16:08) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:23–16:08: 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, 16:08–19:24
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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, 08:23–03:28 (26.11)
of the two days with this nakshatra, the one nearest the full moon is chosen

Kartika Purnima · Chandra (the Moon)

The full moon of Kartika — Tripurari Purnima, Dev Deepavali in Varanasi, Guru Nanak Jayanti for the Sikhs; holy bath in the Ganga and lighting of oil lamps.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 07:39–04:42 (26.11)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:23–04:42 (26.11)

Yamaghanta 08:23–03:28 (26.11)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:23–03:28 (26.11) Anandadi: Utpata 03:28–08:25 (26.11)

Bhadra in heaven: 07:39–18:13; Bhadra Puchha 14:30–15:33; Bhadra Mukha 15:33–17:18
Gandanta (tithi): 04:20–05:02 (26.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:14–07:19
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:04
Godhuli	16:08–16:41
Pradosha	16:08–19:24
Nishitha	23:44–00:49 (26.11)
Amrita Kalam	01:17–02:44 (26.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:14–14:12
Yamaganda	08:23–09:22
Gulika Kalam	10:20–11:18
Dur Muhurta	10:58–11:29, 14:04–14:35
Varjyam	16:34–18:01

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 Thursday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Purnima; lagna Vrischika 08:23, Dhanu 10:18, Makara 12:13, Kumbha 13:19, Mina 14:03, Mesha 14:44, Vrishabha 15:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Thursday — success.

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

Purnima 08:23–16:08: 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

Unfavourable day · score S = −5

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:23–04:42 (26.11) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:23–03:28 (26.11)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:23–18:13−3 Yamaghanta 08:23–03:28 (26.11)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:23

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1842 · Vikram 1977 more

At sunrise 08:25

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 01:25 (27.11) more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 1 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 00:56 (27.11) more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 12:28 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 15:05 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 12:28	yoga Siddha
from 15:05	karana Kaulava
from 00:56 (27.11)	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 01:25 (27.11)	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 01:25 (27.11)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:41
Sunrise	08:25
Noon	12:16
Sunset	16:07
End of twilight	16:51
Moonrise	16:47
Moonset	08:26
Day length	7 h 41 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	04:42

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (08:25–16:07) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:25–01:25 (27.11)

Yamaghanta 08:25–00:56 (27.11) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:25–08:27 (27.11)

Anandadi: Mitra 08:25–00:56 (27.11) Anandadi: Manasa 00:56–08:27 (27.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:15–07:20
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:32
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:04
Godhuli	16:07–16:40
Pradosha	16:07–19:23
Nishitha	23:44–00:50 (27.11)
Amrita Kalam	22:04–23:30

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:19–12:16
Yamaganda	14:12–15:09
Gulika Kalam	09:23–10:21
Dur Muhurta	09:58–10:28, 12:32–13:02
Varjyam	17:47–19:13, 05:55–07:20 (27.11)

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 08:25–10:14, 12:09–13:15, 13:59–14:40 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Vrischika 08:25, Dhanu 10:14, Makara 12:09, Kumbha 13:15, Mina 13:59, Mesha 14:40, Vrishabha 15:33

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Friday — universal respect.

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).
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

Unfavourable day · score S = +2

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

+1 Anandadi: Mitra 08:25–00:56 (27.11)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:25–00:56 (27.11)+1 Yoga Shiva 08:25–12:28+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:25–01:25 (27.11)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:25–01:25 (27.11) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−3 Yamaghanta 08:25–00:56 (27.11)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:25

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Vajra
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1842 · Vikram 1977 more

At sunrise 08:27

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 22:00 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 2 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 22:16 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 08:31 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 11:43 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 08:31	yoga Sadhya
from 11:43	karana Gara
from 22:00	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 22:00	karana Vanija
from 22:16	nakshatra Ardra
from 04:29 (28.11)	yoga Shubha
from 08:17 (28.11)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:43
Sunrise	08:27
Noon	12:17
Sunset	16:06
End of twilight	16:50
Moonrise	17:47
Moonset	09:33
Day length	7 h 38 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, Mrigashirsha (08:27–16:06) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 08:27–22:00

Anandadi: Vajra 08:27–22:16 Anandadi: Mudgara 22:16–08:29 (28.11)

Bhadra in heaven: 08:17–18:36 (28.11); Bhadra Puchha 15:00–16:02 (28.11); Bhadra Mukha 16:02–17:45 (28.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:16–07:22
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:32
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:04
Godhuli	16:06–16:39
Pradosha	16:06–19:23
Nishitha	23:45–00:50 (28.11)
Amrita Kalam	14:27–15:52

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:22–11:19
Yamaganda	13:14–14:11
Gulika Kalam	08:27–09:25
Dur Muhurta	08:27–08:58, 08:58–09:28
Varjyam	05:44–07:10 (28.11)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:05–13:11, 13:55–14:36, 15:29–16:06

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 12:05–13:11, 13:55–14:36, 15:29–16:06
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 12:05–13:11, 13:55–14:36, 15:29–16:06
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Vrischika 08:27, Dhanu 10:11, Makara 12:05, Kumbha 13:11, Mina 13:55, Mesha 14:36, Vrishabha 15:29

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 08:27–08:31+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:27–22:16+1 Auspicious tithi 08:27–22:000 Dwipushkar Yoga 08:27–22:00−1 Anandadi: Vajra 08:27–22:16−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:27

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Auspicious tithi; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1842 · Vikram 1977 more
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Ganadhipa)

At sunrise 08:29

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 18:36 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 2 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 19:37 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 00:31 (29.11) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 18:36 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 18:36	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 18:36	karana Bava
from 19:37	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 00:31 (29.11)	yoga Shukla
from 04:58 (29.11)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:45
Sunrise	08:29
Noon	12:17
Sunset	16:05
End of twilight	16:49
Moonrise	18:59
Moonset	10:29
Day length	7 h 35 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 5, bad — 4

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:

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:29–16:05: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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, 18:59
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:36–08:31 (29.11)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 19:37–08:31 (29.11) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:29–19:37

Bhadra in heaven: 08:17–18:36; Bhadra Puchha 15:00–16:02; Bhadra Mukha 16:02–17:45

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:18–07:23
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:32
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:03
Godhuli	16:05–16:38
Pradosha	16:05–19:22
Nishitha	23:45–00:51 (29.11)
Amrita Kalam	10:43–12:09

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:08–16:05
Yamaganda	12:17–13:14
Gulika Kalam	14:11–15:08
Dur Muhurta	15:04–15:35
Varjyam	06:23–07:49 (29.11)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:01–13:07, 13:51–14:32, 15:25–16:05

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 12:01–13:07, 13:51–14:32, 15:25–16:05
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 12:01–13:07, 13:51–14:32, 15:25–16:05
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Vrischika 08:29, Dhanu 10:07, Makara 12:01, Kumbha 13:07, Mina 13:51, Mesha 14:32, Vrishabha 15:25

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 08:29–00:31 (29.11)+1 Auspicious tithi 08:29–18:36−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:29–19:37−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:29–19:37−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:29–18:36

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 08:29

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Shukla; cons: Rikta tithi, Anandadi: Dhumra
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1842 · Vikram 1977 more

At sunrise 08:31

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 15:24 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 3 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 17:09 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 20:44 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 15:24 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 15:24	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 15:24	karana Kaulava
from 17:09	nakshatra Pushya
from 20:44	yoga Brahma
from 01:54 (30.11)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:46
Sunrise	08:31
Noon	12:18
Sunset	16:04
End of twilight	16:48
Moonrise	20:17
Moonset	11:13
Day length	7 h 33 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:24

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 (08:31–16:04) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:09–08:32 (30.11)

Anandadi: Prajapati 17:09–08:32 (30.11) Anandadi: Dhumra 08:31–17:09

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 (30.11)
Amrita Kalam	15:00–16:26

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:27–10:24
Yamaganda	11:21–12:17
Gulika Kalam	13:14–14:11
Dur Muhurta	12:32–13:03, 14:03–14:33
Varjyam	00:27–01:54 (30.11)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 15:24–16:04

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 15:24–16:04
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 15:24–16:04
Bathing, washing hair	good 15:24–16:04

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 15:24, Krishna-panchami from 15:24; lagna Vrischika 08:31, Dhanu 10:03, Makara 11:57, Kumbha 13:03, Mina 13:47, Mesha 14:28, Vrishabha 15:21

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-chaturti 08:31–15:24: 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).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:31–17:09+1 Yoga Shukla 08:31–20:44+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 15:24–08:32 (30.11)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 08:31–17:09−2 Rikta tithi 08:31–15:24

Panchanga at sunrise 08:31

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Brahma, Pushya; auspicious time — after 12:31; auspicious time — until 15:02
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1842 · Vikram 1977 more

At sunrise 08:32

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 12:31 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 3 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 15:02 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 17:14 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 12:31 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 12:31	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 12:31	karana Gara
from 15:02	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 17:14	yoga Indra
from 23:14	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:48
Sunrise	08:32
Noon	12:18
Sunset	16:03
End of twilight	16:48
Moonrise	21:39
Moonset	11:48
Day length	7 h 30 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:31	from 15:02

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (08:32–15:02) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 15:02–08:34 (01.12) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:02–08:34 (01.12)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:32–12:31 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:31–08:34 (01.12)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:32–15:02 Anandadi: Ananda 15:02–08:34 (01.12)

Gandanta (tithi): 12:09–12:52
Gandanta (nakshatra): 07:44–19:02 (01.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:21–07:27
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–12:33
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:03
Godhuli	16:03–16:36
Pradosha	16:03–19:21
Nishitha	23:45–00:52 (01.12)
Amrita Kalam	09:12–10:40

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:10–15:07
Yamaganda	10:25–11:21
Gulika Kalam	12:18–13:14
Dur Muhurta	10:03–10:33, 22:39–23:45
Varjyam	02:57–04:26 (01.12)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:32–12:59, 13:43–14:24

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 08:32–12:59, 13:43–14:24
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:32–12:59, 13:43–14:24
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:32–09:59, 11:53–12:59, 13:43–14:24

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Pushya until 15:02, Ashlesha from 15:02; tithi Krishna-panchami until 12:31, Krishna-shashti from 12:31; lagna Vrischika 08:32, Dhanu 09:59, Makara 11:53, Kumbha 12:59, Mina 13:43, Mesha 14:24, Vrishabha 15:17

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 15:02) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 15:02) — physical affliction (suffering); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 12:31

Auspicious time ends by 15:02

+2 Yoga Brahma 08:32–17:14+2 Pushya 08:32–15:02+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:32–15:02+1 Auspicious tithi 08:32–12:310 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:02–08:34 (01.12)0 Ravi Yoga 15:02–08:34 (01.12)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:31–08:34 (01.12) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:02–08:34 (01.12)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:32–12:31

Panchanga at sunrise 08:32

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

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.

Raudra (No. 54 of 60, “fierce, belonging to Rudra”) — A fierce year: storms, disease and strife; prudence is needed.
Northern samvatsara: Angirasa (No. 6)
Shaka Samvat 1842 · Vikram Samvat 1977 · Kali Yuga 5021
Next year — Durmati, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 8.04.1921
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-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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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).

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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).

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.

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

Anandadi: 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.

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: 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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 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.

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.

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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-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.

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

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.

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.

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

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.

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: 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.

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.

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

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Pushya
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).

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

Bhadra on earth
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.

Krishna-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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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: 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: 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.

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.

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 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

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 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

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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-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.

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

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.

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-dvadashi
neutral

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.

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

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.

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 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-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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.

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

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

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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.

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.

Chitra
+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.

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.

Shakuni (fixed)
Deity: Kali (personification of the Kali Yuga)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for preparing and taking medicines, mantras, protective and pacifying rites.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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).

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

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.

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Eclipse nearby
An eclipse on a neighbouring Vedic day (the day before, including the night before this day’s sunrise, or the day after): its influence is weaker, but important undertakings are better postponed.

Krishna 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.

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.

Naga (fixed)
Deity: nagas (serpents)
Inauspicious. Suitable only for harsh and forceful deeds, work with things that must stay fixed, and rites connected with serpents.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

The 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.

Solar eclipse, partial
The Moon covers the Sun (occurs only at new moon). Traditionally it is Rahu’s time: Sutak begins 12 hours (4 praharas) before the eclipse; during the eclipse people refrain from eating and recite mantras, and afterwards take a holy bath and give dana.
Only part of the disc is covered: the Sun’s by the Moon, or the Moon’s by the Earth’s shadow.

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 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

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

Diwali — five days, day 3
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.

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.

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Eclipse (not visible here)
There is an eclipse on this date, but it is not visible at this location (or it is only penumbral): Sutak and eclipse rites are not observed, the influence is weak; important undertakings are still better postponed.

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)

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.

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.

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

Diwali — five days, day 4
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.

Anuradha
−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)

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.

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

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

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

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

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Vrishabha
+1 — auspicious sign 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)

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

Mula
−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)

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 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-chaturti
−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.

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)

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.

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.

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Sankranti day
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.

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

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.

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.

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.

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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 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

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.

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable 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.

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.

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 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-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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.

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.

Dosha-free Panchaka
Began on a Wednesday or Thursday: carries no particular dosha, but the five prohibitions of Panchaka still apply.
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

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

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.

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 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-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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.

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.

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable 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-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.

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.

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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.

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+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.

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)

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.

nakshatra Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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)

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.

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 Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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.

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-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.

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

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.

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

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.

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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.

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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)

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.

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

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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)

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 Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.

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

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

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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.

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 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

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable 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.

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground