Panchanga Calendar

November 1980

SamvatsaraRaudra (54)MonthAshwina → Kartika from 8.11RituSharadAyanaDakshinayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

November 1980 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Ashwina (until 7.11), Kartika (from 8.11). Periods: until 18.11 — Chaturmasya; 4–9.11 — Diwali — five days. Major festivals: 4.11 Dhanteras (Dhanvantari Jayanti); 6.11 Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali); 7.11 Diwali, Lakshmi Puja; 8.11 Govardhan Puja, Annakut; 9.11 Bhai Dooj (Yama Dwitiya); 13.11 Chhath Puja: Sandhya Arghya; 18.11 Devutthana Ekadashi (Prabodhini); 21.11 Dev Deepavali (Tripurari Purnima).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Mag9

2PPh10

3PPh11Rama Ekadashi

4UPh12Dhanteras

5Has13until 13:50

6Chit14Naraka Chaturdashi

7Swa30Diwali

8Vish1Govardhan Puja

9Anu2Bhai Dooj

10Jye3

11Mul4Vinayaka Chaturthi

12PAsh5Kharna

13UAsh6Chhath Puja

14Shra7Usha Arghya

15Dhan8Vrischika Sankr.

16Shat9Akshaya Navami

17PBh10Kansa Vadh

18UBh11Devutthana

19Rev12Tulasi Vivah

20Ashw13Pradosha

21Bhar14Dev Deepavali

22Krit15Karthigai Deepam

23Roh2

24Mrig3until 10:43

25Ard4Angaraki Chaturthi

26Pun5

27Push6until 09:08

28Ashl7

29Mag8Kalabhairava

30PPh9

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

MarkersDiwali — five daysafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (28)

EkadashiGovatsa DwadashiDhanterasTripushkar YogaPradoshaShivaratriKali ChaudasGoddess (Durga, Kali)Diwaliday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Govardhan PujaBhai DoojChandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiNahay KhaySkanda ShashtiSankrantiAkshaya NavamiKansa VadhDevutthanaTulasi VivahDev Deepavaliday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Amrita Siddhi YogaDwipushkar YogaSankashtiGuru Pushya YogaKalashtami

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

5.11 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda, Auspicious nakshatra until 13:50
Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
13.11 Thu — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra
Uttara-Ashadha (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
23.11 Sun — Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious nakshatra
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
24.11 Mon — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda, Auspicious nakshatra until 10:43
Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
26.11 Wed — Pushya, Anandadi: Matanga, Yoga Shukla
Punarvasu (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
27.11 Thu — Yoga Brahma, Pushya, Ravi Yoga until 09:08
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.

Festivals

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

Special muhurta yogas

4.11 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 07:42–10:47
5.11 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:44–13:50
14.11 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:03–07:06 (15.11)
18.11 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:11–02:09 (19.11)
20.11 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:15–20:49
22.11 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 15:10–08:20 (23.11)
22.11 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:10–08:20 (23.11)
23.11 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 12:42–03:27 (24.11)
24.11 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:22–10:43
24.11 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:22–10:43
27.11 Thu Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:28–09:08
27.11 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga 08:28–09:08
27.11 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:28–09:08
30.11 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:36–08:35 (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

1.11 Sat — Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
3.11 Mon — Krakacha Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Vaidhriti
4.11 Tue — Vaidhriti, Surya Dagdha tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
6.11 Thu — Krishna Chaturdashi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Vishti (Bhadra)
7.11 Fri — Amavasya, Anandadi: Gada
9.11 Sun — Anandadi: Mrityu, Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) (unfavourable day)
15.11 Sat — Sankranti day, Vishti (Bhadra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
20.11 Thu — Vyatipata
22.11 Sat — Kshaya tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
28.11 Fri — Krakacha Yoga, Anandadi: Kana, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
29.11 Sat — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Sky this month

7.11 New moon (Amavasya) 23:42
15.11 Vrischika Sankr. 22:08 — the Sun enters Vrischika (Scorpio)
22.11 Full moon (Purnima) 09:38
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

until 18.11 Chaturmasya
4–9.11 Diwali — five days
15.11 19:01 – 19.11 23:37 Mrityu Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

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

Northern samvatsara: Shrimukha. Shaka Samvat 1902, Vikram Samvat 2037, Kali Yuga 5081.

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	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 1902 · Vikram 2037 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:35

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 09:22 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 05:02 (02.11) more Gandamula
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 11:32 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 09:22 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 09:22	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 09:22	karana Vanija
from 11:32	yoga Brahma
from 22:17	karana Vishti
from 05:02 (02.11)	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:56
Sunrise	07:35
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:49
End of twilight	17:29
Moonrise	none
Moonset	15:11
Day length	9 h 14 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:22

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (07:35–16:49) is good for sowing, for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:35–09:22

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:22–07:37 (02.11)

Anandadi: Padma 07:35–05:02 (02.11) Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:02–07:37 (02.11)

Bhadra on earth: 22:17–11:20 (02.11); Bhadra Puchha 00:18–01:36 (02.11); Bhadra Mukha 01:36–03:45 (02.11)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:11 (31.10)–09:14
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:37–06:36
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:45–14:22
Godhuli	16:49–17:19
Pradosha	16:49–19:47
Nishitha	23:44–00:43 (02.11)
Amrita Kalam	02:24–04:10 (02.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:54–11:03
Yamaganda	13:22–14:31
Gulika Kalam	07:35–08:45
Dur Muhurta	07:35–08:12, 08:12–08:49
Varjyam	15:52–17:37

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 09:22–11:55, 13:48–14:53, 15:37–16:18

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Krishna-navami until 09:22, Krishna-dashami from 09:22; lagna Tula 07:35, Vrischika 09:10, Dhanu 11:55, Makara 13:48, Kumbha 14:53, Mina 15:37, Mesha 16:18

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-navami 07:35–09:22: 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 = −4

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

+1 Yoga Brahma 11:32–07:37 (02.11)+1 Anandadi: Padma 07:35–05:02 (02.11)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:35–09:220 Chaturmasya−1 Gandanta 07:35–09:14−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:35–05:02 (02.11)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:22–07:37 (02.11)−2 Rikta tithi 07:35–09:22

Panchanga at sunrise 07:35

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Chhatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Bhadra on earth
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1902 · Vikram 2037 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:37

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 11:20 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 07:48 (03.11) more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 12:00 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:20 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 11:20	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 11:20	karana Bava
from 12:00	yoga Indra
from 00:28 (03.11)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:58
Sunrise	07:37
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:47
End of twilight	17:27
Moonrise	01:07
Moonset	15:32
Day length	9 h 09 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:20

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (07:37–16:47) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:37–11:20: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:20–07:39 (03.11)

Anandadi: Chhatra all day

Bhadra on earth: 22:17 (01.11)–11:20; Bhadra Puchha 00:18–01:36; Bhadra Mukha 01:36–03:45
Gandanta (tithi): 10:54–11:46

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:39–06:38
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:44–14:21
Godhuli	16:47–17:17
Pradosha	16:47–19:46
Nishitha	23:44–00:43 (03.11)
Amrita Kalam	00:40–02:27 (03.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:39–16:47
Yamaganda	12:12–13:21
Gulika Kalam	14:30–15:39
Dur Muhurta	15:34–16:11
Varjyam	13:57–15:45

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:37–11:51, 13:44–14:49, 15:33–16:14

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-dashami until 11:20, Krishna-ekadashi from 11:20; lagna Tula 07:37, Vrischika 09:06, Dhanu 11:51, Makara 13:44, Kumbha 14:49, Mina 15:33, Mesha 16:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Bhadra on earth 07:37–11:20: 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

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 Brahma 07:37–12:00+1 Anandadi: Chhatra all day0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−1 Bhadra on earth 07:37–11:20−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:20–07:39 (03.11)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:37

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1902 · Vikram 2037 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Rama Ekadashi · Govatsa Dwadashi (Vasu Baras)

At sunrise 07:39

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 13:41 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 07:48 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 12:45 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 13:41 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 07:48	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 12:45	yoga Vaidhriti
from 13:41	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 13:41	karana Kaulava
from 02:57 (04.11)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:00
Sunrise	07:39
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:45
End of twilight	17:25
Moonrise	02:15
Moonset	15:51
Day length	9 h 05 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	from 07:48	from 13:41

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 (07:39–07:48) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (07:48–16:45) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Rama Ekadashi · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 11:20 (02.11)–13:41
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 07:42–09:30 (04.11)

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, 16:45–19:44
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:39–13:41 Krakacha Yoga 07:39–13:41 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:41–07:42 (04.11)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 07:39–07:48 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:48–07:42 (04.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:41–06:40
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:43–14:20
Godhuli	16:45–17:15
Pradosha	16:45–19:44
Nishitha	23:43–00:43 (04.11)
Amrita Kalam	02:41–04:29 (04.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:48–09:56
Yamaganda	11:04–12:12
Gulika Kalam	13:21–14:29
Dur Muhurta	12:31–13:07, 14:20–14:56
Varjyam	15:54–17:42

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:48–09:02

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 07:48–09:02
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 07:48–09:02
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:48–11:47, 13:40–14:45, 15:29–16:10

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 07:48, Uttara-Phalguni from 07:48; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 13:41, Krishna-dvadashi from 13:41; lagna Tula 07:39, Vrischika 09:02, Dhanu 11:47, Makara 13:40, Kumbha 14:45, Mina 15:29, Mesha 16:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 07:48) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 07:48) — destruction of all diseases; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Vaidhriti 12:45–16:45: 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).
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

+2 Yoga Indra 07:39–12:45+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:48–07:42 (04.11)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:48–07:42 (04.11)0 Chaturmasya0 Surya Dagdha tithi 13:41–07:42 (04.11)−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:41–07:42 (04.11)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:39–07:48−1 Vaidhriti 12:45–07:42 (04.11)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:39–13:41−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:39–13:41

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:39

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Surya Dagdha tithi
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1902 · Vikram 2037 more
Period	Chaturmasya · Diwali — five days, day 1
Festivals	Dhanteras (Dhanvantari Jayanti) · Bhauma Pradosha

At sunrise 07:42

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 16:15 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 10:47 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 13:39 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 16:15 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 10:47	nakshatra Hasta
from 13:39	yoga Vishkambha
from 16:15	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 16:15	karana Gara
from 05:33 (05.11)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:02
Sunrise	07:42
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:43
End of twilight	17:23
Moonrise	03:23
Moonset	16:08
Day length	9 h 01 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:47	from 16:15

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 (07:42–10:47) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (10:47–16:43) 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, 16:43–19:43
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the first is chosen by rule

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, 16:43–19:43
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen

Chaturmasya
Diwali — five days, day 1

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 07:42–10:47 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:15–07:44 (05.11)

Anandadi: Prajapati 07:42–10:47 Anandadi: Saumya 10:47–07:44 (05.11)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dvadashi

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:42–06:42
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:43–14:19
Godhuli	16:43–17:13
Pradosha	16:43–19:43
Nishitha	23:43–00:43 (05.11)
Amrita Kalam	07:04–08:52 (05.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:28–15:35
Yamaganda	09:57–11:05
Gulika Kalam	12:12–13:20
Dur Muhurta	09:30–10:06, 22:43–23:43
Varjyam	20:15–22:03

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:39–14:41, 15:25–16:06

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 13:39–14:41, 15:25–16:06
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 13:39–14:41, 15:25–16:06
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:42–11:43, 13:36–14:41, 15:25–16:06

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 10:47, Hasta from 10:47; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 16:15, Krishna-trayodashi from 16:15; lagna Tula 07:42, Vrischika 08:58, Dhanu 11:43, Makara 13:36, Kumbha 14:41, Mina 15:25, Mesha 16:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 10:47) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 10:47) — imparting radiance (to the person); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Vaidhriti 07:42–13:39: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 07:42–10:47+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:42–10:470 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:15–07:44 (05.11)0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 07:42–10:47−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:42–16:15−3 Vaidhriti 07:42–13:39

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:42

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda; auspicious time — until 13:50
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1902 · Vikram 2037 more
Period	Chaturmasya · Diwali — five days, day 2
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri · Kali Chaudas

At sunrise 07:44

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 18:51 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 13:50 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 14:35 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 18:51 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 13:50	nakshatra Chitra
from 14:35	yoga Priti
from 18:51	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 18:51	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:04
Sunrise	07:44
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:41
End of twilight	17:21
Moonrise	04:30
Moonset	16:25
Day length	8 h 57 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:50

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (07:44–13:50) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (13:50–16:41) 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 (06.11)
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 (06.11)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya
Diwali — five days, day 2

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:44–13:50

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:44–18:51 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 13:50–18:51

Anandadi: Ananda 07:44–13:50 Anandadi: Kaladanda 13:50–07:46 (06.11)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 18:51–08:07 (06.11); Bhadra Mukha 18:51–21:03; Bhadra Puchha 06:46–08:06 (06.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:44–06:44
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:42–14:18
Godhuli	16:41–17:11
Pradosha	16:41–19:42
Nishitha	23:43–00:44 (06.11)
Amrita Kalam	07:04–08:52

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:12–13:20
Yamaganda	08:51–09:58
Gulika Kalam	11:05–12:12
Dur Muhurta	11:54–12:30
Varjyam	22:50–00:38 (06.11)

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 07:44–11:39, 13:32–14:37, 15:21–16:02

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Hasta until 13:50, Chitra from 13:50; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Tula 07:44, Vrischika 08:55, Dhanu 11:39, Makara 13:32, Kumbha 14:37, Mina 15:21, Mesha 16:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 13:50) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 13:50) — improvement of well-being; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time ends by 13:50

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:44–13:50+1 Anandadi: Ananda 07:44–13:50+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:44–13:50+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Priti 14:35–07:46 (06.11)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 13:50–18:51 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:44–18:51 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Kaladanda 13:50–07:46 (06.11)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:44

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1902 · Vikram 2037 more
Period	Chaturmasya · Diwali — five days, day 2
Festivals	Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) · Kali Puja

At sunrise 07:46

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 21:21 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 16:49 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 15:28 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:07 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 08:07	karana Shakuni
from 15:28	yoga Ayushman
from 16:49	nakshatra Swati
from 21:21	tithi Amavasya
from 21:21	karana Chatushpada

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:06
Sunrise	07:46
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:39
End of twilight	17:19
Moonrise	05:37
Moonset	16:42
Day length	8 h 53 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (07:46–16:39) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:46–08:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 08:07–16:39: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 07:46–16:39: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) · Krishna

The victory of Krishna and Satyabhama over the demon Narakasura. Before sunrise, while the Moon is still shining, Abhyanga Snana is performed — a bath with oil and a healing paste.

Rule: Arunodaya: before sunrise, 05:45–07:46
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Abhyanga Snana: from moonrise to sunrise: 05:45–07:46

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 (07.11)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya
Diwali — five days, day 2

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:46–21:21

Anandadi: Chara 07:46–16:49 Anandadi: Sthira 16:49–07:48 (07.11)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:20–08:07; Bhadra Puchha 06:46–08:06

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:45–06:45
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:41–14:17
Godhuli	16:39–17:09
Pradosha	16:39–19:41
Nishitha	23:43–00:44 (07.11)
Amrita Kalam	09:37–11:25

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:19–14:26
Yamaganda	07:46–08:52
Gulika Kalam	09:59–11:06
Dur Muhurta	10:44–11:19, 14:17–14:52
Varjyam	23:05–00:52 (07.11)

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 throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Tula 07:46, Vrischika 08:51, Dhanu 11:35, Makara 13:28, Kumbha 14:33, Mina 15:17, Mesha 15:58

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

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 07:46–16:39: 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 = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+1 Anandadi: Chara 07:46–16:49+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:46–16:49+1 Yoga Priti 07:46–15:28+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:46–08:07−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:46–21:21−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 07:46–21:21

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 07:46

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Anandadi: Gada
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1902 · Vikram 2037 more
Period	Chaturmasya · Diwali — five days, day 3
Festivals	Diwali, Lakshmi Puja · Ashwina Amavasya

At sunrise 07:48

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 23:42 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 19:40 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 16:14 more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 10:33 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 10:33	karana Naga
from 16:14	yoga Saubhagya
from 19:40	nakshatra Vishakha
from 23:42	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 23:42	karana Kimstughna

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:08
Sunrise	07:48
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:37
End of twilight	17:17
Moonrise	06:45
Moonset	17:01
Day length	8 h 49 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	23:42

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (07:48–16:37) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Chatushpada 07:48–10:33: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 10:33–16:37: 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, 16:37–19:40
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Ashwina Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

The new moon of Ashwina (Kartika in North India) — the night of Diwali: Lakshmi Puja and Kali Puja.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 21:21 (06.11)–23:42
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya
Diwali — five days, day 3

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:42–07:50 (08.11)

Anandadi: Matanga 19:40–07:50 (08.11) Anandadi: Gada 07:48–19:40

Gandanta (tithi): 23:16–00:08 (08.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:47–06:47
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:41–14:16
Godhuli	16:37–17:07
Pradosha	16:37–19:40
Nishitha	23:43–00:44 (08.11)
Amrita Kalam	09:49–11:36

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:06–12:12
Yamaganda	14:25–15:31
Gulika Kalam	08:54–10:00
Dur Muhurta	09:34–10:09, 12:30–13:05
Varjyam	01:52–03:39 (08.11)

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 throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Amavasya; lagna Tula 07:48, Vrischika 08:47, Dhanu 11:31, Makara 13:24, Kumbha 14:29, Mina 15:13, Mesha 15:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Friday — universal respect.

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

Amavasya 07:48–16:37: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:48–19:40+1 Yoga Ayushman 07:48–16:14+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Gada 07:48–19:40−3 Amavasya 07:48–23:42

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:48

Summary	Favourable day — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Anandadi: Shubha
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1902 · Vikram 2037 more
Period	Chaturmasya · Diwali — five days, day 4
Festivals	Govardhan Puja, Annakut

At sunrise 07:50

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 01:50 (09.11) more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 2 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 22:18 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 16:51 more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 12:48 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 12:48	karana Bava
from 16:51	yoga Shobhana
from 22:18	nakshatra Anuradha
from 01:50 (09.11)	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 01:50 (09.11)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:09
Sunrise	07:50
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:35
End of twilight	17:16
Moonrise	07:53
Moonset	17:23
Day length	8 h 45 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (07:50–16:35) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Kimstughna 07:50–12:48: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Govardhan Puja, Annakut · Krishna

The fourth day of Diwali: Krishna lifted Govardhan Hill, sheltering the cowherds from Indra’s downpour. A “mountain” of food, the Annakut, is heaped up and offered to Krishna; in Maharashtra and South India it is Bali Pratipada, the day of King Bali.

Rule: Pratah Kala: morning, the first fifth of the daytime, 07:50–09:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya
Diwali — five days, day 4

Muhurta

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 01:50–07:52 (09.11)

Anandadi: Shubha 07:50–22:18 Anandadi: Amrita 22:18–07:52 (09.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:48–06:49
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:40–14:15
Godhuli	16:35–17:06
Pradosha	16:35–19:38
Nishitha	23:43–00:44 (09.11)
Amrita Kalam	12:32–14:18

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:01–11:07
Yamaganda	13:18–14:24
Gulika Kalam	07:50–08:56
Dur Muhurta	07:50–08:25, 08:25–09:00
Varjyam	02:42–04:27 (09.11)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Tula 07:50, Vrischika 08:43, Dhanu 11:27, Makara 13:20, Kumbha 14:25, Mina 15:09, Mesha 15:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +1

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

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

+1 Anandadi: Shubha 07:50–22:18+1 Yoga Saubhagya 07:50–16:510 Chaturmasya0 Swayam Siddha Muhurta−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 07:50

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1902 · Vikram 2037 more
Period	Chaturmasya · Diwali — five days, day 5
Festivals	Bhai Dooj (Yama Dwitiya) · Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 07:52

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 03:42 (10.11) more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 2 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 00:41 (10.11) more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 17:17 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 14:48 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 14:48	karana Kaulava
from 17:17	yoga Atiganda
from 00:41 (10.11)	nakshatra Jyestha
from 03:42 (10.11)	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 03:42 (10.11)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:11
Sunrise	07:52
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:33
End of twilight	17:14
Moonrise	09:00
Moonset	17:50
Day length	8 h 41 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (07:52–16:33) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Bhai Dooj (Yama Dwitiya) · Yama and Yamuna

The fifth and last day of Diwali: according to legend, Yama visited his sister Yamuna. Sisters apply a tilak to their brothers and pray for their long life, and brothers give their sisters gifts.

Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:05–14:49
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, 16:33–17:50
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 16:33–17:50

Chaturmasya
Diwali — five days, day 5

Muhurta

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:52–00:41 (10.11)

Anandadi: Mrityu 07:52–00:41 (10.11) Anandadi: Kana 00:41–07:54 (10.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:50–06:51
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:39–14:14
Godhuli	16:33–17:04
Pradosha	16:33–19:37
Nishitha	23:43–00:44 (10.11)
Amrita Kalam	13:15–15:01

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:28–16:33
Yamaganda	12:13–13:18
Gulika Kalam	14:23–15:28
Dur Muhurta	15:24–15:58
Varjyam	06:47–08:31 (10.11)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:52–08:39, 13:16–14:21, 15:05–15:46

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:52–08:39, 13:16–14:21, 15:05–15:46
Cutting fingernails	average 07:52–08:39, 13:16–14:21, 15:05–15:46
Cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Tula 07:52, Vrischika 08:39, Dhanu 11:23, Makara 13:16, Kumbha 14:21, Mina 15:05, Mesha 15:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −2

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

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:52–00:41 (10.11)+1 Yoga Shobhana 07:52–17:17+1 Auspicious tithi 07:52–03:42 (10.11)0 Chaturmasya−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:52–00:41 (10.11)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 07:52–00:41 (10.11)

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 07:52

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Auspicious weekday; cons: 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 1902 · Vikram 2037 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:54

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 05:16 (11.11) more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 2 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 02:48 (11.11) more Gandamula
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 17:30 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 16:31 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 16:31	karana Gara
from 17:30	yoga Sukarma
from 02:48 (11.11)	nakshatra Mula
from 05:16 (11.11)	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 05:16 (11.11)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:13
Sunrise	07:54
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:31
End of twilight	17:12
Moonrise	10:05
Moonset	18:23
Day length	8 h 37 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (07:54–16:31) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 02:48–07:56 (11.11)

Anandadi: Padma 07:54–02:48 (11.11) Anandadi: Lumbaka 02:48–07:56 (11.11)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:18–09:17 (11.11)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:51–06:53
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:39–14:13
Godhuli	16:31–17:02
Pradosha	16:31–19:36
Nishitha	23:43–00:45 (11.11)
Amrita Kalam	17:14–18:58

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:59–10:03
Yamaganda	11:08–12:13
Gulika Kalam	13:17–14:22
Dur Muhurta	12:30–13:04, 14:13–14:48
Varjyam	06:47–08:31

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Tula 07:54, Vrischika 08:35, Dhanu 11:19, Makara 13:12, Kumbha 14:17, Mina 15:01, Mesha 15:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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 = +2

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

+1 Anandadi: Padma 07:54–02:48 (11.11)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:54–05:16 (11.11)0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:54–02:48 (11.11)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:54

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chhatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1902 · Vikram 2037 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi · Chhath: Nahay Khay

At sunrise 07:56

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 06:28 (12.11) more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 04:34 (12.11) more Gandamula
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 17:27 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 17:55 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 17:27	yoga Dhriti
from 17:55	karana Vishti
from 04:34 (12.11)	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 06:28 (12.11)	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 06:28 (12.11)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:15
Sunrise	07:56
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:29
End of twilight	17:11
Moonrise	11:06
Moonset	19:03
Day length	8 h 33 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 (07:56–16:29) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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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), 11:22–13:04
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 07:56–04:34 (12.11)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:28–07:58 (12.11)

Anandadi: Chhatra 07:56–04:34 (12.11) Anandadi: Mitra 04:34–07:58 (12.11)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 17:55–06:28 (12.11); Bhadra Mukha 17:52–19:58; Bhadra Puchha 05:12–06:28 (12.11)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:18 (10.11)–09:17
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:53–06:55
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:38–14:13
Godhuli	16:29–17:00
Pradosha	16:29–19:35
Nishitha	23:43–00:45 (12.11)
Amrita Kalam	21:42–23:25

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:21–15:25
Yamaganda	10:05–11:09
Gulika Kalam	12:13–13:17
Dur Muhurta	09:39–10:13, 22:41–23:43
Varjyam	02:51–04:34 (12.11)

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 Tuesday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Tula 07:56, Vrischika 08:31, Dhanu 11:16, Makara 13:09, Kumbha 14:13, Mina 14:57, Mesha 15:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-chaturti 07:56–16:29: 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 07:56–04:34 (12.11)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 07:56–04:34 (12.11)+1 Yoga Sukarma 07:56–17:270 Chaturmasya−1 Gandanta 07:56–09:17−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:56–04:34 (12.11)−2 Rikta tithi 07:56–06:28 (12.11)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:56

Summary	Favourable day — Anandadi: Shrivatsa, Yoga Dhriti
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1902 · Vikram 2037 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Chhath: Kharna

At sunrise 07:58

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 07:14 (13.11) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 1 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 05:56 (13.11) more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 17:07 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 18:55 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 17:07	yoga Shula
from 18:55	karana Balava
from 05:56 (13.11)	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 07:14 (13.11)	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 07:14 (13.11)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:17
Sunrise	07:58
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:28
End of twilight	17:09
Moonrise	12:00
Moonset	19:54
Day length	8 h 29 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (07:58–16:28) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chhath: Kharna · Surya and Chhathi Maiya

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

Rule: relative to a neighbouring festival

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:56–08:00 (13.11)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:58–05:56 (13.11) Anandadi: Vajra 05:56–08:00 (13.11)

Gandanta (tithi): 06:49–07:38 (13.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:55–06:56
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:38–14:12
Godhuli	16:28–16:59
Pradosha	16:28–19:34
Nishitha	23:43–00:45 (13.11)
Amrita Kalam	00:51–02:33 (13.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:13–13:17
Yamaganda	09:02–10:06
Gulika Kalam	11:09–12:13
Dur Muhurta	11:56–12:30
Varjyam	14:43–16:24

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 07:58–11:12, 13:05–14:10, 14:54–15:35

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Tula 07:58, Vrischika 08:27, Dhanu 11:12, Makara 13:05, Kumbha 14:10, Mina 14:54, Mesha 15:35

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:58–05:56 (13.11)+1 Yoga Dhriti 07:58–17:07+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:58–07:14 (13.11)0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:58–05:56 (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	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Saumya
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1902 · Vikram 2037 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Chhath Puja: Sandhya Arghya · Skanda Shashti (Soorasamharam)

At sunrise 08:00

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 07:30 (14.11) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 06:48 (14.11) more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 16:25 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 19:26 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 16:25	yoga Ganda
from 19:26	karana Taitila
from 06:48 (14.11)	nakshatra Shravana
from 07:30 (14.11)	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 07:30 (14.11)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:19
Sunrise	08:00
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:26
End of twilight	17:07
Moonrise	12:47
Moonset	20:54
Day length	8 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (08:00–16:26) 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, 16:26
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 07:14–07:30 (14.11)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:00–06:48 (14.11)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:00–07:30 (14.11)

Anandadi: Saumya 08:00–00:38 (14.11) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 00:38–08:03 (14.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:56–06:58
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:37–14:11
Godhuli	16:26–16:57
Pradosha	16:26–19:33
Nishitha	23:43–00:45 (14.11)
Amrita Kalam	00:10–01:49 (14.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:16–14:19
Yamaganda	08:00–09:04
Gulika Kalam	10:07–11:10
Dur Muhurta	10:49–11:23, 14:11–14:45
Varjyam	14:13–15:53

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 08:00–11:08, 13:01–14:06, 14:50–15:31

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Tula 08:00, Vrischika 08:23, Dhanu 11:08, Makara 13:01, Kumbha 14:06, Mina 14:50, Mesha 15:31, Vrishabha 16:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Thursday — success.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:00–06:48 (14.11)+1 Anandadi: Saumya 08:00–00:38 (14.11)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:00–06:48 (14.11)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Ganda 16:25–18:420 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:00–07:30 (14.11) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:00

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Anandadi: Dhumra
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1902 · Vikram 2037 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Chhath: Usha Arghya

At sunrise 08:03

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 07:10 (15.11) more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 1 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 07:06 (15.11) more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 15:18 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 19:25 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 15:18	yoga Vriddhi
from 19:25	karana Vanija
from 07:06 (15.11)	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 07:10 (15.11)	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 07:10 (15.11)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:21
Sunrise	08:03
Noon	12:14
Sunset	16:24
End of twilight	17:06
Moonrise	13:26
Moonset	22:03
Day length	8 h 21 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

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 (08:03–16:24) 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, 08:03

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:03–07:06 (15.11)

Krakacha Yoga 08:03–07:10 (15.11) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:03–07:10 (15.11) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:10–08:05 (15.11)

Anandadi: Prajapati 07:06–08:05 (15.11) Anandadi: Kaladanda 08:03–08:26 Anandadi: Dhumra 08:26–07:06 (15.11)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 07:10–18:46 (15.11); Bhadra Puchha 08:54–10:03 (15.11); Bhadra Mukha 10:03–11:58 (15.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:58–07:00
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:37–14:10
Godhuli	16:24–16:55
Pradosha	16:24–19:32
Nishitha	23:43–00:46 (15.11)
Amrita Kalam	20:34–22:11

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:11–12:13
Yamaganda	14:19–15:21
Gulika Kalam	09:05–10:08
Dur Muhurta	09:43–10:16, 12:30–13:03
Varjyam	10:51–12:28

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:03–08:19, 12:57–14:02, 14:46–15:27

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 08:03–08:19, 12:57–14:02, 14:46–15:27
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 08:03–08:19, 12:57–14:02, 14:46–15:27
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:03–11:04, 12:57–14:02, 14:46–15:27

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Tula 08:03, Vrischika 08:19, Dhanu 11:04, Makara 12:57, Kumbha 14:02, Mina 14:46, Mesha 15:27, Vrishabha 16:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:03–07:06 (15.11)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:03–07:06 (15.11)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:03–07:10 (15.11)0 Yoga Vriddhi 15:18–08:05 (15.11)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:03–07:10 (15.11) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 08:26–07:06 (15.11)−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:03–07:10 (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 08:03

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1902 · Vikram 2037 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Vrischika Sankranti · Masik Durgashtami · Gopashtami

At sunrise 08:05

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 06:13 (16.11) more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 1 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 06:47 (16.11) more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 13:43 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 18:46 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 13:43	yoga Dhruva
from 18:46	karana Bava
from 06:13 (16.11)	tithi Shukla-navami
from 06:13 (16.11)	karana Balava
from 06:47 (16.11)	nakshatra Shatabhisha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:23
Sunrise	08:05
Noon	12:14
Sunset	16:22
End of twilight	17:04
Moonrise	13:58
Moonset	23:18
Day length	8 h 17 min

Sky

Vrischika Sankr.	22:08 — the Sun enters Vrischika (Scorpio)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:05–16:22: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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, 15:44–16:22
on the day the Sun enters the sign

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 07:10–06:13 (16.11)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Gopashtami · Krishna Gopala

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 07:10–06:13 (16.11)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:13–08:07 (16.11) Ravi Yoga 06:47–08:07 (16.11)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:05–06:47 (16.11) Anandadi: Ananda 06:47–08:07 (16.11)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 07:10–18:46; Bhadra Puchha 08:54–10:03; Bhadra Mukha 10:03–11:58
Mrityu Panchaka: 19:01–23:37 (19.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:59–07:02
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:36–14:10
Godhuli	16:22–16:54
Pradosha	16:22–19:31
Nishitha	23:43–00:46 (16.11)
Amrita Kalam	20:31–22:06

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:09–11:11
Yamaganda	13:16–14:18
Gulika Kalam	08:05–09:07
Dur Muhurta	08:05–08:38, 08:38–09:11
Varjyam	11:03–12:38

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 08:05–11:00, 12:53–13:58, 14:42–15:23

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Tula 08:05, Vrischika 08:15, Dhanu 11:00, Makara 12:53, Kumbha 13:58, Mina 14:42, Mesha 15:23, Vrishabha 16:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-ashtami 08:05–16:22: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Sankranti at 22:08 — 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 = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:05–06:47 (16.11)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:05–06:47 (16.11)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 08:05–13:430 Chaturmasya−1 Ashtami 08:05–06:13 (16.11)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Sankranti day−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:05–18:46

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:05

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Panchaka
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1902 · Vikram 2037 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Akshaya Navami (Amla Navami)

At sunrise 08:07

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 04:36 (17.11) more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 1 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 05:49 (17.11) more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 11:37 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 17:29 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 11:37	yoga Vyaghata
from 17:29	karana Kaulava
from 04:36 (17.11)	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 04:36 (17.11)	karana Taitila
from 05:49 (17.11)	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:24
Sunrise	08:07
Noon	12:14
Sunset	16:21
End of twilight	17:03
Moonrise	14:25
Moonset	none
Day length	8 h 14 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (08:07–16:21) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Akshaya Navami (Amla Navami) · Vishnu

Good deeds done on this day “never diminish”, as on Akshaya Tritiya; the amla tree is worshipped and meals are taken beneath it. According to legend, the Satya Yuga began on this day.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 06:13–04:36 (17.11)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Chara 05:49–08:09 (17.11) Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:07–05:49 (17.11)

Mrityu Panchaka: 19:01 (15.11)–23:37 (19.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:01–07:04
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:36–14:09
Godhuli	16:21–16:52
Pradosha	16:21–19:30
Nishitha	23:43–00:46 (17.11)
Amrita Kalam	22:55–00:27 (17.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:19–16:21
Yamaganda	12:14–13:15
Gulika Kalam	14:17–15:19
Dur Muhurta	15:15–15:48
Varjyam	13:42–15:14

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 08:07–10:56, 12:49–13:54, 14:38–15:19

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Tula 08:07, Vrischika 08:11, Dhanu 10:56, Makara 12:49, Kumbha 13:54, Mina 14:38, Mesha 15:19, Vrishabha 16:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-navami 08:07–16:21: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:07–05:49 (17.11)+1 Yoga Dhruva 08:07–11:370 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Vyaghata 11:37–14:49−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:07–05:49 (17.11)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 08:07–04:36 (17.11)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:07

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Surya Dagdha tithi
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1902 · Vikram 2037 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kansa Vadh

At sunrise 08:09

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 02:21 (18.11) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 1 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 04:15 (18.11) more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 09:00 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 15:33 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:00	yoga Harshana
from 15:33	karana Gara
from 02:21 (18.11)	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 02:21 (18.11)	karana Vanija
from 04:15 (18.11)	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 05:54 (18.11)	yoga Vajra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:26
Sunrise	08:09
Noon	12:14
Sunset	16:19
End of twilight	17:01
Moonrise	14:49
Moonset	00:37
Day length	8 h 10 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (08:09–16:19) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Kansa Vadh · Krishna

Commemoration of Krishna’s victory over the tyrant Kansa in Mathura and the return of the throne to Ugrasena; it is celebrated in Mathura and Vrindavan.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 04:36–02:21 (18.11)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:09–04:15 (18.11)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:21–08:11 (18.11) Krakacha Yoga 02:21–08:11 (18.11)

Anandadi: Musala 08:09–04:15 (18.11) Anandadi: Gada 04:15–08:11 (18.11)

Mrityu Panchaka: 19:01 (15.11)–23:37 (19.11)
Gandanta (tithi): 02:00–02:43 (18.11)
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dashami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:02–07:05
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:36–14:08
Godhuli	16:19–16:51
Pradosha	16:19–19:29
Nishitha	23:43–00:47 (18.11)
Amrita Kalam	20:47–22:16

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:10–10:11
Yamaganda	11:13–12:14
Gulika Kalam	13:15–14:16
Dur Muhurta	12:30–13:03, 14:08–14:41
Varjyam	11:48–13:18

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Vrischika 08:09, Dhanu 10:52, Makara 12:45, Kumbha 13:50, Mina 14:34, Mesha 15:15, Vrishabha 16:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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 08:09–04:15 (18.11)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:09–02:21 (18.11)+1 Yoga Harshana 09:00–05:54 (18.11)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Musala 08:09–04:15 (18.11)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:09–02:21 (18.11)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:09–04:15 (18.11)

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 08:09

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; auspicious time — until 13:02
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1902 · Vikram 2037 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Devutthana Ekadashi (Prabodhini)

At sunrise 08:11

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 23:34 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 1 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 02:09 (19.11) more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 02:21 (19.11) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 13:02 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 13:02	karana Vishti
from 23:34	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 23:34	karana Bava
from 02:09 (19.11)	nakshatra Revati
from 02:21 (19.11)	yoga Siddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:28
Sunrise	08:11
Noon	12:14
Sunset	16:18
End of twilight	17:00
Moonrise	15:11
Moonset	02:00
Day length	8 h 06 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-Bhadra (08:11–16:18) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:02–16:18: 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 02:21–23:34
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:13–09:49 (19.11)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:11–02:09 (19.11) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:11–02:09 (19.11)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:11–23:34

Anandadi: Siddhi 08:11–02:09 (19.11) Anandadi: Shubha 02:09–08:13 (19.11)

Bhadra on earth: 13:02–23:34; Bhadra Puchha 17:12–18:16; Bhadra Mukha 18:16–20:02
Mrityu Panchaka: 19:01 (15.11)–23:37 (19.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:04–07:07
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:35–14:08
Godhuli	16:18–16:49
Pradosha	16:18–19:29
Nishitha	23:43–00:47 (19.11)
Amrita Kalam	21:46–23:13

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:16–15:17
Yamaganda	10:12–11:13
Gulika Kalam	12:14–13:15
Dur Muhurta	09:48–10:20, 22:40–23:43
Varjyam	13:00–14:28

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:11–13:02

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:11–13:02
Cutting fingernails	average 12:41–13:02
Cutting toenails	average 08:11–13:02
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Vrischika 08:11, Dhanu 10:48, Makara 12:41, Kumbha 13:46, Mina 14:30, Mesha 15:11, Vrishabha 16:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Bhadra on earth 13:02–16:18: 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

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 13:02

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:11–02:09 (19.11)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 08:11–02:09 (19.11)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:11–02:09 (19.11)+1 Auspicious tithi 08:11–23:34+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:11–02:09 (19.11)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:11–23:34 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Bhadra on earth 13:02–23:34

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:11

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Anandadi: Utpata, Panchaka
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1902 · Vikram 2037 more
Festivals	Tulasi Vivah

At sunrise 08:13

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 20:21 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 23:37 more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 22:28 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 10:00 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 10:00	karana Balava
from 20:21	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 20:21	karana Kaulava
from 22:28	yoga Vyatipata
from 23:37	nakshatra Ashwini
from 06:37 (20.11)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:30
Sunrise	08:13
Noon	12:15
Sunset	16:16
End of twilight	16:59
Moonrise	15:33
Moonset	03:25
Day length	8 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (08:13–16:16) 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 23:34 (18.11)–20:21
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:13–20:21

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:21–08:15 (20.11)

Anandadi: Utpata 08:13–23:37 Anandadi: Mrityu 23:37–08:15 (20.11)

Mrityu Panchaka: 19:01 (15.11)–23:37
Gandanta (nakshatra): 18:17–04:56 (20.11)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:05–07:09
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:35–14:07
Godhuli	16:16–16:48
Pradosha	16:16–19:28
Nishitha	23:43–00:47 (20.11)
Amrita Kalam	21:28–22:54

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:14–13:15
Yamaganda	09:13–10:13
Gulika Kalam	11:14–12:14
Dur Muhurta	11:58–12:30
Varjyam	12:53–14:19

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 12:37–13:42, 14:26–15:07, 16:00–16:16

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 12:37–13:42, 14:26–15:07, 16:00–16:16
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 12:37–13:42, 14:26–15:07, 16:00–16:16
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:13–10:44, 12:37–13:42, 14:26–15:07 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Vrischika 08:13, Dhanu 10:44, Makara 12:37, Kumbha 13:42, Mina 14:26, Mesha 15:07, Vrishabha 16:00

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Yoga Siddhi 08:13–22:28+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:13–23:37+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:13–20:21 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka 08:13–23:37−3 Anandadi: Utpata 08:13–23:37

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 08:13

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1902 · Vikram 2037 more
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat · Vaikuntha Chaturdashi

At sunrise 08:15

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 16:50 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 2 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 20:49 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 18:22 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 16:50 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 16:50	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 16:50	karana Gara
from 18:22	yoga Variyana
from 20:49	nakshatra Bharani
from 03:02 (21.11)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:32
Sunrise	08:15
Noon	12:15
Sunset	16:14
End of twilight	16:57
Moonrise	15:56
Moonset	04:53
Day length	7 h 59 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 16:14–16:50
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Vaikuntha Chaturdashi · Vishnu and Shiva

A rare day when Vishnu and Shiva are worshipped together: at midnight Vishnu is offered a thousand lotuses — just as, according to legend, he himself honoured Shiva in Varanasi.

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 23:43–00:48 (21.11)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:15–20:49 Ravi Yoga 20:49–08:17 (21.11)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:50–08:17 (21.11)

Anandadi: Manasa 08:15–20:49 Anandadi: Padma 20:49–08:17 (21.11)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:07–07:11
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:35–14:07
Godhuli	16:14–16:47
Pradosha	16:14–19:27
Nishitha	23:43–00:48 (21.11)
Amrita Kalam	14:28–15:52

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:15–14:15
Yamaganda	08:15–09:15
Gulika Kalam	10:15–11:15
Dur Muhurta	10:55–11:27, 14:07–14:39
Varjyam	17:17–18:42, 05:16–06:41 (21.11)

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 08:15–10:40, 12:33–13:38, 14:22–15:03 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Vrischika 08:15, Dhanu 10:40, Makara 12:33, Kumbha 13:38, Mina 14:22, Mesha 15:03, Vrishabha 15:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Thursday — success.

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

Vyatipata 08:15–16:14: 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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:15–20:49+1 Anandadi: Manasa 08:15–20:49+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:15–20:49+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:15–16:50−3 Vyatipata 08:15–18:22

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:15

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Variyana; 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 1902 · Vikram 2037 more
Festivals	Dev Deepavali (Tripurari Purnima) · Purnima Vrat

At sunrise 08:17

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 13:12 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 17:57 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 14:10 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 13:12 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 13:12	tithi Purnima
from 13:12	karana Vishti
from 14:10	yoga Parigha
from 17:57	nakshatra Krittika
from 23:24	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:33
Sunrise	08:17
Noon	12:15
Sunset	16:13
End of twilight	16:56
Moonrise	16:23
Moonset	06:21
Day length	7 h 56 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:12

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 (08:17–16:13) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:12–16:13: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 08:17–13:12: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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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, 16:13–19:26
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Purnima Vrat · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:27–13:02
the tithi does not cover the decisive time on either day — the day it begins is chosen
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 22.11

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:17–17:57

Anandadi: Chhatra 17:57–08:18 (22.11) Anandadi: Mudgara 08:17–17:57

Bhadra in heaven: 13:12–23:24; Bhadra Puchha 19:51–20:52; Bhadra Mukha 20:52–22:34

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:08–07:12
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:34–14:06
Godhuli	16:13–16:45
Pradosha	16:13–19:26
Nishitha	23:44–00:48 (22.11)
Amrita Kalam	13:43–15:08

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:15–12:15
Yamaganda	14:14–15:13
Gulika Kalam	09:16–10:16
Dur Muhurta	09:52–10:24, 12:31–13:02
Varjyam	04:34–05:58 (22.11)

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 08:17–10:36, 12:29–13:34, 14:18–14:59 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 13:12, Purnima from 13:12; lagna Vrischika 08:17, Dhanu 10:36, Makara 12:29, Kumbha 13:34, Mina 14:18, Mesha 14:59, Vrishabha 15:52

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 08:17–13:12: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 13:12–16:13: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:17–17:57+1 Yoga Variyana 08:17–14:10+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Parigha 14:10–00:06 (22.11)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 13:12–23:24−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 08:17–17:57−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:17–17:57−2 Rikta tithi 08:17–13:12

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:17

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, 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 1902 · Vikram 2037 more
Festivals	Karthigai Deepam · Kartika Purnima

At sunrise 08:18

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 09:38 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 15:10 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 10:02 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 09:38 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 09:38	tithi Krishna-pratipat (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 09:38	karana Balava
from 10:02	yoga Shiva
from 15:10	nakshatra Rohini
from 19:56	karana Kaulava
from 06:06 (23.11)	yoga Siddha
from 06:19 (23.11)	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 06:19 (23.11)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:35
Sunrise	08:18
Noon	12:15
Sunset	16:12
End of twilight	16:55
Moonrise	16:55
Moonset	07:48
Day length	7 h 53 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	09:38

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 09:38	from 15:10

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (08:18–15:10) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (15:10–16:12) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Karthigai Deepam · Shiva (Arunachaleshwara)

The Tamil festival of lights on the day of Krittika nakshatra in the solar month of Karthigai: a huge fire is lit on the summit of Arunachala hill in Tiruvannamalai, and rows of oil lamps are lit in homes.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, 08:18–15:10
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 13:12 (21.11)–09:38
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 21.11

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 15:10–08:20 (23.11) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:10–08:20 (23.11)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:18–09:38

Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:18–15:10 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 15:10–08:20 (23.11)

Gandanta (tithi): 09:18–09:59

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:10–07:14
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:34–14:05
Godhuli	16:12–16:44
Pradosha	16:12–19:25
Nishitha	23:44–00:48 (23.11)
Amrita Kalam	13:03–14:28

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:17–11:16
Yamaganda	13:14–14:13
Gulika Kalam	08:18–09:18
Dur Muhurta	08:18–08:50, 08:50–09:22
Varjyam	05:32–06:58 (23.11)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 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	average 15:48–16:12
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 15:48–16:12
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:18–10:32, 12:25–13:30, 14:14–14:55 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Krittika until 15:10, Rohini from 15:10; tithi Purnima until 09:38, Krishna-pratipat from 09:38; lagna Vrischika 08:18, Dhanu 10:32, Makara 12:25, Kumbha 13:30, Mina 14:14, Mesha 14:55, Vrishabha 15:48

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 15:10) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 15:10) — destruction of all misfortunes; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Purnima 08:18–09:38: 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.
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.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:18–15:10+1 Auspicious tithi 09:38–06:19 (23.11)+1 Yoga Shiva 10:02–06:06 (23.11)+1 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 15:10–08:20 (23.11)0 Auspicious nakshatra 15:10–08:20 (23.11)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:18–09:38−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−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 08:18

Summary	Best day — Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Prajapati
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1902 · Vikram 2037 more

At sunrise 08:20

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 03:27 (24.11) more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 4 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 12:42 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 02:31 (24.11) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 16:49 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 12:42	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 16:49	karana Gara
from 02:31 (24.11)	yoga Sadhya
from 03:27 (24.11)	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 03:27 (24.11)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:37
Sunrise	08:20
Noon	12:16
Sunset	16:10
End of twilight	16:54
Moonrise	17:36
Moonset	09:10
Day length	7 h 49 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:42

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (08:20–12:42) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (12:42–16:10) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 12:42–03:27 (24.11)

Anandadi: Prajapati 08:20–12:42 Anandadi: Saumya 12:42–08:22 (24.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:11–07:16
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:34–14:05
Godhuli	16:10–16:43
Pradosha	16:10–19:25
Nishitha	23:44–00:49 (24.11)
Amrita Kalam	09:50–11:16, 02:39–04:07 (24.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:12–16:10
Yamaganda	12:15–13:14
Gulika Kalam	14:13–15:12
Dur Muhurta	15:08–15:39
Varjyam	17:50–19:19

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:21–13:26, 14:10–14:51, 15:44–16:10

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 12:21–13:26, 14:10–14:51, 15:44–16:10
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 12:21–13:26, 14:10–14:51, 15:44–16:10
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Rohini until 12:42, Mrigashirsha from 12:42; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Vrischika 08:20, Dhanu 10:28, Makara 12:21, Kumbha 13:26, Mina 14:10, Mesha 14:51, Vrishabha 15:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 12:42) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 12:42) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 08:20–02:31 (24.11)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 08:20–12:42+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:20–12:42+1 Auspicious tithi 08:20–03:27 (24.11)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 12:42–03:27 (24.11)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:20

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda; auspicious time — until 10:43
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1902 · Vikram 2037 more

At sunrise 08:22

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 01:10 (25.11) more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 4 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 10:43 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 23:26 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 14:13 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 10:43	nakshatra Ardra
from 14:13	karana Vishti
from 23:26	yoga Shubha
from 01:10 (25.11)	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 01:10 (25.11)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:39
Sunrise	08:22
Noon	12:16
Sunset	16:09
End of twilight	16:53
Moonrise	18:25
Moonset	10:23
Day length	7 h 46 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 10:43

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, Mrigashirsha (08:22–10:43) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:13–16:09: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:22–10:43 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:22–10:43

Anandadi: Ananda 08:22–10:43 Anandadi: Kaladanda 10:43–08:24 (25.11)

Bhadra in heaven: 14:13–01:10 (25.11); Bhadra Puchha 21:22–22:27; Bhadra Mukha 22:27–00:16 (25.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:13–07:17
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:05
Godhuli	16:09–16:42
Pradosha	16:09–19:24
Nishitha	23:44–00:49 (25.11)
Amrita Kalam	23:57–01:28 (25.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:21–10:19
Yamaganda	11:17–12:16
Gulika Kalam	13:14–14:12
Dur Muhurta	12:31–13:02, 14:05–14:36
Varjyam	18:39–20:10

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average 08:22–10:43, 12:17–13:22, 14:06–14:47 and another 1
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:22–10:24, 12:17–13:22, 14:06–14:47 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 10:43, Ardra from 10:43; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Vrischika 08:22, Dhanu 10:24, Makara 12:17, Kumbha 13:22, Mina 14:06, Mesha 14:47, Vrishabha 15:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 10:43) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 10:43) — sadness; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

Auspicious time ends by 10:43

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:22–10:43+1 Anandadi: Ananda 08:22–10:43+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:22–10:43+1 Yoga Sadhya 08:22–23:26+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:22–01:10 (25.11)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 14:13–01:10 (25.11)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 10:43–08:24 (25.11)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 10:43–08:24 (25.11)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:22

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Sthira; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1902 · Vikram 2037 more
Festivals	Angaraki Chaturthi (Ganadhipa)

At sunrise 08:24

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 23:39 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 4 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 09:24 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 20:56 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 12:18 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 09:24	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 12:18	karana Balava
from 20:56	yoga Shukla
from 23:39	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 23:39	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:40
Sunrise	08:24
Noon	12:16
Sunset	16:08
End of twilight	16:52
Moonrise	19:25
Moonset	11:24
Day length	7 h 43 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:24

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 (09:24–16:08) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Angaraki Chaturthi (Ganadhipa) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 19:25
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Yamaghanta 08:24–09:24 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:39–08:26 (26.11)

Anandadi: Chara 08:24–09:24 Anandadi: Sthira 09:24–08:26 (26.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:14–07:19
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:04
Godhuli	16:08–16:40
Pradosha	16:08–19:23
Nishitha	23:44–00:49 (26.11)
Amrita Kalam	06:30–08:04 (26.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:12–15:10
Yamaganda	10:20–11:18
Gulika Kalam	12:16–13:14
Dur Muhurta	09:57–10:28, 22:39–23:44
Varjyam	21:07–22:41

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:24–09:24

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ardra until 09:24, Punarvasu from 09:24; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Vrischika 08:24, Dhanu 10:20, Makara 12:13, Kumbha 13:18, Mina 14:02, Mesha 14:43, Vrishabha 15:37

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 09:24) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 09:24) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-chaturti 08:24–16:08: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Yoga Shubha 08:24–20:56+1 Anandadi: Sthira 09:24–08:26 (26.11)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:24–08:26 (26.11)0 Yamaghanta 08:24–09:24−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:24–09:24−2 Rikta tithi 08:24–23:39

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:24

Summary	Best day — Pushya, Anandadi: Matanga
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1902 · Vikram 2037 more

At sunrise 08:26

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 22:58 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 4 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 08:51 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 19:06 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 11:12 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 08:51	nakshatra Pushya
from 11:12	karana Taitila
from 19:06	yoga Brahma
from 22:58	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 22:58	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:42
Sunrise	08:26
Noon	12:17
Sunset	16:07
End of twilight	16:51
Moonrise	20:31
Moonset	12:11
Day length	7 h 40 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:51

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (08:26–08:51) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (08:51–16:07) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Matanga 08:51–08:28 (27.11) Anandadi: Gada 08:26–08:51

Gandanta (tithi): 22:35–23:22

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:16–07:21
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:04
Godhuli	16:07–16:39
Pradosha	16:07–19:23
Nishitha	23:44–00:50 (27.11)
Amrita Kalam	02:39–04:16 (27.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:16–13:14
Yamaganda	09:24–10:21
Gulika Kalam	11:19–12:16
Dur Muhurta	12:01–12:32
Varjyam	16:56–18:33

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 12:10–13:14, 13:58–14:39, 15:33–16:07

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 12:10–13:14, 13:58–14:39, 15:33–16:07
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 12:10–13:14, 13:58–14:39, 15:33–16:07
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:26–10:17, 12:10–13:14, 13:58–14:39 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 08:51, Pushya from 08:51; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Vrischika 08:26, Dhanu 10:17, Makara 12:10, Kumbha 13:14, Mina 13:58, Mesha 14:39, Vrishabha 15:33

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 08:51) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 08:51) — increase in wealth; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

+2 Pushya 08:51–08:28 (27.11)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 08:51–08:28 (27.11)+1 Yoga Shukla 08:26–19:06+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:26–22:580 Anandadi: Gada 08:26–08:51

Panchanga at sunrise 08:26

Summary	Best day — Yoga Brahma, Pushya; auspicious time — until 09:08
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1902 · Vikram 2037 more

At sunrise 08:28

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 23:09 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 09:08 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 17:56 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 10:57 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 09:08	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 10:57	karana Vanija
from 17:56	yoga Indra
from 23:09	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 23:09	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:43
Sunrise	08:28
Noon	12:17
Sunset	16:05
End of twilight	16:50
Moonrise	21:41
Moonset	12:48
Day length	7 h 37 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:08

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (08:28–09:08) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:28–09:08 Guru Pushya Yoga 08:28–09:08 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:28–09:08 Ravi Yoga 09:08–08:30 (28.11)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:28–23:09

Anandadi: Shubha 08:28–09:08 Anandadi: Amrita 09:08–08:30 (28.11)

Bhadra on earth: 23:09–10:15 (28.11); Bhadra Puchha 04:10–05:25 (28.11); Bhadra Mukha 05:25–07:30 (28.11)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:54–16:40 (28.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:17–07:22
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:32
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:03
Godhuli	16:05–16:38
Pradosha	16:05–19:22
Nishitha	23:45–00:50 (28.11)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:14–14:11
Yamaganda	08:28–09:25
Gulika Kalam	10:22–11:19
Dur Muhurta	11:00–11:31, 14:03–14:34
Varjyam	22:32–00:12 (28.11)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:28–09:08, 12:06–13:11, 13:55–14:36 and another 1

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:28–09:08, 12:06–13:11, 13:55–14:36 and another 1
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:28–09:08, 12:06–13:11, 13:55–14:36 and another 1
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:28–10:13, 12:06–13:11, 13:55–14:36 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Pushya until 09:08, Ashlesha from 09:08; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Vrischika 08:28, Dhanu 10:13, Makara 12:06, Kumbha 13:11, Mina 13:55, Mesha 14:36, Vrishabha 15:29

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 09:08) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 09:08) — physical affliction (suffering); Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

Auspicious time ends by 09:08

+2 Yoga Brahma 08:28–17:56+2 Pushya 08:28–09:08+2 Ravi Yoga 09:08–08:30 (28.11)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 09:08–08:30 (28.11)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:28–09:080 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:28–23:09 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 09:08–08:30 (28.11)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:28

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Anandadi: Kana
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1902 · Vikram 2037 more

At sunrise 08:30

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 00:11 (29.11) more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 10:15 more Gandamula
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 17:26 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:34 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 10:15	nakshatra Magha
from 11:34	karana Bava
from 17:26	yoga Vaidhriti
from 00:11 (29.11)	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 00:11 (29.11)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:45
Sunrise	08:30
Noon	12:17
Sunset	16:04
End of twilight	16:49
Moonrise	22:52
Moonset	13:16
Day length	7 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 10:15

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 (10:15–16:04) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:30–11:34: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:30–10:15

Krakacha Yoga 08:30–00:11 (29.11) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:30–00:11 (29.11) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:11–08:31 (29.11)

Anandadi: Mrityu 08:30–10:15 Anandadi: Kana 10:15–08:31 (29.11)

Bhadra on earth: 23:09 (27.11)–11:34; Bhadra Puchha 04:10–05:25; Bhadra Mukha 05:25–07:30
Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:54–16:40
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:18–07:24
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:32
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:03
Godhuli	16:04–16:37
Pradosha	16:04–19:22
Nishitha	23:45–00:51 (29.11)
Amrita Kalam	08:35–10:15

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:20–12:17
Yamaganda	14:11–15:08
Gulika Kalam	09:26–10:23
Dur Muhurta	10:01–10:31, 12:32–13:02
Varjyam	23:12–00:55 (29.11)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:34–16:04

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 11:34–16:04
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 11:34–16:04
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 10:15, Magha from 10:15; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Vrischika 08:30, Dhanu 10:09, Makara 12:02, Kumbha 13:07, Mina 13:51, Mesha 14:32, Vrishabha 15:25

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 10:15) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 10:15) — loss of property; Friday — universal respect.

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

Bhadra on earth 08:30–11:34: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

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Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

+2 Yoga Indra 08:30–17:26+2 Ravi Yoga 08:30–10:15+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Mrityu 08:30–10:15 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Gandanta 08:30–16:40−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:30–10:15−1 Bhadra on earth 08:30–11:34−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:30–00:11 (29.11)−3 Anandadi: Kana 10:15–08:31 (29.11)−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:30–00:11 (29.11)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:30

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1902 · Vikram 2037 more
Festivals	Kalabhairava Jayanti

At sunrise 08:31

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 01:55 (30.11) more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 4 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 12:08 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 17:29 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 12:58 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 12:08	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 12:58	karana Kaulava
from 17:29	yoga Vishkambha
from 01:55 (30.11)	tithi Krishna-navami
from 01:55 (30.11)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:47
Sunrise	08:31
Noon	12:18
Sunset	16:03
End of twilight	16:48
Moonrise	none
Moonset	13:39
Day length	7 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:08

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (08:31–12:08) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (12:08–16:03) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Kalabhairava Jayanti · Kalabhairava

The day of the appearance of Kalabhairava — the fierce form of Shiva and guardian of Varanasi. Devotees fast, worship Bhairava and feed dogs; the day frees one from fears and evil influences.

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:32–13:03
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:55–08:33 (30.11)

Anandadi: Padma 08:31–12:08 Anandadi: Lumbaka 12:08–08:33 (30.11)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:20–07:25
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:32
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:03
Godhuli	16:03–16:36
Pradosha	16:03–19:21
Nishitha	23:45–00:51 (30.11)
Amrita Kalam	09:33–11:16, 07:33–09:18 (30.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:24–11:21
Yamaganda	13:14–14:10
Gulika Kalam	08:31–09:28
Dur Muhurta	08:31–09:01, 09:01–09:32
Varjyam	20:57–22:43

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Magha until 12:08, Purva-Phalguni from 12:08; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Vrischika 08:31, Dhanu 10:05, Makara 11:58, Kumbha 13:03, Mina 13:47, Mesha 14:28, Vrishabha 15:21

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 12:08) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 12:08) — ill health; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-ashtami 08:31–16:03: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vaidhriti 08:31–16:03: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

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Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+1 Anandadi: Padma 08:31–12:08−1 Ashtami 08:31–01:55 (30.11)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 12:08–08:33 (30.11)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:31–12:08−3 Vaidhriti 08:31–17:29

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:31

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chhatra, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1902 · Vikram 2037 more

At sunrise 08:33

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 04:10 (01.12) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 14:36 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 17:59 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 14:59 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 14:36	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 14:59	karana Gara
from 17:59	yoga Priti
from 04:10 (01.12)	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 04:10 (01.12)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:48
Sunrise	08:33
Noon	12:18
Sunset	16:02
End of twilight	16:47
Moonrise	00:01
Moonset	13:59
Day length	7 h 29 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:36

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-Phalguni (08:33–14:36) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (14:36–16:02) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:36–08:35 (01.12)

Anandadi: Chhatra 08:33–14:36 Anandadi: Mitra 14:36–08:35 (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	16:02–16:36
Pradosha	16:02–19:21
Nishitha	23:45–00:52 (01.12)
Amrita Kalam	07:33–09:18

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:06–16:02
Yamaganda	12:18–13:14
Gulika Kalam	14:10–15:06
Dur Muhurta	15:03–15:32
Varjyam	22:40–00:27 (01.12)

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 15:17–16:02

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 14:36, Uttara-Phalguni from 14:36; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Vrischika 08:33, Dhanu 10:01, Makara 11:54, Kumbha 12:59, Mina 13:43, Mesha 14:24, Vrishabha 15:17

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 14:36) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 14:36) — destruction of all diseases; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-navami 08:33–16:02: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 08:33–14:36+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:36–08:35 (01.12)0 Auspicious nakshatra 14:36–08:35 (01.12)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:33–14:36−2 Rikta tithi 08:33–04:10 (01.12)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:33

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

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: Shrimukha (No. 7)
Shaka Samvat 1902 · Vikram Samvat 2037 · Kali Yuga 5081
Next year — Durmati, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 4.04.1981
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-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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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.

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

Anandadi: 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Mina
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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.

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

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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.

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: 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.

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

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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.

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

Diwali — five days, day 2
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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

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

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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.

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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 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

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.

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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.

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

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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.

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Vrishabha
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Ganda (10) — “danger, knot”
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Shukla-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)

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 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: 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.

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Vriddhi (11) — “growth, increase”
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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.

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

The Sun’s entry into a new sidereal sign — the start of a solar month. The time around this moment (Punya Kala) is favourable for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun.

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

nakshatra 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-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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.

Mrityu Panchaka
Began on a Saturday: the most unfavourable — any risky ventures, journeys and heavy work are avoided.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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-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.

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

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.

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

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

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

Shukla-dashami (10, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

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.

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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)

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.

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 Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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.

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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)

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.

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 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

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.

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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

Vyatipata (17) — “calamity, downfall”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all. It is, however, very good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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.

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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.

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

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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.

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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.

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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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.

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.

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)

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.

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable 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.

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

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 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-panchami
any undertakings

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

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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

Guru Pushya Yoga
A Thursday when the Moon is in Pushya. One of the best times for buying gold and valuables, beginning studies, mantra initiation and spiritual undertakings; not used for weddings.

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating