Panchanga Calendar

November 2068

SamvatsaraSarvadhari (22)MonthKartika → Margashirsha from 25.11RituSharad → Hemanta from 25.11AyanaDakshinayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

November 2068 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Kartika (until 24.11), Margashirsha (from 25.11). Periods: until 5.11 — Chaturmasya. Major festivals: 5.11 Devutthana Ekadashi (Prabodhini); 8.11 Dev Deepavali (Tripurari Purnima). 9.11 — lunar eclipse, total (not visible here); 25.11 — solar eclipse, partial (not visible here).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1PAsh6after 12:32

2UAsh7

3Shra8until 10:51

4Dhan9Akshaya Navami

5Shat11Devutthana

6UBh12Tulasi Vivah

7Rev13Pradosha

8Ashw14Dev Deepavali

9Bhar15Purnima

10Krit1

11Roh2

12Mrig4Sankashti

13Ard5

14Pun6

15Push7

16Ashl8Kalabhairava

17Mag8

18PPh9

19UPh10

20Has11Utpanna Ekadashi

21Chit12

22Chit13Pradosha

23Swa14

24Vish30Shani Amavasya

25Anu1Solar eclipse

26Jye2Chandra Darshan

27Mul3

28PAsh4Vinayaka Chaturthi

29UAsh5until 11:51

30Shra6Skanda Shashti

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (28)

Usha ArghyaGoddess (Durga, Kali)GopashtamiAkshaya NavamiKansa VadhDevutthanaTulasi VivahPradoshaVaikunth ChaudasDev DeepavaliLunar eclipse, totalday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Tripushkar YogaAmrita Siddhi YogaSankashtiGuru Pushya YogaKalashtamiSankrantiEkadashiShivaratriShani Amavasyaday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Solar eclipse, partialmoment of the new moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)Chandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiVivah PanchamiSkanda Shashti

How to read the calendar

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

Best days

1.11 Thu — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Prajapati, Yoga Dhriti after 12:32
Uttara-Ashadha (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
3.11 Sat — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) until 10:51
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
8.11 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi, Ravi Yoga
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
12.11 Mon — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Ananda
Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
29.11 Thu — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra until 11:51
Uttara-Ashadha (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.

Festivals

1.11 Thu Chhath: Usha Arghya
3.11 Sat Masik Durgashtami
3.11 Sat Gopashtami
4.11 Sun Akshaya Navami (Amla Navami)
4.11 Sun Kansa Vadh
5.11 Mon Devutthana Ekadashi (Prabodhini)
6.11 Tue Devutthana Ekadashi (Prabodhini) — Vaishnava fast
6.11 Tue Tulasi Vivah
7.11 Wed Pradosha Vrat
7.11 Wed Vaikuntha Chaturdashi
8.11 Thu Dev Deepavali (Tripurari Purnima)
9.11 Fri Kartika Purnima
12.11 Mon Sankashti Chaturthi (Ganadhipa)
16.11 Fri Vrischika Sankranti
16.11 Fri Kalabhairava Jayanti
20.11 Tue Utpanna Ekadashi
22.11 Thu Pradosha Vrat
22.11 Thu Masik Shivaratri
24.11 Sat Kartika Amavasya
24.11 Sat Shani Amavasya
26.11 Mon Chandra Darshan
28.11 Wed Vinayaka Chaturthi
29.11 Thu Vivah Panchami
30.11 Fri Skanda Shashti

Special muhurta yogas

2.11 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:21–07:41 (03.11)
3.11 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:41–11:36
6.11 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:47–03:57 (07.11)
8.11 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:51–22:52
10.11 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 11:50–18:32
10.11 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 18:32–07:58 (11.11)
10.11 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:32–07:58 (11.11)
12.11 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:00–16:07
12.11 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:00–16:07
15.11 Thu Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:06–17:50
15.11 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga 08:06–17:50
15.11 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:06–17:50
18.11 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:16–08:14 (19.11)
20.11 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 07:19–08:18 (21.11)
30.11 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:34–17:12

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

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

Avoid starting important matters

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

Sky this month

9.11 Full moon (Purnima) 14:41
9.11 Lunar eclipse, total, greatest eclipse 14:45, magnitude 1.015
not visible here (below the horizon); only the penumbral phase is visible 16:25–17:21
16.11 Vrischika Sankr. 11:48 — the Sun enters Vrischika (Scorpio)
25.11 New moon (Amavasya) 00:43
25.11 Solar eclipse, partial, greatest eclipse 00:31, magnitude 0.910
not visible here (below the horizon)

Periods

until 5.11 Chaturmasya
3.11 23:01 – 8.11 01:24 Mrityu Panchaka
1.12 04:48 – 5.12 10:13 Chora Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Sarvadhari (No. 22, “all-sustaining”) — A year of support for all: plenty, stability and well-being. more

Northern samvatsara: Shubhakrit. Shaka Samvat 1990, Vikram Samvat 2125, Kali Yuga 5169.

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

Margashirsha (Sahas) — The month of which Krishna says: “Among the months I am Margashirsha” (Bhagavad Gita 10.35). Gita Jayanti, Datta Jayanti. more

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

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

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Prajapati; auspicious time — after 12:32
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1990 · Vikram 2125 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Chhath: Usha Arghya

At sunrise 07:37

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 13:08 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 4 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 12:32 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 20:57 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 13:08 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 12:32	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 13:08	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 13:08	karana Gara
from 20:57	yoga Shula
from 00:47 (02.11)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:57
Sunrise	07:37
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:48
End of twilight	17:27
Moonrise	13:03
Moonset	21:51
Day length	9 h 11 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:32	from 13:08

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (07:37–12:32) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (12:32–16:48) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Chhath: Usha Arghya · Surya and Chhathi Maiya

The end of Chhath: at dawn offerings are made to the rising Sun and the fast is broken.

Rule: relative to a neighbouring festival, 07:37

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:37–12:32

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:37–13:08

Anandadi: Prajapati 07:37–12:32 Anandadi: Saumya 12:32–06:27 (02.11) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:27–07:39 (02.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:38–06:37
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:44–14:21
Godhuli	16:48–17:18
Pradosha	16:48–19:46
Nishitha	23:44–00:43 (02.11)
Amrita Kalam	07:39–09:17, 06:00–07:35 (02.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:21–14:30
Yamaganda	07:37–08:45
Gulika Kalam	09:54–11:03
Dur Muhurta	10:40–11:17, 14:21–14:58
Varjyam	20:28–22:03

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 13:48–14:52, 15:36–16:17

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 13:48–14:52, 15:36–16:17
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 13:48–14:52, 15:36–16:17
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:37–11:58, 13:48–14:52, 15:36–16:17

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 12:32, Uttara-Ashadha from 12:32; tithi Shukla-shashti until 13:08, Shukla-saptami from 13:08; lagna Tula 07:37, Vrischika 09:15, Dhanu 11:58, Makara 13:48, Kumbha 14:52, Mina 15:36, Mesha 16:17

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 12:32) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 12:32) — 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.

Auspicious time begins after 12:32

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:37–12:32+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 07:37–12:32+1 Yoga Dhriti 07:37–20:57+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious nakshatra 12:32–07:39 (02.11)0 Auspicious tithi 13:08–07:39 (02.11)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:37–13:08 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:37–12:32

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:37

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1990 · Vikram 2125 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:39

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 12:17 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 4 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 12:21 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 18:57 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 12:17 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 12:17	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 12:17	karana Vishti
from 12:21	nakshatra Shravana
from 18:57	yoga Ganda
from 23:39	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:59
Sunrise	07:39
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:46
End of twilight	17:25
Moonrise	13:32
Moonset	23:08
Day length	9 h 07 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:17	from 12:21

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (07:39–12:21) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (12:21–16:46) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:17–16:46: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:21–07:41 (03.11)

Krakacha Yoga 07:39–12:17 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:39–12:17 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:17–07:41 (03.11)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:39–13:55 Anandadi: Dhumra 13:55–07:41 (03.11)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 12:17–23:39; Bhadra Puchha 13:59–15:06; Bhadra Mukha 15:06–16:59

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:40–06:39
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:43–14:20
Godhuli	16:46–17:16
Pradosha	16:46–19:45
Nishitha	23:43–00:43 (03.11)
Amrita Kalam	01:31–03:04 (03.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:04–12:12
Yamaganda	14:29–15:37
Gulika Kalam	08:47–09:55
Dur Muhurta	09:28–10:05, 12:30–13:07
Varjyam	16:13–17:46

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:39–09:11

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 07:39–09:11
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 07:39–09:11
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:39–11:54, 13:45–14:48, 15:32–16:13

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 12:21, Shravana from 12:21; tithi Shukla-saptami until 12:17, Shukla-ashtami from 12:17; lagna Tula 07:39, Vrischika 09:11, Dhanu 11:54, Makara 13:45, Kumbha 14:48, Mina 15:32, Mesha 16:13

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 12:21) — improved health; Shravana (from 12:21) — bodily development (physical growth); Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-ashtami 12:17–16:46: 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

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

+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:21–07:41 (03.11)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:39–12:21+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:39–12:170 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:17–07:41 (03.11) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Ashtami 12:17–07:41 (03.11)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 12:17–23:39−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:39–13:55−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:39–12:17−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:39–12:17

Panchanga at sunrise 07:39

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 10:51
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1990 · Vikram 2125 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami · Gopashtami

At sunrise 07:41

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 10:51 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 11:36 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 16:30 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 10:51 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 10:51	tithi Shukla-navami
from 10:51	karana Balava
from 11:36	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 16:30	yoga Vriddhi
from 21:56	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:01
Sunrise	07:41
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:44
End of twilight	17:24
Moonrise	13:57
Moonset	none
Day length	9 h 02 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:51	from 11:36

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, Shravana (07:41–11:36) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

The monthly Ashtami of Durga — the eighth day of the waxing Moon. Devotees fast and perform Durga Puja for protection and strength.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 12:17 (02.11)–10:51
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 12:17 (02.11)–10:51
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:41–11:36 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:51–07:43 (04.11) Ravi Yoga 11:36–07:43 (04.11)

Anandadi: Sthira 07:41–11:36 Anandadi: Vardhamana 11:36–07:43 (04.11)

Mrityu Panchaka: 23:01–01:24 (08.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:41–06:41
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:43–14:19
Godhuli	16:44–17:14
Pradosha	16:44–19:44
Nishitha	23:43–00:43 (04.11)
Amrita Kalam	00:28–01:58 (04.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:57–11:04
Yamaganda	13:20–14:28
Gulika Kalam	07:41–08:49
Dur Muhurta	07:41–08:17, 08:17–08:53
Varjyam	15:23–16:54

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:41–11:50, 13:41–14:44, 15:28–16:09

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shravana until 11:36, Dhanishtha from 11:36; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 10:51, Shukla-navami from 10:51; lagna Tula 07:41, Vrischika 09:07, Dhanu 11:50, Makara 13:41, Kumbha 14:44, Mina 15:28, Mesha 16:09

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 11:36) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 11:36) — 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 07:41–10:51: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 10:51–16:44: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

Auspicious time ends by 10:51

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:41–11:36+2 Ravi Yoga 11:36–07:43 (04.11)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:51–07:43 (04.11)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 07:41–11:36+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:41–11:360 Yoga Vriddhi 16:30–07:43 (04.11)0 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Rikta tithi 10:51–07:43 (04.11)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:41

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1990 · Vikram 2125 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Akshaya Navami (Amla Navami) · Kansa Vadh

At sunrise 07:43

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 08:53 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 10:18 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 13:38 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 08:53 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:53	tithi Shukla-dashami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 08:53	karana Taitila
from 10:18	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 13:38	yoga Dhruva
from 19:42	karana Gara
from 06:25 (05.11)	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 06:25 (05.11)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:03
Sunrise	07:43
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:42
End of twilight	17:22
Moonrise	14:19
Moonset	00:29
Day length	8 h 58 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:53	from 10:18

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (10:18–16:42) 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 10:51 (03.11)–08:53
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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 08:53–06:25 (05.11)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:25–07:45 (05.11)

Anandadi: Matanga 07:43–10:18 Anandadi: Rakshasa 10:18–07:45 (05.11)

Mrityu Panchaka: 23:01 (03.11)–01:24 (08.11)
Gandanta (tithi): 06:03–06:46 (05.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:43–06:43
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:42–14:18
Godhuli	16:42–17:12
Pradosha	16:42–19:42
Nishitha	23:43–00:43 (05.11)
Amrita Kalam	01:52–03:20 (05.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:34–16:42
Yamaganda	12:12–13:20
Gulika Kalam	14:27–15:34
Dur Muhurta	15:30–16:06
Varjyam	16:58–18:27

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:53–16:42

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:53–16:42
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:53–16:42
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 10:18, Shatabhisha from 10:18; tithi Shukla-navami until 08:53, Shukla-dashami from 08:53; lagna Tula 07:43, Vrischika 09:03, Dhanu 11:46, Makara 13:37, Kumbha 14:40, Mina 15:24, Mesha 16:05

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 10:18) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 10:18) — 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 07:43–08:53: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Matanga 07:43–10:18+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:43–10:18+1 Yoga Vriddhi 07:43–13:38+1 Auspicious tithi 08:53–06:25 (05.11)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 10:18–07:45 (05.11)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Rikta tithi 07:43–08:53

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:43

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1990 · Vikram 2125 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Devutthana Ekadashi (Prabodhini)

At sunrise 07:45

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 03:33 (06.11) more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 08:32 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 10:22 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 17:02 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:32	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 10:22	yoga Vyaghata
from 17:02	karana Vishti
from 03:33 (06.11)	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 03:33 (06.11)	karana Bava
from 06:22 (06.11)	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 06:47 (06.11)	yoga Harshana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:05
Sunrise	07:45
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:40
End of twilight	17:20
Moonrise	14:39
Moonset	01:53
Day length	8 h 54 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:32

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (07:45–08:32) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (08:32–16:40) is good for root crops.

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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 06:25–03:33 (06.11)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:46–09:33 (06.11)
Vaishnava date: 6.11

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:45–08:32

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:45–03:33 (06.11) Krakacha Yoga 07:45–03:33 (06.11) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:33–07:47 (06.11)

Anandadi: Amrita 07:45–08:32 Anandadi: Musala 08:32–06:22 (06.11) Anandadi: Gada 06:22–07:47 (06.11)

Bhadra on earth: 17:02–03:33 (06.11); Bhadra Puchha 21:13–22:16; Bhadra Mukha 22:16–00:02 (06.11)
Mrityu Panchaka: 23:01 (03.11)–01:24 (08.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:45–06:45
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:41–14:17
Godhuli	16:40–17:10
Pradosha	16:40–19:41
Nishitha	23:43–00:44 (06.11)
Amrita Kalam	23:05–00:33 (06.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:52–09:59
Yamaganda	11:05–12:12
Gulika Kalam	13:19–14:26
Dur Muhurta	12:30–13:06, 14:17–14:53
Varjyam	14:21–15:48

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:45–08:32

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 07:45–08:32
Cutting fingernails	average 07:45–08:59, 13:33–14:36, 15:20–16:01
Cutting toenails	good 07:45–08:32
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:45–08:32

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 08:32, Purva-Bhadra from 08:32; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Tula 07:45, Vrischika 08:59, Dhanu 11:42, Makara 13:33, Kumbha 14:36, Mina 15:20, Mesha 16:01

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 08:32) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 08:32) — facing death (dangers); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:45–08:32+1 Yoga Dhruva 07:45–10:22+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:45–03:33 (06.11)0 Ravi Yoga 07:45–08:320 Anandadi: Amrita 07:45–08:320 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Vyaghata 10:22–13:26−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:32–06:22 (06.11)−1 Anandadi: Musala 08:32–06:22 (06.11)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:45–03:33 (06.11)−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:45–03:33 (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 07:45

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1990 · Vikram 2125 more
Festivals	Tulasi Vivah · Devutthana Ekadashi (Prabodhini) — Vaishnava fast

At sunrise 07:47

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 00:25 (07.11) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 1 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 03:57 (07.11) more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 03:00 (07.11) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 14:01 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 14:01	karana Balava
from 00:25 (07.11)	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 00:25 (07.11)	karana Kaulava
from 03:00 (07.11)	yoga Vajra
from 03:57 (07.11)	nakshatra Revati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:07
Sunrise	07:47
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:38
End of twilight	17:18
Moonrise	15:01
Moonset	03:18
Day length	8 h 50 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

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (07:47–16:38) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Tulasi Vivah · Tulasi and Vishnu

The symbolic wedding of the tulasi plant and Vishnu (as Shaligram or Krishna) after his awakening; the wedding season opens from this day.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 03:33–00:25 (07.11)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Devutthana Ekadashi (Prabodhini) — Vaishnava fast · Vishnu

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

Smarta date: 5.11
Ekadashi began only within Arunodaya (later than 4 ghatis before sunrise), so Arunodaya is “touched” by Dashami — Vaishnavas move the fast to the next day.

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:47–03:57 (07.11) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:47–03:57 (07.11) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:25–07:49 (07.11)

Anandadi: Siddhi 07:47–03:57 (07.11) Anandadi: Shubha 03:57–07:49 (07.11)

Mrityu Panchaka: 23:01 (03.11)–01:24 (08.11)
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dvadashi

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:46–06:47
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:41–14:16
Godhuli	16:38–17:08
Pradosha	16:38–19:40
Nishitha	23:43–00:44 (07.11)
Amrita Kalam	23:38–01:04 (07.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:25–15:31
Yamaganda	10:00–11:06
Gulika Kalam	12:12–13:19
Dur Muhurta	09:33–10:09, 22:42–23:43
Varjyam	15:00–16:26

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:47–08:55, 13:29–14:32, 15:16–15:57

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:47–08:55, 13:29–14:32, 15:16–15:57
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:47–08:55, 13:29–14:32, 15:16–15:57
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:47–11:38, 13:29–14:32, 15:16–15:57

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Tula 07:47, Vrischika 08:55, Dhanu 11:38, Makara 13:29, Kumbha 14:32, Mina 15:16, Mesha 15:57

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:47–03:57 (07.11)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 07:47–03:57 (07.11)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:47–03:57 (07.11)+1 Yoga Harshana 07:47–03:00 (07.11)+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:47–03:57 (07.11)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:47–00:25 (07.11)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:47

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Utpata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1990 · Vikram 2125 more
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat · Vaikuntha Chaturdashi

At sunrise 07:49

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 21:07 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 01:24 (08.11) more Gandamula
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 23:06 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 10:47 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 10:47	karana Taitila
from 21:07	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 21:07	karana Gara
from 23:06	yoga Siddhi
from 01:24 (08.11)	nakshatra Ashwini
from 07:28 (08.11)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:09
Sunrise	07:49
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:36
End of twilight	17:16
Moonrise	15:24
Moonset	04:45
Day length	8 h 46 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (07:49–16:36) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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, 16:36–19:39
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, 23:43–00:44 (08.11)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 01:24–07:51 (08.11)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:49–21:07

Anandadi: Utpata 07:49–01:24 (08.11) Anandadi: Mrityu 01:24–07:51 (08.11)

Mrityu Panchaka: 23:01 (03.11)–01:24 (08.11)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:02–06:45 (08.11)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:48–06:48
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:40–14:15
Godhuli	16:36–17:06
Pradosha	16:36–19:39
Nishitha	23:43–00:44 (08.11)
Amrita Kalam	23:15–00:41 (08.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:12–13:18
Yamaganda	08:55–10:01
Gulika Kalam	11:07–12:12
Dur Muhurta	11:55–12:30
Varjyam	14:40–16:06

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:49–08:51, 13:25–14:28, 15:12–15:53

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 07:49–08:51, 13:25–14:28, 15:12–15:53
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 07:49–08:51, 13:25–14:28, 15:12–15:53
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:49–11:34, 13:25–14:28, 15:12–15:53

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Tula 07:49, Vrischika 08:51, Dhanu 11:34, Makara 13:25, Kumbha 14:28, Mina 15:12, Mesha 15:53

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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:49–01:24 (08.11)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:49–21:07−1 Panchaka 07:49–01:24 (08.11)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:49–21:07−3 Anandadi: Utpata 07:49–01:24 (08.11)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:49

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1990 · Vikram 2125 more
Festivals	Dev Deepavali (Tripurari Purnima)

At sunrise 07:51

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 17:50 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 2 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 22:52 more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 19:13 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 17:50 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 17:50	tithi Purnima
from 17:50	karana Vishti
from 19:13	yoga Vyatipata
from 22:52	nakshatra Bharani
from 04:13 (09.11)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

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

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 07:51–16:34: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

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, 17:50–19:38
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:51–22:52 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:51–22:52 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:50–07:53 (09.11)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:51–17:50

Anandadi: Manasa 07:51–22:52 Anandadi: Padma 22:52–07:53 (09.11)

Bhadra in heaven: 17:50–04:13 (09.11); Bhadra Puchha 00:36–01:39 (09.11); Bhadra Mukha 01:39–03:23 (09.11)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:49–06:50
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:40–14:14
Godhuli	16:34–17:04
Pradosha	16:34–19:38
Nishitha	23:43–00:44 (09.11)
Amrita Kalam	16:26–17:52

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:18–14:23
Yamaganda	07:51–08:57
Gulika Kalam	10:02–11:07
Dur Muhurta	10:45–11:20, 14:14–14:49
Varjyam	19:17–20:43, 07:32–08:59 (09.11)

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 Ashwini; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Tula 07:51, Vrischika 08:47, Dhanu 11:30, Makara 13:21, Kumbha 14:25, Mina 15:08, Mesha 15:49

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:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:51–22:52+2 Yoga Siddhi 07:51–19:13+2 Ravi Yoga 07:51–22:52+1 Anandadi: Manasa 07:51–22:52+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:51–22:52+1 Auspicious weekday0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:51–17:50 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Eclipse nearby−2 Rikta tithi 07:51–17:50

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:51

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1990 · Vikram 2125 more
Festivals	Kartika Purnima · Lunar eclipse, total (not visible here)

At sunrise 07:53

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 14:41 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 2 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 20:32 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 15:27 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 14:41 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 14:41	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 14:41	karana Balava
from 15:27	yoga Variyana
from 20:32	nakshatra Krittika
from 01:12 (10.11)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:12
Sunrise	07:53
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:32
End of twilight	17:13
Moonrise	16:25
Moonset	07:39
Day length	8 h 38 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	14:41
Lunar eclipse, total	greatest eclipse 14:45, magnitude 1.015
Phases	Penumbral eclipse begins 12:10 Partial eclipse begins 13:10 Total eclipse begins 14:36 Total eclipse ends 14:54 Partial eclipse ends 16:20 Penumbral eclipse ends 17:21
Visibility	not visible here (below the horizon); only the penumbral phase is visible 16:25–17:21

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:41

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, Bharani (07:53–16:32) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

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 17:50 (08.11)–14:41
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:41–07:55 (10.11)

Anandadi: Chhatra 20:32–07:55 (10.11) Anandadi: Mudgara 07:53–20:32

Gandanta (tithi): 14:20–15:02

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:51–06:52
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:39–14:14
Godhuli	16:32–17:03
Pradosha	16:32–19:37
Nishitha	23:43–00:44 (10.11)
Amrita Kalam	16:12–17:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:08–12:13
Yamaganda	14:22–15:27
Gulika Kalam	08:58–10:03
Dur Muhurta	09:37–10:12, 12:30–13:04
Varjyam	07:32–08:59, 07:32–09:00 (10.11)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 15:27–15:45

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 15:27–15:45
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 15:27–15:45
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:53–11:26, 13:17–14:21, 15:04–15:45

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Purnima until 14:41, Krishna-pratipat from 14:41; lagna Tula 07:53, Vrischika 08:43, Dhanu 11:26, Makara 13:17, Kumbha 14:21, Mina 15:04, Mesha 15:45

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:

Purnima 07:53–14:41: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vyatipata 07:53–15:27: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:41–07:55 (10.11)0 Auspicious tithi 14:41–07:55 (10.11)0 Yoga Variyana 15:27–07:55 (10.11)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 07:53–20:32−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:53–20:32−3 Vyatipata 07:53–15:27

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:53

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Dhwaja, Yoga Variyana; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Eclipse nearby
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1990 · Vikram 2125 more

At sunrise 07:55

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 11:50 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 18:32 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 11:56 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 11:50 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 11:50	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 11:50	karana Taitila
from 11:56	yoga Parigha
from 18:32	nakshatra Rohini
from 22:34	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:14
Sunrise	07:55
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:30
End of twilight	17:11
Moonrise	17:08
Moonset	08:59
Day length	8 h 34 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:50

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, Krittika (07:55–16:30) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 11:50–18:32 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 18:32–07:58 (11.11) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:32–07:58 (11.11)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 07:55–18:32 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 18:32–07:58 (11.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:52–06:54
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:38–14:13
Godhuli	16:30–17:01
Pradosha	16:30–19:35
Nishitha	23:43–00:45 (11.11)
Amrita Kalam	16:20–17:48

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:04–11:08
Yamaganda	13:17–14:21
Gulika Kalam	07:55–09:00
Dur Muhurta	07:55–08:30, 08:30–09:04
Varjyam	07:32–09:00

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 07:55–11:23, 13:13–14:17, 15:00–15:42

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 11:50, Krishna-dvitya from 11:50; lagna Tula 07:55, Vrischika 08:39, Dhanu 11:23, Makara 13:13, Kumbha 14:17, Mina 15:00, Mesha 15:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 07:55–18:32+1 Yoga Variyana 07:55–11:56+1 Auspicious tithi 07:55–11:500 Tripushkar Yoga 11:50–18:32−1 Yoga Parigha 11:56–22:21−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:55

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1990 · Vikram 2125 more

At sunrise 07:58

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 09:25 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 17:01 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 08:47 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 09:25 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 08:47	yoga Shiva
from 09:25	tithi Krishna-tritya (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 09:25	karana Vanija
from 17:01	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 20:26	karana Vishti
from 06:06 (12.11)	yoga Siddha
from 07:36 (12.11)	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 07:36 (12.11)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:16
Sunrise	07:58
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:28
End of twilight	17:09
Moonrise	18:02
Moonset	10:09
Day length	8 h 30 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 09:25

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (07:58–16:28) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:36–08:00 (12.11)

Anandadi: Prajapati 07:58–17:01 Anandadi: Saumya 17:01–08:00 (12.11)

Bhadra in heaven: 20:26–07:36 (12.11); Bhadra Puchha 03:43–04:50 (12.11); Bhadra Mukha 04:50–06:41 (12.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:54–06:56
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:38–14:12
Godhuli	16:28–16:59
Pradosha	16:28–19:34
Nishitha	23:43–00:45 (12.11)
Amrita Kalam	14:01–15:31, 07:39–09:11 (12.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:24–16:28
Yamaganda	12:13–13:17
Gulika Kalam	14:20–15:24
Dur Muhurta	15:20–15:54
Varjyam	09:31–11:01, 22:24–23:57

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:58–08:36, 09:25–16:28

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:58–08:36, 09:25–16:28
Cutting fingernails	average 07:58–08:36, 13:09–14:13, 14:56–15:38
Cutting toenails	average 07:58–08:36, 09:25–16:28
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 09:25, Krishna-tritya from 09:25; lagna Tula 07:58, Vrischika 08:36, Dhanu 11:19, Makara 13:09, Kumbha 14:13, Mina 14:56, Mesha 15:38

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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 07:58–17:01+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:58–17:01+1 Auspicious tithi 07:58–09:25+1 Yoga Shiva 08:47–06:06 (12.11)−2 Kshaya tithi

Panchanga at sunrise 07:58

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddha
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1990 · Vikram 2125 more
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Ganadhipa)

At sunrise 08:00

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 06:28 (13.11) more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 16:07 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 03:57 (13.11) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 18:57 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 16:07	nakshatra Ardra
from 18:57	karana Balava
from 03:57 (13.11)	yoga Sadhya
from 06:28 (13.11)	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 06:28 (13.11)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:18
Sunrise	08:00
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:26
End of twilight	17:08
Moonrise	19:04
Moonset	11:05
Day length	8 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:07

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (08:00–16:07) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Ganadhipa) · Ganesha

The monthly fast for Ganesha on the fourth day of the waning Moon — the “trouble-removing” Chaturthi. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise, then perform Ganesha Puja and offer water to the Moon (arghya).

Rule: at moonrise, 19:04
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:00–16:07 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:00–16:07

Anandadi: Ananda 08:00–16:07 Anandadi: Kaladanda 16:07–08:02 (13.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:55–06:58
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:37–14:11
Godhuli	16:26–16:58
Pradosha	16:26–19:33
Nishitha	23:43–00:45 (13.11)
Amrita Kalam	07:39–09:11, 06:00–07:36 (13.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:03–10:06
Yamaganda	11:10–12:13
Gulika Kalam	13:16–14:20
Dur Muhurta	12:30–13:04, 14:11–14:45
Varjyam	00:27–02:02 (13.11)

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 Monday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 16:07, Ardra from 16:07; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Tula 08:00, Vrischika 08:32, Dhanu 11:15, Makara 13:05, Kumbha 14:09, Mina 14:52, Mesha 15:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 16:07) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 16:07) — sadness; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-chaturti 08:00–16:26: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:00–16:07+2 Yoga Siddha 08:00–03:57 (13.11)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 08:00–16:07+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:00–16:07+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Kaladanda 16:07–08:02 (13.11)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 16:07–08:02 (13.11)−2 Rikta tithi 08:00–06:28 (13.11)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:00

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1990 · Vikram 2125 more

At sunrise 08:02

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 06:07 (14.11) more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 15:56 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 02:25 (14.11) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 18:12 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 15:56	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 18:12	karana Taitila
from 02:25 (14.11)	yoga Shubha
from 06:07 (14.11)	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 06:07 (14.11)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:20
Sunrise	08:02
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:25
End of twilight	17:06
Moonrise	20:13
Moonset	11:48
Day length	8 h 22 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:56

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (15:56–16:25) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Yamaghanta 08:02–15:56 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:02–06:07 (14.11) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:07–08:04 (14.11)

Anandadi: Chara 08:02–15:56 Anandadi: Sthira 15:56–08:04 (14.11)

Gandanta (tithi): 05:43–06:31 (14.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:57–06:59
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:37–14:10
Godhuli	16:25–16:56
Pradosha	16:25–19:32
Nishitha	23:43–00:45 (14.11)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:19–15:22
Yamaganda	10:07–11:10
Gulika Kalam	12:13–13:16
Dur Muhurta	09:42–10:16, 22:40–23:43
Varjyam	04:13–05:51 (14.11)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:02–08:28, 13:01–14:05, 14:49–15:30 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 08:02–08:28, 13:01–14:05, 14:49–15:30 and another 1
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:02–08:28, 13:01–14:05, 14:49–15:30 and another 1
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:02–15:56

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ardra until 15:56, Punarvasu from 15:56; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Tula 08:02, Vrischika 08:28, Dhanu 11:11, Makara 13:01, Kumbha 14:05, Mina 14:49, Mesha 15:30, Vrishabha 16:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 15:56) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 15:56) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −4

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: Yamaghanta

+1 Anandadi: Chara 08:02–15:56+1 Yoga Sadhya 08:02–02:25 (14.11)+1 Auspicious tithi 08:02–06:07 (14.11)0 Auspicious nakshatra 15:56–08:04 (14.11)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:02–15:56−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:02–06:07 (14.11)−3 Yamaghanta 08:02–15:56

Panchanga at sunrise 08:02

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1990 · Vikram 2125 more

At sunrise 08:04

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 06:32 (15.11) more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 3 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 16:30 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 01:29 (15.11) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 18:14 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 16:30	nakshatra Pushya
from 18:14	karana Vanija
from 01:29 (15.11)	yoga Shukla
from 06:32 (15.11)	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 06:32 (15.11)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:22
Sunrise	08:04
Noon	12:14
Sunset	16:23
End of twilight	17:05
Moonrise	21:25
Moonset	12:21
Day length	8 h 19 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (08:04–16:23) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 16:30–08:06 (15.11) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:32–08:06 (15.11)

Anandadi: Matanga 16:30–08:06 (15.11) Anandadi: Gada 08:04–16:30

Bhadra on earth: 06:32–19:02 (15.11); Bhadra Puchha 11:34–12:50 (15.11); Bhadra Mukha 12:50–14:56 (15.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:59–07:01
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:36–14:10
Godhuli	16:23–16:54
Pradosha	16:23–19:31
Nishitha	23:43–00:46 (15.11)
Amrita Kalam	14:03–15:41

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:13–13:16
Yamaganda	09:06–10:09
Gulika Kalam	11:11–12:13
Dur Muhurta	11:57–12:30
Varjyam	00:57–02:38 (15.11)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Tula 08:04, Vrischika 08:24, Dhanu 11:07, Makara 12:57, Kumbha 14:01, Mina 14:45, Mesha 15:26, Vrishabha 16:20

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

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Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

+2 Yoga Shubha 08:04–01:29 (15.11)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:04–16:30+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Anandadi: Gada 08:04–16:30

Panchanga at sunrise 08:04

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1990 · Vikram 2125 more

At sunrise 08:06

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 07:43 (16.11) more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 3 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 17:50 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 01:08 (16.11) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 19:02 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 17:50	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 19:02	karana Bava
from 01:08 (16.11)	yoga Brahma
from 07:43 (16.11)	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 07:43 (16.11)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:24
Sunrise	08:06
Noon	12:14
Sunset	16:21
End of twilight	17:03
Moonrise	22:36
Moonset	12:46
Day length	8 h 15 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, Pushya (08:06–16:21) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:06–16:21: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:06–17:50 Guru Pushya Yoga 08:06–17:50 Ravi Yoga 08:06–17:50 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:06–17:50

Krakacha Yoga 07:43–08:08 (16.11) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:43–08:08 (16.11)

Anandadi: Shubha 08:06–17:50 Anandadi: Amrita 17:50–08:08 (16.11)

Bhadra on earth: 06:32–19:02; Bhadra Puchha 11:34–12:50; Bhadra Mukha 12:50–14:56

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:00–07:03
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:36–14:09
Godhuli	16:21–16:53
Pradosha	16:21–19:31
Nishitha	23:43–00:46 (16.11)
Amrita Kalam	11:04–12:46

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:15–14:17
Yamaganda	08:06–09:08
Gulika Kalam	10:10–11:12
Dur Muhurta	10:51–11:24, 14:09–14:42
Varjyam	07:42–09:26 (16.11)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:06–11:03, 12:53–13:57, 14:41–15:22

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Tula 08:06, Vrischika 08:20, Dhanu 11:03, Makara 12:53, Kumbha 13:57, Mina 14:41, Mesha 15:22, Vrishabha 16:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Thursday — success.

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

Bhadra on earth 08:06–16:21: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +8

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:06–17:50+2 Pushya 08:06–17:50+2 Ravi Yoga 08:06–17:50+1 Anandadi: Shubha 08:06–17:50+1 Yoga Shukla 08:06–01:08 (16.11)+1 Auspicious weekday−3 Bhadra on earth 08:06–19:02

Panchanga at sunrise 08:06

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1990 · Vikram 2125 more
Festivals	Kalabhairava Jayanti · Vrischika Sankranti

At sunrise 08:08

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 09:32 (17.11) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 3 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 19:50 more Gandamula
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 01:18 (17.11) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 20:33 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 19:50	nakshatra Magha
from 20:33	karana Kaulava
from 01:18 (17.11)	yoga Indra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:26
Sunrise	08:08
Noon	12:14
Sunset	16:20
End of twilight	17:02
Moonrise	23:47
Moonset	13:07
Day length	8 h 11 min

Sky

Vrischika Sankr.	11:48 — the Sun enters Vrischika (Scorpio)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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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), 11:24–13:03
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Vrischika Sankranti · Surya

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

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 08:08–11:48
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day

Anandadi: Mrityu 08:08–19:50 Anandadi: Kana 19:50–08:10 (17.11)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 13:16–02:25 (17.11)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:02–07:05
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:36–14:08
Godhuli	16:20–16:51
Pradosha	16:20–19:30
Nishitha	23:43–00:46 (17.11)
Amrita Kalam	18:06–19:50

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:12–12:14
Yamaganda	14:17–15:18
Gulika Kalam	09:09–10:11
Dur Muhurta	09:46–10:19, 12:30–13:03
Varjyam	07:42–09:26

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:08–10:59, 12:50–13:53, 14:37–15:18

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Tula 08:08, Vrischika 08:16, Dhanu 10:59, Makara 12:50, Kumbha 13:53, Mina 14:37, Mesha 15:18, Vrishabha 16:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-ashtami 08:08–16:20: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Sankranti at 11:48 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (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

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+2 Yoga Brahma 08:08–01:18 (17.11)+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Ashtami all day−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:08–19:50−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 08:08–19:50

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:08

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Indra, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1990 · Vikram 2125 more

At sunrise 08:10

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 09:32 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 2 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 22:22 more Gandamula
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 01:51 (18.11) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 09:32 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 09:32	tithi Krishna-navami
from 09:32	karana Taitila
from 22:22	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 22:38	karana Gara
from 01:51 (18.11)	yoga Vaidhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:27
Sunrise	08:10
Noon	12:14
Sunset	16:18
End of twilight	17:00
Moonrise	none
Moonset	13:25
Day length	8 h 08 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 09:32

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

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

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:32–08:12 (18.11)

Anandadi: Padma 08:10–22:22 Anandadi: Lumbaka 22:22–08:12 (18.11)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:03–07:06
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:35–14:08
Godhuli	16:18–16:50
Pradosha	16:18–19:29
Nishitha	23:43–00:47 (18.11)
Amrita Kalam	19:43–21:29

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:12–11:13
Yamaganda	13:15–14:16
Gulika Kalam	08:10–09:11
Dur Muhurta	08:10–08:42, 08:42–09:15
Varjyam	09:06–10:52, 07:20–09:08 (18.11)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 09:32, Krishna-navami from 09:32; lagna Tula 08:10, Vrischika 08:12, Dhanu 10:55, Makara 12:46, Kumbha 13:49, Mina 14:33, Mesha 15:14, Vrishabha 16:08

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-ashtami 08:10–09:32: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 09:32–16:18: 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

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Yoga Indra 08:10–01:51 (18.11)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:32–08:12 (18.11)+1 Anandadi: Padma 08:10–22:22−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:10–22:22−2 Rikta tithi 09:32–08:12 (18.11)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:10

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Rikta tithi
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1990 · Vikram 2125 more

At sunrise 08:12

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 11:49 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 2 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 01:16 (19.11) more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 02:40 (19.11) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 11:49 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 11:49	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 11:49	karana Vanija
from 01:05 (19.11)	karana Vishti
from 01:16 (19.11)	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 02:40 (19.11)	yoga Vishkambha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:29
Sunrise	08:12
Noon	12:14
Sunset	16:16
End of twilight	16:59
Moonrise	00:55
Moonset	13:42
Day length	8 h 04 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 11:49

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

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

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:16–08:14 (19.11)

Anandadi: Chhatra 08:12–01:16 (19.11) Anandadi: Mitra 01:16–08:14 (19.11)

Bhadra on earth: 01:05–08:02 (19.11); Bhadra Puchha 03:06–04:26 (19.11); Bhadra Mukha 04:26–06:38 (19.11)
Bhadra in the netherworld: 08:02–14:23 (19.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:05–07:08
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:35–14:07
Godhuli	16:16–16:48
Pradosha	16:16–19:28
Nishitha	23:43–00:47 (19.11)
Amrita Kalam	18:06–19:54

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:16–16:16
Yamaganda	12:14–13:15
Gulika Kalam	14:15–15:16
Dur Muhurta	15:12–15:44
Varjyam	07:20–09:08

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 12:42–13:45, 14:29–15:10

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-navami until 11:49, Krishna-dashami from 11:49; lagna Vrischika 08:12, Dhanu 10:51, Makara 12:42, Kumbha 13:45, Mina 14:29, Mesha 15:10, Vrishabha 16:04

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

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

Krishna-navami 08:12–11:49: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vaidhriti 08:12–16:16: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 08:12–01:16 (19.11)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 11:49–08:14 (19.11)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:12–01:16 (19.11)−2 Rikta tithi 08:12–11:49−3 Vaidhriti 08:12–02:40 (19.11)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:12

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Shrivatsa, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Surya Dagdha tithi
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1990 · Vikram 2125 more

At sunrise 08:14

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 14:23 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 2 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 04:19 (20.11) more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 03:36 (20.11) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:23 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 14:23	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 14:23	karana Bava
from 03:36 (20.11)	yoga Priti
from 03:42 (20.11)	karana Balava
from 04:19 (20.11)	nakshatra Hasta

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:31
Sunrise	08:14
Noon	12:15
Sunset	16:15
End of twilight	16:58
Moonrise	02:04
Moonset	13:58
Day length	8 h 01 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 14:23

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (08:14–16:15) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:14–14:23: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:23–08:16 (20.11) Krakacha Yoga 14:23–08:16 (20.11)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:14–04:19 (20.11) Anandadi: Vajra 04:19–08:16 (20.11)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 08:02–14:23
Gandanta (tithi): 13:57–14:50
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dashami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:06–07:10
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:35–14:07
Godhuli	16:15–16:47
Pradosha	16:15–19:27
Nishitha	23:43–00:47 (20.11)
Amrita Kalam	20:12–22:01

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:14–10:14
Yamaganda	11:14–12:14
Gulika Kalam	13:14–14:15
Dur Muhurta	12:30–13:02, 14:07–14:39
Varjyam	09:23–11:11

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 12:38–13:41, 14:25–15:06

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 12:38–13:41, 14:25–15:06
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 12:38–13:41, 14:25–15:06
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:14–10:47, 12:38–13:41, 14:25–15:06

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-dashami until 14:23, Krishna-ekadashi from 14:23; lagna Vrischika 08:14, Dhanu 10:47, Makara 12:38, Kumbha 13:41, Mina 14:25, Mesha 15:06, Vrishabha 16:00

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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: Shrivatsa 08:14–04:19 (20.11)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:14–04:19 (20.11)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:23–08:16 (20.11)−1 Krakacha Yoga 14:23–08:16 (20.11)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:14–14:23−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:14–14:23

Panchanga at sunrise 08:14

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1990 · Vikram 2125 more
Festivals	Utpanna Ekadashi

At sunrise 08:16

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 17:00 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 1 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 07:19 (21.11) more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 04:29 (21.11) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 17:00 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 17:00	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 17:00	karana Kaulava
from 04:29 (21.11)	yoga Ayushman
from 06:16 (21.11)	karana Taitila
from 07:19 (21.11)	nakshatra Chitra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:33
Sunrise	08:16
Noon	12:15
Sunset	16:13
End of twilight	16:57
Moonrise	03:11
Moonset	14:15
Day length	7 h 57 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (08:16–16:13) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Utpanna Ekadashi · Vishnu

The Ekadashi of the dark half of Kartika (Margashirsha in North India). According to legend, on this day the goddess Ekadashi emerged from Vishnu’s body and defeated the demon Mura; the yearly Ekadashi vow begins from this day.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 14:23 (19.11)–17:00
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:18–09:53 (21.11)

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 07:19–08:18 (21.11)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:16–17:00

Anandadi: Saumya 08:16–07:19 (21.11) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 07:19–08:18 (21.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:08–07:12
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:34–14:06
Godhuli	16:13–16:46
Pradosha	16:13–19:26
Nishitha	23:43–00:48 (21.11)
Amrita Kalam	00:34–02:22 (21.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:14–15:14
Yamaganda	10:15–11:15
Gulika Kalam	12:15–13:14
Dur Muhurta	09:51–10:23, 22:39–23:43
Varjyam	13:46–15:34

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:34–13:37, 14:21–15:02, 15:56–16:13

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 12:34–13:37, 14:21–15:02, 15:56–16:13
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 12:34–13:37, 14:21–15:02, 15:56–16:13
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Vrischika 08:16, Dhanu 10:43, Makara 12:34, Kumbha 13:37, Mina 14:21, Mesha 15:02, Vrishabha 15:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 08:16–07:19 (21.11)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:16–07:19 (21.11)+1 Yoga Priti 08:16–04:29 (21.11)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 07:19–08:18 (21.11)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:16–17:00

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:16

Summary	Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Auspicious nakshatra
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1990 · Vikram 2125 more

At sunrise 08:18

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 19:28 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 1 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 10:06 (22.11) more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 05:13 (22.11) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 19:28 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 19:28	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 19:28	karana Gara
from 05:13 (22.11)	yoga Saubhagya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:34
Sunrise	08:18
Noon	12:15
Sunset	16:12
End of twilight	16:55
Moonrise	04:20
Moonset	14:33
Day length	7 h 54 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (08:18–16:12) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:18–19:28

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 19:28–08:20 (22.11) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:28–08:20 (22.11)

Anandadi: Kaladanda all day

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:09–07:13
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:34–14:06
Godhuli	16:12–16:44
Pradosha	16:12–19:26
Nishitha	23:44–00:48 (22.11)
Amrita Kalam	02:57–04:45 (22.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:15–13:14
Yamaganda	09:17–10:16
Gulika Kalam	11:16–12:15
Dur Muhurta	11:59–12:31
Varjyam	16:15–18:02

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 12:30–13:33, 14:17–14:58, 15:52–16:12

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 12:30–13:33, 14:17–14:58, 15:52–16:12
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 12:30–13:33, 14:17–14:58, 15:52–16:12
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:18–10:39, 12:30–13:33, 14:17–14:58 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Vrischika 08:18, Dhanu 10:39, Makara 12:30, Kumbha 13:33, Mina 14:17, Mesha 14:58, Vrishabha 15:52

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:18–19:28+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Ayushman 08:18–05:13 (22.11)+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda all day

Panchanga at sunrise 08:18

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1990 · Vikram 2125 more
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat · Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 08:20

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 21:39 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 4 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 10:06 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 05:41 (23.11) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 08:36 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 08:36	karana Vanija
from 10:06	nakshatra Swati
from 21:39	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 21:39	karana Vishti
from 05:41 (23.11)	yoga Shobhana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:36
Sunrise	08:20
Noon	12:15
Sunset	16:11
End of twilight	16:54
Moonrise	05:28
Moonset	14:54
Day length	7 h 51 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:06

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (08:20–10:06) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (10:06–16:11) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 23:44–00:48 (23.11)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:20–21:39 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:39–08:21 (23.11)

Anandadi: Chara 08:20–10:06 Anandadi: Sthira 10:06–08:21 (23.11)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 21:39–10:35 (23.11); Bhadra Mukha 21:39–23:48; Bhadra Puchha 09:14–10:32 (23.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:11–07:15
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:34–14:05
Godhuli	16:11–16:43
Pradosha	16:11–19:25
Nishitha	23:44–00:48 (23.11)
Amrita Kalam	02:50–04:36 (23.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:14–14:13
Yamaganda	08:20–09:18
Gulika Kalam	10:17–11:16
Dur Muhurta	10:57–11:28, 14:05–14:36
Varjyam	16:16–18:02

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 08:20–10:35, 12:26–13:30, 14:13–14:54 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Chitra until 10:06, Swati from 10:06; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Vrischika 08:20, Dhanu 10:35, Makara 12:26, Kumbha 13:30, Mina 14:13, Mesha 14:54, Vrishabha 15:48

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 10:06) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 10:06) — relief from all suffering; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2

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

+1 Anandadi: Chara 08:20–10:06+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:20–10:06+1 Yoga Saubhagya 08:20–05:41 (23.11)+1 Auspicious weekday−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:20–21:39

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 08:20

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Anandadi: Gada
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1990 · Vikram 2125 more

At sunrise 08:21

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 23:25 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 4 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 12:32 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 05:49 (24.11) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 10:35 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 10:35	karana Shakuni
from 12:32	nakshatra Vishakha
from 23:25	tithi Amavasya
from 23:25	karana Chatushpada
from 05:49 (24.11)	yoga Atiganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:38
Sunrise	08:21
Noon	12:16
Sunset	16:09
End of twilight	16:53
Moonrise	06:37
Moonset	15:21
Day length	7 h 47 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:32

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (08:21–12:32) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (12:32–16:09) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:21–10:35: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 10:35–16:09: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 08:21–16:09: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Matanga 12:32–08:23 (24.11) Anandadi: Gada 08:21–12:32

Bhadra in the netherworld: 21:39 (22.11)–10:35; Bhadra Mukha 21:39–23:48 (22.11); Bhadra Puchha 09:14–10:32

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:12–07:17
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 (24.11)
Amrita Kalam	05:00–06:44 (24.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:17–12:15
Yamaganda	14:12–15:11
Gulika Kalam	09:20–10:18
Dur Muhurta	09:55–10:26, 12:31–13:02
Varjyam	18:36–20:20

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 08:21–13:26, 14:09–14:50, 15:44–16:09

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Swati until 12:32, Vishakha from 12:32; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Vrischika 08:21, Dhanu 10:31, Makara 12:22, Kumbha 13:26, Mina 14:09, Mesha 14:50, Vrishabha 15:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 12:32) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 12:32) — loss of money; Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 08:21–16:09: 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).
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: Krishna Chaturdashi

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:21–12:32+1 Yoga Shobhana 08:21–05:49 (24.11)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Matanga 12:32–08:23 (24.11)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:21–10:35−1 Anandadi: Gada 08:21–12:32−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 08:21–23:25

Panchanga at sunrise 08:21

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1990 · Vikram 2125 more
Festivals	Shani Amavasya · Kartika Amavasya

At sunrise 08:23

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 00:43 (25.11) more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 4 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 14:32 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 05:36 (25.11) more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 12:07 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 12:07	karana Naga
from 14:32	nakshatra Anuradha
from 00:43 (25.11)	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 00:43 (25.11)	karana Kimstughna
from 05:36 (25.11)	yoga Sukarma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:39
Sunrise	08:23
Noon	12:16
Sunset	16:08
End of twilight	16:52
Moonrise	07:43
Moonset	15:54
Day length	7 h 44 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:32

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (08:23–14:32) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (14:32–16:08) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Chatushpada 08:23–12:07: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 12:07–16:08: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Shani Amavasya · Shani (Saturn)

A new moon on a Saturday — the best day to propitiate Shani: oil lamps, charity of black sesame and oil, worship of Hanuman.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:25 (23.11)–00:43 (25.11)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kartika Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

The new moon — a day of ancestor rites: tarpana, shraddha and charity.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:25 (23.11)–00:43 (25.11)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Anandadi: Shubha 08:23–14:32 Anandadi: Amrita 14:32–08:25 (25.11)

Gandanta (tithi): 00:17–01:07 (25.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:13–07:18
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:04
Godhuli	16:08–16:41
Pradosha	16:08–19:24
Nishitha	23:44–00:49 (25.11)
Amrita Kalam	05:00–06:42 (25.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:20–11:18
Yamaganda	13:14–14:12
Gulika Kalam	08:23–09:21
Dur Muhurta	08:23–08:54, 08:54–09:25
Varjyam	18:47–20:29

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 15:41–16:08

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Vishakha until 14:32, Anuradha from 14:32; tithi Amavasya; lagna Vrischika 08:23, Dhanu 10:27, Makara 12:18, Kumbha 13:22, Mina 14:05, Mesha 14:46, Vrishabha 15:41

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 14:32) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 14:32) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Amavasya 08:23–16:08: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 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

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Anandadi: Shubha 08:23–14:320 Auspicious nakshatra 14:32–08:25 (25.11)−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Amavasya 08:23–00:43 (25.11)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:23

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1990 · Vikram 2125 more
Festivals	Solar eclipse, partial (not visible here)

At sunrise 08:25

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 01:31 (26.11) more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 3 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 16:04 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 05:01 (26.11) more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 13:11 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 13:11	karana Bava
from 16:04	nakshatra Jyestha
from 01:31 (26.11)	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 01:31 (26.11)	karana Balava
from 05:01 (26.11)	yoga Dhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:41
Sunrise	08:25
Noon	12:16
Sunset	16:07
End of twilight	16:51
Moonrise	08:46
Moonset	16:36
Day length	7 h 41 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	00:43
Solar eclipse, partial	greatest eclipse 00:31, magnitude 0.910
Visibility	not visible here (below the horizon)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:04

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 (08:25–16:04) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (16:04–16:07) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Kimstughna 08:25–13:11: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:25–01:31 (26.11)

Anandadi: Mrityu 08:25–16:04 Anandadi: Kana 16:04–08:27 (26.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:15–07:20
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:04
Godhuli	16:07–16:40
Pradosha	16:07–19:23
Nishitha	23:44–00:50 (26.11)
Amrita Kalam	07:57–09:37 (26.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:09–16:07
Yamaganda	12:16–13:14
Gulika Kalam	14:12–15:09
Dur Muhurta	15:05–15:36
Varjyam	21:55–23:35

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:25–10:24, 12:14–13:18, 14:01–14:43 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Anuradha until 16:04, Jyestha from 16:04; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Vrischika 08:25, Dhanu 10:24, Makara 12:14, Kumbha 13:18, Mina 14:01, Mesha 14:43, Vrishabha 15:37

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 16:04) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 16:04) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); 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.
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

Unfavourable day · score S = −4

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:25–16:04+1 Yoga Sukarma 08:25–05:01 (26.11)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 16:04–08:27 (26.11)−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:25–01:31 (26.11)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 08:25–16:04

Panchanga at sunrise 08:25

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Yoga Dhriti; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1990 · Vikram 2125 more
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 08:27

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 01:51 (27.11) more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 3 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 17:08 more Gandamula
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 04:03 (27.11) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 13:45 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 13:45	karana Kaulava
from 17:08	nakshatra Mula
from 01:51 (27.11)	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 01:51 (27.11)	karana Taitila
from 04:03 (27.11)	yoga Shula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:43
Sunrise	08:27
Noon	12:17
Sunset	16:06
End of twilight	16:50
Moonrise	09:41
Moonset	17:28
Day length	7 h 38 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, Jyestha (08:27–16:06) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

The first evening after the new moon, when the thin lunar crescent becomes visible. People look at the young Moon, offer it water and pray for well-being; some fast until it appears.

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 16:06–17:28
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 16:06–17:28

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:27–01:51 (27.11)

Anandadi: Padma 08:27–17:08 Anandadi: Lumbaka 17:08–08:29 (27.11)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 10:55–23:20
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:16–07:22
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:32
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:03
Godhuli	16:06–16:39
Pradosha	16:06–19:22
Nishitha	23:45–00:50 (27.11)
Amrita Kalam	07:57–09:37

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:24–10:22
Yamaganda	11:19–12:16
Gulika Kalam	13:14–14:11
Dur Muhurta	12:32–13:02, 14:03–14:34
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 12:10–13:14, 13:57–14:39, 15:33–16:06
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Vrischika 08:27, Dhanu 10:20, Makara 12:10, Kumbha 13:14, Mina 13:57, Mesha 14:39, Vrishabha 15:33

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 = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Padma 08:27–17:08+1 Yoga Dhriti 08:27–04:03 (27.11)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:27–01:51 (27.11)−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:27–17:08−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:27–01:51 (27.11)

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 08:27

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Chhatra; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1990 · Vikram 2125 more

At sunrise 08:29

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 01:44 (28.11) more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 17:46 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 02:45 (28.11) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 13:51 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 13:51	karana Gara
from 17:46	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 01:44 (28.11)	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 01:44 (28.11)	karana Vanija
from 02:45 (28.11)	yoga Ganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:44
Sunrise	08:29
Noon	12:17
Sunset	16:05
End of twilight	16:49
Moonrise	10:28
Moonset	18:30
Day length	7 h 35 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (08:29–16:05) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:29–01:44 (28.11) Ravi Yoga 17:46–08:30 (28.11)

Anandadi: Chhatra 08:29–17:46 Anandadi: Mitra 17:46–08:30 (28.11)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:18–07:23
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:32
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:03
Godhuli	16:05–16:38
Pradosha	16:05–19:22
Nishitha	23:45–00:50 (28.11)
Amrita Kalam	11:12–12:50

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:11–15:08
Yamaganda	10:23–11:20
Gulika Kalam	12:17–13:14
Dur Muhurta	10:00–10:30, 22:39–23:45
Varjyam	16:07–17:46, 03:26–05:03 (28.11)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:06–13:10, 13:53–14:35, 15:29–16:05

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 12:06–13:10, 13:53–14:35, 15:29–16:05
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 12:06–13:10, 13:53–14:35, 15:29–16:05
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:29–10:16, 12:06–13:10, 13:53–14:35 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Vrischika 08:29, Dhanu 10:16, Makara 12:06, Kumbha 13:10, Mina 13:53, Mesha 14:35, Vrishabha 15:29

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:29–01:44 (28.11)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 08:29–17:46+1 Auspicious tithi 08:29–01:44 (28.11)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:29–17:46

Panchanga at sunrise 08:29

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1990 · Vikram 2125 more
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 08:30

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 01:11 (29.11) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 3 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 17:58 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 01:06 (29.11) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 13:30 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 13:30	karana Vishti
from 17:58	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 01:06 (29.11)	yoga Vriddhi
from 01:11 (29.11)	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 01:11 (29.11)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:46
Sunrise	08:30
Noon	12:17
Sunset	16:04
End of twilight	16:48
Moonrise	11:06
Moonset	19:41
Day length	7 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, Purva-Ashadha (08:30–16:04) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:30–16:04: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

The monthly Chaturthi of Ganesha in the bright half of the month. Puja is performed at noon (Madhyahna); in the evening of this day devotees do not look at the Moon.

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:32–13:02
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:30–17:58

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:30–17:58 Anandadi: Vajra 17:58–08:32 (29.11)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 13:30–01:11 (29.11); Bhadra Mukha 13:27–15:24; Bhadra Puchha 00:00–01:11 (29.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:19–07:25
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:03
Godhuli	16:04–16:37
Pradosha	16:04–19:21
Nishitha	23:45–00:51 (29.11)
Amrita Kalam	13:07–14:44

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:17–13:14
Yamaganda	09:27–10:24
Gulika Kalam	11:20–12:17
Dur Muhurta	12:02–12:32
Varjyam	01:54–03:29 (29.11)

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 Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Vrischika 08:30, Dhanu 10:12, Makara 12:02, Kumbha 13:06, Mina 13:50, Mesha 14:31, Vrishabha 15:25

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

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

Shukla-chaturti 08:30–16:04: 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 08:30–17:58+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:30–17:58+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 13:30–01:11 (29.11)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:30–17:58−2 Rikta tithi 08:30–01:11 (29.11)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:30

Summary	Best day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Saumya; auspicious time — until 11:51
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1990 · Vikram 2125 more
Festivals	Vivah Panchami

At sunrise 08:32

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 00:14 (30.11) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 17:46 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 23:09 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 12:45 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 12:45	karana Balava
from 17:46	nakshatra Shravana
from 23:09	yoga Dhruva
from 00:14 (30.11)	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 00:14 (30.11)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:47
Sunrise	08:32
Noon	12:18
Sunset	16:03
End of twilight	16:47
Moonrise	11:37
Moonset	20:57
Day length	7 h 30 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (08:32–16:03) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Vivah Panchami · Rama and Sita

The wedding anniversary of Rama and Sita: in Ayodhya and Janakpur the wedding ceremony is re-enacted.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 01:11–00:14 (30.11)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:32–00:14 (30.11) Ravi Yoga 17:46–08:34 (30.11)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:14–08:34 (30.11)

Anandadi: Saumya 08:32–11:51 Anandadi: Dhwaja 19:20–08:34 (30.11) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 11:51–19:20

Gandanta (tithi): 23:51–00:37 (30.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:20–07:26
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	11:25–13:00, 07:03–08:36 (30.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:14–14:10
Yamaganda	08:32–09:28
Gulika Kalam	10:25–11:21
Dur Muhurta	11:02–11:32, 14:03–14:33
Varjyam	21:40–23:14

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 11:58–13:02, 13:46–14:27, 15:21–16:03

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 11:58–13:02, 13:46–14:27, 15:21–16:03
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 11:58–13:02, 13:46–14:27, 15:21–16:03
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:32–10:08, 11:58–13:02, 13:46–14:27 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Vrischika 08:32, Dhanu 10:08, Makara 11:58, Kumbha 13:02, Mina 13:46, Mesha 14:27, Vrishabha 15:21

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 = +6

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

Auspicious time ends by 11:51

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:32–00:14 (30.11)+1 Anandadi: Saumya 08:32–11:51+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:32–17:46+1 Yoga Vriddhi 08:32–23:09+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:32–00:14 (30.11)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 11:51–19:20

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 08:32

Summary	Unfavourable day — Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra), Anandadi: Dhumra
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1990 · Vikram 2125 more
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 08:34

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 22:55 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 3 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 17:12 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 20:55 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 11:37 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 11:37	karana Taitila
from 17:12	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 20:55	yoga Vyaghata
from 22:55	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 22:55	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:49
Sunrise	08:34
Noon	12:18
Sunset	16:02
End of twilight	16:47
Moonrise	12:02
Moonset	22:16
Day length	7 h 27 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 3, 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 (08:34–16:02) is good for sowing.

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Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 00:14–22:55
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:34–17:12 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:34–17:12 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:34–22:55

Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) 08:34–17:12 Krakacha Yoga 22:55–08:35 (01.12) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:55–08:35 (01.12)

Anandadi: Prajapati 17:12–08:35 (01.12) Anandadi: Dhumra 08:34–17:12

Chora Panchaka: 04:48 (01.12)–10:13 (05.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:22–07:28
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–12:33
Vijaya Muhurta	13:32–14:02
Godhuli	16:02–16:35
Pradosha	16:02–19:21
Nishitha	23:46–00:52 (01.12)
Amrita Kalam	07:03–08:36, 06:18–07:50 (01.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:22–12:18
Yamaganda	14:10–15:06
Gulika Kalam	09:30–10:26
Dur Muhurta	10:03–10:33, 12:33–13:03
Varjyam	21:03–22:35

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:34–10:04, 11:54–12:58, 13:42–14:23 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Vrischika 08:34, Dhanu 10:04, Makara 11:54, Kumbha 12:58, Mina 13:42, Mesha 14:23, Vrishabha 15:17

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).

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Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = +1

Strict prohibition: Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra)

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:34–17:12+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:34–17:12+1 Yoga Dhruva 08:34–20:55+1 Auspicious weekday0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:34–17:12 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:34–22:55 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 08:34–17:12−3 Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) 08:34–17:12

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 08:34

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

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.

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.

Sarvadhari (No. 22 of 60, “all-sustaining”) — A year of support for all: plenty, stability and well-being.
Northern samvatsara: Shubhakrit (No. 36)
Shaka Samvat 1990 · Vikram Samvat 2125 · Kali Yuga 5169
Next year — Virodhi, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 23.03.2069
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.

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.

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.

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

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

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).

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

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

Anandadi: 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.

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

Anandadi: 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Mina
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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).

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.

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.

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: 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shravana
+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.

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

Shukla-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.

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)

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.

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.

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

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

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

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: 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable 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.

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

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

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

Dhanishtha (23)
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people

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.

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

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

Anandadi: 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: 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.

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

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

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

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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.

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 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-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable 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.

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

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

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.

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-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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

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

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

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

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

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

Uttara-Bhadra
+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.

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)

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.

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

Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

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

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

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

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Bharani (2)
Meaning: Carrier (porter or loader)
Symbol: Yoni (bosom, source)
Deity: Yama (Dharma-raja)
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: take (take away) something

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.

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

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

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

The Moon begins to enter the Earth’s shadow — from this point the eclipse is visible to the naked eye.

The Moon has fully entered the Earth’s shadow.

The edge of the Moon emerges from the Earth’s shadow.

The Moon has completely left the Earth’s shadow.

The Moon leaves the penumbra — the eclipse is over.

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Krittika (3)
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others

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.

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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.

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.

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

Anandadi: 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.

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-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)

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.

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)

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Poisonous” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 4, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 2, Thu — 8, Fri — 9, Sat — 7. Unfavourable for new undertakings, medical treatment and transactions.

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-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.

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

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

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

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

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

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable 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.

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

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

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-panchami
any undertakings

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).

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.

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-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Vrishabha
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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.

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

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

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-shashti
plowing the ground

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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.

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-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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.

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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.

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

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.

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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.

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

Krishna-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.

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

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.

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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.

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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.

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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.

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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)

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.

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.

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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.

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-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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).

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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).

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

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

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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)

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable 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.

Margashirsha (Vedic name Sahas) — The month of which Krishna says: “Among the months I am Margashirsha” (Bhagavad Gita 10.35). Gita Jayanti, Datta Jayanti.
Patron: Keshava; Aditya — Amshu. Full moon in nakshatra Mrigashirsha. Ritu: Hemanta.

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.

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)

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.

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.

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

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

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-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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)

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

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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)

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-tritya
any undertakings

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

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

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

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.

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-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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-shashti
plowing the ground

Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra)
“Cobra venom”: a triple combination of weekday, tithi and nakshatra (Sun — 5th + Krittika, Mon — 2nd + Chitra, Tue — 15th + Rohini, Wed — 7th + Bharani, Thu — 13th + Anuradha, Fri — 6th + Shravana, Sat — 8th + Revati). The strongest of the kuyogas: the day is unfavourable for any activity.

Chora Panchaka
Began on a Friday: danger of theft and loss — journeys, business deals and major purchases are avoided.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.