Panchanga Calendar

November 2167

SamvatsaraPrabhava (1)MonthAshwina → Kartika from 12.11RituSharadAyanaDakshinayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

November 2167 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Ashwina (until 11.11), Kartika (from 12.11). Periods: until 23.11 — Chaturmasya; 8–13.11 — Diwali — five days. Major festivals: 8.11 Dhanteras (Dhanvantari Jayanti); 10.11 Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali); 11.11 Diwali, Lakshmi Puja; 12.11 Govardhan Puja, Annakut; 13.11 Bhai Dooj (Yama Dwitiya); 17.11 Chhath Puja: Sandhya Arghya; 23.11 Devutthana Ekadashi (Prabodhini); 26.11 Dev Deepavali (Tripurari Purnima).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Mrig5

2Ard6

3Push7Ahoi Ashtami

4Ashl8

5Mag9

6PPh10

7UPh11Rama Ekadashi

8UPh12Dhanteras

9Has13Masik Shivaratri

10Chit14Naraka Chaturdashi

11Swa30Diwali

12Vish1Govardhan Puja

13Anu2Bhai Dooj

14Jye3

15Mul4Vinayaka Chaturthi

16PAsh5Kharna

17UAsh5Chhath Puja

18UAsh6Usha Arghya

19Shra7until 11:15

20Dhan8Masik Durgashtami

21Shat9Akshaya Navami

22PBh10after 13:29

23UBh11Devutthana

24Rev12Tulasi Vivah

25Bhar14Vaikunth Chaudas

26Krit15Dev Deepavali

27Roh1

28Mrig2

29Ard3Sankashti

30Pun4

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

MarkersDiwali — five daysafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (28)

Ahoi AshtamiKalashtamiTripushkar YogaEkadashiGovatsa DwadashiDhanterasAmrita Siddhi YogaShivaratriKali ChaudasGoddess (Durga, Kali)Diwaliday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Govardhan PujaBhai DoojChandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiNahay KhaySkanda ShashtiSankrantiAkshaya NavamiKansa VadhDevutthanaTulasi VivahPradoshaDev Deepavaliday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Dwipushkar YogaSankashti

How to read the calendar

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

Best days

13.11 Fri — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Shobhana until 12:02
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
15.11 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi
Mula (sharp): for drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies.

Festivals

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

Special muhurta yogas

2.11 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:47–07:39 (03.11)
3.11 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:10–07:41 (04.11)
7.11 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 15:21–07:49 (08.11)
8.11 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
8.11 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 07:49–09:07
8.11 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 09:07–07:51 (09.11)
12.11 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:22–07:59 (13.11)
13.11 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:59–21:21
15.11 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:04–03:36 (16.11)
22.11 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:48–08:19 (23.11)
24.11 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 09:45–07:18 (25.11)
24.11 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:45–07:18 (25.11)
25.11 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:26–08:25 (26.11)
28.11 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 08:28–14:54
30.11 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:50–08:34 (01.12)

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

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

Avoid starting important matters

4.11 Wed — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
5.11 Thu — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
6.11 Fri — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
7.11 Sat — Vaidhriti, Anandadi: Utpata, Hutashana Yoga
9.11 Mon — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Anandadi: Vajra
10.11 Tue — Krishna Chaturdashi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Dhwanksha
11.11 Wed — Amavasya, Anandadi: Dhumra
16.11 Mon — Anandadi: Utpata, Tryahasparsha, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
18.11 Wed — Sankranti day, Anandadi: Mudgara
23.11 Mon — Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
24.11 Tue — Vyatipata, Kshaya tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
26.11 Thu — Yamaghanta, Vishti (Bhadra), Anandadi: Lumbaka (unfavourable day)
27.11 Fri — Yamaghanta (unfavourable day)
29.11 Sun — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
30.11 Mon — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi, Anandadi: Dhumra

Sky this month

11.11 New moon (Amavasya) 21:35
18.11 Vrischika Sankr. 20:53 — the Sun enters Vrischika (Scorpio)
26.11 Full moon (Purnima) 22:27
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

until 23.11 Chaturmasya
8–13.11 Diwali — five days
20.11 00:02 – 24.11 09:45 Dosha-free Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Prabhava (No. 1, “origin, beginning”) — A year of beginnings: traditionally, abundant rains and harvests, a time for sacrifices and auspicious undertakings. more

Northern samvatsara: Chitrabhanu. Shaka Samvat 2089, Vikram Samvat 2224, Kali Yuga 5268.

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

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

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

Times are standard time UTC+3 (from the site settings, without daylight saving time) · panchanga at sunrise (upper limb of the Sun’s disc, with refraction) · ayanamsa Lahiri · place 55°45′ N 37°35′ E · festival dates are calculated for this location by the rules of kala vyapti · times of Sankranti are accurate to within a few minutes · after 2100, times are approximate: the ΔT correction for such dates is unknown

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Anandadi: Dhwanksha, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:34

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 20:05 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 4 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 09:44 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 21:25 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 09:24 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 09:24	karana Taitila
from 09:44	nakshatra Ardra
from 20:05	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 20:05	karana Gara
from 21:25	yoga Siddha
from 06:54 (02.11)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:55
Sunrise	07:34
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:50
End of twilight	17:29
Moonrise	20:06
Moonset	12:24
Day length	9 h 15 min

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	from 09:44

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 (07:34–09:44) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:05–07:36 (02.11)

Anandadi: Saumya 07:34–09:44 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 09:44–07:36 (02.11)

Gandanta (tithi): 19:44–20:27

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:37–06:36
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:45–14:22
Godhuli	16:50–17:20
Pradosha	16:50–19:47
Nishitha	23:44–00:43 (02.11)
Amrita Kalam	22:43–00:12 (02.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:41–16:50
Yamaganda	12:12–13:22
Gulika Kalam	14:31–15:41
Dur Muhurta	15:36–16:13
Varjyam	17:31–19:00

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:34–09:44, 13:56–14:58, 15:41–16:23

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:34–09:44, 13:56–14:58, 15:41–16:23
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:34–09:44, 13:56–14:58, 15:41–16:23
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 09:44, Ardra from 09:44; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Tula 07:34, Vrischika 09:27, Dhanu 12:08, Makara 13:56, Kumbha 14:58, Mina 15:41, Mesha 16:23

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 09:44) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 09:44) — sadness; Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 07:34–09:44+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:34–09:44+1 Yoga Shiva 07:34–21:25+1 Auspicious tithi 07:34–20:050 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 09:44–07:36 (02.11)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 09:44–07:36 (02.11)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:34

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:36

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 17:51 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 4 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 07:59 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 18:27 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 17:51 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 07:59	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 17:51	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 17:51	karana Vishti
from 18:27	yoga Sadhya
from 04:57 (03.11)	karana Bava
from 06:47 (03.11)	nakshatra Pushya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:57
Sunrise	07:36
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:48
End of twilight	17:27
Moonrise	21:09
Moonset	13:24
Day length	9 h 11 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:59

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (07:59–16:48) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:59–06:47 (03.11) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:47–07:39 (03.11)

Hutashana Yoga 07:36–17:51 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:36–17:51 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:51–07:39 (03.11)

Anandadi: Prajapati 06:47–07:39 (03.11) Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:36–07:59 Anandadi: Dhumra 07:59–06:47 (03.11)

Bhadra in heaven: 17:51–01:02 (03.11); Bhadra Puchha 22:19–23:26; Bhadra Mukha 23:26–01:18 (03.11)
Bhadra on earth: 01:02–04:57 (03.11); Bhadra Mukha 23:26–01:18 (03.11)

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 (03.11)
Amrita Kalam	04:30–06:01 (03.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:45–09:54
Yamaganda	11:03–12:12
Gulika Kalam	13:21–14:30
Dur Muhurta	12:31–13:07, 14:21–14:58
Varjyam	19:23–20:54

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:36–07:59

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ardra until 07:59, Punarvasu from 07:59; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Tula 07:36, Vrischika 09:23, Dhanu 12:04, Makara 13:52, Kumbha 14:54, Mina 15:37, Mesha 16:19

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 07:59) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 07:59) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 07:36–18:27+2 Ravi Yoga 07:59–06:47 (03.11)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:59–06:47 (03.11)0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 07:36–17:51 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:36–17:51 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 07:59–06:47 (03.11)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:36–07:59

Panchanga at sunrise 07:36

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Pushya, Anandadi: Vardhamana; cons: Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Ahoi Ashtami · Kalashtami

At sunrise 07:39

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 16:12 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 1 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 06:10 (04.11) more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 15:57 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 16:12 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 15:57	yoga Shubha
from 16:12	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 16:12	karana Balava
from 03:36 (04.11)	karana Kaulava
from 06:10 (04.11)	nakshatra Ashlesha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:59
Sunrise	07:39
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:46
End of twilight	17:25
Moonrise	22:22
Moonset	14:10
Day length	9 h 07 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:12

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (07:39–16:46) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Ahoi Ashtami · Ahoi Mata

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

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

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

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

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:12–07:41 (04.11) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:10–07:41 (04.11)

Hutashana Yoga 07:39–16:12 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:39–16:12

Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:39–06:10 (04.11) Anandadi: Ananda 06:10–07:41 (04.11)

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 (04.11)
Amrita Kalam	23:56–01:29 (04.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:29–15:37
Yamaganda	09:55–11:04
Gulika Kalam	12:12–13:21
Dur Muhurta	09:28–10:04, 22:44–23:43
Varjyam	14:35–16:08

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:39–16:12

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:39–16:12
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:39–16:12
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:39–12:00, 13:48–14:50, 15:34–16:15

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Krishna-saptami until 16:12, Krishna-ashtami from 16:12; lagna Tula 07:39, Vrischika 09:19, Dhanu 12:00, Makara 13:48, Kumbha 14:50, Mina 15:34, Mesha 16:15

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-ashtami 16:12–16:46: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Pushya 07:39–06:10 (04.11)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:39–06:10 (04.11)+1 Yoga Sadhya 07:39–15:570 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:12–07:41 (04.11)0 Chaturmasya0 Ashtami 16:12–07:41 (04.11)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Hutashana Yoga 07:39–16:12−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:39–16:12

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 07:39

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:41

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 15:09 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 1 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 06:08 (05.11) more Gandamula
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 13:55 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 15:09 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 13:55	yoga Shukla
from 15:09	tithi Krishna-navami
from 15:09	karana Taitila
from 02:51 (05.11)	karana Gara
from 06:08 (05.11)	nakshatra Magha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:01
Sunrise	07:41
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:44
End of twilight	17:24
Moonrise	23:38
Moonset	14:44
Day length	9 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:09

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Hutashana Yoga 07:41–15:09 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:41–15:09 Krakacha Yoga 15:09–07:43 (05.11)

Anandadi: Chara 06:08–07:43 (05.11) Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:41–06:08 (05.11)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:05–12:13 (05.11)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:41–06:41
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:43–14:19
Godhuli	16:44–17:14
Pradosha	16:44–19:44
Nishitha	23:43–00:43 (05.11)
Amrita Kalam	04:32–06:08 (05.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:12–13:20
Yamaganda	08:49–09:56
Gulika Kalam	11:04–12:12
Dur Muhurta	11:54–12:30
Varjyam	18:57–20:33

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 07:41–11:56, 13:44–14:46, 15:30–16:11

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 15:09, Krishna-navami from 15:09; lagna Tula 07:41, Vrischika 09:15, Dhanu 11:56, Makara 13:44, Kumbha 14:46, Mina 15:30, Mesha 16:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-ashtami 07:41–15:09: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 15:09–16:44: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

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

+2 Yoga Shubha 07:41–13:55+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Krakacha Yoga 15:09–07:43 (05.11)−1 Ashtami 07:41–15:09−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:41–06:08 (05.11)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:41–06:08 (05.11)−2 Hutashana Yoga 07:41–15:09−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:41–15:09

Panchanga at sunrise 07:41

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Rikta tithi
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:43

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 14:41 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 06:39 (06.11) more Gandamula
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 12:22 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 14:41 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 12:22	yoga Brahma
from 14:41	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 14:41	karana Vanija
from 02:40 (06.11)	karana Vishti
from 06:39 (06.11)	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:03
Sunrise	07:43
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:42
End of twilight	17:22
Moonrise	none
Moonset	15:10
Day length	8 h 58 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	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, Magha (07:43–16:42) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:41–07:45 (06.11)

Hutashana Yoga 07:43–14:41 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:43–14:41

Anandadi: Musala 07:43–06:39 (06.11) Anandadi: Gada 06:39–07:45 (06.11)

Bhadra on earth: 02:40–14:46 (06.11); Bhadra Puchha 04:32–05:44 (06.11); Bhadra Mukha 05:44–07:45 (06.11)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:05–12:13
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

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 (06.11)
Amrita Kalam	04:12–05:50 (06.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:20–14:27
Yamaganda	07:43–08:50
Gulika Kalam	09:57–11:05
Dur Muhurta	10:42–11:18, 14:18–14:54
Varjyam	18:24–20:02

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 15:26–16:07

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 15:26–16:07
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 15:26–16:07
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:43–11:52, 13:40–16:42

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Krishna-navami until 14:41, Krishna-dashami from 14:41; lagna Tula 07:43, Vrischika 09:11, Dhanu 11:52, Makara 13:40, Kumbha 14:42, Mina 15:26, Mesha 16:07

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

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

Krishna-navami 07:43–14:41: 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

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

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

+1 Yoga Shukla 07:43–12:22+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:41–07:45 (06.11)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Musala 07:43–06:39 (06.11)−1 Gandanta 07:43–12:13−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:43–06:39 (06.11)−2 Hutashana Yoga 07:43–14:41−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:43–14:41−2 Rikta tithi 07:43–14:41

Panchanga at sunrise 07:43

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:45

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 14:46 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 07:40 (07.11) more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 11:14 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:46 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 11:14	yoga Indra
from 14:46	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 14:46	karana Bava
from 03:00 (07.11)	karana Balava
from 07:40 (07.11)	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:05
Sunrise	07:45
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:40
End of twilight	17:20
Moonrise	00:55
Moonset	15:31
Day length	8 h 54 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:46

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (07:45–16:40) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:45–14:46: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:45–07:40 (07.11) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:46–07:47 (07.11)

Hutashana Yoga 07:45–14:46

Anandadi: Siddhi 07:45–07:40 (07.11) Anandadi: Shubha 07:40–07:47 (07.11)

Bhadra on earth: 02:40–14:46; Bhadra Puchha 04:32–05:44; Bhadra Mukha 05:44–07:45
Gandanta (tithi): 14:22–15:11

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:44–06:45
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 (07.11)
Amrita Kalam	01:00–02:40 (07.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:05–12:12
Yamaganda	14:26–15:33
Gulika Kalam	08:52–09:59
Dur Muhurta	09:32–10:07, 12:30–13:06
Varjyam	15:00–16:40

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 15:22–16:03

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	average 15:22–16:03
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 15:22–16:03
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-dashami until 14:46, Krishna-ekadashi from 14:46; lagna Tula 07:45, Vrischika 09:07, Dhanu 11:48, Makara 13:36, Kumbha 14:38, Mina 15:22, Mesha 16:03

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

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

Bhadra on earth 07:45–14:46: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Yoga Brahma 07:45–11:14+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 07:45–07:40 (07.11)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:45–07:40 (07.11)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:46–07:47 (07.11)0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 07:45–14:46 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:45–07:40 (07.11)−3 Bhadra on earth 07:45–14:46

Panchanga at sunrise 07:45

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Anandadi: Utpata
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Rama Ekadashi · Govatsa Dwadashi (Vasu Baras)

At sunrise 07:47

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 15:21 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 09:07 (08.11) more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 10:30 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 15:21 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 10:30	yoga Vaidhriti
from 15:21	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 15:21	karana Kaulava
from 03:48 (08.11)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:07
Sunrise	07:47
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:38
End of twilight	17:18
Moonrise	02:10
Moonset	15:48
Day length	8 h 50 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:21

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-Phalguni (07:47–16:38) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Rama Ekadashi · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 14:46 (06.11)–15:21
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 07:49–09:34 (08.11)

Govatsa Dwadashi (Vasu Baras) · Nandini the cow

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 16:38–19:40
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 15:21–07:49 (08.11)

Hutashana Yoga 07:47–15:21

Anandadi: Utpata all day

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:46–06:46
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:41–14:16
Godhuli	16:38–17:08
Pradosha	16:38–19:40
Nishitha	23:43–00:44 (08.11)
Amrita Kalam	01:29–03:11 (08.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:00–11:06
Yamaganda	13:19–14:25
Gulika Kalam	07:47–08:53
Dur Muhurta	07:47–08:22, 08:22–08:58
Varjyam	15:18–17:00

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:47–09:03

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	average 07:47–09:03
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:47–09:03
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:47–15:59

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 15:21, Krishna-dvadashi from 15:21; lagna Tula 07:47, Vrischika 09:03, Dhanu 11:44, Makara 13:32, Kumbha 14:35, Mina 15:18, Mesha 15:59

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

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

Vaidhriti 10:30–16:38: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+2 Yoga Indra 07:47–10:30+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 15:21–07:49 (08.11)0 Surya Dagdha tithi 15:21–07:49 (08.11)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Hutashana Yoga 07:47–15:21−3 Anandadi: Utpata all day−3 Vaidhriti 10:30–07:49 (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 07:47

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Surya Dagdha tithi
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more
Period	Chaturmasya · Diwali — five days, day 1
Festivals	Dhanteras (Dhanvantari Jayanti) · Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 07:49

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 16:22 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 09:07 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 10:06 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 16:22 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 09:07	nakshatra Hasta
from 10:06	yoga Vishkambha
from 16:22	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 16:22	karana Gara
from 05:01 (09.11)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:08
Sunrise	07:49
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:36
End of twilight	17:16
Moonrise	03:24
Moonset	16:05
Day length	8 h 46 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:07	from 16:22

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (07:49–09:07) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (09:07–16:36) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Dhanteras (Dhanvantari Jayanti) · Dhanvantari

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 16:36–19:39
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the first is chosen by rule

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 16:36–19:39
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen

Chaturmasya
Diwali — five days, day 1

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 07:49–09:07 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 09:07–07:51 (09.11)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:49–16:22 Hutashana Yoga 07:49–16:22 Krakacha Yoga 07:49–16:22

Anandadi: Mitra 07:49–09:07 Anandadi: Manasa 09:07–07:51 (09.11)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dvadashi

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:48–06:48
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:40–14:15
Godhuli	16:36–17:06
Pradosha	16:36–19:39
Nishitha	23:43–00:44 (09.11)
Amrita Kalam	04:30–06:13 (09.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:30–16:36
Yamaganda	12:12–13:18
Gulika Kalam	14:24–15:30
Dur Muhurta	15:25–16:01
Varjyam	18:10–19:53

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:28–14:31, 15:14–15:55

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 13:28–14:31, 15:14–15:55
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 13:28–14:31, 15:14–15:55
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:49–11:40, 13:28–14:31, 15:14–15:55

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 09:07, Hasta from 09:07; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 16:22, Krishna-trayodashi from 16:22; lagna Tula 07:49, Vrischika 08:59, Dhanu 11:40, Makara 13:28, Kumbha 14:31, Mina 15:14, Mesha 15:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 09:07) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 09:07) — imparting radiance (to the person); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Vaidhriti 07:49–10:06: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 09:07–07:51 (09.11)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 09:07–07:51 (09.11)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:49–09:070 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:49–16:22 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 07:49–16:22 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 07:49–09:07−1 Vaidhriti 07:49–10:06−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:49–16:22−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:49–16:22

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:49

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more
Period	Chaturmasya · Diwali — five days, day 2
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri · Kali Chaudas

At sunrise 07:51

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 17:46 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 10:57 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 10:00 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 17:46 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 10:00	yoga Priti
from 10:57	nakshatra Chitra
from 17:46	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 17:46	karana Vishti
from 06:36 (10.11)	karana Shakuni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:10
Sunrise	07:51
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:34
End of twilight	17:14
Moonrise	04:36
Moonset	16:20
Day length	8 h 42 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:57

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (07:51–10:57) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (10:57–16:34) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

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

Kali Chaudas · Kali

The night of the fourteenth tithi before Diwali (Gujarat, Maharashtra): at midnight people worship Kali and Hanuman to be rid of evil influences; lamps are lit.

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

Chaturmasya
Diwali — five days, day 2

Muhurta

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 10:57–17:46 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 10:57–07:53 (10.11)

Anandadi: Vajra 07:51–10:57 Anandadi: Mudgara 10:57–07:53 (10.11)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 17:46–06:36 (10.11); Bhadra Mukha 17:46–19:55; Bhadra Puchha 05:21–06:39 (10.11)

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 (10.11)
Amrita Kalam	06:09–07:54 (10.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:56–10:02
Yamaganda	11:07–12:12
Gulika Kalam	13:18–14:23
Dur Muhurta	12:30–13:05, 14:14–14:49
Varjyam	19:41–21:26

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:51–11:37, 13:24–14:27, 15:10–15:51

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Hasta until 10:57, Chitra from 10:57; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Tula 07:51, Vrischika 08:55, Dhanu 11:37, Makara 13:24, Kumbha 14:27, Mina 15:10, Mesha 15:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 10:57) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 10:57) — improvement of well-being; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:51–10:57+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Priti 10:00–07:53 (10.11)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Vajra 07:51–10:57−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 10:57–17:46−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 10:57–07:53 (10.11)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:51

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more
Period	Chaturmasya · Diwali — five days, day 2
Festivals	Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) · Kali Puja

At sunrise 07:53

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 19:31 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 4 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 13:08 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 10:10 more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 19:31 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 10:10	yoga Ayushman
from 13:08	nakshatra Swati
from 19:31	tithi Amavasya
from 19:31	karana Chatushpada

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:12
Sunrise	07:53
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:32
End of twilight	17:13
Moonrise	05:47
Moonset	16:37
Day length	8 h 38 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:08

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, Chitra (07:53–13:08) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (13:08–16:32) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Shakuni 07:53–16:32: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 07:53–16:32: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) · Krishna

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

Rule: Arunodaya: before sunrise, 05:51–07:53
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Abhyanga Snana: from moonrise to sunrise: 05:51–07:53

Kali Puja · Kali

Midnight worship of the goddess Kali on the night of Diwali (Bengal, Assam, Odisha): oil lamps, hibiscus flowers and mantras until dawn.

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 23:43–00:44 (11.11)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya
Diwali — five days, day 2

Muhurta

Anandadi: Dhwaja 13:08–07:55 (11.11) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 07:53–13:08

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 (11.11)
Amrita Kalam	06:09–07:54, 05:54–07:40 (11.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:22–15:27
Yamaganda	10:03–11:08
Gulika Kalam	12:13–13:17
Dur Muhurta	09:37–10:11, 22:41–23:43
Varjyam	19:19–21:05

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:53–11:33, 13:21–14:23, 15:06–15:47

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Chitra until 13:08, Swati from 13:08; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Tula 07:53, Vrischika 08:51, Dhanu 11:33, Makara 13:21, Kumbha 14:23, Mina 15:06, Mesha 15:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 13:08) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 13:08) — relief from all suffering; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 07:53–16:32: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:53–13:08+1 Yoga Priti 07:53–10:100 Anandadi: Dhwaja 13:08–07:55 (11.11)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 07:53–13:08−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 07:53–19:31

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:53

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Anandadi: Dhumra
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more
Period	Chaturmasya · Diwali — five days, day 3
Festivals	Diwali, Lakshmi Puja · Ashwina Amavasya

At sunrise 07:55

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 21:35 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 15:37 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 10:35 more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 08:31 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 08:31	karana Naga
from 10:35	yoga Saubhagya
from 15:37	nakshatra Vishakha
from 21:35	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 21:35	karana Kimstughna

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:14
Sunrise	07:55
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:30
End of twilight	17:11
Moonrise	06:58
Moonset	16:54
Day length	8 h 34 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	21:35

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 15:37

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (07:55–15:37) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (15:37–16:30) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Chatushpada 07:55–08:31: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 08:31–16:30: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Diwali, Lakshmi Puja · Lakshmi

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 16:30–19:35
on the second day the tithi lasts long enough — the second day is chosen

Ashwina Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 19:31 (10.11)–21:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya
Diwali — five days, day 3

Muhurta

Samvartaka Yoga 21:35–07:57 (12.11)

Anandadi: Prajapati 15:37–07:57 (12.11) Anandadi: Dhumra 07:55–15:37

Gandanta (tithi): 21:09–22:02

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:52–06:54
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:38–14:13
Godhuli	16:30–17:01
Pradosha	16:30–19:35
Nishitha	23:43–00:45 (12.11)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:13–13:17
Yamaganda	09:00–10:04
Gulika Kalam	11:08–12:13
Dur Muhurta	11:55–12:30
Varjyam	21:52–23:39

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 07:55–15:44

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Swati until 15:37, Vishakha from 15:37; tithi Amavasya; lagna Tula 07:55, Vrischika 08:47, Dhanu 11:29, Makara 13:17, Kumbha 14:19, Mina 15:02, Mesha 15:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 15:37) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 15:37) — loss of money; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Amavasya 07:55–16:30: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:55–15:37+1 Yoga Ayushman 07:55–10:35+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Prajapati 15:37–07:57 (12.11)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 07:55–15:37−3 Amavasya 07:55–21:35

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:55

Summary	Favourable day — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Anandadi: Vardhamana
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more
Period	Chaturmasya · Diwali — five days, day 4
Festivals	Govardhan Puja, Annakut

At sunrise 07:57

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 23:56 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 18:22 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 11:13 more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 10:44 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 10:44	karana Bava
from 11:13	yoga Shobhana
from 18:22	nakshatra Anuradha
from 23:56	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 23:56	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:16
Sunrise	07:57
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:28
End of twilight	17:09
Moonrise	08:07
Moonset	17:15
Day length	8 h 30 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (07:57–16:28) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Kimstughna 07:57–10:44: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Govardhan Puja, Annakut · Krishna

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

Rule: Pratah Kala: morning, the first fifth of the daytime, 07:57–09:40
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya
Diwali — five days, day 4

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:22–07:59 (13.11)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 23:56–07:59 (13.11)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:57–18:22 Anandadi: Ananda 18:22–07:59 (13.11)

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 (13.11)
Amrita Kalam	08:34–10:21

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:17–14:20
Yamaganda	07:57–09:01
Gulika Kalam	10:05–11:09
Dur Muhurta	10:48–11:22, 14:12–14:46
Varjyam	22:52–00:40 (13.11)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:57–08:43, 13:13–14:15, 14:58–15:40

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 07:57–08:43, 13:13–14:15, 14:58–15:40
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:57–08:43, 13:13–14:15, 14:58–15:40
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:57–11:25, 13:13–14:15, 14:58–15:40

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Tula 07:57, Vrischika 08:43, Dhanu 11:25, Makara 13:13, Kumbha 14:15, Mina 14:58, Mesha 15:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Thursday — success.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

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

+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:57–18:22+1 Yoga Saubhagya 07:57–11:13+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Swayam Siddha Muhurta

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 07:57

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 12:02
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more
Period	Chaturmasya · Diwali — five days, day 5
Festivals	Bhai Dooj (Yama Dwitiya) · Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 07:59

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 02:30 (14.11) more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 3 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 21:21 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 12:02 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 13:12 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 12:02	yoga Atiganda
from 13:12	karana Kaulava
from 21:21	nakshatra Jyestha
from 02:30 (14.11)	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 02:30 (14.11)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:18
Sunrise	07:59
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:26
End of twilight	17:08
Moonrise	09:15
Moonset	17:41
Day length	8 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (07:59–16:26) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Bhai Dooj (Yama Dwitiya) · Yama and Yamuna

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

Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:04–14:45
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 16:26–17:41
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 16:26–17:41

Chaturmasya
Diwali — five days, day 5

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:59–21:21

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:59–21:21 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:59–02:30 (14.11) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 21:21–08:01 (14.11)

Anandadi: Chara 21:21–08:01 (14.11) Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:59–21:21

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:55–06:57
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 (14.11)
Amrita Kalam	09:40–11:27

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:10–12:13
Yamaganda	14:20–15:23
Gulika Kalam	09:03–10:06
Dur Muhurta	09:41–10:15, 12:30–13:04
Varjyam	03:41–05:29 (14.11)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 07:59–08:40, 13:09–14:11, 14:54–15:36
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:59–11:21, 13:09–14:11, 14:54–15:36

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Tula 07:59, Vrischika 08:40, Dhanu 11:21, Makara 13:09, Kumbha 14:11, Mina 14:54, Mesha 15:36

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time ends by 12:02

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:59–21:21+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:59–21:21+1 Yoga Shobhana 07:59–12:02+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:59–02:30 (14.11)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:59–21:21 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:59–02:30 (14.11) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Atiganda 12:02–14:31−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:59–21:21

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:59

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious tithi; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 08:01

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 05:11 (15.11) more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 2 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 00:28 (15.11) more Gandamula
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 12:59 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 15:50 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 12:59	yoga Sukarma
from 15:50	karana Gara
from 00:28 (15.11)	nakshatra Mula
from 05:11 (15.11)	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 05:11 (15.11)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:20
Sunrise	08:01
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:25
End of twilight	17:06
Moonrise	10:20
Moonset	18:12
Day length	8 h 23 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (08:01–16:25) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 00:28–08:04 (15.11) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:11–08:04 (15.11)

Anandadi: Musala 08:01–00:28 (15.11) Anandadi: Gada 00:28–08:04 (15.11)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 17:41–07:15 (15.11)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

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 (15.11)
Amrita Kalam	14:31–16:20

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:07–11:10
Yamaganda	13:16–14:19
Gulika Kalam	08:01–09:04
Dur Muhurta	08:01–08:35, 08:35–09:09
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:01–08:36, 13:05–14:07, 14:50–15:32

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	average 08:01–08:36, 13:05–14:07, 14:50–15:32
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:01–08:36, 13:05–14:07, 14:50–15:32
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:01–11:17, 13:05–14:07, 14:50–15:32

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Tula 08:01, Vrischika 08:36, Dhanu 11:17, Makara 13:05, Kumbha 14:07, Mina 14:50, Mesha 15:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Auspicious tithi 08:01–05:11 (15.11)0 Yoga Sukarma 12:59–08:04 (15.11)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Musala 08:01–00:28 (15.11)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:01–00:28 (15.11)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:01

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi · Chhath: Nahay Khay

At sunrise 08:04

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 07:52 (16.11) more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 2 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 03:36 (16.11) more Gandamula
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 13:59 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 18:33 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 13:59	yoga Dhriti
from 18:33	karana Vishti
from 03:36 (16.11)	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 07:52 (16.11)	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 07:52 (16.11)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:22
Sunrise	08:04
Noon	12:14
Sunset	16:23
End of twilight	17:05
Moonrise	11:19
Moonset	18:51
Day length	8 h 19 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (08:04–16:23) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:23–13:03
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chhath: Nahay Khay · Surya and Chhathi Maiya

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

Rule: relative to a neighbouring festival

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:04–03:36 (16.11) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:04–03:36 (16.11) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:04–03:36 (16.11)

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:04–07:52 (16.11)

Anandadi: Siddhi 08:04–03:36 (16.11) Anandadi: Shubha 03:36–08:06 (16.11)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 18:33–07:52 (16.11); Bhadra Mukha 18:32–20:45; Bhadra Puchha 06:32–07:52 (16.11)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:58–07:01
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:36–14:10
Godhuli	16:23–16:54
Pradosha	16:23–19:31
Nishitha	23:43–00:46 (16.11)
Amrita Kalam	20:21–22:10

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:20–16:23
Yamaganda	12:13–13:16
Gulika Kalam	14:18–15:20
Dur Muhurta	15:16–15:50
Varjyam	01:47–03:36 (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	bad throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Tula 08:04, Vrischika 08:32, Dhanu 11:13, Makara 13:01, Kumbha 14:03, Mina 14:46, Mesha 15:28

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

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

Shukla-chaturti 08:04–16:23: 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 = +5

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:04–03:36 (16.11)+2 Ravi Yoga 08:04–03:36 (16.11)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 08:04–03:36 (16.11)+1 Yoga Sukarma 08:04–13:59+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:04–03:36 (16.11)0 Chaturmasya0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:04–07:52 (16.11) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:04–03:36 (16.11)−2 Rikta tithi 08:04–07:52 (16.11)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:04

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Utpata, Tryahasparsha
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Chhath: Kharna

At sunrise 08:06

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 10:21 (17.11) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 1 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 06:34 (17.11) more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 14:57 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 21:09 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 14:57	yoga Shula
from 21:09	karana Balava
from 06:34 (17.11)	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:23
Sunrise	08:06
Noon	12:14
Sunset	16:21
End of twilight	17:03
Moonrise	12:10
Moonset	19:40
Day length	8 h 15 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (08:06–16:21) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chhath: Kharna · Surya and Chhathi Maiya

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

Rule: relative to a neighbouring festival

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:34–08:08 (17.11)

Anandadi: Utpata 08:06–06:34 (17.11) Anandadi: Mrityu 06:34–08:08 (17.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:00–07:03
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:36–14:09
Godhuli	16:21–16:53
Pradosha	16:21–19:30
Nishitha	23:43–00:46 (17.11)
Amrita Kalam	01:10–02:58 (17.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:07–10:09
Yamaganda	11:11–12:13
Gulika Kalam	13:15–14:17
Dur Muhurta	12:30–13:03, 14:09–14:42
Varjyam	14:23–16:11

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:06–11:09, 12:57–13:59, 14:42–15:24

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Tula 08:06, Vrischika 08:28, Dhanu 11:09, Makara 12:57, Kumbha 13:59, Mina 14:42, Mesha 15:24, Vrishabha 16:19

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Yoga Dhriti 08:06–14:57+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi all day0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Shula 14:57–17:00−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:06–06:34 (17.11)−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Anandadi: Utpata 08:06–06:34 (17.11)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:06

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa; auspicious time — until 15:43
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Chhath Puja: Sandhya Arghya · Skanda Shashti (Soorasamharam)

At sunrise 08:08

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 10:21 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 09:11 (18.11) more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 15:43 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 10:21 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 10:21	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 10:21	karana Kaulava
from 15:43	yoga Ganda
from 23:27	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:25
Sunrise	08:08
Noon	12:14
Sunset	16:20
End of twilight	17:02
Moonrise	12:53
Moonset	20:38
Day length	8 h 12 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:21

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 (08:08–16:20) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Chhath Puja: Sandhya Arghya · Surya and Chhathi Maiya

The main day of Chhath (Bihar, East India): fasting devotees stand in water and make offerings to the setting Sun. Surya and Chhathi Maiya are prayed to for health, children and prosperity.

Rule: at sunset, 16:20
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Skanda Shashti (Soorasamharam) · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

The principal Skanda Shashti of the year — the victory of Murugan over the asura Surapadman. In South India it concludes a six-day fast; Murugan temples re-enact the battle.

Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 10:21–08:10 (18.11)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:08–10:21 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) all day Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:21–08:10 (18.11)

Anandadi: Manasa 08:08–02:34 (18.11) Anandadi: Padma 02:34–08:10 (18.11)

Gandanta (tithi): 09:55–10:47

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:01–07:04
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 (18.11)
Amrita Kalam	02:05–03:52 (18.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:17–15:18
Yamaganda	10:11–11:12
Gulika Kalam	12:14–13:15
Dur Muhurta	09:46–10:19, 22:40–23:43
Varjyam	15:26–17:13

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:08–10:21, 12:53–13:55, 14:38–15:20

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 08:08–10:21, 12:53–13:55, 14:38–15:20
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:08–10:21, 12:53–13:55, 14:38–15:20
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:08–11:05, 12:53–13:55, 14:38–15:20

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-panchami until 10:21, Shukla-shashti from 10:21; lagna Tula 08:08, Vrischika 08:24, Dhanu 11:05, Makara 12:53, Kumbha 13:55, Mina 14:38, Mesha 15:20, Vrishabha 16:15

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 15:43

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Manasa 08:08–02:34 (18.11)+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Auspicious tithi 08:08–10:210 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) all day (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:08–10:21 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:21–08:10 (18.11) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Ganda 15:43–18:09−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:08

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Anandadi: Mudgara
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Chhath: Usha Arghya · Vrischika Sankranti

At sunrise 08:10

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 12:26 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 4 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 09:11 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 16:09 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 12:26 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 09:11	nakshatra Shravana
from 12:26	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 12:26	karana Gara
from 16:09	yoga Vriddhi
from 01:16 (19.11)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:27
Sunrise	08:10
Noon	12:14
Sunset	16:18
End of twilight	17:00
Moonrise	13:28
Moonset	21:43
Day length	8 h 08 min

Sky

Vrischika Sankr.	20:53 — the Sun enters Vrischika (Scorpio)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:11	from 12:26

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 (08:10–09:11) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (09:11–16:18) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chhath: Usha Arghya · Surya and Chhathi Maiya

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

Rule: relative to a neighbouring festival, 08:10

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, 14:29–16:18
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:10–09:11 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:26–08:12 (19.11)

Anandadi: Chhatra 10:56–08:12 (19.11) Anandadi: Mudgara 08:10–10:56

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:03–07:06
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:35–14:08
Godhuli	16:18–16:50
Pradosha	16:18–19:29
Nishitha	23:43–00:47 (19.11)
Amrita Kalam	23:57–01:42 (19.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:14–13:15
Yamaganda	09:11–10:12
Gulika Kalam	11:13–12:14
Dur Muhurta	11:57–12:30
Varjyam	13:32–15:16

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 08:10–11:01, 12:49–13:51, 14:35–15:16

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 09:11, Shravana from 09:11; tithi Shukla-shashti until 12:26, Shukla-saptami from 12:26; lagna Tula 08:10, Vrischika 08:20, Dhanu 11:01, Makara 12:49, Kumbha 13:51, Mina 14:35, Mesha 15:16, Vrishabha 16:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 09:11) — improved health; Shravana (from 09:11) — bodily development (physical growth); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Sankranti at 20:53 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +3

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 10:56–08:12 (19.11)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:10–09:11+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:26–08:12 (19.11)0 Auspicious tithi 12:26–08:12 (19.11)0 Ravi Yoga 08:10–09:110 Yoga Vriddhi 16:09–08:12 (19.11)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 08:10–10:56−1 Sankranti day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:10

Summary	Favourable day — Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 11:15
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 08:12

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 13:55 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 11:15 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 16:07 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 13:55 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 11:15	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 13:55	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 13:55	karana Vishti
from 16:07	yoga Dhruva
from 02:23 (20.11)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:29
Sunrise	08:12
Noon	12:14
Sunset	16:16
End of twilight	16:59
Moonrise	13:56
Moonset	22:54
Day length	8 h 04 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:15	from 13:55

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 (08:12–11:15) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:55–16:16: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 13:55–08:14 (20.11) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:55–08:14 (20.11)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:12–11:15 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 11:15–08:14 (20.11)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 13:55–00:02 (20.11); Bhadra Puchha 15:46–17:00; Bhadra Mukha 17:00–19:04
Bhadra on earth: 00:02–02:23 (20.11)
Dosha-free Panchaka: 00:02 (20.11)–09:45 (24.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:04–07:08
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 (20.11)
Amrita Kalam	01:37–03:19 (20.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:15–14:15
Yamaganda	08:12–09:12
Gulika Kalam	10:13–11:13
Dur Muhurta	10:53–11:25, 14:07–14:39
Varjyam	15:29–17:10

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 12:45–13:47

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 12:45–13:47
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 12:45–13:47
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:12–10:57, 12:45–13:47, 14:31–15:12

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shravana until 11:15, Dhanishtha from 11:15; tithi Shukla-saptami until 13:55, Shukla-ashtami from 13:55; lagna Tula 08:12, Vrischika 08:16, Dhanu 10:57, Makara 12:45, Kumbha 13:47, Mina 14:31, Mesha 15:12, Vrishabha 16:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 11:15) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 11:15) — longevity (increased vitality); Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-ashtami 13:55–16:16: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 11:15

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:12–11:15+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:12–11:15+1 Yoga Vriddhi 08:12–16:07+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:12–13:550 Chaturmasya0 Ashtami 13:55–08:14 (20.11)−1 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:55–08:14 (20.11)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 13:55–00:02 (20.11)−1 Krakacha Yoga 13:55–08:14 (20.11)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:12

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami · Gopashtami

At sunrise 08:14

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 14:38 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 12:36 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 15:30 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 14:38 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 12:36	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 14:38	tithi Shukla-navami
from 14:38	karana Balava
from 15:30	yoga Vyaghata
from 02:41 (21.11)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:31
Sunrise	08:14
Noon	12:14
Sunset	16:15
End of twilight	16:58
Moonrise	14:19
Moonset	none
Day length	8 h 01 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:36	from 14:38

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (12:36–16:15) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 13:55 (19.11)–14:38
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 13:55 (19.11)–14:38
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 12:36–08:15 (21.11)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:14–14:38 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:38–08:15 (21.11)

Anandadi: Prajapati 08:14–12:36 Anandadi: Saumya 12:36–08:15 (21.11)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 00:02–09:45 (24.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:06–07:10
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:34–14:07
Godhuli	16:15–16:47
Pradosha	16:15–19:27
Nishitha	23:43–00:47 (21.11)
Amrita Kalam	05:47–07:25 (21.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:14–12:14
Yamaganda	14:15–15:15
Gulika Kalam	09:14–10:14
Dur Muhurta	09:50–10:22, 12:30–13:02
Varjyam	19:58–21:36

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 08:14–10:53, 12:41–13:43

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 12:36, Shatabhisha from 12:36; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 14:38, Shukla-navami from 14:38; lagna Vrischika 08:14, Dhanu 10:53, Makara 12:41, Kumbha 13:43, Mina 14:27, Mesha 15:08, Vrishabha 16:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 12:36) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 12:36) — gaining strength; Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-ashtami 08:14–14:38: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 14:38–16:15: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 08:14–12:36+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:14–12:36+1 Yoga Dhruva 08:14–15:30+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Ravi Yoga 12:36–08:15 (21.11)0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Vyaghata 15:30–18:540 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:38–08:15 (21.11)−1 Ashtami 08:14–14:38−1 Panchaka all day−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:14–14:38

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:14

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Rikta tithi, Panchaka
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Akshaya Navami (Amla Navami)

At sunrise 08:15

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 14:30 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 13:08 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 14:12 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 14:30 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 13:08	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 14:12	yoga Harshana
from 14:30	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 14:30	karana Taitila
from 02:06 (22.11)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:32
Sunrise	08:15
Noon	12:15
Sunset	16:13
End of twilight	16:56
Moonrise	14:39
Moonset	00:09
Day length	7 h 58 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:08	from 14:30

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (08:15–13:08) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (13:08–16:13) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Akshaya Navami (Amla Navami) · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 14:38 (20.11)–14:30
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:15–14:30 Ravi Yoga all day

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:30–08:17 (22.11)

Anandadi: Ananda 08:15–13:08 Anandadi: Kaladanda 13:08–08:17 (22.11)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 00:02 (20.11)–09:45 (24.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:07–07:11
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:34–14:06
Godhuli	16:13–16:46
Pradosha	16:13–19:26
Nishitha	23:43–00:48 (22.11)
Amrita Kalam	04:55–06:29 (22.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:15–11:15
Yamaganda	13:14–14:14
Gulika Kalam	08:15–09:15
Dur Muhurta	08:15–08:47, 08:47–09:19
Varjyam	19:27–21:01

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 14:30–15:04

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 14:30–15:04
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 14:30–15:04
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:15–10:49, 12:37–13:08, 14:30–15:04

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 13:08, Purva-Bhadra from 13:08; tithi Shukla-navami until 14:30, Shukla-dashami from 14:30; lagna Vrischika 08:15, Dhanu 10:49, Makara 12:37, Kumbha 13:39, Mina 14:23, Mesha 15:04, Vrishabha 15:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 13:08) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 13:08) — facing death (dangers); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-navami 08:15–14:30: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:15–14:30+1 Anandadi: Ananda 08:15–13:08+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:15–13:080 Yoga Harshana 14:12–08:17 (22.11)0 Auspicious tithi 14:30–08:17 (22.11)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:30–08:17 (22.11) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Surya Dagdha tithi 14:30–08:17 (22.11)0 Anandadi: Kaladanda 13:08–08:17 (22.11)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 13:08–08:17 (22.11)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 08:15–14:30

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:15

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga; auspicious time — after 13:29
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kansa Vadh

At sunrise 08:17

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 13:29 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 12:48 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 12:13 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 13:29 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 12:13	yoga Vajra
from 12:48	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 13:29	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 13:29	karana Vanija
from 00:39 (23.11)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:34
Sunrise	08:17
Noon	12:15
Sunset	16:12
End of twilight	16:55
Moonrise	14:58
Moonset	01:27
Day length	7 h 54 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:48	from 13:29

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (08:17–12:48) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (12:48–16:12) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Kansa Vadh · Krishna

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 14:30 (21.11)–13:29
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:48–08:19 (23.11)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:29–08:19 (23.11)

Anandadi: Chara 08:17–12:48 Anandadi: Sthira 12:48–08:19 (23.11)

Bhadra on earth: 00:39–11:37 (23.11); Bhadra Puchha 04:58–06:05 (23.11); Bhadra Mukha 06:05–07:56 (23.11)
Dosha-free Panchaka: 00:02 (20.11)–09:45 (24.11)
Gandanta (tithi): 13:06–13:51
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dashami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:09–07:13
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:34–14:05
Godhuli	16:12–16:44
Pradosha	16:12–19:26
Nishitha	23:43–00:48 (23.11)
Amrita Kalam	07:04–08:36 (23.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:13–16:12
Yamaganda	12:15–13:14
Gulika Kalam	14:13–15:13
Dur Muhurta	15:09–15:40
Varjyam	21:56–23:28

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:33–16:12

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 12:33–16:12
Cutting fingernails	average 12:33–13:36, 14:19–15:00, 15:55–16:12
Cutting toenails	average 12:33–16:12
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:17–10:45, 12:33–16:12

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 12:48, Uttara-Bhadra from 12:48; tithi Shukla-dashami until 13:29, Shukla-ekadashi from 13:29; lagna Vrischika 08:17, Dhanu 10:45, Makara 12:33, Kumbha 13:36, Mina 14:19, Mesha 15:00, Vrishabha 15:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 12:48) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 12:48) — a good life; Sunday — physical well-being.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 13:29

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:48–08:19 (23.11)+1 Anandadi: Chara 08:17–12:48+1 Yoga Harshana 08:17–12:13+1 Auspicious tithi 08:17–13:290 Auspicious nakshatra 12:48–08:19 (23.11)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:29–08:19 (23.11) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vajra 12:13–13:17−1 Panchaka all day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:17–13:29−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:17–12:48

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:17

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Devutthana Ekadashi (Prabodhini)

At sunrise 08:19

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 11:37 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 11:38 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 09:34 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:37 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 09:34	yoga Siddhi
from 11:37	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 11:37	karana Bava
from 11:38	nakshatra Revati
from 22:24	karana Balava
from 06:18 (24.11)	yoga Vyatipata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:36
Sunrise	08:19
Noon	12:15
Sunset	16:11
End of twilight	16:54
Moonrise	15:16
Moonset	02:48
Day length	7 h 51 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 11:37	from 11:38

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (08:19–11:38) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (11:38–16:11) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:19–11:37: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Devutthana Ekadashi (Prabodhini) · Vishnu

Vishnu awakens from his four-month sleep — Chaturmasya ends, and weddings and other samskaras are permitted again. A small canopy of sugarcane stalks is built and Vishnu is woken with singing; the season of Tulasi Vivah begins.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 13:29 (22.11)–11:37
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:21–09:01 (24.11)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:19–11:38

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:19–11:37 Krakacha Yoga 08:19–11:37 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:37–08:21 (24.11)

Anandadi: Matanga 11:38–08:21 (24.11) Anandadi: Gada 08:19–11:38

Bhadra on earth: 00:39–11:37; Bhadra Puchha 04:58–06:05; Bhadra Mukha 06:05–07:56
Dosha-free Panchaka: 00:02 (20.11)–09:45 (24.11)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 04:17–15:11 (24.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:10–07:15
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 (24.11)
Amrita Kalam	07:04–08:36, 07:33–09:01 (24.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:18–10:17
Yamaganda	11:16–12:15
Gulika Kalam	13:14–14:13
Dur Muhurta	12:31–13:02, 14:05–14:36
Varjyam	22:42–00:10 (24.11)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 12:29–13:32, 14:15–14:56, 15:52–16:11

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 12:29–13:32, 14:15–14:56, 15:52–16:11
Cutting fingernails	average 11:37–16:11
Cutting toenails	good 12:29–13:32, 14:15–14:56, 15:52–16:11
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:19–10:41, 12:29–13:32, 14:15–14:56 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 11:38, Revati from 11:38; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 11:37, Shukla-dvadashi from 11:37; lagna Vrischika 08:19, Dhanu 10:41, Makara 12:29, Kumbha 13:32, Mina 14:15, Mesha 14:56, Vrishabha 15:52

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 11:38) — a good life; Revati (from 11:38) — increase in property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Bhadra on earth 08:19–11:37: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:19–11:38+2 Yoga Siddhi 09:34–06:18 (24.11)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 11:38–08:21 (24.11)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:19–11:38+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:19–11:370 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Gada 08:19–11:38−1 Panchaka all day−1 Bhadra on earth 08:19–11:37−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:19–11:37−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:37–08:21 (24.11)−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:19–11:37

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:19

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Kshaya tithi
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more
Festivals	Tulasi Vivah · Bhauma Pradosha

At sunrise 08:21

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 09:01 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 4 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 09:45 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 02:34 (25.11) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 09:01 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 09:01	tithi Shukla-triodashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 09:01	karana Kaulava
from 09:45	nakshatra Ashwini
from 19:30	karana Taitila
from 02:34 (25.11)	yoga Variyana
from 05:51 (25.11)	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 05:51 (25.11)	karana Gara
from 07:18 (25.11)	nakshatra Bharani

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:38
Sunrise	08:21
Noon	12:16
Sunset	16:09
End of twilight	16:53
Moonrise	15:36
Moonset	04:13
Day length	7 h 48 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:01	from 09:45

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (08:21–09:45) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Tulasi Vivah · Tulasi and Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 11:37 (23.11)–09:01
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Bhauma Pradosha · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 16:09–19:24
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:01–05:51 (25.11) Amrita Siddhi Yoga 09:45–07:18 (25.11) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:45–07:18 (25.11) Ravi Yoga 07:18–08:23 (25.11)

Anandadi: Shubha 08:21–09:45 Anandadi: Amrita 09:45–07:18 (25.11) Anandadi: Musala 07:18–08:23 (25.11)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 00:02 (20.11)–09:45
Gandanta (nakshatra): 04:17–15:11
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:12–07:16
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:05
Godhuli	16:09–16:42
Pradosha	16:09–19:24
Nishitha	23:44–00:49 (25.11)
Amrita Kalam	07:33–09:01, 00:50–02:16 (25.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:12–15:11
Yamaganda	10:18–11:17
Gulika Kalam	12:15–13:14
Dur Muhurta	09:55–10:26, 22:39–23:44
Varjyam	03:42–05:08 (25.11)

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 Tuesday; nakshatra Revati until 09:45, Ashwini from 09:45; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 09:01, Shukla-triodashi from 09:01; lagna Vrischika 08:21, Dhanu 10:38, Makara 12:26, Kumbha 13:28, Mina 14:11, Mesha 14:52, Vrishabha 15:48

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 09:45) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 09:45) — joy; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Vyatipata 08:21–16:09: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata, Kshaya tithi

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 09:45–07:18 (25.11)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:01–05:51 (25.11)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 09:45–07:18 (25.11)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:21–09:45+1 Auspicious tithi 09:01–05:51 (25.11)0 Panchaka 08:21–09:45−1 Gandanta 08:21–15:11−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Vyatipata 08:21–02:34 (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 08:21

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Variyana; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more
Festivals	Vaikuntha Chaturdashi

At sunrise 08:23

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 02:16 (26.11) more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 04:26 (26.11) more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 22:27 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 16:06 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 16:06	karana Vanija
from 22:27	yoga Parigha
from 02:16 (26.11)	tithi Purnima
from 02:16 (26.11)	karana Vishti
from 04:26 (26.11)	nakshatra Krittika

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:39
Sunrise	08:23
Noon	12:16
Sunset	16:08
End of twilight	16:52
Moonrise	15:58
Moonset	05:41
Day length	7 h 45 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

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

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

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Festivals and periods

Vaikuntha Chaturdashi · Vishnu and Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 23:44–00:49 (26.11)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:23–04:26 (26.11) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:26–08:25 (26.11) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:26–08:25 (26.11)

Anandadi: Siddhi 04:26–08:25 (26.11) Anandadi: Kana 08:23–04:26 (26.11)

Bhadra in heaven: 02:16–09:41 (26.11); Bhadra Puchha 08:49–09:50 (26.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:13–07:18
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:04
Godhuli	16:08–16:41
Pradosha	16:08–19:23
Nishitha	23:44–00:49 (26.11)
Amrita Kalam	00:12–01:37 (26.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:16–13:14
Yamaganda	09:21–10:19
Gulika Kalam	11:17–12:16
Dur Muhurta	12:00–12:31
Varjyam	15:45–17:10

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 08:23–10:34, 12:22–13:24, 14:07–14:48 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Vrischika 08:23, Dhanu 10:34, Makara 12:22, Kumbha 13:24, Mina 14:07, Mesha 14:48, Vrishabha 15:44

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

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 08:23–16:08: 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

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:23–04:26 (26.11)+1 Yoga Variyana 08:23–22:27+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Kana 08:23–04:26 (26.11) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:23–04:26 (26.11)−2 Rikta tithi 08:23–02:16 (26.11)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:23

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more
Festivals	Dev Deepavali (Tripurari Purnima) · Karthigai Deepam · Kartika Purnima

At sunrise 08:25

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 22:27 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 1 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 01:22 (27.11) more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 18:07 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:22 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 12:22	karana Bava
from 18:07	yoga Shiva
from 22:27	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 22:27	karana Balava
from 01:22 (27.11)	nakshatra Rohini

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:41
Sunrise	08:25
Noon	12:16
Sunset	16:07
End of twilight	16:51
Moonrise	16:26
Moonset	07:11
Day length	7 h 42 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	22:27

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (08:25–16:07) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:25–12:22: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Dev Deepavali (Tripurari Purnima) · Shiva

“Diwali of the gods” in Varanasi: in the evening the ghats of the Ganga glow with thousands of oil lamps in honour of Shiva’s victory over Tripurasura. On Kartika Purnima people take a holy bath in the Ganga and light oil lamps.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 16:07–19:23
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Karthigai Deepam · Shiva (Arunachaleshwara)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, 08:25–01:22 (27.11)
of the two days with this nakshatra, the one nearest the full moon is chosen

Kartika Purnima · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 02:16–22:27
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:25–22:27

Yamaghanta 08:25–01:22 (27.11)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:25–01:22 (27.11) Anandadi: Utpata 01:22–08:27 (27.11)

Bhadra in heaven: 02:16–12:22; Bhadra Puchha 08:49–09:50; Bhadra Mukha 09:50–11:31
Gandanta (tithi): 22:07–22:47

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:15–07:20
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:04
Godhuli	16:07–16:40
Pradosha	16:07–19:23
Nishitha	23:44–00:49 (27.11)
Amrita Kalam	23:16–00:40 (27.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:14–14:11
Yamaganda	08:25–09:23
Gulika Kalam	10:20–11:18
Dur Muhurta	10:59–11:30, 14:04–14:35
Varjyam	14:54–16:18

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Purnima; lagna Vrischika 08:25, Dhanu 10:30, Makara 12:18, Kumbha 13:20, Mina 14:03, Mesha 14:45, Vrishabha 15:40

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

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

Purnima 08:25–16:07: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −5

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:25–22:27 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:25–01:22 (27.11)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:25–12:22−3 Yamaghanta 08:25–01:22 (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 08:25

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more

At sunrise 08:27

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 18:36 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 2 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 22:17 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 13:44 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 08:31 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 08:31	karana Kaulava
from 13:44	yoga Siddha
from 18:36	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 18:36	karana Taitila
from 22:17	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 04:43 (28.11)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:42
Sunrise	08:27
Noon	12:16
Sunset	16:06
End of twilight	16:50
Moonrise	17:02
Moonset	08:40
Day length	7 h 39 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, Rohini (08:27–16:06) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:27–18:36

Yamaghanta 08:27–22:17 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:36–08:28 (28.11)

Anandadi: Mitra 08:27–22:17 Anandadi: Manasa 22:17–08:28 (28.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:16–07:21
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:32
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:03
Godhuli	16:06–16:39
Pradosha	16:06–19:22
Nishitha	23:44–00:50 (28.11)
Amrita Kalam	19:30–20:54

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:19–12:16
Yamaganda	14:11–15:08
Gulika Kalam	09:24–10:21
Dur Muhurta	09:58–10:29, 12:32–13:02
Varjyam	15:19–16:43, 03:13–04:37 (28.11)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:27–10:26, 12:14–13:16, 13:59–14:41 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Vrischika 08:27, Dhanu 10:26, Makara 12:14, Kumbha 13:16, Mina 13:59, Mesha 14:41, Vrishabha 15:36

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

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = +2

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

+1 Anandadi: Mitra 08:27–22:17+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:27–22:17+1 Yoga Shiva 08:27–13:44+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:27–18:360 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:27–18:36 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−3 Yamaghanta 08:27–22:17

Panchanga at sunrise 08:27

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Vajra
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more

At sunrise 08:28

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 14:54 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 2 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 19:24 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 09:26 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 14:54 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 09:26	yoga Sadhya
from 14:54	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 14:54	karana Vanija
from 19:24	nakshatra Ardra
from 01:10 (29.11)	karana Vishti
from 05:21 (29.11)	yoga Shubha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:44
Sunrise	08:28
Noon	12:17
Sunset	16:05
End of twilight	16:49
Moonrise	17:50
Moonset	10:03
Day length	7 h 36 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:54

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (08:28–16:05) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 08:28–14:54

Anandadi: Vajra 08:28–19:24 Anandadi: Mudgara 19:24–08:30 (29.11)

Bhadra in heaven: 01:10–11:31 (29.11); Bhadra Puchha 07:55–08:57 (29.11); Bhadra Mukha 08:57–10:40 (29.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:17–07:23
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:32
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:03
Godhuli	16:05–16:38
Pradosha	16:05–19:22
Nishitha	23:45–00:50 (29.11)
Amrita Kalam	11:39–13:04, 07:55–09:21 (29.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:22–11:20
Yamaganda	13:14–14:11
Gulika Kalam	08:28–09:25
Dur Muhurta	08:28–08:59, 08:59–09:29
Varjyam	02:54–04:20 (29.11)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:10–13:12, 13:55–14:37, 14:54–16:05

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 12:10–13:12, 13:55–14:37, 14:54–16:05
Cutting fingernails	average 12:10–13:12, 13:55–14:37, 15:32–16:05
Cutting toenails	average 12:10–13:12, 13:55–14:37, 14:54–16:05
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 14:54, Krishna-tritya from 14:54; lagna Vrischika 08:28, Dhanu 10:22, Makara 12:10, Kumbha 13:12, Mina 13:55, Mesha 14:37, Vrishabha 15:32

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 08:28–09:26+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:28–19:24+1 Auspicious tithi 08:28–14:540 Dwipushkar Yoga 08:28–14:54−1 Anandadi: Vajra 08:28–19:24−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:28

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Ganadhipa)

At sunrise 08:30

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 11:31 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 16:51 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 01:38 (30.11) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:31 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 11:31	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 11:31	karana Bava
from 16:51	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 22:00	karana Balava
from 01:38 (30.11)	yoga Shukla

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:46
Sunrise	08:30
Noon	12:17
Sunset	16:04
End of twilight	16:48
Moonrise	18:51
Moonset	11:13
Day length	7 h 33 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:31

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

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:30–11:31: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Ganadhipa) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 18:51
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:31–08:32 (30.11)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 16:51–08:32 (30.11) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:30–16:51

Bhadra in heaven: 01:10–11:31; Bhadra Puchha 07:55–08:57; Bhadra Mukha 08:57–10:40

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:19–07:24
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:32
Vijaya Muhurta	13:32–14:03
Godhuli	16:04–16:37
Pradosha	16:04–19:21
Nishitha	23:45–00:51 (30.11)
Amrita Kalam	07:55–09:21

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:07–16:04
Yamaganda	12:17–13:14
Gulika Kalam	14:10–15:07
Dur Muhurta	15:03–15:33
Varjyam	03:51–05:18 (30.11)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:30–11:31, 12:06–13:08, 13:51–14:33 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Krishna-tritya until 11:31, Krishna-chaturti from 11:31; lagna Vrischika 08:30, Dhanu 10:18, Makara 12:06, Kumbha 13:08, Mina 13:51, Mesha 14:33, Vrishabha 15:28

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

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

Krishna-chaturti 11:31–16:04: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+2 Yoga Shubha 08:30–01:38 (30.11)+1 Auspicious tithi 08:30–11:31−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:30–11:31−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:30–16:51−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:30–16:51−1 Rikta tithi 11:31–08:32 (30.11)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:31–08:32 (30.11)

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	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2089 · Vikram 2224 more

At sunrise 08:32

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 08:37 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 3 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 14:50 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 22:22 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 08:37 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 08:37	tithi Krishna-panchami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 08:37	karana Kaulava
from 14:50	nakshatra Pushya
from 19:23	karana Taitila
from 22:22	yoga Brahma
from 06:19 (01.12)	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 06:19 (01.12)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:47
Sunrise	08:32
Noon	12:17
Sunset	16:03
End of twilight	16:47
Moonrise	20:03
Moonset	12:06
Day length	7 h 30 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 08:37	from 14:50

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, Punarvasu (08:32–14:50) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (14:50–16:03) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:50–08:34 (01.12)

Hutashana Yoga 06:19–08:34 (01.12) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:19–08:34 (01.12)

Anandadi: Prajapati 14:50–08:34 (01.12) Anandadi: Dhumra 08:32–14:50

Gandanta (tithi): 05:57–06:41 (01.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:20–07:26
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:32
Vijaya Muhurta	13:32–14:02
Godhuli	16:03–16:36
Pradosha	16:03–19:21
Nishitha	23:45–00:51 (01.12)
Amrita Kalam	12:38–14:06, 07:24–08:54 (01.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:28–10:25
Yamaganda	11:21–12:17
Gulika Kalam	13:14–14:10
Dur Muhurta	12:32–13:02, 14:02–14:33
Varjyam	22:21–23:52

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 12:02–13:04, 13:47–14:29, 15:24–16:03

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 12:02–13:04, 13:47–14:29, 15:24–16:03
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 12:02–13:04, 13:47–14:29, 15:24–16:03
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:37–10:14, 12:02–13:04, 13:47–14:29 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 14:50, Pushya from 14:50; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 08:37, Krishna-panchami from 08:37; lagna Vrischika 08:32, Dhanu 10:14, Makara 12:02, Kumbha 13:04, Mina 13:47, Mesha 14:29, Vrishabha 15:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 14:50) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 14:50) — increase in wealth; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-chaturti 08:32–08:37: 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:32–14:50+1 Yoga Shukla 08:32–22:22+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:37–06:19 (01.12)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:50–08:34 (01.12)0 Anandadi: Prajapati 14:50–08:34 (01.12)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 08:32–14:50−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Rikta tithi 08:32–08:37

Panchanga at sunrise 08:32

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

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

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

Prabhava (No. 1 of 60, “origin, beginning”) — A year of beginnings: traditionally, abundant rains and harvests, a time for sacrifices and auspicious undertakings.
Northern samvatsara: Chitrabhanu (No. 16)
Shaka Samvat 2089 · Vikram Samvat 2224 · Kali Yuga 5268
Next year — Vibhava, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 8.04.2168
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

Krishna-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.

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)

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.

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.

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).

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 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-panchami
any undertakings

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

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

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-panchami
+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 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.

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

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

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

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.

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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

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: 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.

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

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

Hutashana Yoga
“Fiery” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11. Portends losses, quarrels and harm; new undertakings are avoided.

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

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

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

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

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).

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

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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.

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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: 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Krakacha Yoga
“Saw”: the tithi number and the weekday number (Sun = 1 … Sat = 7) add up to 13 — Sun and the 12th tithi, Mon and the 11th, Tue and the 10th, Wed and the 9th, Thu and the 8th, Fri and the 7th, Sat and the 6th. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.

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

Ashlesha
−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.

Magha (10)
Meaning: Powerful, sufficient
Symbol: Throne, palanquin, royal canopy
Deity: Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: leave the body (temporarily or completely), give transformation similar to death

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

Krishna-dashami (10, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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

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

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 Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

Anandadi: 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.

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

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

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.

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Vishkambha (1) — “prop, bolt”
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

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

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

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

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

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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).

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

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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

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

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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.

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Vrishabha
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Shula (9) — “spear, sharp pain”
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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.

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-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.

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.

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

Anandadi: 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.

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Shravana (22)
Meaning: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

Anandadi: 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.

Dosha-free Panchaka
Began on a Wednesday or Thursday: carries no particular dosha, but the five prohibitions of Panchaka still apply.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

Dhruva (12) — “fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Vyaghata (13) — “crushing blow”
Inauspicious: portends failures and injuries; the first 9 ghatis (about 3 h 36 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Shatabhisha (24)
Meaning: One hundred healers
Symbol: Garland of 100 flowers, circle
Deity: Varuna
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give healing (bodily and spiritual) through Divine Grace

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

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Purva-Bhadra (25)
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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.

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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

Anandadi: 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.

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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

Revati (27)
Meaning: Rich, prosperous
Symbol: Fish (sometimes a couple) or drum
Deity: Pushan (Prosperous)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: nourish (satiate at the expense of its abundance)

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

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

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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.

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.

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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.

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya (3, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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