Panchanga Calendar

December 1963

SamvatsaraShobhakrit (37)MonthKshaya Kartika-Margashirsha → Pausha from 16.12RituSharad → Hemanta from 16.12AyanaDakshinayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

December 1963 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Kshaya Kartika-Margashirsha (until 15.12), Pausha (from 16.12). Periods: from 16.12 — Kharmas. 30.12 — lunar eclipse, total (not visible here).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Roh1

2Mrig2until 13:45

3Ard3Angaraki Chaturthi

4Pun4after 14:38

5Ashl5until 13:03

6Mag6

7Mag7Kalashtami

8PPh8after 13:02

9UPh9

10Has10

11Chit11Saphala Ekadashi

12Swa12

13Vish13Pradosha

14Anu14Masik Shivaratri

15Jye30Amavasya

16Mul1Dhanu Sankranti

17PAsh2Chandra Darshan

18PAsh2

19UAsh3after 13:40

20Shra4after 13:29

21Dhan5Skanda Shashti

22Shat6

23PBh7

24UBh8Masik Durgashtami

25Rev10after 12:49

26Ashw11until 11:01

27Krit12

28Roh13Shani Pradosha

29Mrig14

30Ard15Purnima

31Pun1

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (18)

moment of the full moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)Amrita Siddhi YogaSankashtiKalashtamiEkadashiPradoshaShivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Sankrantimoment of the new moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)Chandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiSkanda ShashtiWinter solsticeTripushkar YogaGoddess (Durga, Kali)Lunar eclipse, totalday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)

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

2.12 Mon — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda, Auspicious nakshatra until 13:45
Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
5.12 Thu — Yoga Indra, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Amrita until 13:03
Ashlesha (sharp): for drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies.
20.12 Fri — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra after 13:29
Dhanishtha (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
26.12 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa until 11:01
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
28.12 Sat — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.

Festivals

3.12 Tue Angaraki Chaturthi (Akhuratha)
7.12 Sat Kalashtami
11.12 Wed Saphala Ekadashi
13.12 Fri Pradosha Vrat
14.12 Sat Masik Shivaratri
15.12 Sun Margashirsha Amavasya
16.12 Mon Dhanu Sankranti
17.12 Tue Chandra Darshan
19.12 Thu Vinayaka Chaturthi
21.12 Sat Skanda Shashti
24.12 Tue Masik Durgashtami
26.12 Thu Pausha Putrada Ekadashi
26.12 Thu Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Mukkoti)
28.12 Sat Shani Pradosha
30.12 Mon Pausha Purnima (Shakambhari)

Special muhurta yogas

1.12 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 23:13–08:35 (02.12)
2.12 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:35–13:45
2.12 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:35–13:45
8.12 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:01–08:45 (09.12)
13.12 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:09–08:51 (14.12)
15.12 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:02–08:53 (16.12)
20.12 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:56–13:29
22.12 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 14:57–08:58 (23.12)
24.12 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:58–14:06
26.12 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:59–11:01
28.12 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:59–03:44 (29.12)
28.12 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:59–03:44 (29.12)
31.12 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 11:05–20:37

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.

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

Avoid starting important matters

6.12 Fri — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vaidhriti, Bhadra on earth (unfavourable day)
7.12 Sat — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
10.12 Tue — Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra), Surya Dagdha tithi
14.12 Sat — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
15.12 Sun — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Amavasya, Anandadi: Kana (unfavourable day)
16.12 Mon — Sankranti day, Jwalamukhi Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
18.12 Wed — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
21.12 Sat — Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka
23.12 Mon — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata, Bhadra on earth (unfavourable day)
24.12 Tue — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi, Panchaka
31.12 Tue — Kshaya tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Sky this month

1.12 Full moon (Purnima) 02:54
3.12 Northern samvatsara: Rakshasa → Nala 01:02
16.12 New moon (Amavasya) 05:06
16.12 Dhanu Sankranti 04:17 — the Sun enters Dhanu (Sagittarius)
22.12 Winter solstice 17:02
30.12 Full moon (Purnima) 14:03
30.12 Lunar eclipse, total, greatest eclipse 14:06, magnitude 1.335
not visible here (below the horizon); only the penumbral phase is visible 16:04–16:46

Periods

from 16.12 Kharmas
21.12 02:03 – 25.12 12:49 Chora Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Shobhakrit (No. 37, “maker of beauty”) — A year of beauty: prosperity, success in the arts and in making life beautiful. more

Northern samvatsara: Rakshasa → Nala. Shaka Samvat 1885, Vikram Samvat 2020, Kali Yuga 5064.

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

Pausha (Sahasya) — The cold month of Dhanur Masa and Kharmas: no weddings are held until Makara Sankranti, and with it Uttarayana begins. more

Nija Masa (“true month”) — the ordinary month of the same name that comes immediately after the Adhika month. The annual festivals and rites of that month are observed precisely in it (the exception is Ganga Dussehra when Jyeshtha is Adhika: it is celebrated in the intercalary month).

Kshaya Masa (“omitted month”) — an extremely rare case in which the Sun enters two signs within a single lunar month. Such a month bears two names at once, and the rites of both months are performed in it (according to the Dharma Sindhu, those of the first month in the first half and those of the second in the second half). It occurs only in winter, near the Earth’s perihelion, and is accompanied by two Adhika months in the same year; the last instance was in 1983.

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

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

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Prajapati
Month	Kshaya Kartika-Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1885 · Vikram 2020 more

At sunrise 08:33

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 23:13 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 16:30 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 18:33 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 13:01 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 13:01	karana Kaulava
from 16:30	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 18:33	yoga Sadhya
from 23:13	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 23:13	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:48
Sunrise	08:33
Noon	12:18
Sunset	16:02
End of twilight	16:47
Moonrise	16:41
Moonset	08:39
Day length	7 h 29 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	02:54

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (08:33–16:02) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 23:13–08:35 (02.12)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:33–23:13

Anandadi: Prajapati 08:33–16:30 Anandadi: Saumya 16:30–08:35 (02.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:21–07:27
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–12:33
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:03
Godhuli	16:02–16:35
Pradosha	16:02–19:21
Nishitha	23:46–00:52 (02.12)
Amrita Kalam	13:42–15:06, 05:58–07:23 (02.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:06–16:02
Yamaganda	12:18–13:14
Gulika Kalam	14:10–15:06
Dur Muhurta	15:02–15:32
Varjyam	09:30–10:54, 21:28–22:53

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:53–12:58, 13:42–14:23, 15:16–16:02

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 11:53–12:58, 13:42–14:23, 15:16–16:02
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 11:53–12:58, 13:42–14:23, 15:16–16:02
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:33–09:59, 11:53–12:58, 13:42–14:23 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Vrischika 08:33, Dhanu 09:59, Makara 11:53, Kumbha 12:58, Mina 13:42, Mesha 14:23, Vrishabha 15:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 08:33–18:33+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 08:33–16:30+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:33–16:30+1 Auspicious tithi 08:33–23:130 Dwipushkar Yoga 23:13–08:35 (02.12)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:33–23:13

Panchanga at sunrise 08:33

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda; auspicious time — until 13:45
Month	Kshaya Kartika-Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1885 · Vikram 2020 more

At sunrise 08:35

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 19:50 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 4 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 13:45 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 14:30 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 09:28 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 09:28	karana Gara
from 13:45	nakshatra Ardra
from 14:30	yoga Shubha
from 19:50	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 19:50	karana Vanija
from 06:19 (03.12)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:50
Sunrise	08:35
Noon	12:18
Sunset	16:01
End of twilight	16:46
Moonrise	17:27
Moonset	10:03
Day length	7 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:45

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, Mrigashirsha (08:35–13:45) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:35–13:45 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:35–13:45

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:35–19:50

Anandadi: Ananda 08:35–13:45 Anandadi: Kaladanda 13:45–08:37 (03.12)

Bhadra in heaven: 06:19–16:56 (03.12); Bhadra Puchha 13:14–14:17 (03.12); Bhadra Mukha 14:17–16:03 (03.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:23–07:29
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–12:33
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:02
Godhuli	16:01–16:35
Pradosha	16:01–19:20
Nishitha	23:46–00:52 (03.12)
Amrita Kalam	02:24–03:51 (03.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:31–10:27
Yamaganda	11:22–12:18
Gulika Kalam	13:14–14:10
Dur Muhurta	12:33–13:03, 14:02–14:32
Varjyam	21:21–22:47

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:35–14:19, 15:12–16:01

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 08:35–14:19, 15:12–16:01
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:35–14:19, 15:12–16:01
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:35–09:55, 11:49–12:54, 13:38–14:19 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 13:45, Ardra from 13:45; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Vrischika 08:35, Dhanu 09:55, Makara 11:49, Kumbha 12:54, Mina 13:38, Mesha 14:19, Vrishabha 15:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 13:45) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 13:45) — sadness; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +8

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

Auspicious time ends by 13:45

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:35–13:45+1 Anandadi: Ananda 08:35–13:45+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:35–13:45+1 Yoga Sadhya 08:35–14:30+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:35–19:500 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:35–19:50 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Kaladanda 13:45–08:37 (03.12)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 13:45–08:37 (03.12)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:35

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Chara; cons: Yamaghanta, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Kshaya Kartika-Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1885 · Vikram 2020 more
Festivals	Angaraki Chaturthi (Akhuratha)

At sunrise 08:37

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 16:56 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 4 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 11:26 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 10:47 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 16:56 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 10:47	yoga Shukla
from 11:26	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 16:56	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 16:56	karana Bava
from 03:41 (04.12)	karana Balava
from 07:31 (04.12)	yoga Brahma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:51
Sunrise	08:37
Noon	12:19
Sunset	16:01
End of twilight	16:46
Moonrise	18:28
Moonset	11:13
Day length	7 h 24 min

Sky

Northern samvatsara	01:02 — Rakshasa → Nala

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:26

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, Punarvasu (11:26–16:01) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:37–16:01: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Angaraki Chaturthi (Akhuratha) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 18:28
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:37–16:56

Yamaghanta 08:37–11:26

Anandadi: Chara 08:37–11:26 Anandadi: Sthira 11:26–08:38 (04.12)

Bhadra in heaven: 06:19–16:56; Bhadra Puchha 13:14–14:17; Bhadra Mukha 14:17–16:03

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:24–07:30
Abhijit Muhurta	12:04–12:33
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:02
Godhuli	16:01–16:34
Pradosha	16:01–19:20
Nishitha	23:46–00:53 (04.12)
Amrita Kalam	07:27–08:56 (04.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:10–15:05
Yamaganda	10:28–11:23
Gulika Kalam	12:19–13:14
Dur Muhurta	10:05–10:35, 22:40–23:46
Varjyam	22:33–00:02 (04.12)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:26–16:01

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 11:26–16:01
Cutting fingernails	average 11:45–12:50, 13:34–14:15, 15:08–16:01
Cutting toenails	average 11:26–16:01
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:37–11:26, 11:45–12:50, 13:34–14:15 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ardra until 11:26, Punarvasu from 11:26; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Vrischika 08:37, Dhanu 09:51, Makara 11:45, Kumbha 12:50, Mina 13:34, Mesha 14:15, Vrishabha 15:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 11:26) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 11:26) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+2 Yoga Shubha 08:37–10:47+1 Anandadi: Chara 08:37–11:26+1 Auspicious tithi 08:37–16:56+1 Auspicious nakshatra 11:26–08:38 (04.12)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:37–16:56 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:37–11:26−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:37–16:56−3 Yamaghanta 08:37–11:26

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 08:37

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Brahma, Pushya; auspicious time — after 14:38
Month	Kshaya Kartika-Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1885 · Vikram 2020 more

At sunrise 08:38

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 14:38 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 4 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 09:41 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 04:49 (05.12) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 14:38 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 09:41	nakshatra Pushya
from 14:38	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 14:38	karana Kaulava
from 01:44 (05.12)	karana Taitila
from 04:49 (05.12)	yoga Indra
from 08:37 (05.12)	nakshatra Ashlesha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:53
Sunrise	08:38
Noon	12:19
Sunset	16:00
End of twilight	16:45
Moonrise	19:40
Moonset	12:06
Day length	7 h 21 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:41	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, Punarvasu (08:38–09:41) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (09:41–16:00) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Matanga 09:41–08:37 (05.12) Anandadi: Gada 08:38–09:41 Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:37–08:40 (05.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:25–07:32
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:02
Godhuli	16:00–16:33
Pradosha	16:00–19:20
Nishitha	23:46–00:53 (05.12)
Amrita Kalam	07:27–08:56, 02:30–04:02 (05.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:19–13:14
Yamaganda	09:33–10:29
Gulika Kalam	11:24–12:19
Dur Muhurta	12:04–12:34
Varjyam	17:20–18:51

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 15:04–16:00

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 15:04–16:00
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 15:04–16:00
Bathing, washing hair	good 15:04–16:00

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 09:41, Pushya from 09:41; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 14:38, Krishna-panchami from 14:38; lagna Vrischika 08:38, Dhanu 09:47, Makara 11:41, Kumbha 12:46, Mina 13:30, Mesha 14:11, Vrishabha 15:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 09:41) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 09:41) — increase in wealth; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-chaturti 08:38–14:38: 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

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 14:38

+2 Yoga Brahma 08:38–04:49 (05.12)+2 Pushya 09:41–08:37 (05.12)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 09:41–08:37 (05.12)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 14:38–08:40 (05.12)0 Anandadi: Gada 08:38–09:41−2 Rikta tithi 08:38–14:38

Panchanga at sunrise 08:38

Summary	Best day — Yoga Indra, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 13:03
Month	Kshaya Kartika-Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1885 · Vikram 2020 more

At sunrise 08:40

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 13:03 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 1 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 08:19 (06.12) more Gandamula
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 02:44 (06.12) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 13:03 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 13:03	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 13:03	karana Gara
from 00:33 (06.12)	karana Vanija
from 02:44 (06.12)	yoga Vaidhriti
from 08:19 (06.12)	nakshatra Magha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:54
Sunrise	08:40
Noon	12:20
Sunset	15:59
End of twilight	16:45
Moonrise	20:58
Moonset	12:43
Day length	7 h 19 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 13:03

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:40–13:03 Ravi Yoga 08:19–08:41 (06.12)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:03–08:41 (06.12)

Anandadi: Amrita 08:40–08:19 (06.12) Anandadi: Musala 08:19–08:41 (06.12)

Gandanta (tithi): 12:40–13:26
Gandanta (nakshatra): 02:19–14:22 (06.12)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:26–07:33
Abhijit Muhurta	12:05–12:34
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:02
Godhuli	15:59–16:33
Pradosha	15:59–19:20
Nishitha	23:47–00:54 (06.12)
Amrita Kalam	06:44–08:19 (06.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:14–14:09
Yamaganda	08:40–09:35
Gulika Kalam	10:30–11:24
Dur Muhurta	11:06–11:35, 14:02–14:31
Varjyam	21:15–22:50

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:40–13:03, 13:26–14:07, 15:00–15:59

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 08:40–13:03, 13:26–14:07, 15:00–15:59
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:40–13:03, 13:26–14:07, 15:00–15:59
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:40–13:03, 13:26–14:07, 15:00–15:59

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Krishna-panchami until 13:03, Krishna-shashti from 13:03; lagna Vrischika 08:40, Dhanu 09:44, Makara 11:37, Kumbha 12:42, Mina 13:26, Mesha 14:07, Vrishabha 15:00

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time ends by 13:03

+2 Yoga Indra 08:40–02:44 (06.12)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:40–13:03+1 Anandadi: Amrita 08:40–08:19 (06.12)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:40–13:03−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:03–08:41 (06.12)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:40–08:19 (06.12)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:40

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vaidhriti
Month	Kshaya Kartika-Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1885 · Vikram 2020 more

At sunrise 08:41

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 12:15 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 08:48 (07.12) more Gandamula
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 01:16 (07.12) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 12:15 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 12:15	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 12:15	karana Vishti
from 00:09 (07.12)	karana Bava
from 01:16 (07.12)	yoga Vishkambha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:55
Sunrise	08:41
Noon	12:20
Sunset	15:59
End of twilight	16:44
Moonrise	22:17
Moonset	13:10
Day length	7 h 17 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:15

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (08:41–15:59) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:15–15:59: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:41–12:15 Ravi Yoga all day

Krakacha Yoga 12:15–08:43 (07.12) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:15–08:43 (07.12)

Anandadi: Kana all day

Bhadra on earth: 12:15–00:09 (07.12); Bhadra Puchha 17:03–18:15; Bhadra Mukha 18:15–20:15
Gandanta (nakshatra): 02:19–14:22
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:28–07:34
Abhijit Muhurta	12:05–12:34
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:02
Godhuli	15:59–16:32
Pradosha	15:59–19:19
Nishitha	23:47–00:54 (07.12)
Amrita Kalam	06:21–07:59 (07.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:25–12:20
Yamaganda	14:09–15:04
Gulika Kalam	09:36–10:30
Dur Muhurta	10:09–10:38, 12:34–13:04
Varjyam	20:33–22:11

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:41–09:40, 11:33–15:59

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Krishna-shashti until 12:15, Krishna-saptami from 12:15; lagna Vrischika 08:41, Dhanu 09:40, Makara 11:33, Kumbha 12:38, Mina 13:22, Mesha 14:03, Vrishabha 14:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Friday — universal respect.

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

Bhadra on earth 12:15–15:59: 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).
Vaidhriti 08:41–15:59: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
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 = −8

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

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti, Bhadra on earth

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Kana all day (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:15–08:43 (07.12) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:41–12:15 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Gandanta 08:41–14:22−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−3 Krakacha Yoga 12:15–08:43 (07.12)−3 Vaidhriti 08:41–01:16 (07.12)−3 Bhadra on earth 12:15–00:09 (07.12)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:41

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Kshaya Kartika-Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1885 · Vikram 2020 more
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 08:43

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 12:16 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 4 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 08:48 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 00:25 (08.12) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 12:16 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 08:48	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 12:16	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 12:16	karana Balava
from 00:25 (08.12)	yoga Priti
from 00:33 (08.12)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:57
Sunrise	08:43
Noon	12:20
Sunset	15:58
End of twilight	16:44
Moonrise	23:34
Moonset	13:31
Day length	7 h 15 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:48	from 12:16

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (08:43–08:48) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (08:48–15:58) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

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, 15:58–19:19
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:43–08:48

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:43–12:16

Anandadi: Padma 08:43–08:48 Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:48–08:44 (08.12)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:29–07:36
Abhijit Muhurta	12:06–12:35
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:02
Godhuli	15:58–16:31
Pradosha	15:58–19:19
Nishitha	23:47–00:54 (08.12)
Amrita Kalam	03:18–04:58 (08.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:31–11:26
Yamaganda	13:15–14:09
Gulika Kalam	08:43–09:37
Dur Muhurta	08:43–09:12, 09:12–09:41
Varjyam	17:12–18:53

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:29–12:16

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 11:29–12:16
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 11:29–12:16
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:43–09:36, 11:29–12:16

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Magha until 08:48, Purva-Phalguni from 08:48; tithi Krishna-saptami until 12:16, Krishna-ashtami from 12:16; lagna Vrischika 08:43, Dhanu 09:36, Makara 11:29, Kumbha 12:34, Mina 13:18, Mesha 13:59, Vrishabha 14:52

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 08:48) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 08:48) — ill health; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-ashtami 12:16–15:58: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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.

0 Ravi Yoga 08:43–08:480 Anandadi: Padma 08:43–08:48−1 Ashtami 12:16–08:44 (08.12)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:48–08:44 (08.12)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:43–08:48−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:43–12:16

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 08:43

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra; auspicious time — after 13:02
Month	Kshaya Kartika-Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1885 · Vikram 2020 more

At sunrise 08:44

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 13:02 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 10:01 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 00:07 (09.12) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 13:02 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 10:01	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 13:02	tithi Krishna-navami
from 13:02	karana Taitila
from 00:07 (09.12)	yoga Ayushman
from 01:41 (09.12)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:58
Sunrise	08:44
Noon	12:21
Sunset	15:57
End of twilight	16:43
Moonrise	none
Moonset	13:47
Day length	7 h 13 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:01	from 13:02

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (08:44–10:01) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (10:01–15:57) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:01–08:45 (09.12)

Anandadi: Chhatra 08:44–10:01 Anandadi: Mitra 10:01–08:45 (09.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:30–07:37
Abhijit Muhurta	12:06–12:35
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:02
Godhuli	15:57–16:31
Pradosha	15:57–19:19
Nishitha	23:48–00:55 (09.12)
Amrita Kalam	04:08–05:52 (09.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:03–15:57
Yamaganda	12:21–13:15
Gulika Kalam	14:09–15:03
Dur Muhurta	15:00–15:29
Varjyam	17:47–19:31

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 11:25–12:30, 13:14–13:55, 14:48–15:57

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 10:01, Uttara-Phalguni from 10:01; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 13:02, Krishna-navami from 13:02; lagna Vrischika 08:44, Dhanu 09:32, Makara 11:25, Kumbha 12:30, Mina 13:14, Mesha 13:55, Vrishabha 14:48

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 10:01) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 10:01) — destruction of all diseases; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-ashtami 08:44–13:02: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 13:02–15:57: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 13:02

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:01–08:45 (09.12)+1 Anandadi: Mitra 10:01–08:45 (09.12)+1 Yoga Priti 08:44–00:07 (09.12)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:01–08:45 (09.12)−1 Ashtami 08:44–13:02−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:44–10:01

Panchanga at sunrise 08:44

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Shrivatsa, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Anandadi: Vajra
Month	Kshaya Kartika-Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1885 · Vikram 2020 more

At sunrise 08:45

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 14:29 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 11:54 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 00:16 (10.12) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 14:29 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 11:54	nakshatra Hasta
from 14:29	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 14:29	karana Vanija
from 00:16 (10.12)	yoga Saubhagya
from 03:25 (10.12)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:59
Sunrise	08:45
Noon	12:21
Sunset	15:57
End of twilight	16:43
Moonrise	00:49
Moonset	14:01
Day length	7 h 11 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 11:54	from 14:29

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, Uttara-Phalguni (08:45–11:54) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (11:54–15:57) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:45–11:54 Anandadi: Vajra 11:54–08:47 (10.12)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:25–16:28 (10.12); Bhadra Puchha 05:26–06:44 (10.12); Bhadra Mukha 06:44–08:54 (10.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:31–07:38
Abhijit Muhurta	12:07–12:36
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:02
Godhuli	15:57–16:31
Pradosha	15:57–19:19
Nishitha	23:48–00:55 (10.12)
Amrita Kalam	07:43–09:28 (10.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:39–10:33
Yamaganda	11:27–12:21
Gulika Kalam	13:15–14:09
Dur Muhurta	12:36–13:04, 14:02–14:31
Varjyam	21:09–22:54

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 14:44–15:57

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 14:44–15:57
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 14:44–15:57
Bathing, washing hair	good 14:44–15:57

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 11:54, Hasta from 11:54; tithi Krishna-navami until 14:29, Krishna-dashami from 14:29; lagna Vrischika 08:45, Dhanu 09:28, Makara 11:21, Kumbha 12:26, Mina 13:11, Mesha 13:51, Vrishabha 14:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 11:54) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 11:54) — imparting radiance (to the person); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-navami 08:45–14:29: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:45–11:54+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:45–11:54+1 Yoga Ayushman 08:45–00:16 (10.12)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Surya Dagdha tithi 14:29–08:47 (10.12)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 11:54–08:47 (10.12)−2 Rikta tithi 08:45–14:29

Panchanga at sunrise 08:45

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Kshaya Kartika-Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1885 · Vikram 2020 more

At sunrise 08:47

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 16:28 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 14:19 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 00:47 (11.12) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 16:28 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 14:19	nakshatra Chitra
from 16:28	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 16:28	karana Bava
from 00:47 (11.12)	yoga Shobhana
from 05:37 (11.12)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:00
Sunrise	08:47
Noon	12:22
Sunset	15:57
End of twilight	16:43
Moonrise	02:01
Moonset	14:14
Day length	7 h 10 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 14:19

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (08:47–14:19) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (14:19–15:57) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:47–15:57: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 08:47–16:28 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:28–08:48 (11.12)

Anandadi: Saumya 08:47–14:19 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 14:19–08:48 (11.12)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:25–16:28; Bhadra Puchha 05:26–06:44; Bhadra Mukha 06:44–08:54
Gandanta (tithi): 16:02–16:55
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dashami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:32–07:39
Abhijit Muhurta	12:07–12:36
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:02
Godhuli	15:57–16:30
Pradosha	15:57–19:19
Nishitha	23:49–00:56 (11.12)
Amrita Kalam	07:43–09:28

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:09–15:03
Yamaganda	10:34–11:28
Gulika Kalam	12:22–13:15
Dur Muhurta	10:13–10:41, 22:41–23:49
Varjyam	23:14–01:02 (11.12)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:17–12:23, 13:07–13:48, 14:40–15:57

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 11:17–12:23, 13:07–13:48, 14:40–15:57
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 11:17–12:23, 13:07–13:48, 14:40–15:57
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Hasta until 14:19, Chitra from 14:19; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Vrischika 08:47, Dhanu 09:24, Makara 11:17, Kumbha 12:23, Mina 13:07, Mesha 13:48, Vrishabha 14:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 14:19) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 14:19) — improvement of well-being; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 08:47–14:19+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:47–14:19+1 Yoga Saubhagya 08:47–00:47 (11.12)0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 14:19–08:48 (11.12)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:47–16:28−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:47–16:28−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:47–16:28

Panchanga at sunrise 08:47

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Shobhana; cons: Anandadi: Kaladanda
Month	Kshaya Kartika-Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1885 · Vikram 2020 more
Festivals	Saphala Ekadashi

At sunrise 08:48

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 18:50 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 17:06 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 01:33 (12.12) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 18:50 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 17:06	nakshatra Swati
from 18:50	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 18:50	karana Kaulava
from 01:33 (12.12)	yoga Atiganda
from 08:07 (12.12)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:01
Sunrise	08:48
Noon	12:22
Sunset	15:56
End of twilight	16:43
Moonrise	03:12
Moonset	14:27
Day length	7 h 08 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, Chitra (08:48–15:56) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Saphala Ekadashi · Vishnu

The Ekadashi of the dark half of Margashirsha (Pausha in North India). “Fruitful”: the fast makes new undertakings successful; Narayana is worshipped and oil lamps are lit.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 16:28 (10.12)–18:50
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:49–10:14 (12.12)

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:50–08:49 (12.12)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 08:48–17:06 Anandadi: Dhumra 17:06–08:49 (12.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:33–07:40
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:02
Godhuli	15:56–16:30
Pradosha	15:56–19:19
Nishitha	23:49–00:56 (12.12)
Amrita Kalam	09:57–11:44

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:22–13:16
Yamaganda	09:41–10:35
Gulika Kalam	11:28–12:22
Dur Muhurta	12:08–12:36
Varjyam	23:23–01:11 (12.12)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 11:13–12:19, 13:03–13:44, 14:37–15:56

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 11:13–12:19, 13:03–13:44, 14:37–15:56
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 11:13–12:19, 13:03–13:44, 14:37–15:56
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:48–09:20, 11:13–12:19, 13:03–13:44 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Vrischika 08:48, Dhanu 09:20, Makara 11:13, Kumbha 12:19, Mina 13:03, Mesha 13:44, Vrishabha 14:37

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:48–17:06+1 Yoga Shobhana 08:48–01:33 (12.12)+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 08:48–17:06

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 08:48

Summary	Favourable day — Anandadi: Sthira, Auspicious nakshatra
Month	Kshaya Kartika-Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1885 · Vikram 2020 more

At sunrise 08:49

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 21:25 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 20:05 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 02:26 (13.12) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 21:25 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 20:05	nakshatra Vishakha
from 21:25	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 21:25	karana Gara
from 02:26 (13.12)	yoga Sukarma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:03
Sunrise	08:49
Noon	12:23
Sunset	15:56
End of twilight	16:42
Moonrise	04:22
Moonset	14:41
Day length	7 h 07 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (08:49–15:56) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Sthira 08:49–20:05 Anandadi: Vardhamana 20:05–08:50 (13.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:34–07:41
Abhijit Muhurta	12:08–12:37
Vijaya Muhurta	13:34–14:02
Godhuli	15:56–16:30
Pradosha	15:56–19:19
Nishitha	23:49–00:57 (13.12)
Amrita Kalam	10:11–11:59

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:16–14:09
Yamaganda	08:49–09:42
Gulika Kalam	10:36–11:29
Dur Muhurta	11:11–11:40, 14:02–14:31
Varjyam	02:24–04:12 (13.12)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 11:09–12:15, 12:59–13:40, 14:33–15:56

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 11:09–12:15, 12:59–13:40, 14:33–15:56
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 11:09–12:15, 12:59–13:40, 14:33–15:56
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:49–09:16, 11:09–12:15, 12:59–13:40 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Vrischika 08:49, Dhanu 09:16, Makara 11:09, Kumbha 12:15, Mina 12:59, Mesha 13:40, Vrishabha 14:33

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

+1 Anandadi: Sthira 08:49–20:05+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:49–20:05+1 Auspicious weekday

Panchanga at sunrise 08:49

Summary	Favourable day — Anandadi: Matanga, Yoga Sukarma
Month	Kshaya Kartika-Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1885 · Vikram 2020 more
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 08:50

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 00:04 (14.12) more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 2 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 23:09 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 03:22 (14.12) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 10:45 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 10:45	karana Vanija
from 23:09	nakshatra Anuradha
from 00:04 (14.12)	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 00:04 (14.12)	karana Vishti
from 03:22 (14.12)	yoga Dhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:04
Sunrise	08:50
Noon	12:23
Sunset	15:56
End of twilight	16:42
Moonrise	05:33
Moonset	14:58
Day length	7 h 05 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 4, 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, Vishakha (08:50–15:56) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 15:56–19:19
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:09–08:51 (14.12)

Anandadi: Matanga 08:50–23:09 Anandadi: Rakshasa 23:09–08:51 (14.12)

Bhadra in heaven: 00:04–13:23 (14.12); Bhadra Mukha 00:04–02:17 (14.12); Bhadra Puchha 12:02–13:22 (14.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:35–07:43
Abhijit Muhurta	12:09–12:37
Vijaya Muhurta	13:34–14:02
Godhuli	15:56–16:30
Pradosha	15:56–19:19
Nishitha	23:50–00:57 (14.12)
Amrita Kalam	13:14–15:02

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:30–12:23
Yamaganda	14:09–15:03
Gulika Kalam	09:43–10:37
Dur Muhurta	10:15–10:44, 12:37–13:06
Varjyam	03:39–05:27 (14.12)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:06–12:11, 12:55–13:36, 14:29–15:56

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 11:06–12:11, 12:55–13:36, 14:29–15:56
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 11:06–12:11, 12:55–13:36, 14:29–15:56
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:50–09:12, 11:06–12:11, 12:55–13:36 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Vrischika 08:50, Dhanu 09:12, Makara 11:06, Kumbha 12:11, Mina 12:55, Mesha 13:36, Vrishabha 14:29

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 08:50–23:09+1 Yoga Sukarma 08:50–03:22 (14.12)+1 Auspicious weekday

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 08:50

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Kshaya Kartika-Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1885 · Vikram 2020 more
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 08:51

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 02:40 (15.12) more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 2 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 02:10 (15.12) more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 04:13 (15.12) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:23 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 13:23	karana Shakuni
from 02:10 (15.12)	nakshatra Jyestha
from 02:40 (15.12)	tithi Amavasya
from 02:40 (15.12)	karana Chatushpada
from 04:13 (15.12)	yoga Shula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:05
Sunrise	08:51
Noon	12:24
Sunset	15:56
End of twilight	16:42
Moonrise	06:43
Moonset	15:18
Day length	7 h 04 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

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (08:51–15:56) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:51–13:23: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 13:23–15:56: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 08:51–15:56: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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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, 23:50–00:58 (15.12)
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:51–02:40 (15.12)

Anandadi: Amrita 08:51–02:10 (15.12) Anandadi: Musala 02:10–08:52 (15.12)

Bhadra in heaven: 00:04–13:23; Bhadra Mukha 00:04–02:17; Bhadra Puchha 12:02–13:22

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:36–07:44
Abhijit Muhurta	12:09–12:38
Vijaya Muhurta	13:34–14:03
Godhuli	15:56–16:30
Pradosha	15:56–19:19
Nishitha	23:50–00:58 (15.12)
Amrita Kalam	14:27–16:15

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:37–11:30
Yamaganda	13:17–14:10
Gulika Kalam	08:51–09:44
Dur Muhurta	08:51–09:19, 09:19–09:48
Varjyam	08:26–10:13 (15.12)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:51–09:08, 11:02–12:07, 12:51–13:32 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Vrischika 08:51, Dhanu 09:08, Makara 11:02, Kumbha 12:07, Mina 12:51, Mesha 13:32, Vrishabha 14:25, Mithuna 15:54

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”); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 08:51–15:56: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

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Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:51–02:40 (15.12)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 08:51–02:10 (15.12)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:51–02:10 (15.12)+1 Yoga Dhriti 08:51–04:13 (15.12)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:51–13:23−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 08:51–02:40 (15.12)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:51

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Amavasya
Month	Kshaya Kartika-Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1885 · Vikram 2020 more
Festivals	Margashirsha Amavasya

At sunrise 08:52

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 05:06 (16.12) more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 05:02 (16.12) more Gandamula
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 04:58 (16.12) more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 15:54 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 15:54	karana Naga
from 04:58 (16.12)	yoga Ganda
from 05:02 (16.12)	nakshatra Mula
from 05:06 (16.12)	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 05:06 (16.12)	karana Kimstughna

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:05
Sunrise	08:52
Noon	12:24
Sunset	15:56
End of twilight	16:42
Moonrise	07:53
Moonset	15:44
Day length	7 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (08:52–15:56) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Chatushpada 08:52–15:54: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 15:54–15:56: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Margashirsha Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

The new moon of Margashirsha; in Tamil Nadu, when it falls in Mula nakshatra, Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on this day.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 02:40–05:06 (16.12)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:02–08:53 (16.12) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:02–08:53 (16.12)

Jwalamukhi Yoga 05:06–08:53 (16.12) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:06–08:53 (16.12)

Anandadi: Siddhi 05:02–08:53 (16.12) Anandadi: Kana 08:52–05:02 (16.12)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 22:20–11:43 (16.12)
Gandanta (tithi): 04:39–05:32 (16.12)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:37–07:44
Abhijit Muhurta	12:10–12:38
Vijaya Muhurta	13:35–14:03
Godhuli	15:56–16:30
Pradosha	15:56–19:19
Nishitha	23:51–00:58 (16.12)
Amrita Kalam	19:11–20:58

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:03–15:56
Yamaganda	12:24–13:17
Gulika Kalam	14:10–15:03
Dur Muhurta	14:59–15:28
Varjyam	08:26–10:13

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 Jyestha; tithi Amavasya; lagna Vrischika 08:52, Dhanu 09:04, Makara 10:58, Kumbha 12:03, Mina 12:47, Mesha 13:28, Vrishabha 14:21, Mithuna 15:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Amavasya 08:52–15:56: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

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

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:52–05:02 (16.12)−3 Amavasya 08:52–05:06 (16.12)−3 Anandadi: Kana 08:52–05:02 (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 08:52

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Jwalamukhi Yoga
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1885 · Vikram 2020 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Dhanu Sankranti

At sunrise 08:53

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 07:17 (17.12) more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 07:40 (17.12) more Gandamula
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 05:32 (17.12) more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 18:14 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 18:14	karana Bava
from 05:32 (17.12)	yoga Vriddhi
from 07:17 (17.12)	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 07:17 (17.12)	karana Balava
from 07:40 (17.12)	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:06
Sunrise	08:53
Noon	12:25
Sunset	15:56
End of twilight	16:43
Moonrise	08:58
Moonset	16:18
Day length	7 h 02 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	05:06
Dhanu Sankranti	04:17 — the Sun enters Dhanu (Sagittarius)

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, Mula (08:53–15:56) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Kimstughna 08:53–15:56: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Dhanu Sankranti · Surya

The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Sagittarius: Dhanur Masa (the Tamil Margazhi) and Kharmas begin — a month without weddings or housewarmings until Makara Sankranti.

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 08:53–10:41
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Kharmas

Muhurta

Jwalamukhi Yoga 08:53–07:17 (17.12) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:17–08:54 (17.12)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:53–07:40 (17.12) Anandadi: Utpata 07:40–08:54 (17.12)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 22:20 (15.12)–11:43
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:37–07:45
Abhijit Muhurta	12:10–12:39
Vijaya Muhurta	13:35–14:03
Godhuli	15:56–16:30
Pradosha	15:56–19:19
Nishitha	23:51–00:59 (17.12)
Amrita Kalam	00:33–02:20 (17.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:46–10:39
Yamaganda	11:32–12:24
Gulika Kalam	13:17–14:10
Dur Muhurta	12:39–13:07, 14:03–14:31
Varjyam	05:53–07:40 (17.12)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 10:54–11:59, 12:43–13:24, 14:17–15:56

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Vrischika 08:53, Dhanu 09:00, Makara 10:54, Kumbha 11:59, Mina 12:43, Mesha 13:24, Vrishabha 14:17, Mithuna 15:46

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

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

Sankranti at 04:17 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:53–07:40 (17.12)−1 Gandanta 08:53–11:43−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:53–07:40 (17.12)−2 Jwalamukhi Yoga 08:53–07:17 (17.12)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:53

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Mitra, Yoga Vriddhi; cons: Tryahasparsha, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1885 · Vikram 2020 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 08:54

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 09:10 (18.12) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 1 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 10:00 (18.12) more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 05:52 (18.12) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 20:16 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 20:16	karana Kaulava
from 05:52 (18.12)	yoga Dhruva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:07
Sunrise	08:54
Noon	12:25
Sunset	15:56
End of twilight	16:43
Moonrise	09:57
Moonset	17:02
Day length	7 h 01 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (08:54–15:56) is good for root crops.

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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, 15:56–17:02
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 15:56–17:02

Kharmas

Muhurta

Anandadi: Mitra all day

Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dvitya

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:38–07:46
Abhijit Muhurta	12:11–12:39
Vijaya Muhurta	13:35–14:03
Godhuli	15:56–16:30
Pradosha	15:56–19:20
Nishitha	23:51–00:59 (18.12)
Amrita Kalam	04:44–06:29 (18.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:10–15:03
Yamaganda	10:39–11:32
Gulika Kalam	12:25–13:18
Dur Muhurta	10:18–10:47, 22:43–23:51
Varjyam	18:12–19:57

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:50–11:55, 12:39–13:20, 14:13–15:56

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 10:50–11:55, 12:39–13:20, 14:13–15:56
Cutting fingernails	average 10:50–11:55, 12:39–13:20, 14:13–15:56
Cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Vrischika 08:54, Dhanu 08:56, Makara 10:50, Kumbha 11:55, Mina 12:39, Mesha 13:20, Vrishabha 14:13, Mithuna 15:42

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Anandadi: Mitra all day+1 Yoga Vriddhi 08:54–05:52 (18.12)+1 Auspicious tithi all day0 Kharmas−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−2 Tryahasparsha

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:54

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1885 · Vikram 2020 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:55

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 09:10 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 4 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 10:00 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 05:55 (19.12) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 09:10 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:10	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 09:10	karana Taitila
from 10:00	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 21:57	karana Gara
from 05:55 (19.12)	yoga Vyaghata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:08
Sunrise	08:55
Noon	12:25
Sunset	15:56
End of twilight	16:43
Moonrise	10:46
Moonset	17:57
Day length	7 h 01 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 09:10	from 10:00

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 (08:55–10:00) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (10:00–15:56) is good for sowing.

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Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:55–09:10

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:10–08:56 (19.12) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:10–08:56 (19.12) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 10:00–08:56 (19.12)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:55–10:00 Anandadi: Vajra 10:00–05:30 (19.12) Anandadi: Mudgara 05:30–08:56 (19.12)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dvitya

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:39–07:47
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:36–14:04
Godhuli	15:56–16:30
Pradosha	15:56–19:20
Nishitha	23:52–01:00 (19.12)
Amrita Kalam	05:02–06:46 (19.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:25–13:18
Yamaganda	09:47–10:40
Gulika Kalam	11:33–12:25
Dur Muhurta	12:11–12:39
Varjyam	18:39–20:23

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 10:46–11:51, 12:35–13:16, 14:09–15:56

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 10:46–11:51, 12:35–13:16, 14:09–15:56
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 10:46–11:51, 12:35–13:16, 14:09–15:56
Bathing, washing hair	good 10:46–11:51, 12:35–13:16, 14:09–15:56

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 10:00, Uttara-Ashadha from 10:00; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 09:10, Shukla-tritya from 09:10; lagna Dhanu 08:55, Makara 10:46, Kumbha 11:51, Mina 12:35, Mesha 13:16, Vrishabha 14:09, Mithuna 15:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 10:00) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 10:00) — improved health; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

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

+1 Yoga Dhruva 08:55–05:55 (19.12)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:55–09:10+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:00–08:56 (19.12)0 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:55–10:000 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:55–09:100 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Vajra 10:00–05:30 (19.12)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:55–09:10−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:55–10:00−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 10:00–08:56 (19.12)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:10–08:56 (19.12)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:10–08:56 (19.12)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:55

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 13:40
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1885 · Vikram 2020 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 08:56

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 10:39 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 4 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 11:57 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 05:37 (20.12) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 10:39 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 10:39	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 10:39	karana Vanija
from 11:57	nakshatra Shravana
from 23:13	karana Vishti
from 05:37 (20.12)	yoga Harshana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:09
Sunrise	08:56
Noon	12:26
Sunset	15:56
End of twilight	16:43
Moonrise	11:25
Moonset	19:03
Day length	7 h 00 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 10:39	from 11:57

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, Uttara-Ashadha (08:56–11:57) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (11:57–15:56) is good for sowing.

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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), 11:44–13:08
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 11:57–08:56 (20.12)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:56–10:39 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:39–08:56 (20.12)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 13:40–08:56 (20.12) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:56–13:40

Bhadra in the netherworld: 23:13–11:41 (20.12); Bhadra Mukha 23:10–01:15 (20.12); Bhadra Puchha 10:26–11:41 (20.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:40–07:48
Abhijit Muhurta	12:12–12:40
Vijaya Muhurta	13:36–14:04
Godhuli	15:56–16:30
Pradosha	15:56–19:20
Nishitha	23:52–01:00 (20.12)
Amrita Kalam	02:25–04:07 (20.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:19–14:11
Yamaganda	08:56–09:48
Gulika Kalam	10:41–11:33
Dur Muhurta	11:16–11:44, 14:04–14:32
Varjyam	16:12–17:55

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:56–10:39

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:56–10:39
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:56–10:39
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 11:57, Shravana from 11:57; tithi Shukla-tritya until 10:39, Shukla-chaturti from 10:39; lagna Dhanu 08:56, Makara 10:42, Kumbha 11:47, Mina 12:31, Mesha 13:12, Vrishabha 14:05, Mithuna 15:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 11:57) — improved health; Shravana (from 11:57) — bodily development (physical growth); Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-chaturti 10:39–15:56: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 13:40

+2 Ravi Yoga 11:57–08:56 (20.12)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:56–11:57+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:56–10:390 Anandadi: Dhwaja 13:40–08:56 (20.12)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:56–10:39 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:39–08:56 (20.12) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vyaghata 08:56–09:28−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:56–13:40−2 Rikta tithi 10:39–08:56 (20.12)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:56

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 13:29
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1885 · Vikram 2020 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:56

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 11:41 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 13:29 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 04:57 (21.12) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:41 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 11:41	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 11:41	karana Bava
from 13:29	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 00:00 (21.12)	karana Balava
from 04:57 (21.12)	yoga Vajra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:09
Sunrise	08:56
Noon	12:26
Sunset	15:57
End of twilight	16:44
Moonrise	11:55
Moonset	20:16
Day length	7 h 00 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 11:41	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, Shravana (08:56–13:29) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:56–11:41: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:56–13:29 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:56–13:29

Anandadi: Prajapati 13:29–08:57 (21.12) Anandadi: Dhumra 08:56–13:29

Bhadra in the netherworld: 23:13 (19.12)–11:41; Bhadra Mukha 23:10 (19.12)–01:15; Bhadra Puchha 10:26–11:41
Chora Panchaka: 02:03 (21.12)–12:49 (25.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:40–07:48
Abhijit Muhurta	12:12–12:40
Vijaya Muhurta	13:37–14:05
Godhuli	15:57–16:31
Pradosha	15:57–19:21
Nishitha	23:53–01:01 (21.12)
Amrita Kalam	03:39–05:19 (21.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:34–12:26
Yamaganda	14:12–15:04
Gulika Kalam	09:49–10:41
Dur Muhurta	10:20–10:48, 12:40–13:08
Varjyam	17:39–19:19

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 12:27–13:08, 14:01–15:57

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 12:27–13:08, 14:01–15:57
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 12:27–13:08, 14:01–15:57
Bathing, washing hair	good 12:27–13:08, 14:01–15:57

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shravana until 13:29, Dhanishtha from 13:29; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 11:41, Shukla-panchami from 11:41; lagna Dhanu 08:56, Makara 10:38, Kumbha 11:43, Mina 12:27, Mesha 13:08, Vrishabha 14:01, Mithuna 15:30

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 13:29) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 13:29) — longevity (increased vitality); Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-chaturti 08:56–11:41: 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

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 13:29

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:56–13:29+2 Ravi Yoga 08:56–13:29+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:56–13:29+1 Yoga Harshana 08:56–04:57 (21.12)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 11:41–08:57 (21.12)0 Anandadi: Prajapati 13:29–08:57 (21.12)0 Kharmas−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:56–11:41−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 08:56–13:29−2 Rikta tithi 08:56–11:41

Panchanga at sunrise 08:56

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1885 · Vikram 2020 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 08:57

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 12:11 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 14:30 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 03:51 (22.12) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 12:11 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 12:11	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 12:11	karana Kaulava
from 14:30	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 00:14 (22.12)	karana Taitila
from 03:51 (22.12)	yoga Siddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:10
Sunrise	08:57
Noon	12:27
Sunset	15:57
End of twilight	16:44
Moonrise	12:19
Moonset	21:33
Day length	7 h 00 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:11	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 (14:30–15:57) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 12:11–08:57 (22.12)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 14:30–08:57 (22.12)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:57–12:11 Krakacha Yoga 12:11–08:57 (22.12)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:57–14:30 Anandadi: Ananda 14:30–08:57 (22.12)

Chora Panchaka: 02:03–12:49 (25.12)
Gandanta (tithi): 11:47–12:35

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:41–07:49
Abhijit Muhurta	12:13–12:41
Vijaya Muhurta	13:37–14:05
Godhuli	15:57–16:31
Pradosha	15:57–19:21
Nishitha	23:53–01:01 (22.12)
Amrita Kalam	07:37–09:15 (22.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:42–11:34
Yamaganda	13:19–14:12
Gulika Kalam	08:57–09:49
Dur Muhurta	08:57–09:25, 09:25–09:53
Varjyam	21:50–23:28

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:57–12:11, 12:23–13:04, 13:57–15:57

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:57–12:11, 12:23–13:04, 13:57–15:57
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:57–12:11, 12:23–13:04, 13:57–15:57
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:57–12:11, 12:23–13:04, 13:57–15:57

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 14:30, Shatabhisha from 14:30; tithi Shukla-panchami until 12:11, Shukla-shashti from 12:11; lagna Dhanu 08:57, Makara 10:34, Kumbha 11:39, Mina 12:23, Mesha 13:04, Vrishabha 13:57, Mithuna 15:26

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 14:30) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 14:30) — gaining strength; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:57–14:30+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:57–14:30+1 Auspicious tithi 08:57–12:110 Ravi Yoga 14:30–08:57 (22.12)0 Kharmas−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:57–12:11−3 Krakacha Yoga 12:11–08:57 (22.12)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:57

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Ravi Yoga; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Panchaka
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1885 · Vikram 2020 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:57

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 12:08 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 14:57 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 02:18 (23.12) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 12:08 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 12:08	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 12:08	karana Gara
from 14:57	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 23:52	karana Vanija
from 02:18 (23.12)	yoga Vyatipata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:10
Sunrise	08:57
Noon	12:27
Sunset	15:57
End of twilight	16:44
Moonrise	12:39
Moonset	22:52
Day length	7 h 00 min

Sky

Winter solstice	17:02

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:08	from 14:57

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, Shatabhisha (08:57–14:57) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (14:57–15:57) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:57–14:57 Tripushkar Yoga 14:57–08:58 (23.12)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:57–12:08 Samvartaka Yoga 12:08–08:58 (23.12)

Anandadi: Chara 14:57–08:58 (23.12) Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:57–14:57

Chora Panchaka: 02:03 (21.12)–12:49 (25.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:41–07:49
Abhijit Muhurta	12:13–12:41
Vijaya Muhurta	13:37–14:05
Godhuli	15:57–16:31
Pradosha	15:57–19:22
Nishitha	23:54–01:02 (23.12)
Amrita Kalam	07:37–09:15, 06:52–08:28 (23.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:05–15:57
Yamaganda	12:27–13:20
Gulika Kalam	14:12–15:05
Dur Muhurta	15:01–15:29
Varjyam	21:19–22:55

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:30–11:35, 12:08–15:57

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 10:30–11:35, 12:08–15:57
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 10:30–11:35, 12:08–15:57
Bathing, washing hair	average 10:30–11:35, 12:08–15:57

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 14:57, Purva-Bhadra from 14:57; tithi Shukla-shashti until 12:08, Shukla-saptami from 12:08; lagna Dhanu 08:57, Makara 10:30, Kumbha 11:35, Mina 12:19, Mesha 13:00, Vrishabha 13:53, Mithuna 15:22

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 14:57) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 14:57) — facing death (dangers); Sunday — physical well-being.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Yoga Siddhi 08:57–02:18 (23.12)+2 Ravi Yoga 08:57–14:57+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:57–14:57+1 Auspicious tithi 12:08–08:58 (23.12)0 Anandadi: Chara 14:57–08:58 (23.12)0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:57–12:08 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 14:57–08:58 (23.12)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 14:57–08:58 (23.12)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:57–14:57−1 Panchaka all day−3 Samvartaka Yoga 12:08–08:58 (23.12)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:57

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1885 · Vikram 2020 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:58

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 11:28 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 14:50 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 00:15 (24.12) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 11:28 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 11:28	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 11:28	karana Vishti
from 14:50	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 22:54	karana Bava
from 00:15 (24.12)	yoga Variyana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:11
Sunrise	08:58
Noon	12:28
Sunset	15:58
End of twilight	16:45
Moonrise	12:55
Moonset	none
Day length	7 h 00 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:28	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, Purva-Bhadra (08:58–14:50) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (14:50–15:58) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:28–15:58: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:58–11:28 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 11:28–14:50

Anandadi: Musala 08:58–14:50 Anandadi: Gada 14:50–08:58 (24.12)

Bhadra on earth: 11:28–22:54; Bhadra Puchha 13:10–14:18; Bhadra Mukha 14:18–16:12
Chora Panchaka: 02:03 (21.12)–12:49 (25.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:42–07:50
Abhijit Muhurta	12:14–12:42
Vijaya Muhurta	13:38–14:06
Godhuli	15:58–16:32
Pradosha	15:58–19:22
Nishitha	23:54–01:02 (24.12)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:50–10:43
Yamaganda	11:35–12:28
Gulika Kalam	13:20–14:13
Dur Muhurta	12:42–13:10, 14:06–14:34
Varjyam	00:08–01:41 (24.12)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 14:50–15:58

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 14:50, Uttara-Bhadra from 14:50; tithi Shukla-saptami until 11:28, Shukla-ashtami from 11:28; lagna Dhanu 08:58, Makara 10:26, Kumbha 11:31, Mina 12:15, Mesha 12:56, Vrishabha 13:49, Mithuna 15:18

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 14:50) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 14:50) — a good life; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-ashtami 11:28–15:58: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 11:28–15:58: 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).
Vyatipata 08:58–15:58: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −10

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata, Bhadra on earth

+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:58–11:280 Auspicious nakshatra 14:50–08:58 (24.12)0 Kharmas−1 Ashtami 11:28–08:58 (24.12)−1 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 11:28–14:50−1 Anandadi: Musala 08:58–14:50−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:58–14:50−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:58–11:28−3 Bhadra on earth 11:28–22:54−3 Vyatipata 08:58–00:15 (24.12)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:58

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1885 · Vikram 2020 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 08:58

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 10:11 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 14:06 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 21:44 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 10:11 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 10:11	tithi Shukla-navami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 10:11	karana Balava
from 14:06	nakshatra Revati
from 21:19	karana Kaulava
from 21:44	yoga Parigha
from 08:19 (25.12)	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 08:19 (25.12)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:11
Sunrise	08:58
Noon	12:28
Sunset	15:59
End of twilight	16:46
Moonrise	13:11
Moonset	00:14
Day length	7 h 00 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 10:11	from 14:06

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (08:58–14:06) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (14:06–15:59) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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 11:28 (23.12)–10:11
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:58–10:11 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:58–14:06 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:58–14:06 Ravi Yoga 14:06–08:59 (25.12)

Krakacha Yoga 08:19–08:59 (25.12)

Anandadi: Siddhi 08:58–14:06 Anandadi: Shubha 14:06–08:59 (25.12)

Chora Panchaka: 02:03 (21.12)–12:49 (25.12)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 07:11–18:25 (25.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:42–07:50
Abhijit Muhurta	12:14–12:42
Vijaya Muhurta	13:39–14:07
Godhuli	15:59–16:33
Pradosha	15:59–19:23
Nishitha	23:55–01:03 (25.12)
Amrita Kalam	09:27–11:00

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:14–15:06
Yamaganda	10:43–11:36
Gulika Kalam	12:28–13:21
Dur Muhurta	10:22–10:50, 22:47–23:55
Varjyam	01:28–02:58 (25.12)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 10:22–11:27, 12:12–12:52, 13:45–15:59

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 14:06, Revati from 14:06; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 10:11, Shukla-navami from 10:11; lagna Dhanu 08:58, Makara 10:22, Kumbha 11:27, Mina 12:12, Mesha 12:52, Vrishabha 13:45, Mithuna 15:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 14:06) — a good life; Revati (from 14:06) — increase in property; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-ashtami 08:58–10:11: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 10:11–15:59: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:58–14:06+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 08:58–14:06+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:58–14:06+1 Yoga Variyana 08:58–21:44+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:58–14:06+1 Ravi Yoga 14:06–08:59 (25.12)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:58–10:110 Kharmas−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 10:11–08:19 (25.12)−2 Kshaya tithi

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:58

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 12:49
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1885 · Vikram 2020 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:59

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 05:56 (26.12) more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 4 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 12:49 more Gandamula
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 18:47 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 19:11 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 12:49	nakshatra Ashwini
from 18:47	yoga Shiva
from 19:11	karana Gara
from 05:56 (26.12)	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 05:56 (26.12)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:12
Sunrise	08:59
Noon	12:29
Sunset	15:59
End of twilight	16:46
Moonrise	13:27
Moonset	01:37
Day length	7 h 00 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:49

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (08:59–12:49) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Utpata 08:59–12:49 Anandadi: Mrityu 12:49–08:59 (26.12)

Chora Panchaka: 02:03 (21.12)–12:49
Gandanta (nakshatra): 07:11–18:25
Gandanta (tithi): 05:34–06:17 (26.12)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:43–07:51
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:39–14:07
Godhuli	15:59–16:33
Pradosha	15:59–19:23
Nishitha	23:55–01:03 (26.12)
Amrita Kalam	10:33–12:03, 04:22–05:50 (26.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:29–13:22
Yamaganda	09:51–10:44
Gulika Kalam	11:36–12:29
Dur Muhurta	12:15–12:43
Varjyam	07:19–08:48 (26.12)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 10:18–11:24, 12:08–12:49, 13:41–15:59

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 10:18–11:24, 12:08–12:49, 13:41–15:59
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 10:18–11:24, 12:08–12:49, 13:41–15:59
Bathing, washing hair	good 10:18–11:24, 12:08–12:49, 13:41–15:59

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Revati until 12:49, Ashwini from 12:49; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Dhanu 08:59, Makara 10:18, Kumbha 11:24, Mina 12:08, Mesha 12:49, Vrishabha 13:41, Mithuna 15:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 12:49) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 12:49) — joy; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 12:49

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:59–12:49+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:59–05:56 (26.12)0 Anandadi: Utpata 08:59–12:49 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Mrityu 12:49–08:59 (26.12) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas−1 Gandanta 08:59–18:25−1 Panchaka 08:59–12:49

Panchanga at sunrise 08:59

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 11:01
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1885 · Vikram 2020 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Mukkoti) · Pausha Putrada Ekadashi

At sunrise 08:59

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 03:07 (27.12) more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 4 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 11:01 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 15:26 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 16:34 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 11:01	nakshatra Bharani
from 15:26	yoga Siddha
from 16:34	karana Vishti
from 03:07 (27.12)	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 03:07 (27.12)	karana Bava
from 08:50 (27.12)	nakshatra Krittika

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:12
Sunrise	08:59
Noon	12:29
Sunset	16:00
End of twilight	16:47
Moonrise	13:45
Moonset	03:03
Day length	7 h 01 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:01

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (11:01–16:00) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Mukkoti) · Vishnu

The Ekadashi of the bright half of the month in which the Sun is in Dhanu (Tamil Margazhi). In Vishnu temples the “gates of Vaikuntha” are opened; it is especially revered in South India.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 05:56–03:07 (27.12)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:59–10:24 (27.12)

Pausha Putrada Ekadashi · Vishnu

The Ekadashi of the bright half of Pausha: a fast for offspring and the well-being of children. In South India it often coincides with Vaikuntha Ekadashi.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 05:56–03:07 (27.12)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:59–10:24 (27.12)

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:59–11:01 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:59–11:01

Yamaghanta 08:50–08:59 (27.12)

Anandadi: Manasa 08:59–11:01 Anandadi: Padma 11:01–08:50 (27.12) Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:50–08:59 (27.12)

Bhadra in heaven: 16:34–03:07 (27.12); Bhadra Puchha 20:46–21:49; Bhadra Mukha 21:49–23:35
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:43–07:51
Abhijit Muhurta	12:15–12:44
Vijaya Muhurta	13:40–14:08
Godhuli	16:00–16:34
Pradosha	16:00–19:24
Nishitha	23:56–01:04 (27.12)
Amrita Kalam	04:28–05:55 (27.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:22–14:15
Yamaganda	08:59–09:52
Gulika Kalam	10:44–11:37
Dur Muhurta	11:19–11:47, 14:08–14:36
Varjyam	19:45–21:12

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 10:14–11:01

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 10:14–11:01
Cutting fingernails	average 08:59–11:20, 12:04–12:45, 13:38–16:00
Cutting toenails	good 10:14–11:01
Bathing, washing hair	good 10:14–11:01

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashwini until 11:01, Bharani from 11:01; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Dhanu 08:59, Makara 10:14, Kumbha 11:20, Mina 12:04, Mesha 12:45, Vrishabha 13:38, Mithuna 15:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 11:01) — joy; Bharani (from 11:01) — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.

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

Best day · score S = +9

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

Auspicious time ends by 11:01

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:59–11:01+2 Ravi Yoga 08:59–11:01+1 Anandadi: Manasa 08:59–11:01+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:59–11:01+1 Yoga Shiva 08:59–15:26+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:59–03:07 (27.12)0 Kharmas−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 11:01–08:50 (27.12)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:59

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Chhatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1885 · Vikram 2020 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:59

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 23:59 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 1 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 06:21 (28.12) more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 11:46 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 13:35 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 11:46	yoga Sadhya
from 13:35	karana Balava
from 23:59	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 23:59	karana Kaulava
from 06:21 (28.12)	nakshatra Rohini
from 07:53 (28.12)	yoga Shubha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:12
Sunrise	08:59
Noon	12:30
Sunset	16:01
End of twilight	16:48
Moonrise	14:06
Moonset	04:32
Day length	7 h 01 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (08:59–16:01) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:21–08:59 (28.12)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:59–23:59 Yamaghanta 06:21–08:59 (28.12)

Anandadi: Chhatra 08:59–06:21 (28.12) Anandadi: Mitra 06:21–08:59 (28.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:43–07:51
Abhijit Muhurta	12:16–12:44
Vijaya Muhurta	13:40–14:08
Godhuli	16:01–16:35
Pradosha	16:01–19:25
Nishitha	23:56–01:04 (28.12)
Amrita Kalam	04:12–05:38 (28.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:37–12:30
Yamaganda	14:15–15:08
Gulika Kalam	09:52–10:45
Dur Muhurta	10:24–10:52, 12:44–13:12
Varjyam	19:35–21:01

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:10–11:16, 12:00–12:41, 13:34–16:01

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 10:10–11:16, 12:00–12:41, 13:34–16:01
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 10:10–11:16, 12:00–12:41, 13:34–16:01
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Dhanu 08:59, Makara 10:10, Kumbha 11:16, Mina 12:00, Mesha 12:41, Vrishabha 13:34, Mithuna 15:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Friday — universal respect.

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 08:59–11:46+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 08:59–06:21 (28.12)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:59–23:59

Panchanga at sunrise 08:59

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1885 · Vikram 2020 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Shani Pradosha

At sunrise 08:59

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 20:39 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 1 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 03:44 (29.12) more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 03:55 (29.12) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 10:20 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 10:20	karana Taitila
from 20:39	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 20:39	karana Gara
from 03:44 (29.12)	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 03:55 (29.12)	yoga Shukla
from 06:58 (29.12)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:13
Sunrise	08:59
Noon	12:30
Sunset	16:02
End of twilight	16:48
Moonrise	14:34
Moonset	06:02
Day length	7 h 02 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (08:59–16:02) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Shani Pradosha · Shiva

Pradosha on a Saturday. According to legend, Shiva drank the Halahala poison on a Saturday Trayodashi, so fasting on this day pacifies Shani (Saturn) and softens his harsh influence.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 16:02–19:25
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:59–03:44 (29.12) Ravi Yoga 08:59–03:44 (29.12) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:59–03:44 (29.12) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:39–08:59 (29.12) Ravi Yoga 06:29–08:59 (29.12)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:59–03:44 (29.12) Anandadi: Vajra 03:44–08:59 (29.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:44–07:51
Abhijit Muhurta	12:16–12:45
Vijaya Muhurta	13:41–14:09
Godhuli	16:02–16:36
Pradosha	16:02–19:25
Nishitha	23:57–01:04 (29.12)
Amrita Kalam	00:53–02:18 (29.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:45–11:38
Yamaganda	13:23–14:16
Gulika Kalam	08:59–09:52
Dur Muhurta	08:59–09:27, 09:27–09:56
Varjyam	20:36–22:02, 08:44–10:09 (29.12)

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 10:07–11:12, 11:56–12:37, 13:30–16:02
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Dhanu 08:59, Makara 10:07, Kumbha 11:12, Mina 11:56, Mesha 12:37, Vrishabha 13:30, Mithuna 14:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +10

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

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:59–03:44 (29.12)+2 Yoga Shubha 08:59–03:55 (29.12)+2 Ravi Yoga 08:59–03:44 (29.12)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:59–03:44 (29.12)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:59–03:44 (29.12)+1 Auspicious tithi 08:59–20:390 Kharmas−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 08:59

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Saumya; cons: Rikta tithi, Eclipse nearby
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1885 · Vikram 2020 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:59

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 17:18 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 1 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 01:08 (30.12) more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 23:56 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 17:18 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 17:18	tithi Purnima
from 17:18	karana Vishti
from 23:56	yoga Brahma
from 01:08 (30.12)	nakshatra Ardra
from 03:39 (30.12)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:13
Sunrise	08:59
Noon	12:31
Sunset	16:03
End of twilight	16:49
Moonrise	15:12
Moonset	07:30
Day length	7 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (08:59–16:03) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Shukla-chaturdashi 08:59–16:03: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:59–01:08 (30.12)

Anandadi: Saumya 08:59–01:08 (30.12) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 01:08–08:59 (30.12)

Bhadra in heaven: 17:18–03:39 (30.12); Bhadra Puchha 00:03–01:05 (30.12); Bhadra Mukha 01:05–02:49 (30.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:44–07:52
Abhijit Muhurta	12:17–12:45
Vijaya Muhurta	13:42–14:10
Godhuli	16:03–16:36
Pradosha	16:03–19:26
Nishitha	23:57–01:05 (30.12)
Amrita Kalam	17:17–18:43

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:10–16:03
Yamaganda	12:31–13:24
Gulika Kalam	14:17–15:10
Dur Muhurta	15:06–15:34
Varjyam	08:44–10:09, 08:41–10:07 (30.12)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 10:03–11:08, 11:52–12:33, 13:26–16:03

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Dhanu 08:59, Makara 10:03, Kumbha 11:08, Mina 11:52, Mesha 12:33, Vrishabha 13:26, Mithuna 14:55

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

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 08:59–16:03: 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 = +2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:59–01:08 (30.12)+1 Anandadi: Saumya 08:59–01:08 (30.12)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:59–01:08 (30.12)+1 Yoga Shukla 08:59–23:560 Kharmas−1 Eclipse nearby−2 Rikta tithi 08:59–17:18

Panchanga at sunrise 08:59

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Eclipse (not visible here)
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1885 · Vikram 2020 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Pausha Purnima (Shakambhari) · Lunar eclipse, total (not visible here)

At sunrise 08:59

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 14:03 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 2 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 22:42 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 20:06 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 14:03 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 14:03	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 14:03	karana Balava
from 20:06	yoga Indra
from 22:42	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 00:32 (31.12)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:13
Sunrise	08:59
Noon	12:31
Sunset	16:04
End of twilight	16:50
Moonrise	16:04
Moonset	08:49
Day length	7 h 04 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	14:03
Lunar eclipse, total	greatest eclipse 14:06, magnitude 1.335
Phases	Penumbral eclipse begins 11:26 Partial eclipse begins 12:24 Total eclipse begins 13:27 Total eclipse ends 14:45 Partial eclipse ends 15:48 Penumbral eclipse ends 16:46
Visibility	not visible here (below the horizon); only the penumbral phase is visible 16:04–16:46

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:03

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Festivals and periods

Pausha Purnima (Shakambhari) · Chandra (the Moon)

The full moon of Pausha — Shakambhari Purnima; the start of Magha Snana, the month of holy baths; in Kumbh Mela years, one of the main bathing days.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 17:18 (29.12)–14:03
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Anandadi: Kaladanda 08:59–22:42 Anandadi: Dhumra 22:42–08:59 (31.12)

Gandanta (tithi): 13:43–14:24

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:44–07:52
Abhijit Muhurta	12:17–12:46
Vijaya Muhurta	13:42–14:10
Godhuli	16:04–16:37
Pradosha	16:04–19:27
Nishitha	23:58–01:05 (31.12)
Amrita Kalam	13:43–15:09

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:52–10:45
Yamaganda	11:38–12:31
Gulika Kalam	13:25–14:18
Dur Muhurta	12:46–13:14, 14:10–14:39
Varjyam	08:41–10:07

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 14:03–16:04

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 14:03–16:04
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 14:03–16:04
Bathing, washing hair	good 09:59–11:04, 11:48–12:29, 13:22–16:04

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Purnima until 14:03, Krishna-pratipat from 14:03; lagna Dhanu 08:59, Makara 09:59, Kumbha 11:04, Mina 11:48, Mesha 12:29, Vrishabha 13:22, Mithuna 14:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Purnima 08:59–14:03: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Yoga Brahma 08:59–20:06+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 14:03–08:59 (31.12)0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 08:59–22:42−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:59–22:42

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:59

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shobhakrit (No. 37) · Shaka 1885 · Vikram 2020 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:59

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 11:05 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 2 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 20:37 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 16:32 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 11:05 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 11:05	tithi Krishna-dvitya (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 11:05	karana Taitila
from 16:32	yoga Vaidhriti
from 20:37	nakshatra Pushya
from 21:45	karana Gara
from 08:33 (01.01)	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 08:33 (01.01)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:13
Sunrise	08:59
Noon	12:32
Sunset	16:05
End of twilight	16:51
Moonrise	17:11
Moonset	09:51
Day length	7 h 05 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:05

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 (08:59–16:05) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 11:05–20:37 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:33–08:59 (01.01)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:59–11:05

Anandadi: Sthira 08:59–20:37 Anandadi: Vardhamana 20:37–08:59 (01.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:44–07:52
Abhijit Muhurta	12:18–12:46
Vijaya Muhurta	13:43–14:11
Godhuli	16:05–16:38
Pradosha	16:05–19:28
Nishitha	23:58–01:06 (01.01)
Amrita Kalam	18:26–19:53

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:18–15:11
Yamaganda	10:46–11:39
Gulika Kalam	12:32–13:25
Dur Muhurta	10:24–10:53, 22:50–23:58
Varjyam	09:40–11:07, 04:05–05:35 (01.01)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:55–11:00, 11:44–12:25, 13:18–16:05

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 09:55–11:00, 11:44–12:25, 13:18–16:05
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 09:55–11:00, 11:44–12:25, 13:18–16:05
Bathing, washing hair	average 09:55–11:00, 11:44–12:25, 13:18–16:05

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 11:05, Krishna-dvitya from 11:05; lagna Dhanu 08:59, Makara 09:55, Kumbha 11:00, Mina 11:44, Mesha 12:25, Vrishabha 13:18, Mithuna 14:47

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+2 Yoga Indra 08:59–16:32+1 Anandadi: Sthira 08:59–20:37+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:59–20:37+1 Auspicious tithi 08:59–11:050 Kharmas0 Tripushkar Yoga 11:05–20:37−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 11:05–08:33 (01.01)−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:59–11:05

Panchanga at sunrise 08:59

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

Kshaya Kartika-Margashirsha (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.
Kshaya Masa (“omitted month”) — an extremely rare case in which the Sun enters two signs within a single lunar month. Such a month bears two names at once, and the rites of both months are performed in it (according to the Dharma Sindhu, those of the first month in the first half and those of the second in the second half). It occurs only in winter, near the Earth’s perihelion, and is accompanied by two Adhika months in the same year; the last instance was in 1983.

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.

Shobhakrit (No. 37 of 60, “maker of beauty”) — A year of beauty: prosperity, success in the arts and in making life beautiful.
Northern samvatsara: Rakshasa (No. 49)
Shaka Samvat 1885 · Vikram Samvat 2020 · Kali Yuga 5064
Next year — Krodhi, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 12.04.1964
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-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)

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.

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.

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.

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

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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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”

Vrishabha
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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 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)

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

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

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

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.

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).

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

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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: 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.

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

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

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

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Krishna-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

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.

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

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

nakshatra 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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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

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

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.

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

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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

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.

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

Anandadi: 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.

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

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

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

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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.

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.

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 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

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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-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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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.

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: 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.

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

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

Krishna-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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable 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.

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

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.

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.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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

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

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.

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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)

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.

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.

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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

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.

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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.

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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)

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.

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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)

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.

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

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

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign 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.

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)

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Jwalamukhi Yoga
“Fire-breathing” yoga: the 1st tithi with Mula, the 5th with Bharani, the 8th with Krittika, the 9th with Rohini, the 10th with Ashlesha. Especially harmful for weddings, housewarmings, sowing and beginning studies.

Jyestha
−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.

Pausha (Vedic name Sahasya) — The cold month of Dhanur Masa and Kharmas: no weddings are held until Makara Sankranti, and with it Uttarayana begins.
Patron: Narayana; Aditya — Bhaga. Full moon in nakshatra Pushya. Ritu: Hemanta.

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

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)

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

Kharmas
The Sun in Dhanu or Mina: a month without weddings, housewarmings and other samskaras. Good for prayer, charity and pilgrimage.

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.

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Kharmas
The Sun in Dhanu or Mina: a month without weddings, housewarmings and initiations (a North Indian tradition).

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-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.

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)

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.

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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.

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Vyaghata (13) — “crushing blow”
Inauspicious: portends failures and injuries; the first 9 ghatis (about 3 h 36 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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).

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.

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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)

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

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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).

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

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable 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.

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

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.

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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).

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-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.

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

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.

The shortest day in the Northern Hemisphere (the Sun’s tropical longitude 270°), after which the Sun turns north. The Vedic Uttarayana is traditionally counted from Makara Sankranti — about 24–25 days later.

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

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

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.

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.

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-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.

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)

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

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

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: 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.

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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)

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.

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

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

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.

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

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

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

The Moon has fully entered the Earth’s shadow.

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

The Moon has completely left the Earth’s shadow.

The Moon leaves the penumbra — the eclipse is over.

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.

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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