Panchanga Calendar

December 2029

SamvatsaraSaumya (43)MonthKartika → Margashirsha from 6.12RituSharad → Hemanta from 6.12AyanaDakshinayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

December 2029 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Kartika (until 5.12), Margashirsha (from 6.12). Periods: from 16.12 — Kharmas. Major festivals: 20.12 Dattatreya Jayanti. 5.12 — solar eclipse, partial (not visible here); 20.12 — lunar eclipse, total (fully visible).

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Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Has10Utpanna Ekadashi

2Chit12Ekadashi Vaish.

3Swa13Soma Pradosha

4Vish14

5Anu30Amavasya

6Jye1Chandra Darshan

7PAsh2

8UAsh3Vinayaka Chaturthi

9Shra5Vivah Panchami

10Dhan6Skanda Shashti

11Shat7

12PBh8Masik Durgashtami

13PBh8

14UBh9

15Rev10

16Ashw11Mokshada Ekadashi

17Bhar12

18Krit13Bhauma Pradosha

19Roh14

20Mrig15Dattatreya Jayanti

21Ard1Lunar eclipse

22Pun2

23Push3

24Ashl4Sankashti

25Ashl5

26Mag6

27PPh7

28Has8Kalashtami

29Chit9

30Swa10

31Vish11Saphala Ekadashi

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (23)

EkadashiDwipushkar YogaPradoshaShivaratriSolar eclipse, partialAmrita Siddhi Yogaday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Chandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiVivah PanchamiSkanda ShashtiGoddess (Durga, Kali)Mokshada EkadashiSankrantiLunar eclipse, totalDattatreya Jayantiday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Winter solsticemoment of the full moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)Tripushkar YogaRavi Pushya YogaSankashtiKalashtami

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

10.12 Mon — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra
Dhanishtha (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
18.12 Tue — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddha, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Krittika (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal.
19.12 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shubha
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
23.12 Sun — Ravi Pushya Yoga, Yoga Indra, Pushya
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.

Festivals

1.12 Sat Utpanna Ekadashi
2.12 Sun Utpanna Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast
3.12 Mon Soma Pradosha
3.12 Mon Masik Shivaratri
5.12 Wed Kartika Amavasya
6.12 Thu Chandra Darshan
8.12 Sat Vinayaka Chaturthi
9.12 Sun Vivah Panchami
10.12 Mon Skanda Shashti
12.12 Wed Masik Durgashtami
16.12 Sun Mokshada Ekadashi
16.12 Sun Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Mukkoti)
16.12 Sun Dhanu Sankranti
16.12 Sun Gita Jayanti
18.12 Tue Bhauma Pradosha
20.12 Thu Dattatreya Jayanti
20.12 Thu Margashirsha Purnima
24.12 Mon Sankashti Chaturthi (Akhuratha)
28.12 Fri Kalashtami
31.12 Mon Saphala Ekadashi

Special muhurta yogas

1.12 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 07:22–08:36 (02.12)
2.12 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 08:36–21:25
5.12 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:41–13:21
5.12 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:41–13:21
8.12 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:09–08:46 (09.12)
11.12 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 07:48–08:09 (12.12)
14.12 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:20–08:53 (15.12)
16.12 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:54–18:15
18.12 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:55–00:08 (19.12)
19.12 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
21.12 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:41–08:58 (22.12)
22.12 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 08:58–04:00 (23.12)
23.12 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 08:58–08:57 (24.12)
23.12 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:58–08:57 (24.12)
25.12 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:59–09:25
29.12 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:30–08:59 (30.12)
31.12 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:40–08:59 (01.01)

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

1.12 Sat — Anandadi: Mrityu, Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower) (unfavourable day)
2.12 Sun — Krakacha Yoga, Hutashana Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
3.12 Mon — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
4.12 Tue — Krishna Chaturdashi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Eclipse nearby
5.12 Wed — Amavasya, Eclipse (not visible here), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
6.12 Thu — Jwalamukhi Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Gandanta
8.12 Sat — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
11.12 Tue — Anandadi: Mrityu, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga (unfavourable day)
12.12 Wed — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth, Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) (unfavourable day)
14.12 Fri — Amrita Siddhi turned to poison, Vyatipata, Rikta tithi (unfavourable day)
16.12 Sun — Sankranti day, Vishti (Bhadra)
20.12 Thu — Anandadi: Mrityu, Eclipse, Vishti (Bhadra) (unfavourable day)
24.12 Mon — Vaidhriti, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
25.12 Tue — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
27.12 Thu — Bhadra on earth, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
29.12 Sat — Anandadi: Kana, Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
31.12 Mon — Yamaghanta, Krakacha Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)

Sky this month

5.12 New moon (Amavasya) 17:52
5.12 Solar eclipse, partial, greatest eclipse 18:02, magnitude 0.891
not visible here (outside the eclipse zone)
16.12 Dhanu Sankranti 02:21 — the Sun enters Dhanu (Sagittarius)
20.12 Lunar eclipse, total, greatest eclipse 01:42 (21.12), magnitude 1.117
fully visible: 23:55–03:28 (21.12), maximum eclipse here 01:42 (21.12), magnitude 1.117
21.12 Full moon (Purnima) 01:46
21.12 Winter solstice 17:14

Periods

from 16.12 Kharmas
10.12 18:07 – 15.12 15:13 Raja Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Saumya (No. 43, “gentle, lunar”) — A gentle year: peace, calm and moderate well-being. more

Northern samvatsara: Dundubhi. Shaka Samvat 1951, Vikram Samvat 2086, Kali Yuga 5130.

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

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

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

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

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Yamaghanta
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1951 · Vikram 2086 more
Festivals	Utpanna Ekadashi

At sunrise 08:35

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 10:10 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 23:45 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 01:17 (02.12) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 10:10 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 10:10	tithi Krishna-ekadashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 10:10	karana Bava
from 20:49	karana Balava
from 23:45	nakshatra Chitra
from 01:17 (02.12)	yoga Saubhagya
from 07:22 (02.12)	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 07:22 (02.12)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:50
Sunrise	08:35
Noon	12:18
Sunset	16:01
End of twilight	16:46
Moonrise	02:39
Moonset	13:25
Day length	7 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:10

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (08:35–16:01) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:35–10:10: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Utpanna Ekadashi · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 10:10–07:22 (02.12)
kshaya Ekadashi does not prevail at sunrise: Smartas fast on the day it begins, Vaishnavas on the next day
Parana (breaking the fast): 13:03–14:32 (02.12)
Vaishnava date: 2.12

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 07:22–08:36 (02.12)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:35–10:10 Yamaghanta 08:35–23:45 Hutashana Yoga 10:10–07:22 (02.12)

Anandadi: Mrityu 08:35–23:45 Anandadi: Kana 23:45–08:36 (02.12)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 23:23 (30.11)–10:10; Bhadra Puchha 00:56–02:01; Bhadra Mukha 02:01–03:50
Gandanta (tithi): 09:48–10:31
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dashami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:22–07:29
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 (02.12)
Amrita Kalam	18:14–19:42

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:26–11:22
Yamaganda	13:14–14:10
Gulika Kalam	08:35–09:31
Dur Muhurta	08:35–09:04, 09:04–09:34
Varjyam	09:24–10:52, 06:59–08:25 (02.12)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:51–12:55, 13:39–14:20, 15:14–16:01

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 11:51–12:55, 13:39–14:20, 15:14–16:01
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 11:51–12:55, 13:39–14:20, 15:14–16:01
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Krishna-dashami until 10:10, Krishna-ekadashi from 10:10; lagna Vrischika 08:35, Dhanu 10:00, Makara 11:51, Kumbha 12:55, Mina 13:39, Mesha 14:20, Vrishabha 15:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −12

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

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

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:35–23:45+1 Yoga Ayushman 08:35–01:17 (02.12)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 07:22–08:36 (02.12)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:35–10:10−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:35–10:10−2 Hutashana Yoga 10:10–07:22 (02.12)−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:35–10:10−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 08:35–23:45−3 Yamaghanta 08:35–23:45

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 08:35

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Hutashana Yoga
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1951 · Vikram 2086 more
Festivals	Utpanna Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast

At sunrise 08:36

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 04:11 (03.12) more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 2 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 21:25 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 21:33 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 17:49 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 17:49	karana Taitila
from 21:25	nakshatra Swati
from 21:33	yoga Shobhana
from 04:11 (03.12)	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 04:11 (03.12)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:51
Sunrise	08:36
Noon	12:19
Sunset	16:01
End of twilight	16:46
Moonrise	04:08
Moonset	13:44
Day length	7 h 24 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (08:36–16:01) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Utpanna Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast · Vishnu

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

Smarta date: 1.12
Ekadashi does not prevail at any sunrise (kshaya): Smartas fast on the day it begins, Vaishnavas on the next day, on Dwadashi.

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 08:36–21:25

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:36–04:11 (03.12) Hutashana Yoga 08:36–04:11 (03.12) Krakacha Yoga 08:36–04:11 (03.12) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:11–08:38 (03.12)

Anandadi: Padma 08:36–21:25 Anandadi: Lumbaka 21:25–08:38 (03.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:24–07:30
Abhijit Muhurta	12:04–12:33
Vijaya Muhurta	13:32–14:02
Godhuli	16:01–16:34
Pradosha	16:01–19:20
Nishitha	23:46–00:52 (03.12)
Amrita Kalam	15:39–17:05

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:05–16:01
Yamaganda	12:18–13:14
Gulika Kalam	14:10–15:05
Dur Muhurta	15:01–15:31
Varjyam	02:25–03:50 (03.12)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:47–12:51, 13:35–14:16, 15:10–16:01

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 11:47–12:51, 13:35–14:16, 15:10–16:01
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 11:47–12:51, 13:35–14:16, 15:10–16:01
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:36–09:56, 11:47–12:51, 13:35–14:16 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Vrischika 08:36, Dhanu 09:56, Makara 11:47, Kumbha 12:51, Mina 13:35, Mesha 14:16, Vrishabha 15:10

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

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

+1 Anandadi: Padma 08:36–21:25+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:36–21:25+1 Yoga Saubhagya 08:36–21:330 Dwipushkar Yoga 08:36–21:25−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:36–04:11 (03.12)−2 Hutashana Yoga 08:36–04:11 (03.12)−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:36–04:11 (03.12)

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 08:36

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1951 · Vikram 2086 more
Festivals	Soma Pradosha · Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 08:38

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 00:46 (04.12) more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 18:48 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 17:35 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 14:30 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 14:30	karana Vanija
from 17:35	yoga Atiganda
from 18:48	nakshatra Vishakha
from 00:46 (04.12)	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 00:46 (04.12)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:53
Sunrise	08:38
Noon	12:19
Sunset	16:00
End of twilight	16:45
Moonrise	05:40
Moonset	14:09
Day length	7 h 21 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 4, 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 (08:38–16:00) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Soma Pradosha · Shiva

A Pradosha falling on a Monday — the day of the Moon and Shiva: especially favourable for the fulfilment of wishes and for family well-being.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 16:00–19:20
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:46–00:53 (04.12)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:38–18:48 Yamaghanta 18:48–08:39 (04.12)

Anandadi: Chhatra 08:38–18:48 Anandadi: Mitra 18:48–08:39 (04.12)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 00:46–10:45 (04.12); Bhadra Mukha 00:46–02:29 (04.12); Bhadra Puchha 10:00–11:02 (04.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:25–07:31
Abhijit Muhurta	12:04–12:34
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:02
Godhuli	16:00–16:33
Pradosha	16:00–19:20
Nishitha	23:46–00:53 (04.12)
Amrita Kalam	10:58–12:23, 08:16–09:41 (04.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:33–10:28
Yamaganda	11:24–12:19
Gulika Kalam	13:14–14:09
Dur Muhurta	12:34–13:03, 14:02–14:31
Varjyam	23:46–01:11 (04.12)

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, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:38–09:52, 11:43–12:48, 13:31–14:12 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Vrischika 08:38, Dhanu 09:52, Makara 11:43, Kumbha 12:48, Mina 13:31, Mesha 14:12, Vrishabha 15:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2

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

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 08:38–18:48+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:38–18:48+1 Yoga Shobhana 08:38–17:35+1 Auspicious weekday−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:38–18:48

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:38

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1951 · Vikram 2086 more

At sunrise 08:39

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 21:17 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 16:04 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 13:30 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:02 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 11:02	karana Shakuni
from 13:30	yoga Sukarma
from 16:04	nakshatra Anuradha
from 21:17	tithi Amavasya
from 21:17	karana Chatushpada
from 07:33 (05.12)	karana Naga

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:54
Sunrise	08:39
Noon	12:19
Sunset	15:59
End of twilight	16:45
Moonrise	07:11
Moonset	14:44
Day length	7 h 19 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (08:39–15:59) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:39–11:02: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 11:02–15:59: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 08:39–15:59: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:39–16:04 Anandadi: Vajra 16:04–08:41 (05.12)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 00:46–10:45; Bhadra Mukha 00:46–02:29; Bhadra Puchha 10:00–11:02
Bhadra in heaven: 10:45–11:02; Bhadra Puchha 10:00–11:02

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:26–07:33
Abhijit Muhurta	12:05–12:34
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:02
Godhuli	15:59–16:32
Pradosha	15:59–19:19
Nishitha	23:47–00:53 (05.12)
Amrita Kalam	08:16–09:41, 04:08–05:33 (05.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:09–15:04
Yamaganda	10:29–11:24
Gulika Kalam	12:19–13:14
Dur Muhurta	10:07–10:37, 22:40–23:47
Varjyam	19:37–21:02

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Vrischika 08:39, Dhanu 09:48, Makara 11:39, Kumbha 12:44, Mina 13:27, Mesha 14:09, Vrishabha 15:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 08:39–15:59: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:39–16:040 Yoga Sukarma 13:30–08:41 (05.12)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:39–10:45−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 08:39–21:17

Panchanga at sunrise 08:39

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Eclipse (not visible here)
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1951 · Vikram 2086 more
Festivals	Kartika Amavasya · Solar eclipse, partial (not visible here)

At sunrise 08:41

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 17:52 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 4 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 13:21 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 09:25 more
Karana	Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 17:52 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 09:25	yoga Dhriti
from 13:21	nakshatra Jyestha
from 17:52	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 17:52	karana Kimstughna
from 04:14 (06.12)	karana Bava
from 05:30 (06.12)	yoga Shula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:55
Sunrise	08:41
Noon	12:20
Sunset	15:58
End of twilight	16:44
Moonrise	08:33
Moonset	15:33
Day length	7 h 17 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	17:52
Solar eclipse, partial	greatest eclipse 18:02, magnitude 0.891
Visibility	not visible here (outside the eclipse zone)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:21

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (08:41–13:21) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (13:21–15:58) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Naga 08:41–15:58: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Kartika Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 21:17 (04.12)–17:52
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:41–13:21 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:41–13:21

Samvartaka Yoga 17:52–08:42 (06.12)

Anandadi: Saumya 08:41–13:21 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 13:21–08:42 (06.12)

Gandanta (tithi): 17:31–18:12
Gandanta (nakshatra): 05:27–16:17 (06.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:27–07:34
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:02
Godhuli	15:58–16:32
Pradosha	15:58–19:19
Nishitha	23:47–00:54 (06.12)
Amrita Kalam	02:58–04:24 (06.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:20–13:14
Yamaganda	09:36–10:30
Gulika Kalam	11:25–12:20
Dur Muhurta	12:05–12:34
Varjyam	18:22–19:48

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 08:41–13:21, 13:23–14:05, 14:58–15:58

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Anuradha until 13:21, Jyestha from 13:21; tithi Amavasya; lagna Vrischika 08:41, Dhanu 09:44, Makara 11:36, Kumbha 12:40, Mina 13:23, Mesha 14:05, Vrishabha 14:58

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 13:21) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 13:21) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Amavasya 08:41–15:58: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +3

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:41–13:21+1 Anandadi: Saumya 08:41–13:21+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:41–13:21+1 Yoga Sukarma 08:41–09:25+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 13:21–08:42 (06.12)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 13:21–08:42 (06.12)−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−3 Amavasya 08:41–17:52

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 08:41

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Jwalamukhi Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1951 · Vikram 2086 more
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 08:42

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 14:41 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 10:51 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 01:51 (07.12) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 14:41 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 10:51	nakshatra Mula
from 14:41	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 14:41	karana Balava
from 01:15 (07.12)	karana Kaulava
from 01:51 (07.12)	yoga Ganda
from 08:43 (07.12)	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:57
Sunrise	08:42
Noon	12:20
Sunset	15:58
End of twilight	16:44
Moonrise	09:40
Moonset	16:40
Day length	7 h 15 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:41

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (08:42–10:51) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (10:51–15:58) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 15:58–16:40
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 15:58–16:40

Muhurta

Jwalamukhi Yoga 10:51–14:41

Anandadi: Prajapati 08:43–08:44 (07.12) Anandadi: Kaladanda 08:42–10:51 Anandadi: Dhumra 10:51–08:43 (07.12)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 05:27–16:17
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:29–07:35
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 (07.12)
Amrita Kalam	02:53–04:21 (07.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:15–14:09
Yamaganda	08:42–09:37
Gulika Kalam	10:31–11:26
Dur Muhurta	11:08–11:37, 14:02–14:31
Varjyam	07:16–08:43 (07.12)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:32–12:36, 13:20–14:01, 14:41–15:58

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 11:32–12:36, 13:20–14:01, 14:41–15:58
Cutting fingernails	average 11:32–12:36, 13:20–14:01, 14:41–15:58
Cutting toenails	average 11:32–12:36, 13:20–14:01, 14:54–15:58
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:42–09:40, 11:32–12:36, 13:20–14:01 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Jyestha until 10:51, Mula from 10:51; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 14:41, Shukla-dvitya from 14:41; lagna Vrischika 08:42, Dhanu 09:40, Makara 11:32, Kumbha 12:36, Mina 13:20, Mesha 14:01, Vrishabha 14:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 10:51) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 10:51) — ruin of the family; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 14:41–08:44 (07.12)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 08:42–10:51−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Gandanta 08:42–16:17−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:42–10:51−2 Jwalamukhi Yoga 10:51–14:41

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:42

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Vardhamana, Auspicious weekday; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1951 · Vikram 2086 more

At sunrise 08:44

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 11:55 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 1 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 07:07 (08.12) more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 22:35 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 11:55 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 11:55	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 11:55	karana Taitila
from 22:35	yoga Vriddhi
from 22:44	karana Gara
from 07:07 (08.12)	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:58
Sunrise	08:44
Noon	12:21
Sunset	15:57
End of twilight	16:43
Moonrise	10:28
Moonset	17:59
Day length	7 h 13 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:55

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (08:44–15:57) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:07–08:45 (08.12)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:44–11:55 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:07–08:45 (08.12)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:44–07:07 (08.12) Anandadi: Ananda 07:07–08:45 (08.12)

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 (08.12)
Amrita Kalam	02:38–04:08 (08.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:26–12:21
Yamaganda	14:09–15:03
Gulika Kalam	09:38–10:32
Dur Muhurta	10:10–10:39, 12:35–13:04
Varjyam	17:41–19:10

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 11:28–15:57
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:44–09:36, 11:28–12:32, 13:16–13:57 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 11:55, Shukla-tritya from 11:55; lagna Vrischika 08:44, Dhanu 09:36, Makara 11:28, Kumbha 12:32, Mina 13:16, Mesha 13:57, Vrishabha 14:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:44–07:07 (08.12)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:44–11:55−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:44–07:07 (08.12)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:44–11:55

Panchanga at sunrise 08:44

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1951 · Vikram 2086 more
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 08:45

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 09:41 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 06:09 (09.12) more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 19:48 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 09:41 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:41	tithi Shukla-chaturti (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 09:41	karana Vanija
from 19:48	yoga Dhruva
from 20:49	karana Vishti
from 06:09 (09.12)	nakshatra Shravana
from 08:08 (09.12)	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 08:08 (09.12)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:59
Sunrise	08:45
Noon	12:21
Sunset	15:57
End of twilight	16:43
Moonrise	11:01
Moonset	19:23
Day length	7 h 11 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:41

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (08:45–15:57) 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), 11:38–13:04
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:45–06:09 (09.12) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:41–08:08 (09.12) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:09–08:46 (09.12)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:45–09:41 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:08–08:46 (09.12)

Anandadi: Chara 00:20–07:43 (09.12) Anandadi: Sthira 07:43–08:46 (09.12) Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:45–00:20 (09.12)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 20:49–08:08 (09.12); Bhadra Mukha 20:55–22:47; Bhadra Puchha 07:01–08:08 (09.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:31–07:38
Abhijit Muhurta	12:07–12:35
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	00:01–01:33 (09.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:33–11:27
Yamaganda	13:15–14:09
Gulika Kalam	08:45–09:39
Dur Muhurta	08:45–09:14, 09:14–09:43
Varjyam	14:48–16:20

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:45–09:41

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 08:45–09:41
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:45–09:41
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:45–09:41, 11:24–12:28, 13:12–13:53 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-tritya until 09:41, Shukla-chaturti from 09:41; lagna Vrischika 08:45, Dhanu 09:32, Makara 11:24, Kumbha 12:28, Mina 13:12, Mesha 13:53, Vrishabha 14:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-chaturti 09:41–15:57: 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 = +1

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:45–06:09 (09.12)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:41–08:08 (09.12)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:45–06:09 (09.12)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 08:45–19:48+1 Auspicious tithi 08:45–09:410 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:45–09:41 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:45–00:20 (09.12)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 09:41–08:08 (09.12)−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 08:45

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Dhruva; cons: Anandadi: Gada
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1951 · Vikram 2086 more
Festivals	Vivah Panchami

At sunrise 08:46

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 07:21 (10.12) more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 1 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 05:56 (10.12) more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 17:36 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 19:38 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 17:36	yoga Vyaghata
from 19:38	karana Balava
from 05:56 (10.12)	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 07:21 (10.12)	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 07:21 (10.12)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:00
Sunrise	08:46
Noon	12:22
Sunset	15:57
End of twilight	16:43
Moonrise	11:25
Moonset	20:47
Day length	7 h 10 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (08:46–15:57) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Vivah Panchami · Rama and Sita

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 08:08–07:21 (10.12)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:56–08:48 (10.12)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:21–08:48 (10.12)

Anandadi: Matanga 05:56–08:48 (10.12) Anandadi: Gada 08:46–05:56 (10.12)

Gandanta (tithi): 06:57–07:45 (10.12)

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	23:48–00:56 (10.12)
Amrita Kalam	19:38–21:13

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:03–15:57
Yamaganda	12:21–13:15
Gulika Kalam	14:09–15:03
Dur Muhurta	14:59–15:28
Varjyam	10:07–11:42

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Vrischika 08:46, Dhanu 09:28, Makara 11:20, Kumbha 12:24, Mina 13:08, Mesha 13:49, Vrishabha 14:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Sunday — physical well-being.

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 08:46–05:56 (10.12)+1 Yoga Dhruva 08:46–17:36+1 Auspicious tithi 08:46–07:21 (10.12)−1 Anandadi: Gada 08:46–05:56 (10.12)

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 08:46

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shubha
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1951 · Vikram 2086 more
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 08:48

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 07:21 (11.12) more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 1 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 06:29 (11.12) more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 16:00 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 19:15 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 16:00	yoga Harshana
from 19:15	karana Taitila
from 06:29 (11.12)	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 07:21 (11.12)	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 07:21 (11.12)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:01
Sunrise	08:48
Noon	12:22
Sunset	15:56
End of twilight	16:43
Moonrise	11:42
Moonset	22:08
Day length	7 h 08 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

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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: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 07:21–07:21 (11.12)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:48–06:29 (11.12) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:48–06:29 (11.12)

Hutashana Yoga 08:48–07:21 (11.12) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:48–07:21 (11.12) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:21–08:49 (11.12)

Anandadi: Shubha 08:48–06:29 (11.12) Anandadi: Amrita 06:29–08:49 (11.12)

Raja Panchaka: 18:07–15:13 (15.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:33–07:40
Abhijit Muhurta	12:08–12:36
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:02
Godhuli	15:56–16:30
Pradosha	15:56–19:19
Nishitha	23:49–00:56 (11.12)
Amrita Kalam	19:51–21:29

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:41–10:35
Yamaganda	11:28–12:22
Gulika Kalam	13:15–14:09
Dur Muhurta	12:36–13:05, 14:02–14:31
Varjyam	10:01–11:40

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:48–09:24, 11:16–12:20, 13:04–13:45 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Vrischika 08:48, Dhanu 09:24, Makara 11:16, Kumbha 12:20, Mina 13:04, Mesha 13:45, Vrishabha 14:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:48–06:29 (11.12)+1 Anandadi: Shubha 08:48–06:29 (11.12)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:48–06:29 (11.12)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:48–06:29 (11.12)0 Hutashana Yoga 08:48–07:21 (11.12) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:48–07:21 (11.12) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:48

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1951 · Vikram 2086 more

At sunrise 08:49

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 08:09 (12.12) more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 1 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 07:48 (12.12) more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 15:02 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 19:39 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 15:02	yoga Vajra
from 19:39	karana Vanija
from 07:48 (12.12)	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 08:09 (12.12)	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 08:09 (12.12)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:02
Sunrise	08:49
Noon	12:22
Sunset	15:56
End of twilight	16:42
Moonrise	11:57
Moonset	23:25
Day length	7 h 07 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

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 (08:49–15:56) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 07:48–08:09 (12.12) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:09–08:50 (12.12)

Hutashana Yoga 08:49–08:09 (12.12) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:49–08:09 (12.12) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:09–08:50 (12.12)

Anandadi: Mrityu 08:49–07:48 (12.12) Anandadi: Kana 07:48–08:50 (12.12)

Bhadra on earth: 08:09–20:49 (12.12); Bhadra Puchha 10:04–11:20 (12.12); Bhadra Mukha 11:20–13:28 (12.12)
Raja Panchaka: 18:07 (10.12)–15:13 (15.12)

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 (12.12)
Amrita Kalam	00:13–01:54 (12.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:09–15:03
Yamaganda	10:36–11:29
Gulika Kalam	12:22–13:16
Dur Muhurta	10:14–10:43, 22:42–23:49
Varjyam	14:05–15:46

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Vrischika 08:49, Dhanu 09:20, Makara 11:12, Kumbha 12:16, Mina 13:00, Mesha 13:41, Vrishabha 14:35

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −5

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:49–07:48 (12.12)+1 Yoga Harshana 08:49–15:02+1 Auspicious tithi 08:49–08:09 (12.12)0 Tripushkar Yoga 07:48–08:09 (12.12)0 Yoga Vajra 15:02–16:13−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Hutashana Yoga 08:49–08:09 (12.12)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:49–08:09 (12.12)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 08:49–07:48 (12.12)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:49

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1951 · Vikram 2086 more
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 08:50

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 09:39 (13.12) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 1 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 09:48 (13.12) more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 14:39 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 20:49 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 14:39	yoga Siddhi
from 20:49	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:03
Sunrise	08:50
Noon	12:23
Sunset	15:56
End of twilight	16:42
Moonrise	12:10
Moonset	none
Day length	7 h 05 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (08:50–15:56) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:50–15:56: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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 08:09–09:39 (13.12)
the tithi spans two sunrises — the first day is chosen by rule

Muhurta

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) all day Hutashana Yoga all day Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day

Anandadi: Padma all day

Bhadra on earth: 08:09–20:49; Bhadra Puchha 10:04–11:20; Bhadra Mukha 11:20–13:28
Raja Panchaka: 18:07 (10.12)–15:13 (15.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:35–07:42
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:34–14:02
Godhuli	15:56–16:30
Pradosha	15:56–19:19
Nishitha	23:50–00:57 (13.12)
Amrita Kalam	01:08–02:52 (13.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:23–13:16
Yamaganda	09:43–10:36
Gulika Kalam	11:30–12:23
Dur Muhurta	12:09–12:37
Varjyam	14:44–16:28

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 08:50–09:16, 11:08–12:12, 12:56–13:37 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Vrischika 08:50, Dhanu 09:16, Makara 11:08, Kumbha 12:12, Mina 12:56, Mesha 13:37, Vrishabha 14:31

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

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

Shukla-ashtami 08:50–15:56: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 08:50–15:56: 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).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −12

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

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth, Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)

+1 Anandadi: Padma all day+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Siddhi 14:39–08:51 (13.12)−1 Ashtami all day−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) all day−2 Hutashana Yoga all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Bhadra on earth 08:50–20:49

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	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Ravi Yoga; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1951 · Vikram 2086 more

At sunrise 08:51

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 09:39 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 09:48 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 14:47 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 09:39 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 09:39	tithi Shukla-navami
from 09:39	karana Balava
from 09:48	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 14:47	yoga Vyatipata
from 22:37	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:04
Sunrise	08:51
Noon	12:23
Sunset	15:56
End of twilight	16:42
Moonrise	12:22
Moonset	00:39
Day length	7 h 04 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:39	from 09:48

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (08:51–09:48) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (09:48–15:56) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 09:48–08:52 (14.12)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:51–09:39 Krakacha Yoga 08:51–09:39 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:51–09:39 Hutashana Yoga 09:39–08:52 (14.12) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:39–08:52 (14.12)

Anandadi: Chhatra 09:48–08:52 (14.12) Anandadi: Mudgara 08:51–09:48

Raja Panchaka: 18:07 (10.12)–15:13 (15.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:36–07:43
Abhijit Muhurta	12:09–12:37
Vijaya Muhurta	13:34–14:02
Godhuli	15:56–16:30
Pradosha	15:56–19:19
Nishitha	23:50–00:58 (14.12)
Amrita Kalam	07:01–08:47 (14.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:16–14:10
Yamaganda	08:51–09:44
Gulika Kalam	10:37–11:30
Dur Muhurta	11:13–11:41, 14:02–14:31
Varjyam	20:24–22:11

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 08:51–09:12, 09:48–15:56

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 09:48, Uttara-Bhadra from 09:48; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 09:39, Shukla-navami from 09:39; lagna Vrischika 08:51, Dhanu 09:12, Makara 11:04, Kumbha 12:08, Mina 12:52, Mesha 13:33, Vrishabha 14:27

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 09:48) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 09:48) — a good life; Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-ashtami 08:51–09:39: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 09:39–15:56: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vyatipata 14:47–15:56: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

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 Siddhi 08:51–14:47+2 Ravi Yoga 09:48–08:52 (14.12)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 09:48–08:52 (14.12)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:48–08:52 (14.12)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:51–09:39 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 09:39–08:52 (14.12) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:39–08:52 (14.12) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:51–09:39 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Mudgara 08:51–09:480 Krakacha Yoga 08:51–09:390 Vyatipata 14:47–08:52 (14.12)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:51–09:48−2 Rikta tithi 09:39–08:52 (14.12)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:51

Summary	Unfavourable day — Amrita Siddhi turned to poison, Vyatipata
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1951 · Vikram 2086 more

At sunrise 08:52

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 11:43 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 12:20 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 15:18 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 11:43 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 11:43	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 11:43	karana Taitila
from 12:20	nakshatra Revati
from 15:18	yoga Variyana
from 00:54 (15.12)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:05
Sunrise	08:52
Noon	12:24
Sunset	15:56
End of twilight	16:42
Moonrise	12:35
Moonset	01:51
Day length	7 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:43	from 12:20

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (08:52–12:20) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (12:20–15:56) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:20–08:53 (15.12)

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:52–11:43 Hutashana Yoga 11:43–08:53 (15.12) Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 12:20–08:53 (15.12)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:52–12:20 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 12:20–08:53 (15.12)

Raja Panchaka: 18:07 (10.12)–15:13 (15.12)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 08:28–21:58 (15.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:36–07:44
Abhijit Muhurta	12:10–12:38
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	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:31–12:24
Yamaganda	14:10–15:03
Gulika Kalam	09:45–10:38
Dur Muhurta	10:17–10:45, 12:38–13:06
Varjyam	01:46–03:34 (15.12)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 15:18–15:56

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 15:18–15:56
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 15:18–15:56
Bathing, washing hair	good 11:43–12:04, 12:48–13:29, 14:23–15:56

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 12:20, Revati from 12:20; tithi Shukla-navami until 11:43, Shukla-dashami from 11:43; lagna Vrischika 08:52, Dhanu 09:08, Makara 11:00, Kumbha 12:04, Mina 12:48, Mesha 13:29, Vrishabha 14:23, Mithuna 15:53

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 12:20) — a good life; Revati (from 12:20) — increase in property; Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-navami 08:52–11:43: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vyatipata 08:52–15:18: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −4

Strict prohibition: Amrita Siddhi turned to poison

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:52–12:20+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:52–12:20+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 11:43–08:53 (15.12)0 Yoga Variyana 15:18–08:53 (15.12)0 Hutashana Yoga 11:43–08:53 (15.12) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:20–08:53 (15.12) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:52–11:43 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 11:43–08:53 (15.12)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 08:52–11:43−3 Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 12:20–08:53 (15.12)−3 Vyatipata 08:52–15:18

Panchanga at sunrise 08:52

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Prajapati; cons: Surya Dagdha tithi, Panchaka
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1951 · Vikram 2086 more

At sunrise 08:53

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 14:10 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 4 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 15:13 more Gandamula
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 16:05 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 14:10 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 14:10	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 14:10	karana Vanija
from 15:13	nakshatra Ashwini
from 16:05	yoga Parigha
from 03:28 (16.12)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:06
Sunrise	08:53
Noon	12:24
Sunset	15:56
End of twilight	16:42
Moonrise	12:49
Moonset	03:03
Day length	7 h 02 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	from 14:10	from 15:13

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (08:53–15:13) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:53–15:13 Ravi Yoga 02:21–08:54 (16.12)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:53–14:10 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:53–15:13 Hutashana Yoga 14:10–08:54 (16.12)

Anandadi: Prajapati 08:53–15:13 Anandadi: Saumya 15:13–08:54 (16.12)

Bhadra in heaven: 03:28–16:48 (16.12); Bhadra Puchha 08:48–10:08 (16.12); Bhadra Mukha 10:08–12:21 (16.12)
Raja Panchaka: 18:07 (10.12)–15:13
Gandanta (nakshatra): 08:28–21:58
Gandanta (tithi): 13:43–14:37
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dashami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:37–07:45
Abhijit Muhurta	12:10–12:38
Vijaya Muhurta	13:35–14:03
Godhuli	15:56–16:30
Pradosha	15:56–19:19
Nishitha	23:51–00:59 (16.12)
Amrita Kalam	12:31–14:19

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:39–11:31
Yamaganda	13:17–14:10
Gulika Kalam	08:53–09:46
Dur Muhurta	08:53–09:21, 09:21–09:49
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average 08:53–14:10, 14:19–15:56
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Revati until 15:13, Ashwini from 15:13; tithi Shukla-dashami until 14:10, Shukla-ekadashi from 14:10; lagna Vrischika 08:53, Dhanu 09:05, Makara 10:56, Kumbha 12:00, Mina 12:44, Mesha 13:25, Vrishabha 14:19, Mithuna 15:49

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 15:13) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 15:13) — joy; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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 08:53–15:13+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 08:53–15:13+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:53–15:13+1 Yoga Variyana 08:53–16:05+1 Auspicious tithi 08:53–14:100 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:53–15:13 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 14:10–08:54 (16.12) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:53–14:10 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Gandanta 08:53–21:58−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 08:53–15:13−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:53–14:10

Panchanga at sunrise 08:53

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1951 · Vikram 2086 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Mokshada Ekadashi · Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Mukkoti) · Dhanu Sankranti · Gita Jayanti

At sunrise 08:54

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 16:48 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 18:15 more Gandamula
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 17:00 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 16:48 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 16:48	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 16:48	karana Bava
from 17:00	yoga Shiva
from 18:15	nakshatra Bharani
from 06:07 (17.12)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:07
Sunrise	08:54
Noon	12:25
Sunset	15:56
End of twilight	16:43
Moonrise	13:07
Moonset	04:15
Day length	7 h 02 min

Sky

Dhanu Sankranti	02:21 — the Sun enters Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:54–15:56: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Mokshada Ekadashi · Vishnu

The “liberation-giving” Ekadashi of Margashirsha; on this day Krishna imparted the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna (Gita Jayanti). Devotees fast, read the Gita and perform ancestor rites.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 14:10 (15.12)–16:48
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:55–10:19 (17.12)

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 14:10 (15.12)–16:48
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:55–10:19 (17.12)

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, 08:54–12:25
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Gita Jayanti · Krishna

The anniversary of the Bhagavad Gita, imparted by Krishna to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. The entire Gita is recited, and discourses and homas are held.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 14:10 (15.12)–16:48
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:55–10:19 (17.12)

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:54–18:15 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:54–18:15

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:54–16:48 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:48–08:55 (17.12) Hutashana Yoga 16:48–08:55 (17.12) Krakacha Yoga 16:48–08:55 (17.12) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 18:15–08:55 (17.12)

Anandadi: Ananda 08:54–18:15 Anandadi: Kaladanda 18:15–08:55 (17.12)

Bhadra in heaven: 03:28–16:48; Bhadra Puchha 08:48–10:08; Bhadra Mukha 10:08–12:21
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

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 (17.12)
Amrita Kalam	10:09–11:57

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:03–15:56
Yamaganda	12:25–13:18
Gulika Kalam	14:10–15:03
Dur Muhurta	15:00–15:28
Varjyam	13:45–15:33, 05:04–06:52 (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 throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Vrischika 08:54, Dhanu 09:01, Makara 10:52, Kumbha 11:56, Mina 12:40, Mesha 13:21, Vrishabha 14:15, Mithuna 15:45

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

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

Sankranti at 02:21 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +5

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:54–18:15+2 Ravi Yoga 08:54–18:15+1 Anandadi: Ananda 08:54–18:15+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:54–18:15+1 Auspicious tithi 08:54–16:480 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:54–16:48 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Sankranti day−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:54–16:48

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:54

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chara, Yoga Shiva; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1951 · Vikram 2086 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:55

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 19:25 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 21:17 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 17:54 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 19:25 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 17:54	yoga Siddha
from 19:25	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 19:25	karana Kaulava
from 21:17	nakshatra Krittika
from 08:40 (18.12)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:08
Sunrise	08:55
Noon	12:25
Sunset	15:56
End of twilight	16:43
Moonrise	13:29
Moonset	05:25
Day length	7 h 01 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (08:55–15:56) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:55–19:25

Anandadi: Chara 08:55–21:17 Anandadi: Sthira 21:17–08:55 (18.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:39–07:47
Abhijit Muhurta	12:11–12:39
Vijaya Muhurta	13:36–14:04
Godhuli	15:56–16:30
Pradosha	15:56–19:20
Nishitha	23:52–01:00 (18.12)
Amrita Kalam	15:53–17:41

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:47–10:40
Yamaganda	11:33–12:25
Gulika Kalam	13:18–14:11
Dur Muhurta	12:39–13:07, 14:04–14:32
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:48–11:53, 12:36–13:17, 14:11–15:56

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 10:48–11:53, 12:36–13:17, 14:11–15:56
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 10:48–11:53, 12:36–13:17, 14:11–15:56
Bathing, washing hair	average 10:48–11:53, 12:36–13:17, 14:11–15:56

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Vrischika 08:55, Dhanu 08:57, Makara 10:48, Kumbha 11:53, Mina 12:36, Mesha 13:17, Vrishabha 14:11, Mithuna 15:41

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Chara 08:55–21:17+1 Yoga Shiva 08:55–17:54+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:55–21:17−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:55–19:25

Panchanga at sunrise 08:55

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddha
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1951 · Vikram 2086 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Bhauma Pradosha

At sunrise 08:55

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 21:51 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 2 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 00:08 (19.12) more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 18:40 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 21:51 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 18:40	yoga Sadhya
from 21:51	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 21:51	karana Gara
from 00:08 (19.12)	nakshatra Rohini

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:08
Sunrise	08:55
Noon	12:26
Sunset	15:56
End of twilight	16:43
Moonrise	13:59
Moonset	06:33
Day length	7 h 00 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

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 (08:55–15:56) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Bhauma Pradosha · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 15:56–19:20
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:55–21:51 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:55–00:08 (19.12) Ravi Yoga 00:08–08:56 (19.12)

Anandadi: Matanga 00:08–08:56 (19.12) Anandadi: Gada 08:55–00:08 (19.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:39–07:47
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 (19.12)
Amrita Kalam	21:27–23:15

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:11–15:04
Yamaganda	10:41–11:33
Gulika Kalam	12:26–13:18
Dur Muhurta	10:20–10:48, 22:44–23:52
Varjyam	10:43–12:30

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:44–11:49, 12:32–13:13, 14:07–15:56

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 10:44–11:49, 12:32–13:13, 14:07–15:56
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 10:44–11:49, 12:32–13:13, 14:07–15:56
Bathing, washing hair	average 10:44–11:49, 12:32–13:13, 14:07–15:56

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Dhanu 08:55, Makara 10:44, Kumbha 11:49, Mina 12:32, Mesha 13:13, Vrishabha 14:07, Mithuna 15:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:55–00:08 (19.12)+2 Yoga Siddha 08:55–18:40+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:55–21:51+1 Auspicious tithi 08:55–21:510 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Gada 08:55–00:08 (19.12)−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 08:55

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1951 · Vikram 2086 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:56

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 00:00 (20.12) more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 2 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 02:42 (20.12) more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 19:14 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 10:58 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 10:58	karana Vanija
from 19:14	yoga Shubha
from 00:00 (20.12)	tithi Purnima
from 00:00 (20.12)	karana Vishti
from 02:42 (20.12)	nakshatra Mrigashirsha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:09
Sunrise	08:56
Noon	12:26
Sunset	15:57
End of twilight	16:44
Moonrise	14:38
Moonset	07:36
Day length	7 h 00 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (08:56–15:57) is good for sowing.
Shukla-chaturdashi 08:56–15:57: 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 08:56–02:42 (20.12) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Shubha 08:56–02:42 (20.12) Anandadi: Amrita 02:42–08:57 (20.12)

Bhadra in heaven: 00:00–12:56 (20.12); Bhadra Puchha 08:23–09:40 (20.12); Bhadra Mukha 09:40–11:49 (20.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:40–07:48
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:36–14:04
Godhuli	15:57–16:31
Pradosha	15:57–19:21
Nishitha	23:53–01:01 (20.12)
Amrita Kalam	23:10–00:56 (20.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:26–13:19
Yamaganda	09:49–10:41
Gulika Kalam	11:34–12:26
Dur Muhurta	12:12–12:40
Varjyam	17:51–19:37, 08:49–10:34 (20.12)

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 throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Dhanu 08:56, Makara 10:40, Kumbha 11:45, Mina 12:28, Mesha 13:10, Vrishabha 14:03, Mithuna 15:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 08:56–15:57: 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 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 = +6

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Ravi Yoga 08:56–02:42 (20.12)+1 Anandadi: Shubha 08:56–02:42 (20.12)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:56–02:42 (20.12)+1 Yoga Sadhya 08:56–19:14+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Eclipse nearby−2 Rikta tithi 08:56–00:00 (20.12)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:56

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Eclipse
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1951 · Vikram 2086 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Dattatreya Jayanti · Margashirsha Purnima · Lunar eclipse, total (fully visible)

At sunrise 08:57

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 01:46 (21.12) more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 1 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 04:54 (21.12) more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 19:31 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:56 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 12:56	karana Bava
from 19:31	yoga Shukla
from 01:46 (21.12)	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 01:46 (21.12)	karana Balava
from 04:54 (21.12)	nakshatra Ardra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:10
Sunrise	08:57
Noon	12:27
Sunset	15:57
End of twilight	16:44
Moonrise	15:29
Moonset	08:30
Day length	7 h 00 min

Sky

Lunar eclipse, total	greatest eclipse 01:42 (21.12), magnitude 1.117
Phases	Penumbral eclipse begins 22:43 Partial eclipse begins 23:55 Total eclipse begins 01:15 (21.12) Total eclipse ends 02:08 (21.12) Partial eclipse ends 03:28 (21.12) Penumbral eclipse ends 04:41 (21.12)
Visibility	fully visible: 23:55–03:28 (21.12), maximum eclipse here 01:42 (21.12), magnitude 1.117
Sutak	14:55–03:28 (21.12)

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

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 (08:57–15:57) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:57–12:56: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Dattatreya Jayanti · Dattatreya

The day of the appearance of Dattatreya — the incarnation of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva in a single form, son of Atri and Anasuya. Puja is performed in the evening and the Guru Charitra is read; Annapurna Jayanti falls on the same day.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 15:57–19:21
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Margashirsha Purnima · Chandra (the Moon)

The full moon of Margashirsha: Dattatreya Jayanti and Annapurna Jayanti.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 00:00–01:46 (21.12)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:57–01:46 (21.12)

Anandadi: Mrityu 08:57–04:54 (21.12) Anandadi: Kana 04:54–08:57 (21.12)

Bhadra in heaven: 00:00–12:56; Bhadra Puchha 08:23–09:40; Bhadra Mukha 09:40–11:49
Gandanta (tithi): 01:20–02:11 (21.12)

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	15:57–19:21
Nishitha	23:53–01:01 (21.12)
Amrita Kalam	19:18–21:02

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:19–14:12
Yamaganda	08:57–09:49
Gulika Kalam	10:42–11:34
Dur Muhurta	11:17–11:45, 14:05–14:33
Varjyam	08:49–10:34

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 10:37–11:41, 12:25–13:06, 13:59–15:57

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Purnima; lagna Dhanu 08:57, Makara 10:37, Kumbha 11:41, Mina 12:25, Mesha 13:06, Vrishabha 13:59, Mithuna 15:30

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

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

Eclipse: no haircuts or shaving on the day of an eclipse or during Sutak (14:55–15:57).
Purnima 08:57–15:57: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −4

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu, Eclipse

+2 Yoga Shubha 08:57–19:31+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:57–04:54 (21.12)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:57–01:46 (21.12) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:57–12:56−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 08:57–04:54 (21.12)−3 Eclipse

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	Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Padma
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1951 · Vikram 2086 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Lunar eclipse, total (fully visible)

At sunrise 08:57

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 03:06 (22.12) more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 1 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 06:41 (22.12) more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 19:29 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 14:30 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 14:30	karana Kaulava
from 19:29	yoga Brahma
from 03:06 (22.12)	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 03:06 (22.12)	karana Taitila
from 06:41 (22.12)	nakshatra Punarvasu

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:10
Sunrise	08:57
Noon	12:27
Sunset	15:57
End of twilight	16:44
Moonrise	16:31
Moonset	09:13
Day length	7 h 00 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	01:46
Winter solstice	17:14
Lunar eclipse, total	greatest eclipse 01:42, magnitude 1.117
Phases	Penumbral eclipse begins 22:43 (20.12) Partial eclipse begins 23:55 (20.12) Total eclipse begins 01:15 Total eclipse ends 02:08 Partial eclipse ends 03:28 Penumbral eclipse ends 04:41
Visibility	fully visible: 23:55 (20.12)–03:28, maximum eclipse here 01:42, magnitude 1.117

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:57–03:06 (22.12) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:41–08:58 (22.12)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:06–08:58 (22.12)

Anandadi: Padma 08:57–06:41 (22.12) Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:41–08:58 (22.12)

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	15:57–19:21
Nishitha	23:54–01:02 (22.12)
Amrita Kalam	19:56–21:39

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:35–12:27
Yamaganda	14:12–15:05
Gulika Kalam	09:50–10:42
Dur Muhurta	10:21–10:49, 12:41–13:09
Varjyam	13:55–15:38

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:33–11:37, 12:21–13:02, 13:55–15:57

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 10:33–11:37, 12:21–13:02, 13:55–15:57
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 10:33–11:37, 12:21–13:02, 13:55–15:57
Bathing, washing hair	good 10:33–11:37, 12:21–13:02, 13:55–15:57

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Dhanu 08:57, Makara 10:33, Kumbha 11:37, Mina 12:21, Mesha 13:02, Vrishabha 13:55, Mithuna 15:26

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; 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 = +4

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:57–03:06 (22.12)+1 Anandadi: Padma 08:57–06:41 (22.12)+1 Yoga Shukla 08:57–19:29+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:57–03:06 (22.12)0 Kharmas−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:57–06:41 (22.12)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:57

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Chhatra; cons: Surya Dagdha tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1951 · Vikram 2086 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:58

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 04:00 (23.12) more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 1 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 08:02 (23.12) more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 19:08 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 15:36 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 15:36	karana Gara
from 19:08	yoga Indra
from 04:00 (23.12)	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 04:00 (23.12)	karana Vanija
from 08:02 (23.12)	nakshatra Pushya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:11
Sunrise	08:58
Noon	12:28
Sunset	15:58
End of twilight	16:45
Moonrise	17:42
Moonset	09:46
Day length	7 h 00 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (08:58–15:58) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 08:58–04:00 (23.12)

Anandadi: Chhatra 08:58–08:02 (23.12) Anandadi: Mitra 08:02–08:58 (23.12)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dvitya

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 (23.12)
Amrita Kalam	05:30–07:11 (23.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:43–11:35
Yamaganda	13:20–14:13
Gulika Kalam	08:58–09:50
Dur Muhurta	08:58–09:26, 09:26–09:54
Varjyam	19:21–21:03

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:29–11:33, 12:17–12:58, 13:51–15:58

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 10:29–11:33, 12:17–12:58, 13:51–15:58
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 10:29–11:33, 12:17–12:58, 13:51–15:58
Bathing, washing hair	average 10:29–11:33, 12:17–12:58, 13:51–15:58

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Dhanu 08:58, Makara 10:29, Kumbha 11:33, Mina 12:17, Mesha 12:58, Vrishabha 13:51, Mithuna 15:22

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Yoga Brahma 08:58–19:08+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 08:58–08:02 (23.12)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:58–08:02 (23.12)+1 Auspicious tithi 08:58–04:00 (23.12)0 Kharmas0 Tripushkar Yoga 08:58–04:00 (23.12)−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:58–04:00 (23.12)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:58

Summary	Best day — Ravi Pushya Yoga, Yoga Indra
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1951 · Vikram 2086 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:58

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 04:25 (24.12) more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 1 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 08:57 (24.12) more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 18:25 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 16:16 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 16:16	karana Vishti
from 18:25	yoga Vaidhriti
from 04:25 (24.12)	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 04:25 (24.12)	karana Bava
from 08:57 (24.12)	nakshatra Ashlesha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:11
Sunrise	08:58
Noon	12:28
Sunset	15:59
End of twilight	16:45
Moonrise	18:59
Moonset	10:12
Day length	7 h 00 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (08:58–15:59) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Pushya Yoga 08:58–08:57 (24.12) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:58–08:57 (24.12)

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:25–08:58 (24.12)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:58–08:57 (24.12) Anandadi: Vajra 08:57–08:58 (24.12)

Bhadra on earth: 16:16–04:25 (24.12); Bhadra Puchha 00:09–01:22 (24.12); Bhadra Mukha 01:22–03:24 (24.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:42–07:50
Abhijit Muhurta	12:14–12:42
Vijaya Muhurta	13:38–14:06
Godhuli	15:59–16:33
Pradosha	15:59–19:23
Nishitha	23:55–01:03 (24.12)
Amrita Kalam	02:18–03:58 (24.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:06–15:59
Yamaganda	12:28–13:21
Gulika Kalam	14:13–15:06
Dur Muhurta	15:02–15:30
Varjyam	16:20–18:00

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 10:25–11:29, 12:13–12:54, 13:47–15:59
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 10:25–11:29, 12:13–12:54, 13:47–15:59

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Dhanu 08:58, Makara 10:25, Kumbha 11:29, Mina 12:13, Mesha 12:54, Vrishabha 13:47, Mithuna 15:18

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

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Day summary

Best day · score S = +10

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

+4 Ravi Pushya Yoga 08:58–08:57 (24.12)+2 Yoga Indra 08:58–18:25+2 Pushya 08:58–08:57 (24.12)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:58–08:57 (24.12)+1 Auspicious tithi 08:58–04:25 (24.12)0 Kharmas

Panchanga at sunrise 08:58

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Rikta tithi
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1951 · Vikram 2086 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Akhuratha)

At sunrise 08:58

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 04:24 (25.12) more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 1 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 09:25 (25.12) more Gandamula
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 17:21 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 16:28 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 16:28	karana Balava
from 17:21	yoga Vishkambha
from 04:24 (25.12)	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 04:24 (25.12)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:12
Sunrise	08:58
Noon	12:29
Sunset	15:59
End of twilight	16:46
Moonrise	20:18
Moonset	10:31
Day length	7 h 00 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Akhuratha) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 20:18
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Anandadi: Saumya all day

Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:20–15:28 (25.12)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:42–07:50
Abhijit Muhurta	12:15–12:43
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	07:47–09:25 (25.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:51–10:44
Yamaganda	11:36–12:29
Gulika Kalam	13:21–14:14
Dur Muhurta	12:43–13:11, 14:07–14:35
Varjyam	22:00–23:37

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 10:21–11:25, 12:09–12:50, 13:44–15:59

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Dhanu 08:58, Makara 10:21, Kumbha 11:25, Mina 12:09, Mesha 12:50, Vrishabha 13:44, Mithuna 15:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-chaturti 08:58–15:59: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vaidhriti 08:58–15:59: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

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Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+1 Anandadi: Saumya all day+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−2 Rikta tithi 08:58–04:24 (25.12)−3 Vaidhriti 08:58–17:21

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:58

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1951 · Vikram 2086 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:59

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 03:55 (26.12) more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 09:25 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 15:56 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 16:13 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 09:25	nakshatra Magha
from 15:56	yoga Priti
from 16:13	karana Taitila
from 03:55 (26.12)	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 03:55 (26.12)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:12
Sunrise	08:59
Noon	12:29
Sunset	16:00
End of twilight	16:47
Moonrise	21:38
Moonset	10:48
Day length	7 h 01 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:25

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (09:25–16:00) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Kharmas

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:59–09:25

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:59–03:55 (26.12) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 09:25–03:55 (26.12) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:55–08:59 (26.12)

Anandadi: Ananda 08:59–09:25 Anandadi: Kaladanda 09:25–08:59 (26.12)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:20–15:28
Gandanta (tithi): 03:31–04:18 (26.12)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:43–07:51
Abhijit Muhurta	12:15–12:43
Vijaya Muhurta	13:40–14:08
Godhuli	16:00–16:34
Pradosha	16:00–19:24
Nishitha	23:55–01:03 (26.12)
Amrita Kalam	07:47–09:25, 07:02–08:38 (26.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:15–15:07
Yamaganda	10:44–11:37
Gulika Kalam	12:29–13:22
Dur Muhurta	10:23–10:51, 22:48–23:55
Varjyam	21:26–23:02

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:17–11:21, 12:05–12:46, 13:40–16:00

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	average 10:17–11:21, 12:05–12:46, 13:40–16:00
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 10:17–11:21, 12:05–12:46, 13:40–16:00
Bathing, washing hair	average 10:17–11:21, 12:05–12:46, 13:40–16:00

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 09:25, Magha from 09:25; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Dhanu 08:59, Makara 10:17, Kumbha 11:21, Mina 12:05, Mesha 12:46, Vrishabha 13:40, Mithuna 15:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 09:25) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 09:25) — loss of property; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

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

+1 Auspicious tithi 08:59–03:55 (26.12)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:59–09:250 Anandadi: Ananda 08:59–09:250 Yoga Priti 15:56–08:59 (26.12)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:59–03:55 (26.12) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 09:25–08:59 (26.12)−1 Gandanta 08:59–15:28−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:59–09:25−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 09:25–03:55 (26.12)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:59

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1951 · Vikram 2086 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:59

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 02:59 (27.12) more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 4 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 09:26 more Gandamula
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 14:10 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 15:30 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 09:26	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 14:10	yoga Ayushman
from 15:30	karana Vanija
from 02:59 (27.12)	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 02:59 (27.12)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:12
Sunrise	08:59
Noon	12:30
Sunset	16:01
End of twilight	16:48
Moonrise	22:59
Moonset	11:02
Day length	7 h 01 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 09:26

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, Magha (08:59–09:26) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (09:26–16:01) is good for root crops.

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Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 09:26–08:59 (27.12) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:59–08:59 (27.12)

Anandadi: Chara 08:59–09:26 Anandadi: Sthira 09:26–08:59 (27.12)

Bhadra on earth: 02:59–14:22 (27.12); Bhadra Puchha 07:31–08:39 (27.12); Bhadra Mukha 08:39–10:32 (27.12)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:43–07:51
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:40–14:08
Godhuli	16:01–16:35
Pradosha	16:01–19:24
Nishitha	23:56–01:04 (27.12)
Amrita Kalam	02:45–04:19 (27.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:30–13:23
Yamaganda	09:52–10:44
Gulika Kalam	11:37–12:30
Dur Muhurta	12:16–12:44
Varjyam	17:19–18:53

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:13–11:17, 12:01–12:42, 13:36–16:01

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 10:13–11:17, 12:01–12:42, 13:36–16:01
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 10:13–11:17, 12:01–12:42, 13:36–16:01
Bathing, washing hair	average 10:13–11:17, 12:01–12:42, 13:36–16:01

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Magha until 09:26, Purva-Phalguni from 09:26; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Dhanu 08:59, Makara 10:13, Kumbha 11:17, Mina 12:01, Mesha 12:42, Vrishabha 13:36, Mithuna 15:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 09:26) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 09:26) — ill health; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 09:26–08:59 (27.12)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 09:26–08:59 (27.12)+1 Yoga Priti 08:59–14:10+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:59–09:26

Panchanga at sunrise 08:59

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1951 · Vikram 2086 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:59

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 01:38 (28.12) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 09:03 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 12:04 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:22 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 09:03	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 12:04	yoga Saubhagya
from 14:22	karana Bava
from 01:38 (28.12)	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 01:38 (28.12)	karana Balava
from 08:14 (28.12)	nakshatra Hasta

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:12
Sunrise	08:59
Noon	12:30
Sunset	16:02
End of twilight	16:48
Moonrise	none
Moonset	11:17
Day length	7 h 02 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:03

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (08:59–09:03) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (09:03–16:02) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:59–14:22: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:59–09:03

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 09:03–08:14 (28.12) Krakacha Yoga 01:38–08:59 (28.12) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:38–08:59 (28.12)

Anandadi: Matanga 09:03–08:14 (28.12) Anandadi: Gada 08:59–09:03 Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:14–08:59 (28.12)

Bhadra on earth: 02:59–14:22; Bhadra Puchha 07:31–08:39; Bhadra Mukha 08:39–10:32

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:43–07:51
Abhijit Muhurta	12:16–12:44
Vijaya Muhurta	13:41–14:09
Godhuli	16:02–16:35
Pradosha	16:02–19:25
Nishitha	23:56–01:04 (28.12)
Amrita Kalam	01:16–02:49 (28.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:23–14:16
Yamaganda	08:59–09:52
Gulika Kalam	10:45–11:38
Dur Muhurta	11:20–11:48, 14:09–14:37
Varjyam	16:00–17:33

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 14:22–16:02

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	good 14:22–16:02
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 14:22–16:02
Bathing, washing hair	good 10:09–11:13, 11:57–12:38, 13:32–16:02

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 09:03, Uttara-Phalguni from 09:03; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Dhanu 08:59, Makara 10:09, Kumbha 11:13, Mina 11:57, Mesha 12:38, Vrishabha 13:32, Mithuna 15:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 09:03) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 09:03) — destruction of all diseases; Thursday — success.

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

Bhadra on earth 08:59–14:22: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 09:03–08:14 (28.12)+1 Yoga Ayushman 08:59–12:04+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:03–08:14 (28.12)0 Ravi Yoga 08:59–09:030 Kharmas0 Anandadi: Gada 08:59–09:03−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:59–09:03−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 09:03–08:14 (28.12)−3 Bhadra on earth 08:59–14:22

Panchanga at sunrise 08:59

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Ashtami
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1951 · Vikram 2086 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 08:59

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 23:53 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 1 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 07:02 (29.12) more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 09:37 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 12:49 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 09:37	yoga Shobhana
from 12:49	karana Kaulava
from 23:53	tithi Krishna-navami
from 23:53	karana Taitila
from 06:53 (29.12)	yoga Atiganda
from 07:02 (29.12)	nakshatra Chitra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:12
Sunrise	08:59
Noon	12:31
Sunset	16:03
End of twilight	16:49
Moonrise	00:22
Moonset	11:31
Day length	7 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (08:59–16:03) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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, 16:03–19:26
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:59–23:53 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:53–08:59 (29.12)

Anandadi: Amrita 08:59–07:02 (29.12) Anandadi: Musala 07:02–08:59 (29.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:44–07:51
Abhijit Muhurta	12:17–12:45
Vijaya Muhurta	13:41–14:10
Godhuli	16:03–16:36
Pradosha	16:03–19:26
Nishitha	23:57–01:05 (29.12)
Amrita Kalam	01:20–02:51 (29.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:38–12:31
Yamaganda	14:17–15:10
Gulika Kalam	09:52–10:45
Dur Muhurta	10:24–10:52, 12:45–13:13
Varjyam	16:13–17:44

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 10:05–11:09, 11:53–12:34, 13:28–16:03

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Dhanu 08:59, Makara 10:05, Kumbha 11:09, Mina 11:53, Mesha 12:34, Vrishabha 13:28, Mithuna 14:58

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-ashtami 08:59–16:03: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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: Amrita 08:59–07:02 (29.12)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:59–07:02 (29.12)+1 Yoga Saubhagya 08:59–09:37+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Ashtami 08:59–23:53−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:59–23:53

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:59

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Kana, Rikta tithi
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1951 · Vikram 2086 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:59

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 21:46 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 1 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 05:30 (30.12) more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 03:51 (30.12) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 10:52 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 10:52	karana Gara
from 21:46	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 21:46	karana Vanija
from 03:51 (30.12)	yoga Sukarma
from 05:30 (30.12)	nakshatra Swati
from 08:36 (30.12)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:13
Sunrise	08:59
Noon	12:31
Sunset	16:03
End of twilight	16:50
Moonrise	01:47
Moonset	11:48
Day length	7 h 04 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (08:59–16:03) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:59–21:46 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:30–08:59 (30.12) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:30–08:59 (30.12)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:46–08:59 (30.12)

Anandadi: Siddhi 05:30–08:59 (30.12) Anandadi: Kana 08:59–05:30 (30.12)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 08:36–19:21 (30.12); Bhadra Puchha 10:11–11:16 (30.12); Bhadra Mukha 11:16–13:03 (30.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:44–07:51
Abhijit Muhurta	12:17–12:45
Vijaya Muhurta	13:42–14:10
Godhuli	16:03–16:37
Pradosha	16:03–19:27
Nishitha	23:57–01:05 (30.12)
Amrita Kalam	23:30–01:00 (30.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:45–11:38
Yamaganda	13:24–14:17
Gulika Kalam	08:59–09:52
Dur Muhurta	08:59–09:27, 09:27–09:56
Varjyam	14:31–16:01

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 10:01–11:05, 11:49–12:30, 13:24–16:03

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Dhanu 08:59, Makara 10:01, Kumbha 11:05, Mina 11:49, Mesha 12:30, Vrishabha 13:24, Mithuna 14:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-navami 08:59–16:03: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:59–05:30 (30.12)0 Kharmas0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:59–21:46 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 08:59–21:46−3 Anandadi: Kana 08:59–05:30 (30.12)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:59

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Sukarma; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Anandadi: Lumbaka
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1951 · Vikram 2086 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:59

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 19:21 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 1 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 03:41 (31.12) more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 00:35 (31.12) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 19:21 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 19:21	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 19:21	karana Bava
from 00:35 (31.12)	yoga Dhriti
from 03:41 (31.12)	nakshatra Vishakha
from 06:03 (31.12)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:13
Sunrise	08:59
Noon	12:32
Sunset	16:05
End of twilight	16:51
Moonrise	03:15
Moonset	12:10
Day length	7 h 05 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (08:59–16:05) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:59–16:05: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Kharmas

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:21–08:59 (31.12)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:59–03:41 (31.12) Anandadi: Utpata 03:41–08:59 (31.12)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 08:36–19:21; Bhadra Puchha 10:11–11:16; Bhadra Mukha 11:16–13:03
Gandanta (tithi): 19:00–19:42

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:44–07:51
Abhijit Muhurta	12:18–12:46
Vijaya Muhurta	13:43–14:11
Godhuli	16:05–16:38
Pradosha	16:05–19:27
Nishitha	23:58–01:06 (31.12)
Amrita Kalam	19:33–21:02

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:11–16:05
Yamaganda	12:32–13:25
Gulika Kalam	14:18–15:11
Dur Muhurta	15:08–15:36
Varjyam	10:40–12:09, 08:49–10:17 (31.12)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:57–11:01, 11:45–12:26, 13:20–16:05

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 09:57–11:01, 11:45–12:26, 13:20–16:05
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 09:57–11:01, 11:45–12:26, 13:20–16:05
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Dhanu 08:59, Makara 09:57, Kumbha 11:01, Mina 11:45, Mesha 12:26, Vrishabha 13:20, Mithuna 14:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:59–03:41 (31.12)+1 Yoga Sukarma 08:59–00:35 (31.12)0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:59–03:41 (31.12)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:59–19:21

Panchanga at sunrise 08:59

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Krakacha Yoga
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1951 · Vikram 2086 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Saphala Ekadashi

At sunrise 08:59

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 16:42 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 01:40 (01.01) more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 21:10 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 16:42 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 16:42	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 16:42	karana Kaulava
from 21:10	yoga Shula
from 01:40 (01.01)	nakshatra Anuradha
from 03:19 (01.01)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:13
Sunrise	08:59
Noon	12:32
Sunset	16:06
End of twilight	16:52
Moonrise	04:43
Moonset	12:38
Day length	7 h 06 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (08:59–16:06) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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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 19:21 (30.12)–16:42
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:59–10:24 (01.01)

Kharmas

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:40–08:59 (01.01)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:59–16:42 Krakacha Yoga 08:59–16:42 Yamaghanta 08:59–01:40 (01.01) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:42–08:59 (01.01)

Anandadi: Mitra 08:59–01:40 (01.01) Anandadi: Manasa 01:40–08:59 (01.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:44–07:51
Abhijit Muhurta	12:18–12:47
Vijaya Muhurta	13:43–14:12
Godhuli	16:06–16:39
Pradosha	16:06–19:28
Nishitha	23:58–01:06 (01.01)
Amrita Kalam	17:36–19:04

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:52–10:46
Yamaganda	11:39–12:32
Gulika Kalam	13:26–14:19
Dur Muhurta	12:47–13:15, 14:12–14:40
Varjyam	08:49–10:17, 05:19–06:46 (01.01)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:53–10:57, 11:41–12:22, 13:16–16:06

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 09:53–10:57, 11:41–12:22, 13:16–16:06
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 09:53–10:57, 11:41–12:22, 13:16–16:06
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Dhanu 08:59, Makara 09:53, Kumbha 10:57, Mina 11:41, Mesha 12:22, Vrishabha 13:16, Mithuna 14:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −5

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

+1 Anandadi: Mitra 08:59–01:40 (01.01)+1 Yoga Dhriti 08:59–21:10+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:59–16:42−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:59–16:42−3 Yamaghanta 08:59–01:40 (01.01)

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

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

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

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

Saumya (No. 43 of 60, “gentle, lunar”) — A gentle year: peace, calm and moderate well-being.
Northern samvatsara: Dundubhi (No. 56)
Shaka Samvat 1951 · Vikram Samvat 2086 · Kali Yuga 5130
Next year — Sadharana, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 3.04.2030
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-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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Hasta
+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-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

Kaulava (movable)
Deity: Mitra
Auspicious: friendship, love, matchmaking and alliances, reconciliation, jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

Ravi vara — Sun Day
Lord: Sun
This day is suitable for generosity, celebrations, holidays, performances and festivals. Meetings with high-ranking people and important government affairs are good to carry out on this day.

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

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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

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

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 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-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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.

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

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

nakshatra Jyestha
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: 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.

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: 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.

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.

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

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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: 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.

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.

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.

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

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-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)

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.

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

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

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable 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

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

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

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

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

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.

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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)

Dhruva (12) — “fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

nakshatra 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-panchami
do not fell trees, 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.

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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 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-shashti
plowing the ground

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.

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

Anandadi: 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.

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.

Raja Panchaka
Began on a Monday: considered relatively favourable for dealings with the authorities, government service and property.
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-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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 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-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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.

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

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Vajra (15) — “diamond, thunderbolt”
Inauspicious: sudden hindrances, a “lightning strike”; the first 3 ghatis (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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-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.

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

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

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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)

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.

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 Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

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: 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.

Amrita Siddhi turned to poison
If an Amrita Siddhi day falls on a tithi “forbidden” for it (Sun — 5, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11), the nectar turns into poison (visha): the day is unfavourable for any new undertaking.

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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)

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 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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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

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

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

The 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.

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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

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-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.

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

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.

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.

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

Bharani
−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.

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

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.

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.

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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)

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.

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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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)

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.

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.

The luminary is above the horizon throughout the eclipse — all phases are visible.

A period of ritual impurity before an eclipse: from 9 hours before its start for a lunar eclipse and from 12 hours for a solar one. During this time no new work is started and no food is cooked or eaten (with concessions for children, the elderly and the sick), and temples are closed. Sutak is observed only if the eclipse is visible at this location.

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 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.

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Eclipse
The day of a visible eclipse and the Sutak before it: no new undertakings are begun, and no cooking or eating is done during Sutak; a time for japa, holy bath and dana.

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.

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)

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.

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

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.

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya (3, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.

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

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.

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.

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

Ravi Pushya Yoga
A Sunday when the Moon is in Pushya. Very favourable for purchases, preparing medicines and medical treatment, beginning studies and mantra practice.

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable 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.

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.

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.

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

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-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

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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.

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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

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

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.

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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 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-dashami
any undertakings

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.

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.

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

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

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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.