Panchanga Calendar

December 2139

SamvatsaraVikari (33)MonthMargashirsha → Pausha from 22.12RituHemantaAyanaDakshinayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

December 2139 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Margashirsha (until 21.12), Pausha (from 22.12). Periods: from 18.12 — Kharmas. Major festivals: 5.12 Dattatreya Jayanti.

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1UBh10after 14:20

2Rev11Ekadashi Vaish.

3Ashw13Pradosha

4Bhar14

5Krit15Dattatreya Jayanti

6Roh1

7Ard2

8Pun3Angaraki Chaturthi

9Push4

10Ashl5

11Ashl6

12Mag7

13PPh8Kalashtami

14UPh9

15Has10

16Chit11Saphala Ekadashi

17Swa12Ekadashi Vaish.

18Vish12Dhanu Sankranti

19Anu13Masik Shivaratri

20Jye14

21Mul30Somvati Amavasya

22PAsh1Chandra Darshan

23UAsh2

24Shra3until 11:09

25Dhan4

26Shat6Skanda Shashti

27PBh7

28UBh8Masik Durgashtami

29Rev9

30Ashw10

31Bhar11Vaikuntha Ekadashi

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (17)

Mokshada EkadashiPradoshaDattatreya JayantiKarthigai DeepamAmrita Siddhi YogaSankashtiKalashtamiEkadashiSankrantiShivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Winter solsticeChandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiSkanda ShashtiTripushkar YogaGoddess (Durga, Kali)

How to read the calendar

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

Best days

1.12 Tue — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi, Ravi Yoga after 14:20
Uttara-Bhadra (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
3.12 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
5.12 Sat — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Yoga Siddha after 12:55
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
10.12 Thu — Yoga Indra, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Amrita
Ashlesha (sharp): for drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies.
24.12 Thu — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra until 11:09
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
30.12 Wed — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Shiva
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.

Festivals

1.12 Tue Mokshada Ekadashi
1.12 Tue Gita Jayanti
2.12 Wed Mokshada Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast
3.12 Thu Pradosha Vrat
5.12 Sat Dattatreya Jayanti
5.12 Sat Margashirsha Purnima
5.12 Sat Karthigai Deepam
8.12 Tue Angaraki Chaturthi (Akhuratha)
13.12 Sun Kalashtami
16.12 Wed Saphala Ekadashi
17.12 Thu Saphala Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast
18.12 Fri Dhanu Sankranti
18.12 Fri Pradosha Vrat
19.12 Sat Masik Shivaratri
21.12 Mon Margashirsha Amavasya
21.12 Mon Somvati Amavasya
22.12 Tue Chandra Darshan
24.12 Thu Vinayaka Chaturthi
26.12 Sat Skanda Shashti
28.12 Mon Masik Durgashtami
31.12 Thu Pausha Putrada Ekadashi
31.12 Thu Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Mukkoti)

Special muhurta yogas

1.12 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:33–20:20
3.12 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:37–15:49
5.12 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 11:14–08:41 (06.12)
5.12 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:14–08:41 (06.12)
6.12 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 21:11–07:53 (07.12)
13.12 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:42–08:51 (14.12)
18.12 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:10–08:55 (19.12)
20.12 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:04–08:57 (21.12)
22.12 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 07:10–08:58 (23.12)
26.12 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 07:06–08:59 (27.12)
27.12 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 08:59–03:57 (28.12)
27.12 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:57–08:59 (28.12)
29.12 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 01:03–08:59 (30.12)
29.12 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:03–08:59 (30.12)

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

2.12 Wed — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata, Kshaya tithi (unfavourable day)
11.12 Fri — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Gandanta
18.12 Fri — Sankranti day, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
20.12 Sun — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krishna Chaturdashi, Anandadi: Kana (unfavourable day)
21.12 Mon — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Amavasya, Jwalamukhi Yoga (unfavourable day)
23.12 Wed — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
25.12 Fri — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi, Vishti (Bhadra)
27.12 Sun — Vyatipata, Samvartaka Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
28.12 Mon — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka, Anandadi: Gada

Sky this month

5.12 Full moon (Purnima) 23:34
18.12 Dhanu Sankranti 07:33 — the Sun enters Dhanu (Sagittarius)
21.12 New moon (Amavasya) 12:09
22.12 Winter solstice 10:09
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

from 18.12 Kharmas
28.11 13:04 – 2.12 18:09 Mrityu Panchaka
25.12 18:27 – 30.12 01:03 Chora Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Vikari (No. 33, “changeable, sickly”) — A year of ailments: illness and changes for the worse; health needs looking after. more

Northern samvatsara: Ananda. Shaka Samvat 2061, Vikram Samvat 2196, Kali Yuga 5240.

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

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

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

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

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi; auspicious time — after 14:20
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 2061 · Vikram 2196 more
Festivals	Mokshada Ekadashi · Gita Jayanti

At sunrise 08:33

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 14:20 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 20:20 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 01:31 (02.12) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 14:20 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 14:20	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 14:20	karana Vanija
from 20:20	nakshatra Revati
from 00:57 (02.12)	karana Vishti
from 01:31 (02.12)	yoga Vyatipata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:48
Sunrise	08:33
Noon	12:18
Sunset	16:02
End of twilight	16:47
Moonrise	13:27
Moonset	02:17
Day length	7 h 28 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:20

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 (08:33–16:02) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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 14:20–11:30 (02.12)
Dwadashi ends before the next sunrise — to break the fast on Dwadashi, Smartas fast the day before, on the day Ekadashi begins
Vaishnava date: 2.12

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 14:20–11:30 (02.12)
Dwadashi ends before the next sunrise — to break the fast on Dwadashi, Smartas fast the day before, on the day Ekadashi begins

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:33–20:20 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:33–20:20 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:33–20:20

Krakacha Yoga 08:33–14:20 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:20–08:35 (02.12)

Anandadi: Siddhi 08:33–20:20 Anandadi: Shubha 20:20–08:35 (02.12)

Bhadra on earth: 00:57–11:30 (02.12); Bhadra Puchha 05:09–06:13 (02.12); Bhadra Mukha 06:13–07:59 (02.12)
Mrityu Panchaka: 13:04 (28.11)–18:09 (02.12)
Gandanta (tithi): 13:58–14:41
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dashami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:21–07:27
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–12:33
Vijaya Muhurta	13:32–14:02
Godhuli	16:02–16:35
Pradosha	16:02–19:21
Nishitha	23:45–00:52 (02.12)
Amrita Kalam	15:54–17:23

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:10–15:06
Yamaganda	10:25–11:22
Gulika Kalam	12:18–13:14
Dur Muhurta	10:03–10:33, 22:39–23:45
Varjyam	07:14–08:42 (02.12)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average 08:33–14:25, 15:20–16:02
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-dashami until 14:20, Shukla-ekadashi from 14:20; lagna Vrischika 08:33, Dhanu 10:09, Makara 11:58, Kumbha 13:00, Mina 13:44, Mesha 14:25, Vrishabha 15:20

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 14:20

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:33–20:20+2 Yoga Siddhi 08:33–01:31 (02.12)+2 Ravi Yoga 08:33–20:20+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 08:33–20:20+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:33–20:20+1 Auspicious tithi 08:33–14:20+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:33–20:200 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:20–08:35 (02.12) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:33–14:20−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:33–14:20

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:33

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 2061 · Vikram 2196 more
Festivals	Mokshada Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast

At sunrise 08:35

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 11:30 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 3 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 18:09 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 21:54 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:30 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 11:30	tithi Shukla-dvadashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 11:30	karana Bava
from 18:09	nakshatra Ashwini
from 21:54	yoga Variyana
from 22:01	karana Balava
from 08:28 (03.12)	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 08:28 (03.12)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:50
Sunrise	08:35
Noon	12:18
Sunset	16:01
End of twilight	16:46
Moonrise	13:40
Moonset	03:49
Day length	7 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:30

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (08:35–16:01) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:35–11:30: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Mokshada Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast · Vishnu

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

Smarta date: 1.12
Smartas fast the day before so as to break the fast while it is still Dwadashi; Vaishnavas fast on the day when Ekadashi prevails at sunrise.

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:30–08:28 (03.12)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:28–08:37 (03.12)

Anandadi: Utpata 08:35–18:09 Anandadi: Mrityu 18:09–08:37 (03.12)

Bhadra on earth: 00:57–11:30; Bhadra Puchha 05:09–06:13; Bhadra Mukha 06:13–07:59
Mrityu Panchaka: 13:04 (28.11)–18:09
Gandanta (nakshatra): 12:43–23:35
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:23–07:29
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
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	15:58–17:26

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:18–13:14
Yamaganda	09:31–10:26
Gulika Kalam	11:22–12:18
Dur Muhurta	12:03–12:33
Varjyam	07:14–08:42

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:35–10:05, 11:54–12:56, 13:40–14:21 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 11:30, Shukla-dvadashi from 11:30; lagna Vrischika 08:35, Dhanu 10:05, Makara 11:54, Kumbha 12:56, Mina 13:40, Mesha 14:21, Vrishabha 15:16

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

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

Bhadra on earth 08:35–11:30: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Vyatipata 08:35–16:01: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata, Kshaya tithi

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:35–18:09+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:35–11:300 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:30–08:28 (03.12) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka 08:35–18:09−1 Bhadra on earth 08:35–11:30−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Anandadi: Utpata 08:35–18:09−3 Vyatipata 08:35–21:54

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	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 2061 · Vikram 2196 more
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 08:37

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 05:22 (04.12) more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 15:49 more Gandamula
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 18:09 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 18:55 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 15:49	nakshatra Bharani
from 18:09	yoga Parigha
from 18:55	karana Taitila
from 05:22 (04.12)	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 05:22 (04.12)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:51
Sunrise	08:37
Noon	12:19
Sunset	16:00
End of twilight	16:45
Moonrise	13:58
Moonset	05:25
Day length	7 h 23 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:49

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (15:49–16:00) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

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

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:37–15:49 Ravi Yoga 15:49–08:38 (04.12)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:22–08:38 (04.12)

Anandadi: Manasa 08:37–15:49 Anandadi: Padma 15:49–08:38 (04.12)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:24–07:30
Abhijit Muhurta	12:04–12:33
Vijaya Muhurta	13:32–14:02
Godhuli	16:00–16:33
Pradosha	16:00–19:20
Nishitha	23:46–00:52 (04.12)
Amrita Kalam	09:19–10:45

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:14–14:09
Yamaganda	08:37–09:32
Gulika Kalam	10:27–11:23
Dur Muhurta	11:04–11:34, 14:02–14:31
Varjyam	12:12–13:39, 00:28–01:54 (04.12)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 11:50–12:53, 13:36–14:17, 15:12–15:49

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 11:50–12:53, 13:36–14:17, 15:12–15:49
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 11:50–12:53, 13:36–14:17, 15:12–15:49
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:37–10:01, 11:50–12:53, 13:36–14:17 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashwini until 15:49, Bharani from 15:49; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Vrischika 08:37, Dhanu 10:01, Makara 11:50, Kumbha 12:53, Mina 13:36, Mesha 14:17, Vrishabha 15:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 15:49) — joy; Bharani (from 15:49) — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +8

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:37–15:49+1 Anandadi: Manasa 08:37–15:49+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:37–15:49+1 Yoga Variyana 08:37–18:09+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:37–05:22 (04.12)0 Ravi Yoga 15:49–08:38 (04.12)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:49–08:38 (04.12)

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 08:37

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious weekday; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 2061 · Vikram 2196 more

At sunrise 08:38

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 02:21 (05.12) more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 4 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 13:27 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 14:25 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 15:50 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 13:27	nakshatra Krittika
from 14:25	yoga Shiva
from 15:50	karana Vanija
from 02:21 (05.12)	tithi Purnima
from 02:21 (05.12)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:53
Sunrise	08:38
Noon	12:19
Sunset	15:59
End of twilight	16:45
Moonrise	14:22
Moonset	07:01
Day length	7 h 21 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:27

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 (08:38–13:27) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (13:27–15:59) is good for root crops.
Shukla-chaturdashi 08:38–15:59: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:38–13:27 Ravi Yoga 04:27–08:40 (05.12)

Anandadi: Chhatra 13:27–08:40 (05.12) Anandadi: Mudgara 08:38–13:27

Bhadra in heaven: 02:21–12:55 (05.12); Bhadra Puchha 09:14–10:18 (05.12); Bhadra Mukha 10:18–12:04 (05.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:25–07:32
Abhijit Muhurta	12:04–12:33
Vijaya Muhurta	13:32–14:02
Godhuli	15:59–16:33
Pradosha	15:59–19:20
Nishitha	23:46–00:53 (05.12)
Amrita Kalam	09:07–10:34

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:24–12:19
Yamaganda	14:09–15:04
Gulika Kalam	09:33–10:28
Dur Muhurta	10:06–10:36, 12:33–13:03
Varjyam	00:20–01:47 (05.12)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:38–09:57, 11:46–12:49, 13:32–14:13 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Bharani until 13:27, Krittika from 13:27; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Vrischika 08:38, Dhanu 09:57, Makara 11:46, Kumbha 12:49, Mina 13:32, Mesha 14:13, Vrishabha 15:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 13:27) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 13:27) — consumption (a wasting disease); Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 08:38–15:59: 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 Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:38–13:27+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Chhatra 13:27–08:40 (05.12)0 Yoga Shiva 14:25–08:40 (05.12)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 08:38–13:27−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:38–13:27−2 Rikta tithi 08:38–02:21 (05.12)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:38

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 12:55
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 2061 · Vikram 2196 more
Festivals	Dattatreya Jayanti · Karthigai Deepam · Margashirsha Purnima

At sunrise 08:40

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 23:34 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 4 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 11:14 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 10:47 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:55 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 10:47	yoga Siddha
from 11:14	nakshatra Rohini
from 12:55	karana Bava
from 23:34	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 23:34	karana Balava
from 07:25 (06.12)	yoga Sadhya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:54
Sunrise	08:40
Noon	12:19
Sunset	15:59
End of twilight	16:44
Moonrise	15:00
Moonset	08:31
Day length	7 h 19 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	23:34

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:14

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 (08:40–11:14) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (11:14–15:59) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:40–12:55: 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, 15:59–19:19
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Karthigai Deepam · Shiva (Arunachaleshwara)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, 08:40–11:14
of the two days with this nakshatra, the one nearest the full moon is chosen

Margashirsha Purnima · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 02:21–23:34
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:40–11:14 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 11:14–08:41 (06.12) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:14–08:41 (06.12)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:40–23:34

Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:40–11:14 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 11:14–08:41 (06.12)

Bhadra in heaven: 02:21–12:55; Bhadra Puchha 09:14–10:18; Bhadra Mukha 10:18–12:04
Gandanta (tithi): 23:12–23:55

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:26–07:33
Abhijit Muhurta	12:05–12:34
Vijaya Muhurta	13:32–14:02
Godhuli	15:59–16:32
Pradosha	15:59–19:19
Nishitha	23:47–00:53 (06.12)
Amrita Kalam	09:03–10:30, 06:22–07:51 (06.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:29–11:24
Yamaganda	13:14–14:09
Gulika Kalam	08:40–09:34
Dur Muhurta	08:40–09:09, 09:09–09:38
Varjyam	01:57–03:26 (06.12)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:40–09:53, 11:42–12:45, 13:28–14:09 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Krittika until 11:14, Rohini from 11:14; tithi Purnima; lagna Vrischika 08:40, Dhanu 09:53, Makara 11:42, Kumbha 12:45, Mina 13:28, Mesha 14:09, Vrishabha 15:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 11:14) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 11:14) — destruction of all misfortunes; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Purnima 08:40–15:59: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time begins after 12:55

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 11:14–08:41 (06.12)+2 Ravi Yoga 08:40–11:14+1 Yoga Siddha 10:47–07:25 (06.12)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:40–11:14+1 Auspicious nakshatra 11:14–08:41 (06.12)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:40–23:34 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:40–12:55

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 08:40

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 2061 · Vikram 2196 more

At sunrise 08:41

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 21:11 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 4 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 09:19 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 04:25 (07.12) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 10:19 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 09:19	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 10:19	karana Kaulava
from 21:11	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 21:11	karana Taitila
from 04:25 (07.12)	yoga Shubha
from 07:53 (07.12)	nakshatra Ardra
from 08:12 (07.12)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:55
Sunrise	08:41
Noon	12:20
Sunset	15:58
End of twilight	16:44
Moonrise	15:56
Moonset	09:46
Day length	7 h 17 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:19

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (08:41–09:19) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (09:19–15:58) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 21:11–07:53 (07.12)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:41–21:11

Anandadi: Prajapati 08:41–09:19 Anandadi: Saumya 09:19–07:53 (07.12) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 07:53–08:42 (07.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:27–07:34
Abhijit Muhurta	12:05–12:34
Vijaya Muhurta	13:32–14:02
Godhuli	15:58–16:32
Pradosha	15:58–19:19
Nishitha	23:47–00:54 (07.12)
Amrita Kalam	23:36–01:07 (07.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:04–15:58
Yamaganda	12:20–13:14
Gulika Kalam	14:09–15:04
Dur Muhurta	15:00–15:29
Varjyam	14:35–16:05

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:38–12:41, 13:24–14:06, 15:00–15:58

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 11:38–12:41, 13:24–14:06, 15:00–15:58
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 11:38–12:41, 13:24–14:06, 15:00–15:58
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:41–09:50, 11:38–12:41, 13:24–14:06 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Rohini until 09:19, Mrigashirsha from 09:19; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Vrischika 08:41, Dhanu 09:50, Makara 11:38, Kumbha 12:41, Mina 13:24, Mesha 14:06, Vrishabha 15:00

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 09:19) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 09:19) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

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Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 09:19–07:53 (07.12)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:41–09:19+1 Yoga Sadhya 08:41–04:25 (07.12)+1 Auspicious tithi 08:41–21:110 Dwipushkar Yoga 21:11–07:53 (07.12)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:41–21:11

Panchanga at sunrise 08:41

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Auspicious weekday; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 2061 · Vikram 2196 more

At sunrise 08:42

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 19:22 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 1 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 07:03 (08.12) more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 01:54 (08.12) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 19:22 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 19:22	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 19:22	karana Vanija
from 01:54 (08.12)	yoga Shukla
from 06:42 (08.12)	karana Vishti
from 07:03 (08.12)	nakshatra Punarvasu

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:57
Sunrise	08:42
Noon	12:20
Sunset	15:58
End of twilight	16:43
Moonrise	17:10
Moonset	10:39
Day length	7 h 15 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:42–19:22

Anandadi: Kaladanda 08:42–07:03 (08.12) Anandadi: Dhumra 07:03–08:44 (08.12)

Bhadra in heaven: 06:42–18:14 (08.12); Bhadra Puchha 14:14–15:22 (08.12); Bhadra Mukha 15:22–17:17 (08.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:29–07:36
Abhijit Muhurta	12:06–12:35
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:02
Godhuli	15:58–16:31
Pradosha	15:58–19:19
Nishitha	23:47–00:54 (08.12)
Amrita Kalam	21:24–22:57

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:37–10:31
Yamaganda	11:26–12:20
Gulika Kalam	13:14–14:09
Dur Muhurta	12:35–13:04, 14:02–14:31
Varjyam	15:59–17:32

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:34–12:37, 13:20–14:02, 14:56–15:58

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 11:34–12:37, 13:20–14:02, 14:56–15:58
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 11:34–12:37, 13:20–14:02, 14:56–15:58
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:42–09:46, 11:34–12:37, 13:20–14:02 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Vrischika 08:42, Dhanu 09:46, Makara 11:34, Kumbha 12:37, Mina 13:20, Mesha 14:02, Vrishabha 14:56

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Yoga Shubha 08:42–01:54 (08.12)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:42–19:22−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 08:42–07:03 (08.12)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:42–07:03 (08.12)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:42–19:22

Panchanga at sunrise 08:42

Summary	Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Sthira
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 2061 · Vikram 2196 more
Festivals	Angaraki Chaturthi (Akhuratha)

At sunrise 08:44

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 18:14 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 1 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 06:57 (09.12) more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 23:56 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 18:14 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 18:14	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 18:14	karana Bava
from 23:56	yoga Brahma
from 05:57 (09.12)	karana Balava
from 06:57 (09.12)	nakshatra Pushya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:58
Sunrise	08:44
Noon	12:21
Sunset	15:57
End of twilight	16:43
Moonrise	18:33
Moonset	11:14
Day length	7 h 13 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, Punarvasu (08:44–15:57) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:44–15:57: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Angaraki Chaturthi (Akhuratha) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 18:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:44–18:14

Anandadi: Sthira 08:44–06:57 (09.12) Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:57–08:45 (09.12)

Bhadra in heaven: 06:42–18:14; Bhadra Puchha 14:14–15:22; Bhadra Mukha 15:22–17:17

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:30–07:37
Abhijit Muhurta	12:06–12:35
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:02
Godhuli	15:57–16:31
Pradosha	15:57–19:19
Nishitha	23:48–00:55 (09.12)
Amrita Kalam	04:33–06:09 (09.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:09–15:03
Yamaganda	10:32–11:26
Gulika Kalam	12:20–13:15
Dur Muhurta	10:11–10:39, 22:40–23:48
Varjyam	19:00–20:35

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average 11:30–12:33, 13:16–13:58, 14:53–15:57
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:44–09:42, 11:30–12:33, 13:16–13:58 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Vrischika 08:44, Dhanu 09:42, Makara 11:30, Kumbha 12:33, Mina 13:16, Mesha 13:58, Vrishabha 14:53

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

Cautions:

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

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Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:44–18:14+1 Anandadi: Sthira 08:44–06:57 (09.12)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:44–06:57 (09.12)+1 Yoga Shukla 08:44–23:56+1 Auspicious tithi 08:44–18:14−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:44–18:14

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 08:44

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Brahma, Pushya
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 2061 · Vikram 2196 more

At sunrise 08:45

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 17:52 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 1 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 07:36 (10.12) more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 22:36 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 17:52 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 17:52	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 17:52	karana Kaulava
from 22:36	yoga Indra
from 05:59 (10.12)	karana Taitila
from 07:36 (10.12)	nakshatra Ashlesha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:59
Sunrise	08:45
Noon	12:21
Sunset	15:57
End of twilight	16:43
Moonrise	19:58
Moonset	11:37
Day length	7 h 11 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (08:45–15:57) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Matanga 08:45–07:36 (10.12) Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:36–08:46 (10.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:31–07:38
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:02
Godhuli	15:57–16:30
Pradosha	15:57–19:19
Nishitha	23:48–00:55 (10.12)
Amrita Kalam	01:02–02:40 (10.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:21–13:15
Yamaganda	09:39–10:33
Gulika Kalam	11:27–12:21
Dur Muhurta	12:07–12:35
Varjyam	15:10–16:48

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 08:45–09:38, 11:26–12:29, 13:12–13:54 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Vrischika 08:45, Dhanu 09:38, Makara 11:26, Kumbha 12:29, Mina 13:12, Mesha 13:54, Vrishabha 14:49

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

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

Krishna-chaturti 08:45–15:57: 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).

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Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

+2 Yoga Brahma 08:45–22:36+2 Pushya 08:45–07:36 (10.12)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 08:45–07:36 (10.12)+1 Auspicious weekday−2 Rikta tithi 08:45–17:52

Panchanga at sunrise 08:45

Summary	Best day — Yoga Indra, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 2061 · Vikram 2196 more

At sunrise 08:46

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 18:18 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 1 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 09:01 (11.12) more Gandamula
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 21:52 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 18:18 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 18:18	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 18:18	karana Gara
from 21:52	yoga Vaidhriti
from 06:48 (11.12)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:00
Sunrise	08:46
Noon	12:22
Sunset	15:56
End of twilight	16:43
Moonrise	21:20
Moonset	11:52
Day length	7 h 09 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:46–18:18

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:18–08:48 (11.12)

Anandadi: Amrita all day

Gandanta (tithi): 17:53–18:43
Gandanta (nakshatra): 02:36–15:29 (11.12)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:32–07:39
Abhijit Muhurta	12:07–12:36
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:02
Godhuli	15:56–16:30
Pradosha	15:56–19:19
Nishitha	23:48–00:56 (11.12)
Amrita Kalam	07:19–09:01 (11.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:15–14:09
Yamaganda	08:46–09:40
Gulika Kalam	10:34–11:28
Dur Muhurta	11:10–11:38, 14:02–14:30
Varjyam	21:09–22:51

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 Thursday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Vrischika 08:46, Dhanu 09:34, Makara 11:22, Kumbha 12:25, Mina 13:08, Mesha 13:50, Vrishabha 14:45

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

Cautions:

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

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Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

+2 Yoga Indra 08:46–21:52+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:46–18:18+1 Anandadi: Amrita all day+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:46–18:18−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day

Panchanga at sunrise 08:46

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 2061 · Vikram 2196 more

At sunrise 08:48

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 19:29 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 09:01 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 21:42 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 19:29 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 09:01	nakshatra Magha
from 19:29	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 19:29	karana Vishti
from 21:42	yoga Vishkambha
from 08:20 (12.12)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:01
Sunrise	08:48
Noon	12:22
Sunset	15:56
End of twilight	16:42
Moonrise	22:39
Moonset	12:04
Day length	7 h 08 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 09:01

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (09:01–15:56) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:48–19:29 Ravi Yoga 09:01–08:49 (12.12)

Krakacha Yoga 19:29–08:49 (12.12) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:29–08:49 (12.12)

Anandadi: Mrityu 08:48–09:01 Anandadi: Kana 09:01–08:49 (12.12)

Bhadra on earth: 19:29–08:20 (12.12); Bhadra Puchha 00:39–01:57 (12.12); Bhadra Mukha 01:57–04:06 (12.12)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 02:36–15:29
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

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 (12.12)
Amrita Kalam	07:19–09:01, 08:30–10:14 (12.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:28–12:22
Yamaganda	14:09–15:02
Gulika Kalam	09:41–10:35
Dur Muhurta	10:13–10:42, 12:36–13:05
Varjyam	22:04–23:48

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 08:48–09:30, 11:19–12:21, 13:04–13:46 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 09:01, Magha from 09:01; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Vrischika 08:48, Dhanu 09:30, Makara 11:19, Kumbha 12:21, Mina 13:04, Mesha 13:46, Vrishabha 14:41

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 09:01) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 09:01) — loss of property; Friday — universal respect.

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

Vaidhriti 08:48–15:56: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

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Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

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.

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+2 Ravi Yoga 09:01–08:49 (12.12)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Kana 09:01–08:49 (12.12) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:48–19:29 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Mrityu 08:48–09:01−1 Gandanta 08:48–15:29−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:48–09:01−3 Vaidhriti 08:48–21:42

Panchanga at sunrise 08:48

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Padma; cons: Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 2061 · Vikram 2196 more

At sunrise 08:49

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 21:20 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 4 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 11:06 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 22:00 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 21:20 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 11:06	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 21:20	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 21:20	karana Balava
from 22:00	yoga Priti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:02
Sunrise	08:49
Noon	12:22
Sunset	15:56
End of twilight	16:42
Moonrise	23:54
Moonset	12:13
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	from 11:06

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (08:49–11:06) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (11:06–15:56) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:49–11:06

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:49–21:20

Anandadi: Padma 08:49–11:06 Anandadi: Lumbaka 11:06–08:50 (13.12)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:34–07:41
Abhijit Muhurta	12:08–12:37
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:02
Godhuli	15:56–16:30
Pradosha	15:56–19:19
Nishitha	23:49–00:57 (13.12)
Amrita Kalam	08:30–10:14, 06:37–08:23 (13.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:36–11:29
Yamaganda	13:16–14:09
Gulika Kalam	08:49–09:42
Dur Muhurta	08:49–09:17, 09:17–09:46
Varjyam	19:58–21:45

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:15–12:17, 13:01–13:42, 14:37–15:56

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 11:15–12:17, 13:01–13:42, 14:37–15:56
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 11:15–12:17, 13:01–13:42, 14:37–15:56
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:49–09:26, 11:15–12:17, 13:01–13:42 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Magha until 11:06, Purva-Phalguni from 11:06; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Vrischika 08:49, Dhanu 09:26, Makara 11:15, Kumbha 12:17, Mina 13:01, Mesha 13:42, Vrishabha 14:37

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 11:06) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 11:06) — ill health; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

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Day summary

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 08:49–11:06+1 Anandadi: Padma 08:49–11:06−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 11:06–08:50 (13.12)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:49–11:06−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:49–21:20

Panchanga at sunrise 08:49

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chhatra, Yoga Priti; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Ashtami
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 2061 · Vikram 2196 more
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 08:50

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 23:38 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 13:42 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 22:39 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 10:26 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 10:26	karana Kaulava
from 13:42	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 22:39	yoga Ayushman
from 23:38	tithi Krishna-navami
from 23:38	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:03
Sunrise	08:50
Noon	12:23
Sunset	15:56
End of twilight	16:42
Moonrise	none
Moonset	12:21
Day length	7 h 05 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:42

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (08:50–13:42) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (13:42–15:56) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

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

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:42–08:51 (14.12)

Anandadi: Chhatra 08:50–13:42 Anandadi: Mitra 13:42–08:51 (14.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:35–07:42
Abhijit Muhurta	12:09–12:37
Vijaya Muhurta	13:34–14:02
Godhuli	15:56–16:30
Pradosha	15:56–19:19
Nishitha	23:49–00:57 (14.12)
Amrita Kalam	08:32–10:20 (14.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:02–15:56
Yamaganda	12:23–13:16
Gulika Kalam	14:09–15:02
Dur Muhurta	14:59–15:27
Varjyam	21:46–23:34

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	average 14:33–15:56

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 13:42, Uttara-Phalguni from 13:42; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Vrischika 08:50, Dhanu 09:22, Makara 11:11, Kumbha 12:13, Mina 12:57, Mesha 13:38, Vrishabha 14:33

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 13:42) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 13:42) — destruction of all diseases; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

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

Cautions:

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

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Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 08:50–13:42+1 Yoga Priti 08:50–22:39+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:42–08:51 (14.12)0 Auspicious nakshatra 13:42–08:51 (14.12)−1 Ashtami 08:50–23:38−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:50–13:42

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:50

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Shrivatsa, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 2061 · Vikram 2196 more

At sunrise 08:51

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 02:10 (15.12) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 3 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 16:37 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 23:29 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 12:53 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 12:53	karana Gara
from 16:37	nakshatra Hasta
from 23:29	yoga Saubhagya
from 02:10 (15.12)	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 02:10 (15.12)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:04
Sunrise	08:51
Noon	12:23
Sunset	15:56
End of twilight	16:42
Moonrise	01:07
Moonset	12:29
Day length	7 h 04 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (08:51–15:56) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:51–16:37 Anandadi: Vajra 16:37–08:52 (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	15:56–16:29
Pradosha	15:56–19:19
Nishitha	23:50–00:58 (15.12)
Amrita Kalam	08:32–10:20

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:44–10:37
Yamaganda	11:30–12:23
Gulika Kalam	13:16–14:09
Dur Muhurta	12:37–13:06, 14:02–14:31
Varjyam	02:03–03:51 (15.12)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Vrischika 08:51, Dhanu 09:18, Makara 11:07, Kumbha 12:09, Mina 12:53, Mesha 13:34, Vrishabha 14:29

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

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

Krishna-navami 08:51–15:56: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:51–16:37+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:51–16:37+1 Yoga Ayushman 08:51–23:29+1 Auspicious weekday−2 Rikta tithi 08:51–02:10 (15.12)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:51

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Surya Dagdha tithi
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 2061 · Vikram 2196 more

At sunrise 08:52

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 04:43 (16.12) more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 3 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 19:36 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 00:20 (16.12) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 15:27 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 15:27	karana Vishti
from 19:36	nakshatra Chitra
from 00:20 (16.12)	yoga Shobhana
from 04:43 (16.12)	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 04:43 (16.12)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:05
Sunrise	08:52
Noon	12:24
Sunset	15:56
End of twilight	16:42
Moonrise	02:20
Moonset	12:38
Day length	7 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (08:52–15:56) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 15:27–15:56: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 08:52–04:43 (16.12) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:43–08:53 (16.12)

Anandadi: Saumya 08:52–19:36 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 19:36–08:53 (16.12)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 15:27–04:43 (16.12); Bhadra Puchha 17:26–18:45; Bhadra Mukha 18:45–20:58
Gandanta (tithi): 04:16–05:09 (16.12)
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dashami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:36–07:44
Abhijit Muhurta	12:10–12:38
Vijaya Muhurta	13:34–14:03
Godhuli	15:56–16:29
Pradosha	15:56–19:19
Nishitha	23:50–00:58 (16.12)
Amrita Kalam	12:51–14:39

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:10–15:03
Yamaganda	10:38–11:31
Gulika Kalam	12:24–13:17
Dur Muhurta	10:17–10:45, 22:42–23:50
Varjyam	04:33–06:20 (16.12)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:03–12:05, 12:49–13:30, 14:25–15:56

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 11:03–12:05, 12:49–13:30, 14:25–15:56
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 11:03–12:05, 12:49–13:30, 14:25–15:56
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Vrischika 08:52, Dhanu 09:14, Makara 11:03, Kumbha 12:05, Mina 12:49, Mesha 13:30, Vrishabha 14:25

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 08:52–19:36+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:52–19:36+1 Yoga Saubhagya 08:52–00:20 (16.12)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 15:27–04:43 (16.12)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:52–04:43 (16.12)−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:52–04:43 (16.12)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:52

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Shobhana; cons: Anandadi: Kaladanda
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 2061 · Vikram 2196 more
Festivals	Saphala Ekadashi

At sunrise 08:53

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 07:03 (17.12) more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 2 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 22:27 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 01:03 (17.12) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 17:55 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 17:55	karana Balava
from 22:27	nakshatra Swati
from 01:03 (17.12)	yoga Atiganda
from 07:03 (17.12)	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 07:03 (17.12)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:06
Sunrise	08:53
Noon	12:24
Sunset	15:56
End of twilight	16:42
Moonrise	03:35
Moonset	12:49
Day length	7 h 02 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (08:53–15:56) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Saphala Ekadashi · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 04:43–07:03 (17.12)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 13:33–14:31 (17.12)
Vaishnava date: 17.12

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:03–08:54 (17.12)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 08:53–22:27 Anandadi: Dhumra 22:27–08:54 (17.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:37–07:45
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:35–14:03
Godhuli	15:56–16:30
Pradosha	15:56–19:19
Nishitha	23:51–00:59 (17.12)
Amrita Kalam	15:18–17:05

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:24–13:17
Yamaganda	09:46–10:39
Gulika Kalam	11:31–12:24
Dur Muhurta	12:10–12:38
Varjyam	04:39–06:26 (17.12)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 10:59–12:01, 12:45–13:26, 14:21–15:56

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 10:59–12:01, 12:45–13:26, 14:21–15:56
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 10:59–12:01, 12:45–13:26, 14:21–15:56
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:53–09:10, 10:59–12:01, 12:45–13:26 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Vrischika 08:53, Dhanu 09:10, Makara 10:59, Kumbha 12:01, Mina 12:45, Mesha 13:26, Vrishabha 14:21, Mithuna 15:54

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:53–22:27+1 Yoga Shobhana 08:53–01:03 (17.12)+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 08:53–22:27

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:53

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Sthira, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Tryahasparsha
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 2061 · Vikram 2196 more
Festivals	Saphala Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast

At sunrise 08:54

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 09:02 (18.12) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 01:01 (18.12) more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 01:32 (18.12) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 20:06 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 20:06	karana Taitila
from 01:01 (18.12)	nakshatra Vishakha
from 01:32 (18.12)	yoga Sukarma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:07
Sunrise	08:54
Noon	12:25
Sunset	15:56
End of twilight	16:43
Moonrise	04:51
Moonset	13:03
Day length	7 h 02 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (08:54–15:56) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Saphala Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast · Vishnu

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

Smarta date: 16.12
Dwadashi prevails at two consecutive sunrises (Vyanjuli Mahadwadashi): Vaishnavas fast on the first of these days, on Dwadashi.

Muhurta

Anandadi: Sthira 08:54–01:01 (18.12) Anandadi: Vardhamana 01:01–08:55 (18.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:38–07:46
Abhijit Muhurta	12:11–12:39
Vijaya Muhurta	13:35–14:03
Godhuli	15:56–16:30
Pradosha	15:56–19:20
Nishitha	23:51–00:59 (18.12)
Amrita Kalam	15:17–17:03

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:17–14:10
Yamaganda	08:54–09:46
Gulika Kalam	10:39–11:32
Dur Muhurta	11:14–11:43, 14:03–14:31
Varjyam	07:07–08:52 (18.12)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 10:55–11:58, 12:41–13:22, 14:17–15:56

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 10:55–11:58, 12:41–13:22, 14:17–15:56
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 10:55–11:58, 12:41–13:22, 14:17–15:56
Bathing, washing hair	good 10:55–11:58, 12:41–13:22, 14:17–15:56

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Vrischika 08:54, Dhanu 09:06, Makara 10:55, Kumbha 11:58, Mina 12:41, Mesha 13:22, Vrishabha 14:17, Mithuna 15:50

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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: Sthira 08:54–01:01 (18.12)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:54–01:01 (18.12)+1 Auspicious weekday−2 Tryahasparsha

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:54

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 2061 · Vikram 2196 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Dhanu Sankranti · Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 08:55

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 09:02 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 2 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 03:10 (19.12) more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 01:41 (19.12) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 09:02 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 09:02	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 09:02	karana Gara
from 21:52	karana Vanija
from 01:41 (19.12)	yoga Dhriti
from 03:10 (19.12)	nakshatra Anuradha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:08
Sunrise	08:55
Noon	12:25
Sunset	15:56
End of twilight	16:43
Moonrise	06:08
Moonset	13:22
Day length	7 h 01 min

Sky

Dhanu Sankranti	07:33 — the Sun enters Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:02

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

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

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Festivals and periods

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, 08:55–13:57
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

Kharmas

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:10–08:55 (19.12)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:55–09:02

Anandadi: Matanga 08:55–03:10 (19.12) Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:10–08:55 (19.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:39–07:47
Abhijit Muhurta	12:11–12:39
Vijaya Muhurta	13:35–14:04
Godhuli	15:56–16:30
Pradosha	15:56–19:20
Nishitha	23:52–01:00 (19.12)
Amrita Kalam	17:35–19:20

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:33–12:25
Yamaganda	14:11–15:03
Gulika Kalam	09:47–10:40
Dur Muhurta	10:19–10:47, 12:39–13:07
Varjyam	07:27–09:10 (19.12)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 10:51–11:54, 12:37–13:18, 14:13–15:56

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 09:02, Krishna-trayodashi from 09:02; lagna Vrischika 08:55, Dhanu 09:02, Makara 10:51, Kumbha 11:54, Mina 12:37, Mesha 13:18, Vrishabha 14:13, Mithuna 15:46

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

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

Sankranti at 07:33 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 08:55–03:10 (19.12)+1 Yoga Sukarma 08:55–01:41 (19.12)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:55–09:02−1 Sankranti day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:55

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Amrita; cons: Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 2061 · Vikram 2196 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 08:55

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 10:34 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 1 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 04:52 (20.12) more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 01:28 (20.12) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 10:34 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 10:34	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 10:34	karana Vishti
from 23:09	karana Shakuni
from 01:28 (20.12)	yoga Shula
from 04:52 (20.12)	nakshatra Jyestha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:08
Sunrise	08:55
Noon	12:26
Sunset	15:56
End of twilight	16:43
Moonrise	07:22
Moonset	13:51
Day length	7 h 00 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	from 10:34

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 (08:55–15:56) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:34–15:56: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 10:34–15:56: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 23:52–01:00 (20.12)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:34–08:56 (20.12)

Anandadi: Amrita 08:55–04:52 (20.12) Anandadi: Musala 04:52–08:56 (20.12)

Bhadra in heaven: 10:34–23:09; Bhadra Mukha 10:34–12:39; Bhadra Puchha 21:50–23:05

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 (20.12)
Amrita Kalam	17:44–19:27

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:40–11:33
Yamaganda	13:18–14:11
Gulika Kalam	08:55–09:48
Dur Muhurta	08:55–09:23, 09:23–09:51
Varjyam	07:27–09:10

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 10:47–11:50, 12:33–13:14, 14:09–15:56

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 10:34, Krishna-chaturdashi from 10:34; lagna Vrischika 08:55, Dhanu 08:58, Makara 10:47, Kumbha 11:50, Mina 12:33, Mesha 13:14, Vrishabha 14:09, Mithuna 15:42

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

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 10:34–15:56: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:34–08:56 (20.12)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 08:55–04:52 (20.12)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:55–04:52 (20.12)+1 Yoga Dhriti 08:55–01:28 (20.12)0 Kharmas−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 10:34–23:09−2 Krishna Chaturdashi 10:34–08:56 (20.12)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:55

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krishna Chaturdashi
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 2061 · Vikram 2196 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:56

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 11:36 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 06:04 (21.12) more Gandamula
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 00:52 (21.12) more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 11:36 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 11:36	tithi Amavasya
from 11:36	karana Chatushpada
from 23:56	karana Naga
from 00:52 (21.12)	yoga Ganda
from 06:04 (21.12)	nakshatra Mula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:09
Sunrise	08:56
Noon	12:26
Sunset	15:57
End of twilight	16:43
Moonrise	08:30
Moonset	14:34
Day length	7 h 00 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	from 11:36

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (08:56–15:57) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Shakuni 08:56–11:36: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 11:36–15:57: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 08:56–11:36: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Kharmas

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:04–08:57 (21.12) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:04–08:57 (21.12)

Anandadi: Siddhi 06:04–08:57 (21.12) Anandadi: Kana 08:56–06:04 (21.12)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:49–12:18 (21.12)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:40–07:48
Abhijit Muhurta	12:12–12:40
Vijaya Muhurta	13:36–14:04
Godhuli	15:57–16:31
Pradosha	15:57–19:21
Nishitha	23:53–01:01 (21.12)
Amrita Kalam	20:50–22:30

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:04–15:57
Yamaganda	12:26–13:19
Gulika Kalam	14:11–15:04
Dur Muhurta	15:00–15:29
Varjyam	10:45–12:25

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 11:36, Amavasya from 11:36; lagna Dhanu 08:56, Makara 10:43, Kumbha 11:46, Mina 12:29, Mesha 13:10, Vrishabha 14:05, Mithuna 15:38

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

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 08:56–11:36: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 11:36–15:57: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

0 Kharmas−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:56–06:04 (21.12)−3 Anandadi: Kana 08:56–06:04 (21.12)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 08:56–11:36

Panchanga at sunrise 08:56

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Amavasya
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 2061 · Vikram 2196 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Somvati Amavasya · Margashirsha Amavasya

At sunrise 08:57

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 12:09 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 06:49 (22.12) more Gandamula
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 23:55 more
Karana	Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 12:09 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 12:09	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 12:09	karana Kimstughna
from 23:55	yoga Vriddhi
from 00:14 (22.12)	karana Bava
from 06:49 (22.12)	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:10
Sunrise	08:57
Noon	12:27
Sunset	15:57
End of twilight	16:44
Moonrise	09:24
Moonset	15:33
Day length	7 h 00 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	12:09

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:09

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (08:57–15:57) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Naga 08:57–12:09: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 12:09–15:57: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Somvati Amavasya · Shiva

A new moon falling on a Monday. Married women circumambulate the peepal tree for their husbands’ long life; holy bathing in sacred rivers and charity are especially meritorious.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 11:36 (20.12)–12:09
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Margashirsha Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 11:36 (20.12)–12:09
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Jwalamukhi Yoga 12:09–06:49 (22.12)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:57–06:49 (22.12) Anandadi: Utpata 06:49–08:57 (22.12)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:49 (20.12)–12:18
Gandanta (tithi): 11:44–12:33
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:41–07:49
Abhijit Muhurta	12:13–12:41
Vijaya Muhurta	13:37–14:05
Godhuli	15:57–16:31
Pradosha	15:57–19:21
Nishitha	23:53–01:01 (22.12)
Amrita Kalam	00:13–01:52 (22.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:49–10:42
Yamaganda	11:34–12:27
Gulika Kalam	13:19–14:12
Dur Muhurta	12:41–13:09, 14:05–14:33
Varjyam	05:10–06:49 (22.12)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:25–13:07, 14:01–15:57

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 12:25–13:07, 14:01–15:57
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 12:25–13:07, 14:01–15:57
Bathing, washing hair	average 10:39–11:42, 12:25–13:07, 14:01–15:57

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Amavasya until 12:09, Shukla-pratipat from 12:09; lagna Dhanu 08:57, Makara 10:39, Kumbha 11:42, Mina 12:25, Mesha 13:07, Vrishabha 14:01, Mithuna 15:35

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

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

Amavasya 08:57–12:09: 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).
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 = −7

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

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:57–06:49 (22.12)−1 Gandanta 08:57–12:18−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:57–06:49 (22.12)−2 Jwalamukhi Yoga 12:09–06:49 (22.12)−3 Amavasya 08:57–12:09

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:57

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Mitra, Yoga Vriddhi; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 2061 · Vikram 2196 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 08:57

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 12:13 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 1 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 07:10 (23.12) more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 22:36 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 12:13 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 12:13	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 12:13	karana Balava
from 22:36	yoga Dhruva
from 00:06 (23.12)	karana Kaulava
from 07:10 (23.12)	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:10
Sunrise	08:57
Noon	12:27
Sunset	15:57
End of twilight	16:44
Moonrise	10:03
Moonset	16:48
Day length	7 h 00 min

Sky

Winter solstice	10:09

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:13

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, Purva-Ashadha (08:57–15:57) is good for root crops.

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Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 15:57–16:48
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 15:57–16:48

Kharmas

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 07:10–08:58 (23.12)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:57–12:13 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:10–08:58 (23.12)

Anandadi: Mitra 08:57–07:10 (23.12) Anandadi: Manasa 07:10–08:58 (23.12)

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 (23.12)
Amrita Kalam	02:18–03:55 (23.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:12–15:05
Yamaganda	10:42–11:35
Gulika Kalam	12:27–13:20
Dur Muhurta	10:21–10:49, 22:45–23:53
Varjyam	16:33–18:11

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:21–13:03, 13:58–15:57

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 12:21–13:03, 13:58–15:57
Cutting fingernails	average 12:21–13:03, 13:58–15:57
Cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 10:35–11:38, 12:13–15:57

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 12:13, Shukla-dvitya from 12:13; lagna Dhanu 08:57, Makara 10:35, Kumbha 11:38, Mina 12:21, Mesha 13:03, Vrishabha 13:58, Mithuna 15:31

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Anandadi: Mitra 08:57–07:10 (23.12)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 08:57–22:36+1 Auspicious tithi 12:13–08:58 (23.12)0 Kharmas0 Tripushkar Yoga 07:10–08:58 (23.12)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 12:13–08:58 (23.12)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:57–07:10 (23.12)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:57–12:13

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	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 2061 · Vikram 2196 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:58

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 11:52 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 07:07 (24.12) more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 20:59 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 11:52 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 11:52	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 11:52	karana Taitila
from 20:59	yoga Vyaghata
from 23:33	karana Gara
from 07:07 (24.12)	nakshatra Shravana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:11
Sunrise	08:58
Noon	12:28
Sunset	15:58
End of twilight	16:45
Moonrise	10:30
Moonset	18:12
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	from 11:52

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 (08:58–15:58) is good for sowing.

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Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:58–11:52 Ravi Yoga 07:07–08:58 (24.12)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 11:52–07:07 (24.12) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:52–08:58 (24.12) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:52–08:58 (24.12)

Anandadi: Chhatra 08:42–08:58 (24.12) Anandadi: Vajra 08:58–01:10 (24.12) Anandadi: Mudgara 01:10–08:42 (24.12)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dvitya

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:41–07:49
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:38–14:06
Godhuli	15:58–16:32
Pradosha	15:58–19:22
Nishitha	23:54–01:02 (24.12)
Amrita Kalam	00:44–02:20 (24.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:28–13:20
Yamaganda	09:50–10:43
Gulika Kalam	11:35–12:28
Dur Muhurta	12:14–12:42
Varjyam	15:09–16:45

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 10:31–11:34, 12:17–12:59, 13:54–15:58

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	good 10:31–11:34, 12:17–12:59, 13:54–15:58
Cutting fingernails	good 10:31–11:34, 12:17–12:59, 13:54–15:58
Cutting toenails	good 12:17–12:59, 13:54–15:58
Bathing, washing hair	good 10:31–11:34, 12:17–12:59, 13:54–15:58

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 11:52, Shukla-tritya from 11:52; lagna Dhanu 08:58, Makara 10:31, Kumbha 11:34, Mina 12:17, Mesha 12:59, Vrishabha 13:54, Mithuna 15:27

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:58–11:52+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:58–07:07 (24.12)+1 Yoga Dhruva 08:58–20:59+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:58–11:520 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Vajra 08:58–01:10 (24.12)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:58–11:52−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 11:52–07:07 (24.12)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:52–08:58 (24.12)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:52–08:58 (24.12)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:58

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Dhwaja; auspicious time — until 11:09
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 2061 · Vikram 2196 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 08:58

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 11:09 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 1 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 06:45 (25.12) more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 19:06 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 11:09 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 11:09	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 11:09	karana Vanija
from 19:06	yoga Harshana
from 22:40	karana Vishti
from 06:45 (25.12)	nakshatra Dhanishtha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:11
Sunrise	08:58
Noon	12:28
Sunset	15:59
End of twilight	16:46
Moonrise	10:49
Moonset	19:40
Day length	7 h 00 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:09

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 (08:58–15:59) 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), 11:46–13:10
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:58–06:45 (25.12)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:09–08:58 (25.12)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:58–06:45 (25.12) Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:45–08:58 (25.12)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 22:40–10:06 (25.12); Bhadra Mukha 22:37–00:32 (25.12); Bhadra Puchha 08:57–10:06 (25.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:42–07:50
Abhijit Muhurta	12:14–12:42
Vijaya Muhurta	13:38–14:06
Godhuli	15:59–16:33
Pradosha	15:59–19:23
Nishitha	23:54–01:02 (25.12)
Amrita Kalam	20:30–22:05

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:21–14:13
Yamaganda	08:58–09:50
Gulika Kalam	10:43–11:36
Dur Muhurta	11:18–11:46, 14:06–14:34
Varjyam	11:03–12:38

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 10:27–11:09

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 10:27–11:09
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 10:27–11:09
Bathing, washing hair	good 10:27–11:09

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Shukla-tritya until 11:09, Shukla-chaturti from 11:09; lagna Dhanu 08:58, Makara 10:27, Kumbha 11:30, Mina 12:13, Mesha 12:55, Vrishabha 13:50, Mithuna 15:23

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-chaturti 11:09–15:59: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time ends by 11:09

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:58–06:45 (25.12)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:58–06:45 (25.12)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:58–06:45 (25.12)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:58–11:090 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:09–08:58 (25.12) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Rikta tithi 11:09–08:58 (25.12)

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 08:58

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 2061 · Vikram 2196 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:58

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 10:06 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 1 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 06:04 (26.12) more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 16:56 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 10:06 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 10:06	tithi Shukla-panchami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 10:06	karana Bava
from 16:56	yoga Vajra
from 21:27	karana Balava
from 06:04 (26.12)	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 08:44 (26.12)	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 08:44 (26.12)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:11
Sunrise	08:58
Noon	12:29
Sunset	15:59
End of twilight	16:46
Moonrise	11:03
Moonset	21:08
Day length	7 h 01 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:06

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

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:58–10:06: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:04–08:58 (26.12) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:44–08:58 (26.12)

Anandadi: Prajapati 08:58–06:04 (26.12) Anandadi: Saumya 06:04–08:58 (26.12)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 22:40 (24.12)–10:06; Bhadra Mukha 22:37 (24.12)–00:32; Bhadra Puchha 08:57–10:06
Chora Panchaka: 18:27–01:03 (30.12)
Gandanta (tithi): 08:21–09:06 (26.12)

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 (26.12)
Amrita Kalam	19:58–21:31

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:36–12:29
Yamaganda	14:14–15:07
Gulika Kalam	09:51–10:43
Dur Muhurta	10:22–10:51, 12:43–13:11
Varjyam	10:38–12:11

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 10:23–11:26, 12:09–12:51, 13:46–15:59

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 10:23–11:26, 12:09–12:51, 13:46–15:59
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 10:23–11:26, 12:09–12:51, 13:46–15:59
Bathing, washing hair	good 10:23–11:26, 12:09–12:51, 13:46–15:59

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 10:06, Shukla-panchami from 10:06; lagna Dhanu 08:58, Makara 10:23, Kumbha 11:26, Mina 12:09, Mesha 12:51, Vrishabha 13:46, Mithuna 15:19

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-chaturti 08:58–10:06: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 08:58–06:04 (26.12)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:58–06:04 (26.12)+1 Yoga Harshana 08:58–16:56+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 10:06–08:44 (26.12)0 Kharmas0 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:58–10:06−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Rikta tithi 08:58–10:06

Panchanga at sunrise 08:58

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Panchaka
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 2061 · Vikram 2196 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 08:58

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 07:06 (27.12) more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 1 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 05:08 (27.12) more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 14:34 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 19:57 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 14:34	yoga Siddhi
from 19:57	karana Taitila
from 05:08 (27.12)	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 07:06 (27.12)	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 07:06 (27.12)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:12
Sunrise	08:58
Noon	12:29
Sunset	16:00
End of twilight	16:47
Moonrise	11:15
Moonset	22:35
Day length	7 h 01 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (08:58–16:00) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 08:44–07:06 (27.12)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:58–05:08 (27.12) Tripushkar Yoga 07:06–08:59 (27.12)

Krakacha Yoga 08:58–07:06 (27.12) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:06–08:59 (27.12)

Anandadi: Ananda 08:58–05:08 (27.12) Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:08–08:59 (27.12)

Chora Panchaka: 18:27 (25.12)–01:03 (30.12)
Gandanta (tithi): 08:21–09:06

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 (27.12)
Amrita Kalam	22:13–23:45

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:44–11:37
Yamaganda	13:22–14:15
Gulika Kalam	08:58–09:51
Dur Muhurta	08:58–09:27, 09:27–09:55
Varjyam	13:00–14:32

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:20–11:22, 12:05–12:47, 13:42–16:00

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 10:20–11:22, 12:05–12:47, 13:42–16:00
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 10:20–11:22, 12:05–12:47, 13:42–16:00
Bathing, washing hair	average 10:20–11:22, 12:05–12:47, 13:42–16:00

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Dhanu 08:58, Makara 10:20, Kumbha 11:22, Mina 12:05, Mesha 12:47, Vrishabha 13:42, Mithuna 15:15

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; 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 08:58–05:08 (27.12)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 08:58–05:08 (27.12)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:58–05:08 (27.12)0 Yoga Siddhi 14:34–08:59 (27.12)0 Kharmas0 Tripushkar Yoga 07:06–08:59 (27.12)−1 Gandanta 08:58–09:06−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:58–07:06 (27.12)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:58

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Samvartaka Yoga
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 2061 · Vikram 2196 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:59

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 05:14 (28.12) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 1 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 03:57 (28.12) more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 11:58 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 18:12 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 11:58	yoga Vyatipata
from 18:12	karana Vanija
from 03:57 (28.12)	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 05:14 (28.12)	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 05:14 (28.12)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:12
Sunrise	08:59
Noon	12:30
Sunset	16:01
End of twilight	16:48
Moonrise	11:25
Moonset	none
Day length	7 h 02 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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 (08:59–16:01) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 08:59–03:57 (28.12) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:57–08:59 (28.12)

Samvartaka Yoga 08:59–05:14 (28.12)

Anandadi: Chara 08:59–03:57 (28.12) Anandadi: Sthira 03:57–08:59 (28.12)

Bhadra on earth: 05:14–16:14 (28.12); Bhadra Puchha 06:53–07:59 (28.12); Bhadra Mukha 07:59–09:48 (28.12)
Chora Panchaka: 18:27 (25.12)–01:03 (30.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:43–07:51
Abhijit Muhurta	12:16–12:44
Vijaya Muhurta	13:40–14:08
Godhuli	16:01–16:35
Pradosha	16:01–19:24
Nishitha	23:56–01:04 (28.12)
Amrita Kalam	20:21–21:52

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:08–16:01
Yamaganda	12:30–13:23
Gulika Kalam	14:15–15:08
Dur Muhurta	15:05–15:33
Varjyam	11:13–12:44

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:16–11:18

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 10:16–11:18
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 10:16–11:18
Bathing, washing hair	average 10:16–11:18, 12:02–12:43, 13:38–16:01

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Dhanu 08:59, Makara 10:16, Kumbha 11:18, Mina 12:02, Mesha 12:43, Vrishabha 13:38, Mithuna 15:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Vyatipata 11:58–16:01: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+2 Yoga Siddhi 08:59–11:58+1 Anandadi: Chara 08:59–03:57 (28.12)+1 Auspicious tithi 08:59–05:14 (28.12)0 Kharmas0 Tripushkar Yoga 08:59–03:57 (28.12)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:59–03:57 (28.12)−3 Samvartaka Yoga 08:59–05:14 (28.12)−3 Vyatipata 11:58–08:59 (28.12)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:59

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 2061 · Vikram 2196 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 08:59

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 03:10 (29.12) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 1 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 02:35 (29.12) more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 09:12 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 16:14 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 09:12	yoga Variyana
from 16:14	karana Bava
from 02:35 (29.12)	nakshatra Revati
from 03:10 (29.12)	tithi Shukla-navami
from 03:10 (29.12)	karana Balava
from 06:16 (29.12)	yoga Parigha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:12
Sunrise	08:59
Noon	12:30
Sunset	16:02
End of twilight	16:48
Moonrise	11:35
Moonset	00:03
Day length	7 h 02 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (08:59–16:02) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:59–16:02: 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 05:14–03:10 (29.12)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 02:35–08:59 (29.12)

Anandadi: Matanga 02:35–08:59 (29.12) Anandadi: Gada 08:59–02:35 (29.12)

Bhadra on earth: 05:14–16:14; Bhadra Puchha 06:53–07:59; Bhadra Mukha 07:59–09:48
Chora Panchaka: 18:27 (25.12)–01:03 (30.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:43–07:51
Abhijit Muhurta	12:16–12:44
Vijaya Muhurta	13:41–14:09
Godhuli	16:02–16:36
Pradosha	16:02–19:25
Nishitha	23:56–01:04 (29.12)
Amrita Kalam	22:03–23:34

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:52–10:45
Yamaganda	11:37–12:30
Gulika Kalam	13:23–14:16
Dur Muhurta	12:44–13:13, 14:09–14:37
Varjyam	13:00–14:31

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 10:12–11:14, 11:58–12:39, 13:34–16:02

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Dhanu 08:59, Makara 10:12, Kumbha 11:14, Mina 11:58, Mesha 12:39, Vrishabha 13:34, Mithuna 15:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-ashtami 08:59–16:02: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 08:59–16:02: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Vyatipata 08:59–09:12: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:59–02:35 (29.12)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Variyana 09:12–06:16 (29.12)0 Kharmas0 Vyatipata 08:59–09:12−1 Ashtami 08:59–03:10 (29.12)−1 Anandadi: Gada 08:59–02:35 (29.12)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Bhadra on earth 08:59–16:14

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:59

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shubha; cons: Rikta tithi, Panchaka
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 2061 · Vikram 2196 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:59

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 00:57 (30.12) more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 01:03 (30.12) more Gandamula
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 03:13 (30.12) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 14:04 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 14:04	karana Kaulava
from 00:57 (30.12)	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 00:57 (30.12)	karana Taitila
from 01:03 (30.12)	nakshatra Ashwini
from 03:13 (30.12)	yoga Shiva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:12
Sunrise	08:59
Noon	12:31
Sunset	16:03
End of twilight	16:49
Moonrise	11:47
Moonset	01:32
Day length	7 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

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

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 01:03–08:59 (30.12) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:03–08:59 (30.12)

Krakacha Yoga 00:57–08:59 (30.12)

Anandadi: Shubha 08:59–01:03 (30.12) Anandadi: Amrita 01:03–08:59 (30.12)

Chora Panchaka: 18:27 (25.12)–01:03 (30.12)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 19:26–06:39 (30.12)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:43–07:51
Abhijit Muhurta	12:17–12:45
Vijaya Muhurta	13:41–14:10
Godhuli	16:03–16:37
Pradosha	16:03–19:26
Nishitha	23:57–01:05 (30.12)
Amrita Kalam	22:48–00:18 (30.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:17–15:10
Yamaganda	10:45–11:38
Gulika Kalam	12:31–13:24
Dur Muhurta	10:24–10:52, 22:49–23:57
Varjyam	13:49–15:18

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 10:08–11:10, 11:54–12:35, 13:30–16:03

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Dhanu 08:59, Makara 10:08, Kumbha 11:10, Mina 11:54, Mesha 12:35, Vrishabha 13:30, Mithuna 15:03

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

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

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Shubha 08:59–01:03 (30.12)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:59–01:03 (30.12)0 Kharmas−1 Yoga Parigha 08:59–16:45−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 08:59–01:03 (30.12)−2 Rikta tithi 08:59–00:57 (30.12)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:59

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 2061 · Vikram 2196 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:59

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 22:37 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 2 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 23:25 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 00:06 (31.12) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 11:47 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 11:47	karana Gara
from 22:37	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 22:37	karana Vanija
from 23:25	nakshatra Bharani
from 00:06 (31.12)	yoga Siddha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:12
Sunrise	08:59
Noon	12:31
Sunset	16:04
End of twilight	16:50
Moonrise	12:02
Moonset	03:03
Day length	7 h 04 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

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Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:59–23:25

Anandadi: Mrityu 08:59–23:25 Anandadi: Kana 23:25–08:59 (31.12)

Gandanta (tithi): 22:16–22:59
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:43–07:51
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:42–14:10
Godhuli	16:04–16:37
Pradosha	16:04–19:27
Nishitha	23:57–01:05 (31.12)
Amrita Kalam	16:42–18:12

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:31–13:24
Yamaganda	09:52–10:45
Gulika Kalam	11:38–12:31
Dur Muhurta	12:17–12:45
Varjyam	19:41–21:11, 08:21–09:51 (31.12)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 10:04–11:06, 11:50–12:31, 13:26–16:04

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 10:04–11:06, 11:50–12:31, 13:26–16:04
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 10:04–11:06, 11:50–12:31, 13:26–16:04
Bathing, washing hair	good 10:04–11:06, 11:50–12:31, 13:26–16:04

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Dhanu 08:59, Makara 10:04, Kumbha 11:06, Mina 11:50, Mesha 12:31, Vrishabha 13:26, Mithuna 14:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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 08:59–23:25+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:59–23:25+1 Yoga Shiva 08:59–00:06 (31.12)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:59–22:370 Anandadi: Mrityu 08:59–23:25 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas

Panchanga at sunrise 08:59

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Vikari (No. 33) · Shaka 2061 · Vikram 2196 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Mukkoti) · Pausha Putrada Ekadashi

At sunrise 08:59

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 20:17 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 2 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 21:46 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 20:58 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 09:27 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 09:27	karana Vishti
from 20:17	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 20:17	karana Bava
from 20:58	yoga Sadhya
from 21:46	nakshatra Krittika
from 07:08 (01.01)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:12
Sunrise	08:59
Noon	12:32
Sunset	16:05
End of twilight	16:51
Moonrise	12:22
Moonset	04:36
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, Bharani (08:59–16:05) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:27–16:05: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Mukkoti) · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 22:37 (30.12)–20:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:59–10:24 (01.01)

Pausha Putrada Ekadashi · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 22:37 (30.12)–20:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:59–10:24 (01.01)

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 09:45–21:46

Yamaghanta 21:46–08:59 (01.01)

Anandadi: Padma 08:59–21:46 Anandadi: Lumbaka 21:46–08:59 (01.01)

Bhadra in heaven: 09:27–20:17; Bhadra Puchha 13:47–14:52; Bhadra Mukha 14:52–16:40

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:43–07:51
Abhijit Muhurta	12:18–12:46
Vijaya Muhurta	13:43–14:11
Godhuli	16:05–16:39
Pradosha	16:05–19:27
Nishitha	23:58–01:05 (01.01)
Amrita Kalam	17:18–18:47

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:25–14:18
Yamaganda	08:59–09:52
Gulika Kalam	10:45–11:38
Dur Muhurta	11:21–11:49, 14:11–14:40
Varjyam	08:21–09:51

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 10:00–11:02, 11:46–12:27, 13:22–16:05
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Dhanu 08:59, Makara 10:00, Kumbha 11:02, Mina 11:46, Mesha 12:27, Vrishabha 13:22, Mithuna 14:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 08:59–20:58+2 Ravi Yoga 09:45–21:46+1 Anandadi: Padma 08:59–21:46+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:59–20:170 Kharmas−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:59–21:46−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 09:27–20:17

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

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.

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.

Vikari (No. 33 of 60, “changeable, sickly”) — A year of ailments: illness and changes for the worse; health needs looking after.
Northern samvatsara: Ananda (No. 48)
Shaka Samvat 2061 · Vikram Samvat 2196 · Kali Yuga 5240
Next year — Sharvari, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 19.03.2140
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

Shukla-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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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).

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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.

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.

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Mina
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Vrishabha
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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-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.

Revati (27)
Meaning: Rich, prosperous
Symbol: Fish (sometimes a couple) or drum
Deity: Pushan (Prosperous)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: nourish (satiate at the expense of its abundance)

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

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.

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

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

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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

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

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

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

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 5 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 12:00–13:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 12:29–13:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

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

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

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.

Balava (movable)
Deity: Brahma
Auspicious: religious rites, study, spiritual and charitable work.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable 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.

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

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.

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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: 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.

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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.

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.

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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

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.

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−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-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.

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

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

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

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable 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.

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

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

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

Krishna-navami (9, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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.

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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.

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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.

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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 Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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.

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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)

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.

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shatabhisha (24)
Meaning: One hundred healers
Symbol: Garland of 100 flowers, circle
Deity: Varuna
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give healing (bodily and spiritual) through Divine Grace

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

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

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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.

Shatabhisha
+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.

Purva-Bhadra (25)
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search

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

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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.

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

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-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.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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.

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

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

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

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

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.