Panchanga Calendar

February 1933

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SamvatsaraAngirasa (6)MonthMagha → Phalguna from 25.02RituShishiraAyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

February 1933 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Magha (until 24.02), Phalguna (from 25.02). Periods: until 3.02 — Magha Gupta Navaratri. Major festivals: 1.02 Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti); 22.02 Maha Shivaratri. 10.02 — lunar eclipse, penumbral (not visible here); 24.02 — solar eclipse, annular (not visible here).

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1Ashw7Ratha Saptami
2Bhar8Bhishma Ashtami
3Krit9Madhva Navami
4Roh10
5Roh10
6Mrig11after 12:34
7Ard12Bhauma Pradosha
8Pun13
9Push14after 15:57
10Ashl15Purnima
11Mag1
12PPh2Kumbha Sankranti
13UPh3Sankashti
14Has4
15Chit5
16Swa6
17Vish8after 13:22
18Anu9
19Jye10
20Mul11Vijaya Ekadashi
21UAsh12Bhauma Pradosha
22Shra13Maha Shivaratri
23Dhan14
24Shat30Amavasya
25PBh1Chandra Darshan
26UBh2
27Rev3until 15:19
28Rev4Vinayaka Chaturthi
Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable
Markersafter / until HH:MM
Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya
Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed
Icons this month (20)
Ratha SaptamiBhishma AshtamiGoddess (Durga, Kali)Madhva NavamiAmrita Siddhi YogaEkadashiPradoshaSkanda ShashtiGuru Pushya YogaLunar eclipse, penumbralday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)SankrantiSankashtiKalashtamiTripushkar YogaMaha ShivaratriSolar eclipse, annularday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Chandra DarshanVinayaka Chaturthi
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

  • 4.02 Sat — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga
    Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
  • 9.02 Thu — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Pushya, Ravi Yoga after 15:57
    Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
  • 26.02 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira, Auspicious nakshatra
    Uttara-Bhadra (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
  • 27.02 Mon — Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Matanga until 15:19
    Revati (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.

Festivals

  • 1.02 Wed Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti)
  • 2.02 Thu Bhishma Ashtami
  • 2.02 Thu Masik Durgashtami
  • 3.02 Fri Madhva Navami
  • 6.02 Mon Jaya Ekadashi (Bhaimi)
  • 7.02 Tue Bhauma Pradosha
  • 9.02 Thu Thaipusam
  • 10.02 Fri Magha Purnima (Maghi)
  • 12.02 Sun Kumbha Sankranti
  • 13.02 Mon Sankashti Chaturthi (Dwijapriya)
  • 17.02 Fri Kalashtami
  • 20.02 Mon Vijaya Ekadashi
  • 21.02 Tue Bhauma Pradosha
  • 22.02 Wed Maha Shivaratri
  • 24.02 Fri Magha Amavasya
  • 25.02 Sat Chandra Darshan
  • 28.02 Tue Vinayaka Chaturthi

Special muhurta yogas

  • 4.02 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga all day
  • 4.02 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
  • 6.02 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:15–13:24
  • 6.02 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:15–13:24
  • 9.02 Thu Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:08–18:16
  • 9.02 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga 08:08–18:16
  • 9.02 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:08–18:16
  • 12.02 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:42–08:00 (13.02)
  • 17.02 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:22–07:48 (18.02)
  • 19.02 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:24–07:44 (20.02)
  • 21.02 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 07:41–19:40
  • 25.02 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 15:18–05:43 (26.02)
  • 26.02 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:29–06:49 (27.02)
  • 28.02 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:29–07:22 (01.03)
  • 28.02 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:29–07:22 (01.03)

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

Avoid starting important matters

  • 1.02 Wed — Anandadi: Mrityu (unfavourable day)
  • 2.02 Thu — Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra), Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
  • 5.02 Sun — Vaidhriti, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
  • 7.02 Tue — Yamaghanta, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Surya Dagdha tithi (unfavourable day)
  • 10.02 Fri — Anandadi: Mrityu, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Eclipse (not visible here) (unfavourable day)
  • 12.02 Sun — Sankranti day, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
  • 13.02 Mon — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi
  • 14.02 Tue — Rikta tithi, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Surya Dagdha tithi
  • 16.02 Thu — Kshaya tithi, Vishti (Bhadra)
  • 20.02 Mon — Krakacha Yoga, Anandadi: Utpata, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
  • 21.02 Tue — Vyatipata, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
  • 23.02 Thu — Krishna Chaturdashi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Eclipse nearby
  • 24.02 Fri — Amavasya, Panchaka, Eclipse (not visible here)
  • 25.02 Sat — Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Sky this month

  • 10.02 Full moon (Purnima) 16:00
  • 10.02 Lunar eclipse, penumbral, greatest eclipse 16:17, magnitude 0.018
    not visible here (below the horizon)
  • 12.02 Kumbha Sankranti 05:05 — the Sun enters Kumbha (Aquarius)
  • 24.02 New moon (Amavasya) 15:43
  • 24.02 Solar eclipse, annular, greatest eclipse 15:46, magnitude 0.984
    not visible here (outside the eclipse zone)

Periods

  • until 3.02 Magha Gupta Navaratri
  • 23.02 17:23 – 28.02 08:29 Dosha-free Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Angirasa (No. 6, “descendant of the sage Angiras”) — A year of plenty and the joys of life: favourable for rites, study and charity. more

Northern samvatsara: Tarana. Shaka Samvat 1854, Vikram Samvat 1989, Kali Yuga 5033.

Magha (Tapas) — A month of austerity and holy baths (Magha Snana): Vasant Panchami, Ratha Saptami; in the dark half — Maha Shivaratri. more

Phalguna (Tapasya) — The last month of the lunar year: Holika Dahan and Holi; Mina Sankranti begins the second Kharmas. 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

SummaryUnfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu
MonthMagha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1854 · Vikram 1989 more
PeriodMagha Gupta Navaratri, day 7
FestivalsRatha Saptami (Surya Jayanti)

At sunrise 08:24

Tithi7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 03:05 (02.02) more
NakshatraAshwini, pada 2 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 02:10 (02.02) more
Gandamula
YogaShubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 08:48 (02.02) more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 13:59 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 13:59karana Vanija
from 02:10 (02.02)nakshatra Bharani
from 03:05 (02.02)tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 03:05 (02.02)karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:43
Sunrise08:24
Noon12:43
Sunset17:02
End of twilight17:43
Moonrise09:55
Moonset00:23
Day length8 h 37 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

taskat sunrise

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti) · Surya

The birthday of Surya: the Sun turns his chariot of seven horses to the north. At dawn a holy bath is taken with seven arka leaves placed on the head, and water is offered to Surya.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 01:00–03:05 (02.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 7

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:24–03:05 (02.02)

Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) 02:10–03:05 (02.02) Hutashana Yoga 03:05–08:22 (02.02) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:05–08:22 (02.02)

Anandadi: Mrityu 08:24–02:10 (02.02) Anandadi: Kana 02:10–08:22 (02.02)

  • Bhadra in heaven: 03:05–16:16 (02.02); Bhadra Puchha 05:04–06:23 (02.02); Bhadra Mukha 06:23–08:35 (02.02)
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:21–07:23
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta14:10–14:44
Godhuli17:02–17:33
Pradosha17:02–20:06
Nishitha00:12–01:13 (02.02)
Amrita Kalam18:12–19:58

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:43–13:48
Yamaganda09:29–10:34
Gulika Kalam11:39–12:43
Dur Muhurta12:26–13:01
Varjyam21:45–23:31

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:24–08:51, 09:36–10:17, 11:09–17:02

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 08:24–08:51, 09:36–10:17, 11:09–17:02
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 08:24–08:51, 09:36–10:17, 11:09–17:02
Bathing, washing hairgood 08:24–08:51, 09:36–10:17, 11:09–17:02

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Makara 08:24, Kumbha 08:51, Mina 09:36, Mesha 10:17, Vrishabha 11:09, Mithuna 12:37, Karka 15:02

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = +2

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

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

+2 Yoga Shubha all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:24–02:10 (02.02)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:24–03:05 (02.02)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:24–03:05 (02.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 08:24–02:10 (02.02)

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 08:24

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra)
MonthMagha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1854 · Vikram 1989 more
PeriodMagha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
FestivalsBhishma Ashtami · Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 08:22

Tithi8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 05:30 (03.02) more
NakshatraBharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 05:01 (03.02) more
YogaShubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 08:48 more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 16:16 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 08:48yoga Shukla
from 16:16karana Bava
from 05:01 (03.02)nakshatra Krittika
from 05:30 (03.02)tithi Shukla-navami
from 05:30 (03.02)karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:42
Sunrise08:22
Noon12:43
Sunset17:04
End of twilight17:45
Moonrise10:03
Moonset01:42
Day length8 h 41 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat 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 (08:22–17:04) is good for root crops.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:22–16:16: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Bhishma Ashtami · Bhishma

The day of the departure of Bhishma, who lay on a bed of arrows until the onset of Uttarayana. Tarpana is performed for Bhishma — especially by those who have lost their father.

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:51–13:36
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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 03:05–05:30 (03.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 8

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:01–08:21 (03.02)

Krakacha Yoga 08:22–05:30 (03.02) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:22–05:30 (03.02) Jwalamukhi Yoga 05:01–05:30 (03.02) Yamaghanta 05:01–08:21 (03.02) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:30–08:21 (03.02) Hutashana Yoga 05:30–08:21 (03.02) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:30–08:21 (03.02)

Anandadi: Padma 08:22–05:01 (03.02) Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:01–08:21 (03.02)

  • Bhadra in heaven: 03:05–16:16; Bhadra Puchha 05:04–06:23; Bhadra Mukha 06:23–08:35

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:20–07:21
Abhijit Muhurta12:26–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta14:10–14:45
Godhuli17:04–17:35
Pradosha17:04–20:08
Nishitha00:12–01:13 (03.02)
Amrita Kalam23:39–01:26 (03.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam13:49–14:54
Yamaganda08:22–09:28
Gulika Kalam10:33–11:38
Dur Muhurta11:16–11:51, 14:45–15:20
Varjyam12:54–14:42

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, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 08:22–08:47, 09:32–10:13, 11:05–17:04

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Makara 08:22, Kumbha 08:47, Mina 09:32, Mesha 10:13, Vrishabha 11:05, Mithuna 12:33, Karka 14:58

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

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

  • Shukla-ashtami 08:22–17:04: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

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

+2 Yoga Shubha 08:22–08:48+1 Anandadi: Padma 08:22–05:01 (03.02)+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Ashtami 08:22–05:30 (03.02)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:22–05:01 (03.02)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:22–05:30 (03.02)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:22–16:16−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:22–05:30 (03.02)

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 08:22

SummaryFavourable day — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Brahma
MonthMagha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1854 · Vikram 1989 more
PeriodMagha Gupta Navaratri, day 9
FestivalsMadhva Navami

At sunrise 08:21

Tithi9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 08:03 (04.02) more
NakshatraKrittika, pada 1 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 07:59 (04.02) more
YogaShukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 09:35 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 18:46 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 09:35yoga Brahma
from 18:46karana Kaulava
from 07:59 (04.02)nakshatra Rohini
from 08:03 (04.02)tithi Shukla-dashami
from 08:03 (04.02)karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:40
Sunrise08:21
Noon12:43
Sunset17:06
End of twilight17:47
Moonrise10:16
Moonset03:03
Day length8 h 45 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrise

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (08:21–17:06) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Madhva Navami · Madhvacharya

The day of the departure of Madhvacharya, founder of the Dvaita Vedanta school; especially revered by followers of Madhva in Karnataka.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 05:30–08:03 (04.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 9

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:21–07:59 (04.02) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:21–08:03 (04.02) Jwalamukhi Yoga 07:59–08:03 (04.02) Yamaghanta 07:59–08:19 (04.02) Hutashana Yoga 08:03–08:19 (04.02)

Anandadi: Chhatra 08:21–07:59 (04.02) Anandadi: Mitra 07:59–08:19 (04.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:18–07:19
Abhijit Muhurta12:26–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta14:11–14:46
Godhuli17:06–17:37
Pradosha17:06–20:09
Nishitha00:12–01:13 (04.02)
Amrita Kalam05:17–07:05 (04.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam11:38–12:44
Yamaganda14:55–16:01
Gulika Kalam09:26–10:32
Dur Muhurta10:06–10:41, 13:01–13:36
Varjyam18:30–20:18

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, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 08:21–08:44, 09:28–10:09, 11:01–17:06

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Makara 08:21, Kumbha 08:44, Mina 09:28, Mesha 10:09, Vrishabha 11:01, Mithuna 12:29, Karka 14:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — 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-navami 08:21–17:06: 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 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

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+2 Yoga Brahma 09:35–08:19 (04.02)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 08:21–07:59 (04.02)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:21–07:59 (04.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:21–08:03 (04.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Rikta tithi 08:21–08:03 (04.02)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:21

SummaryBest day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma
MonthMagha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1854 · Vikram 1989 more

At sunrise 08:19

Tithi10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 10:28 (05.02) more
the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
NakshatraRohini, pada 1 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 10:51 (05.02) more
YogaBrahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 10:25 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 21:17 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 10:25yoga Indra
from 21:17karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:38
Sunrise08:19
Noon12:43
Sunset17:09
End of twilight17:49
Moonrise10:34
Moonset04:22
Day length8 h 50 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrise

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (08:19–17:09) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga all day Ravi Yoga all day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day

Anandadi: Shrivatsa all day

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:17–07:18
Abhijit Muhurta12:26–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta14:12–14:47
Godhuli17:09–17:39
Pradosha17:09–20:10
Nishitha00:12–01:13 (05.02)
Amrita Kalam07:16–09:03 (05.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:31–11:37
Yamaganda13:50–14:56
Gulika Kalam08:19–09:25
Dur Muhurta08:19–08:54, 08:54–09:29
Varjyam01:53–03:41 (05.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairaverage throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Makara 08:19, Kumbha 08:40, Mina 09:24, Mesha 10:05, Vrishabha 10:57, Mithuna 12:25, Karka 14:50

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +8

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

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Yoga Brahma 08:19–10:25+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Auspicious tithi all day0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Tryahasparsha

Panchanga at sunrise 08:19

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
MonthMagha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1854 · Vikram 1989 more

At sunrise 08:17

Tithi10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 10:28 more
vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
NakshatraRohini, pada 4 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 10:51 more
YogaIndra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 11:10 more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 10:28 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 10:28tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 10:28karana Vanija
from 10:51nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 11:10yoga Vaidhriti
from 23:34karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:36
Sunrise08:17
Noon12:43
Sunset17:11
End of twilight17:51
Moonrise11:04
Moonset05:36
Day length8 h 54 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

taskat sunrisefrom 10:28from 10:51

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 (08:17–10:51) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (10:51–17:11) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:17–10:51 Ravi Yoga 14:58–08:15 (06.02)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 10:28–10:51 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:28–08:15 (06.02)

Anandadi: Prajapati 08:17–10:51 Anandadi: Saumya 10:51–08:15 (06.02)

  • Bhadra in heaven: 23:34–12:34 (06.02); Bhadra Puchha 04:44–06:03 (06.02); Bhadra Mukha 06:03–08:13 (06.02)
  • Gandanta (tithi): 10:01–10:54

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:16–07:16
Abhijit Muhurta12:26–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta14:13–14:48
Godhuli17:11–17:41
Pradosha17:11–20:12
Nishitha00:13–01:13 (06.02)
Amrita Kalam07:16–09:03, 03:40–05:26 (06.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:04–17:11
Yamaganda12:44–13:50
Gulika Kalam14:57–16:04
Dur Muhurta16:00–16:35
Varjyam17:03–18:49

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:17–11:10

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, shavingaverage 08:17–11:10
Cutting fingernailsaverage 08:17–10:28, 10:53–11:10
Cutting toenailsaverage 08:17–11:10
Bathing, washing hairaverage throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Rohini until 10:51, Mrigashirsha from 10:51; tithi Shukla-dashami until 10:28, Shukla-ekadashi from 10:28; lagna Makara 08:17, Kumbha 08:36, Mina 09:20, Mesha 10:01, Vrishabha 10:53, Mithuna 12:21, Karka 14:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 10:51) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 10:51) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

  • Vaidhriti 11:10–17:11: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 Yoga Indra 08:17–11:10+2 Ravi Yoga 08:17–10:51+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 08:17–10:51+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:17–10:51+1 Auspicious tithi 08:17–10:28+1 Ravi Yoga 14:58–08:15 (06.02)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 10:28–10:51−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:28–08:15 (06.02)−3 Vaidhriti 11:10–08:15 (06.02)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:17

SummaryFavourable day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 12:34
MonthMagha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1854 · Vikram 1989 more
FestivalsJaya Ekadashi (Bhaimi)

At sunrise 08:15

Tithi11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 12:34 more
NakshatraMrigashirsha, pada 4 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 13:24 more
YogaVaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 11:41 more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:34 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 11:41yoga Vishkambha
from 12:34tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 12:34karana Bava
from 13:24nakshatra Ardra
from 01:28 (07.02)karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:35
Sunrise08:15
Noon12:43
Sunset17:13
End of twilight17:53
Moonrise11:51
Moonset06:37
Day length8 h 58 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 12:34from 13:24

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (08:15–13:24) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:15–12:34: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Jaya Ekadashi (Bhaimi) · Vishnu

The Ekadashi of the bright half of Magha. According to the Puranas, the fast frees one from lower states of existence — the fate of pishacha ghosts; Vishnu is worshipped.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 10:28 (05.02)–12:34
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:13–10:01 (07.02)

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:15–13:24 Ravi Yoga 08:15–13:24 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:15–13:24

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:15–12:34 Krakacha Yoga 08:15–12:34 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:34–08:13 (07.02)

Anandadi: Ananda 08:15–13:24 Anandadi: Kaladanda 13:24–08:13 (07.02)

  • Bhadra in heaven: 00:10–12:34; Bhadra Puchha 04:44–06:03; Bhadra Mukha 06:03–08:13

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:14–07:14
Abhijit Muhurta12:26–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta14:14–14:49
Godhuli17:13–17:43
Pradosha17:13–20:13
Nishitha00:13–01:13 (07.02)
Amrita Kalam04:39–06:24 (07.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam09:22–10:29
Yamaganda11:36–12:44
Gulika Kalam13:51–14:58
Dur Muhurta13:02–13:38, 14:49–15:25
Varjyam22:33–00:18 (07.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 11:41–13:24

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, shavinggood 11:41–13:24
Cutting fingernailsaverage 11:41–17:13
Cutting toenailsgood 11:41–13:24
Bathing, washing hairgood 08:15–08:32, 09:16–09:57, 10:49–17:13

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 13:24, Ardra from 13:24; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 12:34, Shukla-dvadashi from 12:34; lagna Makara 08:15, Kumbha 08:32, Mina 09:16, Mesha 09:57, Vrishabha 10:49, Mithuna 12:18, Karka 14:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 13:24) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 13:24) — sadness; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

  • Vaidhriti 08:15–11:41: 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

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 12:34

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:15–13:24+2 Ravi Yoga 08:15–13:24+1 Anandadi: Ananda 08:15–13:24+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:15–13:24+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:15–12:340 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:15–12:34 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:34–08:13 (07.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Kaladanda 13:24–08:13 (07.02)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 13:24–08:13 (07.02)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 12:34–08:13 (07.02)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:15–12:34−1 Vaidhriti 08:15–11:41−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:15–12:34

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:15

SummaryUnfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
MonthMagha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1854 · Vikram 1989 more
FestivalsBhauma Pradosha

At sunrise 08:13

Tithi12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 14:14 more
NakshatraArdra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 15:32 more
YogaVishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 11:51 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 14:14 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 11:51yoga Priti
from 14:14tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 14:14karana Kaulava
from 15:32nakshatra Punarvasu
from 02:52 (08.02)karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:33
Sunrise08:13
Noon12:43
Sunset17:15
End of twilight17:55
Moonrise12:57
Moonset07:21
Day length9 h 02 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 14:14from 15:32

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (15:32–17:15) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Bhauma Pradosha · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:15–20:14
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:14–08:10 (08.02)

Yamaghanta 08:13–15:32

Anandadi: Chara 08:13–15:32 Anandadi: Sthira 15:32–08:10 (08.02)

  • Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dvadashi

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:13–07:13
Abhijit Muhurta12:26–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta14:14–14:50
Godhuli17:15–17:45
Pradosha17:15–20:14
Nishitha00:13–01:13 (08.02)
Amrita Kalamnone on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam15:00–16:07
Yamaganda10:28–11:36
Gulika Kalam12:44–13:52
Dur Muhurta10:01–10:37, 23:13–00:13 (08.02)
Varjyam04:21–06:04 (08.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 14:14–17:15

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, shavingaverage 14:14–17:15
Cutting fingernailsaverage 15:32–17:15
Cutting toenailsaverage 14:14–17:15
Bathing, washing hairaverage 08:13–08:28, 09:12–09:53, 10:46–17:15

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ardra until 15:32, Punarvasu from 15:32; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 14:14, Shukla-triodashi from 14:14; lagna Makara 08:13, Kumbha 08:28, Mina 09:12, Mesha 09:53, Vrishabha 10:46, Mithuna 12:14, Karka 14:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 15:32) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 15:32) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −4

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

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

+1 Anandadi: Chara 08:13–15:32+1 Yoga Priti 11:51–08:10 (08.02)0 Auspicious tithi 14:14–08:10 (08.02)0 Auspicious nakshatra 15:32–08:10 (08.02)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:14–08:10 (08.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:13–14:14−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:13–15:32−3 Yamaghanta 08:13–15:32

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:13

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Priti; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Gada
MonthMagha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1854 · Vikram 1989 more

At sunrise 08:10

Tithi13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 15:22 more
NakshatraPunarvasu, pada 3 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 17:10 more
YogaPriti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 11:39 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 15:22 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 11:39yoga Ayushman
from 15:22tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 15:22karana Gara
from 17:10nakshatra Pushya
from 03:44 (09.02)karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:31
Sunrise08:10
Noon12:44
Sunset17:17
End of twilight17:57
Moonrise14:17
Moonset07:50
Day length9 h 06 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

taskat sunrisefrom 15:22from 17:10

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (08:10–17:10) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (17:10–17:17) is good for sowing.
  • Shukla-chaturdashi 15:22–17:17: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 17:10–08:08 (09.02)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:10–15:22

Anandadi: Matanga 17:10–08:08 (09.02) Anandadi: Gada 08:10–17:10

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:11–07:11
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta14:15–14:52
Godhuli17:17–17:47
Pradosha17:17–20:16
Nishitha00:13–01:13 (09.02)
Amrita Kalam14:36–16:19

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:44–13:52
Yamaganda09:19–10:27
Gulika Kalam11:36–12:44
Dur Muhurta12:26–13:02
Varjyam01:32–03:12 (09.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:08–09:49, 10:42–15:22

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, shavinggood 09:08–09:49, 10:42–15:22
Cutting fingernailsaverage 08:10–15:22
Cutting toenailsgood 09:08–09:49, 10:42–15:22
Bathing, washing hairgood 09:08–09:49, 10:42–15:22

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 17:10, Pushya from 17:10; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 15:22, Shukla-chaturdashi from 15:22; lagna Makara 08:10, Kumbha 08:24, Mina 09:08, Mesha 09:49, Vrishabha 10:42, Mithuna 12:10, Karka 14:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 17:10) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 17:10) — 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:

  • Shukla-chaturdashi 15:22–17:17: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:10–17:10+1 Yoga Priti 08:10–11:39+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:10–15:220 Ravi Yoga 17:10–08:08 (09.02)0 Anandadi: Matanga 17:10–08:08 (09.02)0 Rikta tithi 15:22–08:08 (09.02)−1 Anandadi: Gada 08:10–17:10−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:10–15:22

Panchanga at sunrise 08:10

SummaryBest day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Pushya; auspicious time — after 15:57
MonthMagha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1854 · Vikram 1989 more
FestivalsThaipusam

At sunrise 08:08

Tithi14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 15:57 more
NakshatraPushya, pada 3 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 18:16 more
YogaAyushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 11:01 more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 15:57 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 11:01yoga Saubhagya
from 15:57tithi Purnima
from 15:57karana Vishti
from 18:16nakshatra Ashlesha
from 04:02 (10.02)karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:29
Sunrise08:08
Noon12:44
Sunset17:20
End of twilight17:59
Moonrise15:44
Moonset08:08
Day length9 h 11 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 15:57

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (08:08–17:20) is good for sowing.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 15:57–17:20: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Shukla-chaturdashi 08:08–15:57: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Thaipusam · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

A festival of Murugan on the day of Pushya nakshatra in the Tamil month of Thai, usually at the full moon: pilgrims carry kavadi and pots of milk in fulfilment of vows. According to legend, on this day Parvati gave Murugan his spear, the Vel.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, 08:08–18:16
of the two days with this nakshatra, the one nearest the full moon is chosen

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:08–18:16 Guru Pushya Yoga 08:08–18:16 Ravi Yoga 08:08–18:16 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:08–18:16 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:57–08:06 (10.02)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:08–15:57

Anandadi: Shubha 08:08–18:16 Anandadi: Amrita 18:16–08:06 (10.02)

  • Bhadra on earth: 15:57–04:02 (10.02); Bhadra Puchha 23:46–00:58 (10.02); Bhadra Mukha 00:58–02:58 (10.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:10–07:09
Abhijit Muhurta12:26–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta14:16–14:53
Godhuli17:20–17:49
Pradosha17:20–20:17
Nishitha00:13–01:12 (10.02)
Amrita Kalam11:34–13:15

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam13:53–15:02
Yamaganda08:08–09:17
Gulika Kalam10:26–11:35
Dur Muhurta11:12–11:49, 14:53–15:29
Varjyam07:23–09:01 (10.02)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 09:04–09:45, 10:38–17:20

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 15:57, Purnima from 15:57; lagna Makara 08:08, Kumbha 08:20, Mina 09:04, Mesha 09:45, Vrishabha 10:38, Mithuna 12:06, Karka 14:30

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

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

  • Shukla-chaturdashi 08:08–15:57: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Purnima 15:57–17:20: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
  • Bhadra on earth 15:57–17:20: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +8

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

Auspicious time begins after 15:57

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:08–18:16+2 Pushya 08:08–18:16+2 Ravi Yoga 08:08–18:16+1 Anandadi: Shubha 08:08–18:16+1 Yoga Ayushman 08:08–11:01+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:57–08:06 (10.02)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:08–15:57 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Bhadra on earth 15:57–04:02 (10.02)−1 Eclipse nearby−2 Rikta tithi 08:08–15:57

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:08

SummaryUnfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
MonthMagha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1854 · Vikram 1989 more
FestivalsMagha Purnima (Maghi) · Lunar eclipse, penumbral (not visible here)

At sunrise 08:06

Tithi15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 16:00 more
NakshatraAshlesha, pada 3 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 18:51 more
Gandamula
YogaSaubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 09:58 more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 16:00 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 09:58yoga Shobhana
from 16:00tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 16:00karana Balava
from 18:51nakshatra Magha
from 03:50 (11.02)karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:27
Sunrise08:06
Noon12:44
Sunset17:22
End of twilight18:01
Moonrise17:13
Moonset08:20
Day length9 h 15 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)16:00
Lunar eclipse, penumbralgreatest eclipse 16:17, magnitude 0.018
PhasesPenumbral eclipse begins 15:57
Penumbral eclipse ends 16:36
Visibilitynot visible here (below the horizon)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 16:00

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Festivals and periods

Magha Purnima (Maghi) · Chandra (the Moon)

The full moon of Magha: the end of Magha Snana, holy bath and generous charity; Ravidas Jayanti, Lalita Jayanti.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 15:57 (09.02)–16:00
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:00–08:04 (11.02)

Anandadi: Mrityu 08:06–18:51 Anandadi: Kana 18:51–08:04 (11.02)

  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 12:45–00:56 (11.02)
  • Gandanta (tithi): 15:36–16:23
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:08–07:07
Abhijit Muhurta12:25–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta14:17–14:54
Godhuli17:22–17:51
Pradosha17:22–20:18
Nishitha00:13–01:12 (11.02)
Amrita Kalam17:13–18:51

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam11:35–12:44
Yamaganda15:03–16:12
Gulika Kalam09:16–10:25
Dur Muhurta09:57–10:34, 13:03–13:40
Varjyam07:23–09:01, 06:55–08:32 (11.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 16:00–17:22

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, shavingaverage 16:00–17:22
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 16:00–17:22
Bathing, washing hairaverage 09:00–09:41, 10:34–17:22

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Purnima until 16:00, Krishna-pratipat from 16:00; lagna Makara 08:06, Kumbha 08:16, Mina 09:00, Mesha 09:41, Vrishabha 10:34, Mithuna 12:02, Karka 14:26

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

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

  • Purnima 08:06–16:00: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −3

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

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

+1 Yoga Saubhagya 08:06–09:58+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 16:00–08:04 (11.02)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:00–08:04 (11.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:06–18:51−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 08:06–18:51

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:06

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Yoga Shobhana; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
MonthMagha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1854 · Vikram 1989 more

At sunrise 08:04

Tithi1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 15:34 more
NakshatraMagha, pada 3 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 18:59 more
Gandamula
YogaShobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 08:32 more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 15:34 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 08:32yoga Atiganda
from 15:34tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 15:34karana Taitila
from 18:59nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 03:11 (12.02)karana Gara
from 06:46 (12.02)yoga Sukarma

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:25
Sunrise08:04
Noon12:44
Sunset17:24
End of twilight18:03
Moonrise18:40
Moonset08:28
Day length9 h 19 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 15:34

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, Magha (08:04–17:24) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Padma 08:04–18:59 Anandadi: Lumbaka 18:59–08:02 (12.02)

  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:06–07:05
Abhijit Muhurta12:25–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta14:17–14:55
Godhuli17:24–17:53
Pradosha17:24–20:20
Nishitha00:14–01:12 (12.02)
Amrita Kalam16:34–18:11

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:24–11:34
Yamaganda13:54–15:04
Gulika Kalam08:04–09:14
Dur Muhurta08:04–08:41, 08:41–09:19
Varjyam06:55–08:32, 02:53–04:28 (12.02)

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, shavingbad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsbad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairaverage 15:34–17:20

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 15:34, Krishna-dvitya from 15:34; lagna Makara 08:04, Kumbha 08:12, Mina 08:56, Mesha 09:37, Vrishabha 10:30, Mithuna 11:58, Karka 14:23, Simha 17:20

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Padma 08:04–18:59+1 Yoga Shobhana 08:04–08:32+1 Auspicious tithi 08:04–15:340 Yoga Atiganda 08:32–10:45−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:04–18:59

Panchanga at sunrise 08:04

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
MonthMagha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1854 · Vikram 1989 more
FestivalsKumbha Sankranti

At sunrise 08:02

Tithi2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 14:42 more
NakshatraPurva-Phalguni, pada 3 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 18:42 more
YogaSukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 04:41 (13.02) more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 14:42 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 14:42tithi Krishna-tritya
from 14:42karana Vanija
from 18:42nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 02:08 (13.02)karana Vishti
from 04:41 (13.02)yoga Dhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:23
Sunrise08:02
Noon12:44
Sunset17:26
End of twilight18:05
Moonrise20:08
Moonset08:35
Day length9 h 24 min

Sky

Kumbha Sankranti05:05 — the Sun enters Kumbha (Aquarius)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 14:42

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 (08:02–17:26) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Kumbha Sankranti · Surya

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

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 08:02–12:44
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:42–08:00 (13.02)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 18:42–08:00 (13.02)

Anandadi: Chhatra 08:02–18:42 Anandadi: Mitra 18:42–08:00 (13.02)

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:08–13:29 (13.02); Bhadra Puchha 09:30–10:38 (13.02); Bhadra Mukha 10:38–12:32 (13.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:05–07:03
Abhijit Muhurta12:25–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta14:18–14:56
Godhuli17:26–17:55
Pradosha17:26–20:21
Nishitha00:14–01:12 (13.02)
Amrita Kalam12:22–13:57

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:16–17:26
Yamaganda12:44–13:55
Gulika Kalam15:05–16:16
Dur Muhurta16:11–16:48
Varjyam01:43–03:16 (13.02)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 08:52–09:33, 10:26–17:16

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 14:42, Krishna-tritya from 14:42; lagna Makara 08:02, Kumbha 08:08, Mina 08:52, Mesha 09:33, Vrishabha 10:26, Mithuna 11:54, Karka 14:19, Simha 17:16

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

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

  • Sankranti at 05:05 — 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).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1

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: Sankranti day

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 08:02–18:42+1 Yoga Sukarma 08:02–04:41 (13.02)+1 Auspicious tithi 08:02–14:42−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:02–18:42

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 08:02

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Vishti (Bhadra)
MonthMagha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1854 · Vikram 1989 more
FestivalsSankashti Chaturthi (Dwijapriya)

At sunrise 08:00

Tithi3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 13:29 more
NakshatraUttara-Phalguni, pada 3 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 18:05 more
YogaDhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 02:22 (14.02) more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:29 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 13:29tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 13:29karana Bava
from 18:05nakshatra Hasta
from 00:46 (14.02)karana Balava
from 02:22 (14.02)yoga Shula

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:21
Sunrise08:00
Noon12:44
Sunset17:28
End of twilight18:07
Moonrise21:36
Moonset08:41
Day length9 h 28 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 13:29

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (08:00–17:28) is good for sowing.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:00–13:29: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Dwijapriya) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 21:36
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:00–13:29

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:00–18:05 Anandadi: Vajra 18:05–07:57 (14.02)

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:08–13:29; Bhadra Puchha 09:30–10:38; Bhadra Mukha 10:38–12:32

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:03–07:01
Abhijit Muhurta12:25–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta14:19–14:57
Godhuli17:28–17:57
Pradosha17:28–20:22
Nishitha00:14–01:12 (14.02)
Amrita Kalam11:04–12:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam09:11–10:22
Yamaganda11:33–12:44
Gulika Kalam13:55–15:06
Dur Muhurta13:03–13:41, 14:57–15:35
Varjyam02:10–03:42 (14.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:48–09:29, 10:22–13:29

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, shavinggood 08:48–09:29, 10:22–13:29
Cutting fingernailsaverage 08:00–13:29
Cutting toenailsgood 08:48–09:29, 10:22–13:29
Bathing, washing hairgood 08:48–09:29, 10:22–13:29

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-tritya until 13:29, Krishna-chaturti from 13:29; lagna Makara 08:00, Kumbha 08:04, Mina 08:48, Mesha 09:29, Vrishabha 10:22, Mithuna 11:50, Karka 14:15, Simha 17:13

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-chaturti 13:29–17:28: 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

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: Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)

+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:00–18:05+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:00–18:05+1 Yoga Dhriti 08:00–02:22 (14.02)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:00–13:290 Surya Dagdha tithi 13:29–07:57 (14.02)−1 Rikta tithi 13:29–07:57 (14.02)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:00–13:29−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:00–13:29

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:00

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Rikta tithi, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
MonthMagha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1854 · Vikram 1989 more

At sunrise 07:57

Tithi4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 11:58 more
NakshatraHasta, pada 3 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 17:11 more
YogaShula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 23:49 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 11:58 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 11:58tithi Krishna-panchami
from 11:58karana Kaulava
from 17:11nakshatra Chitra
from 23:07karana Taitila
from 23:49yoga Ganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:19
Sunrise07:57
Noon12:44
Sunset17:30
End of twilight18:09
Moonrise23:06
Moonset08:47
Day length9 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 11:58from 17:11

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (07:57–17:11) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (17:11–17:30) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:58–07:55 (15.02)

Anandadi: Saumya 07:57–17:11 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 17:11–07:55 (15.02)

  • Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-chaturti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:02–07:00
Abhijit Muhurta12:25–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta14:19–14:58
Godhuli17:30–17:59
Pradosha17:30–20:23
Nishitha00:14–01:12 (15.02)
Amrita Kalam11:25–12:57

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam15:07–16:19
Yamaganda10:21–11:32
Gulika Kalam12:44–13:56
Dur Muhurta09:52–10:30, 23:16–00:14 (15.02)
Varjyam00:49–02:20 (15.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:58–17:30

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, shavingaverage 11:58–17:30
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 11:58–17:30
Bathing, washing hairaverage 08:45–09:25, 10:18–17:30

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Hasta until 17:11, Chitra from 17:11; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 11:58, Krishna-panchami from 11:58; lagna Makara 07:57, Kumbha 08:00, Mina 08:45, Mesha 09:25, Vrishabha 10:18, Mithuna 11:46, Karka 14:11, Simha 17:09

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 17:11) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 17:11) — improvement of well-being; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

  • Krishna-chaturti 07:57–11:58: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

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

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 07:57–17:11+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:57–17:11+1 Auspicious tithi 11:58–07:55 (15.02)0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 17:11–07:55 (15.02)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:57–11:58−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:58–07:55 (15.02)−2 Rikta tithi 07:57–11:58

Panchanga at sunrise 07:57

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday; cons: Anandadi: Kaladanda
MonthMagha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1854 · Vikram 1989 more

At sunrise 07:55

Tithi5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 10:13 more
NakshatraChitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 16:04 more
YogaGanda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 21:07 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 10:13 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 10:13tithi Krishna-shashti
from 10:13karana Gara
from 16:04nakshatra Swati
from 21:07yoga Vriddhi
from 21:16karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:17
Sunrise07:55
Noon12:43
Sunset17:33
End of twilight18:11
Moonrisenone
Moonset08:55
Day length9 h 37 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 10:13from 16:04

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (07:55–16:04) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (16:04–17:33) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 16:04–07:53 (16.02)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:55–16:04 Anandadi: Dhumra 16:04–07:53 (16.02)

  • Gandanta (tithi): 09:51–10:35

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:00–06:58
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta14:20–14:59
Godhuli17:33–18:01
Pradosha17:33–20:25
Nishitha00:14–01:11 (16.02)
Amrita Kalam09:58–11:29, 06:27–07:58 (16.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:44–13:56
Yamaganda09:07–10:20
Gulika Kalam11:32–12:44
Dur Muhurta12:25–13:03
Varjyam21:22–22:53

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:41–09:21

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, shavinggood 08:41–09:21
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 08:41–09:21
Bathing, washing hairgood 08:41–09:21, 10:14–17:05

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Chitra until 16:04, Swati from 16:04; tithi Krishna-panchami until 10:13, Krishna-shashti from 10:13; lagna Makara 07:55, Kumbha 07:56, Mina 08:41, Mesha 09:21, Vrishabha 10:14, Mithuna 11:42, Karka 14:07, Simha 17:05

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 16:04) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 16:04) — relief from all suffering; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 07:55–16:04+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:55–10:130 Ravi Yoga 16:04–07:53 (16.02)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:55–16:04

Panchanga at sunrise 07:55

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Vishti (Bhadra)
MonthMagha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1854 · Vikram 1989 more

At sunrise 07:53

Tithi6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 08:17 more
NakshatraSwati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 14:47 more
YogaVriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 18:18 more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 08:17 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 08:17tithi Krishna-saptami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 08:17karana Vishti
from 14:47nakshatra Vishakha
from 18:18yoga Dhruva
from 19:15karana Bava
from 06:12 (17.02)tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 06:12 (17.02)karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:15
Sunrise07:53
Noon12:43
Sunset17:35
End of twilight18:13
Moonrise00:40
Moonset09:05
Day length9 h 41 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

taskat sunrisefrom 08:17from 14:47

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (07:53–14:47) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (14:47–17:35) is good for sowing, for root crops.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:17–17:35: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:53–14:47

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:53–08:17 Krakacha Yoga 06:12–07:51 (17.02) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:12–07:51 (17.02)

Anandadi: Sthira 07:53–14:47 Anandadi: Vardhamana 14:47–07:51 (17.02)

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 08:17–19:15; Bhadra Puchha 12:40–13:45; Bhadra Mukha 13:45–15:35

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:58–06:56
Abhijit Muhurta12:24–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta14:21–15:00
Godhuli17:35–18:03
Pradosha17:35–20:26
Nishitha00:14–01:11 (17.02)
Amrita Kalam06:27–07:58, 05:05–06:36 (17.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam13:57–15:09
Yamaganda07:53–09:06
Gulika Kalam10:18–11:31
Dur Muhurta11:07–11:46, 15:00–15:38
Varjyam20:03–21:33

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:37–09:18, 10:10–14:47

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 08:37–09:18, 10:10–14:47
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 08:37–09:18, 10:10–14:47
Bathing, washing hairgood 08:37–09:18, 10:10–14:47

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Swati until 14:47, Vishakha from 14:47; tithi Krishna-shashti until 08:17, Krishna-saptami from 08:17; lagna Kumbha 07:53, Mina 08:37, Mesha 09:18, Vrishabha 10:10, Mithuna 11:38, Karka 14:03, Simha 17:01

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 14:47) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 14:47) — loss of money; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2

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: Kshaya tithi

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:53–14:47+1 Anandadi: Sthira 07:53–14:47+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:53–14:47+1 Yoga Vriddhi 07:53–18:18+1 Auspicious weekday0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:53–08:17 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:17–19:15

Panchanga at sunrise 07:53

SummaryFavourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Matanga; auspicious time — after 13:22
MonthMagha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1854 · Vikram 1989 more
FestivalsKalashtami

At sunrise 07:51

Tithi8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 04:03 (18.02) more
NakshatraVishakha, pada 4 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 13:22 more
YogaDhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 15:23 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 17:08 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 13:22nakshatra Anuradha
from 15:23yoga Vyaghata
from 17:08karana Kaulava
from 04:03 (18.02)tithi Krishna-navami
from 04:03 (18.02)karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:12
Sunrise07:51
Noon12:43
Sunset17:37
End of twilight18:15
Moonrise02:18
Moonset09:20
Day length9 h 46 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 13:22

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (07:51–13:22) is good for sowing, for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (13:22–17:37) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:37–20:27
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:22–07:48 (18.02)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:51–04:03 (18.02) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:03–07:48 (18.02)

Anandadi: Matanga 07:51–13:22 Anandadi: Rakshasa 13:22–07:48 (18.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:57–06:54
Abhijit Muhurta12:24–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta14:22–15:01
Godhuli17:37–18:05
Pradosha17:37–20:27
Nishitha00:14–01:11 (18.02)
Amrita Kalam02:08–03:38 (18.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam11:31–12:44
Yamaganda15:10–16:24
Gulika Kalam09:04–10:17
Dur Muhurta09:48–10:27, 13:03–13:42
Varjyam17:08–18:38

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, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairgood 13:22–16:57

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Vishakha until 13:22, Anuradha from 13:22; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Kumbha 07:51, Mina 08:33, Mesha 09:14, Vrishabha 10:06, Mithuna 11:34, Karka 13:59, Simha 16:57

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 13:22) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 13:22) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Friday — universal respect.

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

  • Krishna-ashtami 07:51–17:37: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

  • The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
  • Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
  • Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 13:22

+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:22–07:48 (18.02)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 07:51–13:22+1 Yoga Dhruva 07:51–15:23+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious nakshatra 13:22–07:48 (18.02)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:51–04:03 (18.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vyaghata 15:23–18:320 Anandadi: Rakshasa 13:22–07:48 (18.02)−1 Ashtami 07:51–04:03 (18.02)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:51

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Amrita; cons: Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
MonthMagha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1854 · Vikram 1989 more

At sunrise 07:48

Tithi9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 01:51 (19.02) more
NakshatraAnuradha, pada 4 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 11:54 more
YogaVyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 12:24 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 14:57 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 11:54nakshatra Jyestha
from 12:24yoga Harshana
from 14:57karana Gara
from 01:51 (19.02)tithi Krishna-dashami
from 01:51 (19.02)karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:10
Sunrise07:48
Noon12:43
Sunset17:39
End of twilight18:17
Moonrise03:54
Moonset09:46
Day length9 h 50 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 11:54

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (07:48–11:54) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (11:54–17:39) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:48–01:51 (19.02)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:51–07:46 (19.02)

Anandadi: Amrita 07:48–11:54 Anandadi: Musala 11:54–07:46 (19.02)

  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 04:47–16:02 (19.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:55–06:52
Abhijit Muhurta12:24–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta14:22–15:02
Godhuli17:39–18:07
Pradosha17:39–20:29
Nishitha00:14–01:11 (19.02)
Amrita Kalam02:09–03:39 (19.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:16–11:30
Yamaganda13:58–15:11
Gulika Kalam07:48–09:02
Dur Muhurta07:48–08:28, 08:28–09:07
Varjyam17:09–18:39

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 08:29–09:10, 10:02–11:54

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Anuradha until 11:54, Jyestha from 11:54; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Kumbha 07:48, Mina 08:29, Mesha 09:10, Vrishabha 10:02, Mithuna 11:30, Karka 13:55, Simha 16:53

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 11:54) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 11:54) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

  • Krishna-navami 07:48–17:39: 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 Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
  • Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
  • Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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) 07:48–01:51 (19.02)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 07:48–11:54+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:48–11:54+1 Yoga Harshana 12:24–07:46 (19.02)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 11:54–07:46 (19.02)−1 Anandadi: Musala 11:54–07:46 (19.02)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 07:48–01:51 (19.02)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:48

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; cons: Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
MonthMagha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1854 · Vikram 1989 more

At sunrise 07:46

Tithi10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 23:40 more
NakshatraJyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 10:24 more
Gandamula
YogaHarshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 09:25 more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 12:45 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 09:25yoga Vajra
from 10:24nakshatra Mula
from 12:45karana Vishti
from 23:40tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 23:40karana Bava
from 06:29 (20.02)yoga Siddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:08
Sunrise07:46
Noon12:43
Sunset17:41
End of twilight18:19
Moonrise05:19
Moonset10:31
Day length9 h 55 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrise

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (07:46–10:24) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (10:24–17:41) is good for sowing, for root crops.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:45–17:41: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:24–07:44 (20.02) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 10:24–07:44 (20.02)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:40–07:44 (20.02)

Anandadi: Siddhi 10:24–07:44 (20.02) Anandadi: Kana 07:46–10:24

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 12:45–23:40; Bhadra Puchha 14:24–15:29; Bhadra Mukha 15:29–17:18
  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 04:47–16:02
  • Gandanta (tithi): 23:19–00:02 (20.02)
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:53–06:50
Abhijit Muhurta12:24–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta14:23–15:03
Godhuli17:41–18:09
Pradosha17:41–20:30
Nishitha00:14–01:11 (20.02)
Amrita Kalam02:57–04:27 (20.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:27–17:41
Yamaganda12:44–13:58
Gulika Kalam15:12–16:27
Dur Muhurta16:22–17:02
Varjyam07:28–08:58 (20.02)

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, shavingbad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsbad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairaverage 08:25–09:06, 09:58–16:49

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Jyestha until 10:24, Mula from 10:24; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Kumbha 07:46, Mina 08:25, Mesha 09:06, Vrishabha 09:58, Mithuna 11:26, Karka 13:51, Simha 16:49

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 10:24) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 10:24) — ruin of the family; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:24–07:44 (20.02)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 10:24–07:44 (20.02)+1 Yoga Harshana 07:46–09:25+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 10:24–07:44 (20.02)0 Yoga Vajra 09:25–10:29−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 12:45–23:40−1 Gandanta 07:46–16:02−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:46–10:24−3 Anandadi: Kana 07:46–10:24

Panchanga at sunrise 07:46

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Anandadi: Utpata
MonthMagha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1854 · Vikram 1989 more
FestivalsVijaya Ekadashi

At sunrise 07:44

Tithi11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 21:35 more
NakshatraMula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 08:58 more
Gandamula
YogaSiddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 03:37 (21.02) more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 10:37 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:58nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 10:37karana Balava
from 21:35tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 21:35karana Kaulava
from 03:37 (21.02)yoga Vyatipata
from 07:38 (21.02)nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:06
Sunrise07:44
Noon12:43
Sunset17:43
End of twilight18:21
Moonrise06:20
Moonset11:41
Day length9 h 59 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

taskat sunrisefrom 08:58

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 (07:44–08:58) is good for sowing, for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (08:58–17:43) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Vijaya Ekadashi · Vishnu

The Ekadashi of the dark half of Magha (Phalguna in North India). “Bestower of victory”: according to legend, Rama observed it before crossing to Lanka.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:40 (19.02)–21:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 07:41–09:42 (21.02)

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:44–21:35 Krakacha Yoga 07:44–21:35 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:35–07:41 (21.02)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 07:44–08:58 Anandadi: Utpata 08:58–07:38 (21.02) Anandadi: Mrityu 07:38–07:41 (21.02)

  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:51–06:48
Abhijit Muhurta12:24–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta14:24–15:04
Godhuli17:43–18:11
Pradosha17:43–20:31
Nishitha00:14–01:10 (21.02)
Amrita Kalam03:06–04:37 (21.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:59–10:14
Yamaganda11:29–12:44
Gulika Kalam13:59–15:13
Dur Muhurta13:04–13:44, 15:04–15:43
Varjyam07:28–08:58, 18:02–19:33

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:21–09:02, 09:54–16:45

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 08:21–09:02, 09:54–16:45
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 08:21–09:02, 09:54–16:45
Bathing, washing hairgood 09:54–16:45

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mula until 08:58, Purva-Ashadha from 08:58; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Kumbha 07:44, Mina 08:21, Mesha 09:02, Vrishabha 09:54, Mithuna 11:23, Karka 13:47, Simha 16:45

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 08:58) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 08:58) — ruin of the family; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

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

+2 Yoga Siddhi 07:44–03:37 (21.02)+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:44–08:58−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:44–21:35−3 Anandadi: Utpata 08:58–07:38 (21.02)−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:44–21:35

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:44

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
MonthMagha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1854 · Vikram 1989 more
FestivalsBhauma Pradosha

At sunrise 07:41

Tithi12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 19:40 more
NakshatraUttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 06:31 (22.02) more
YogaVyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 00:55 (22.02) more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 08:36 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:36karana Taitila
from 19:40tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 19:40karana Gara
from 00:55 (22.02)yoga Variyana
from 06:31 (22.02)nakshatra Shravana
from 06:47 (22.02)karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:04
Sunrise07:41
Noon12:43
Sunset17:46
End of twilight18:23
Moonrise06:57
Moonset13:11
Day length10 h 04 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrise

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (07:41–17:46) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Bhauma Pradosha · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:40–20:32
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 07:41–19:40 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:40–07:39 (22.02)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:41–06:31 (22.02)

Anandadi: Manasa 07:41–00:46 (22.02) Anandadi: Padma 00:46–07:39 (22.02)

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.

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:50–06:45
Abhijit Muhurta12:23–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta14:24–15:04
Godhuli17:46–18:13
Pradosha17:46–20:32
Nishitha00:14–01:10 (22.02)
Amrita Kalam00:25–01:56 (22.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam15:15–16:30
Yamaganda10:12–11:28
Gulika Kalam12:43–13:59
Dur Muhurta09:42–10:22, 23:19–00:14 (22.02)
Varjyam15:16–16:47

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, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 08:17–08:58, 09:50–16:41

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Kumbha 07:41, Mina 08:17, Mesha 08:58, Vrishabha 09:50, Mithuna 11:19, Karka 13:43, Simha 16:41

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

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

  • Vyatipata 07:41–17:46: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+1 Anandadi: Manasa 07:41–00:46 (22.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:41–06:31 (22.02)0 Tripushkar Yoga 07:41–19:40−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:41–06:31 (22.02)−3 Vyatipata 07:41–00:55 (22.02)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:41

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chhatra, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
MonthMagha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1854 · Vikram 1989 more
FestivalsMaha Shivaratri

At sunrise 07:39

Tithi13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 17:59 more
NakshatraShravana, pada 1 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 05:40 (23.02) more
YogaVariyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 22:25 more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 17:59 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 17:59tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 17:59karana Vishti
from 22:25yoga Parigha
from 05:16 (23.02)karana Shakuni
from 05:40 (23.02)nakshatra Dhanishtha

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:01
Sunrise07:39
Noon12:43
Sunset17:48
End of twilight18:26
Moonrise07:18
Moonset14:47
Day length10 h 08 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrise

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (07:39–17:48) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Maha Shivaratri · Shiva

“The Great Night of Shiva” — the marriage of Shiva and Parvati and the appearance of the fiery lingam. Devotees fast all day, keep vigil at night, perform abhisheka of the lingam in each of the four praharas and offer bilva leaves; the main puja is at midnight (Nishitha).

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:15–01:10 (23.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:39–17:59 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:40–07:37 (23.02)

Anandadi: Chhatra 08:03–05:40 (23.02) Anandadi: Mitra 05:40–07:37 (23.02) Anandadi: Mudgara 07:39–08:03

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 17:59–05:16 (23.02); Bhadra Mukha 17:59–19:52; Bhadra Puchha 04:11–05:19 (23.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:48–06:43
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta14:25–15:05
Godhuli17:48–18:15
Pradosha17:48–20:33
Nishitha00:15–01:10 (23.02)
Amrita Kalam19:38–21:11

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:43–13:59
Yamaganda08:55–10:11
Gulika Kalam11:27–12:43
Dur Muhurta12:23–13:04
Varjyam10:22–11:55

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, shavingaverage throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairgood 08:13–08:54, 09:47–16:37

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Kumbha 07:39, Mina 08:13, Mesha 08:54, Vrishabha 09:47, Mithuna 11:15, Karka 13:39, Simha 16:37

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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: Chhatra 08:03–05:40 (23.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:39–05:40 (23.02)+1 Yoga Variyana 07:39–22:25+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Mudgara 07:39–08:03−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:39–17:59

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:39

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
MonthMagha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1854 · Vikram 1989 more

At sunrise 07:37

Tithi14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 16:39 more
NakshatraDhanishtha, pada 1 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 05:12 (24.02) more
YogaParigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 20:13 more
KaranaShakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 16:39 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 16:39tithi Amavasya
from 16:39karana Chatushpada
from 20:13yoga Shiva
from 04:07 (24.02)karana Naga
from 05:12 (24.02)nakshatra Shatabhisha

Sun and Moon

Dawn06:59
Sunrise07:37
Noon12:43
Sunset17:50
End of twilight18:28
Moonrise07:31
Moonset16:21
Day length10 h 13 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

taskat sunrisefrom 16:39

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:

  • Shakuni 07:37–16:39: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
  • Chatushpada 16:39–17:50: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Krishna-chaturdashi 07:37–16:39: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:37–16:39

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:37–05:12 (24.02) Anandadi: Vajra 05:12–07:34 (24.02)

  • Dosha-free Panchaka: 17:23–08:29 (28.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:46–06:41
Abhijit Muhurta12:23–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta14:25–15:06
Godhuli17:50–18:17
Pradosha17:50–20:35
Nishitha00:15–01:09 (24.02)
Amrita Kalam19:00–20:34

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:00–15:17
Yamaganda07:37–08:53
Gulika Kalam10:10–11:27
Dur Muhurta11:01–11:42, 15:06–15:47
Varjyam09:35–11:09

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, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 16:39, Amavasya from 16:39; lagna Kumbha 07:37, Mina 08:09, Mesha 08:50, Vrishabha 09:43, Mithuna 11:11, Karka 13:35, Simha 16:33

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Thursday — success.

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

  • Krishna-chaturdashi 07:37–16:39: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Amavasya 16:39–17:50: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

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

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:37–05:12 (24.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:37–05:12 (24.02)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Panchaka 17:23–07:34 (24.02)0 Yoga Parigha 07:37–09:19−1 Eclipse nearby−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:37–16:39−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 07:37–16:39

Panchanga at sunrise 07:37

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Panchaka
MonthMagha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1854 · Vikram 1989 more
FestivalsMagha Amavasya · Solar eclipse, annular (not visible here)

At sunrise 07:34

Tithi30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 15:43 more
NakshatraShatabhisha, pada 1 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 05:11 (25.02) more
YogaShiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 18:21 more
KaranaNaga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 15:43 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 15:43tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 15:43karana Kimstughna
from 18:21yoga Siddha
from 03:27 (25.02)karana Bava
from 05:11 (25.02)nakshatra Purva-Bhadra

Sun and Moon

Dawn06:57
Sunrise07:34
Noon12:43
Sunset17:52
End of twilight18:30
Moonrise07:40
Moonset17:51
Day length10 h 17 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)15:43
Solar eclipse, annulargreatest eclipse 15:46, magnitude 0.984
Visibilitynot visible here (outside the eclipse zone)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 15:43

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (07:34–17:52) is good for sowing.
  • Naga 07:34–15:43: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Kimstughna 15:43–17:52: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Magha Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 16:39 (23.02)–15:43
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:43–07:32 (25.02)

Anandadi: Saumya 07:34–05:11 (25.02) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:11–07:32 (25.02)

  • Dosha-free Panchaka: 17:23 (23.02)–08:29 (28.02)
  • Gandanta (tithi): 15:20–16:07

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:44–06:39
Abhijit Muhurta12:22–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta14:26–15:07
Godhuli17:52–18:19
Pradosha17:52–20:36
Nishitha00:15–01:09 (25.02)
Amrita Kalam22:00–23:36

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam11:26–12:43
Yamaganda15:18–16:35
Gulika Kalam08:51–10:09
Dur Muhurta09:38–10:19, 13:04–13:45
Varjyam12:24–14:00

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 15:43–17:52

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, shavingaverage 15:43–17:52
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 15:43–17:52
Bathing, washing hairaverage throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Amavasya until 15:43, Shukla-pratipat from 15:43; lagna Kumbha 07:34, Mina 08:05, Mesha 08:46, Vrishabha 09:39, Mithuna 11:07, Karka 13:31, Simha 16:29

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Friday — universal respect.

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

  • Amavasya 07:34–15:43: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

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: Amavasya

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 07:34–05:11 (25.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:34–05:11 (25.02)+1 Yoga Shiva 07:34–18:21+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:43–07:32 (25.02)−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Amavasya 07:34–15:43

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:34

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
MonthPhalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1854 · Vikram 1989 more
FestivalsChandra Darshan

At sunrise 07:32

Tithi1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 15:18 more
NakshatraPurva-Bhadra, pada 1 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 05:43 (26.02) more
YogaSiddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 16:53 more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 15:18 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 15:18tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 15:18karana Balava
from 16:53yoga Sadhya
from 03:19 (26.02)karana Kaulava
from 05:43 (26.02)nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra

Sun and Moon

Dawn06:54
Sunrise07:32
Noon12:42
Sunset17:54
End of twilight18:32
Moonrise07:46
Moonset19:16
Day length10 h 22 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 15:18

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (07:32–17:54) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 17:54–19:16
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 17:54–19:16

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 15:18–05:43 (26.02)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:32–05:43 (26.02) Anandadi: Dhumra 05:43–07:29 (26.02)

  • Dosha-free Panchaka: 17:23 (23.02)–08:29 (28.02)

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.

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:42–06:37
Abhijit Muhurta12:22–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta14:27–15:08
Godhuli17:54–18:21
Pradosha17:54–20:37
Nishitha00:15–01:09 (26.02)
Amrita Kalam21:32–23:10

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:07–11:25
Yamaganda14:01–15:19
Gulika Kalam07:32–08:50
Dur Muhurta07:32–08:13, 08:13–08:55
Varjyam11:44–13:22

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 15:18–16:25

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, shavingaverage 15:18–16:25
Cutting fingernailsaverage 15:18–16:25
Cutting toenailsbad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairaverage 15:18–16:25

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 15:18, Shukla-dvitya from 15:18; lagna Kumbha 07:32, Mina 08:01, Mesha 08:42, Vrishabha 09:35, Mithuna 11:03, Karka 13:27, Simha 16:25

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 07:32–16:530 Auspicious tithi 15:18–07:29 (26.02)0 Tripushkar Yoga 15:18–05:43 (26.02)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:32–05:43 (26.02)−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:32–05:43 (26.02)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:32

SummaryBest day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira
MonthPhalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1854 · Vikram 1989 more

At sunrise 07:29

Tithi2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 15:28 more
NakshatraUttara-Bhadra, pada 1 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 06:49 (27.02) more
YogaSadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 15:52 more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 15:28 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 15:28tithi Shukla-tritya
from 15:28karana Taitila
from 15:52yoga Shubha
from 03:46 (27.02)karana Gara
from 06:49 (27.02)nakshatra Revati

Sun and Moon

Dawn06:52
Sunrise07:29
Noon12:42
Sunset17:56
End of twilight18:34
Moonrise07:52
Moonset20:38
Day length10 h 26 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

taskat sunrisefrom 15:28

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (07:29–17:56) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:29–06:49 (27.02) Ravi Yoga 06:49–07:27 (27.02)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 15:28–06:49 (27.02)

Anandadi: Sthira 07:29–06:49 (27.02) Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:49–07:27 (27.02)

  • Dosha-free Panchaka: 17:23 (23.02)–08:29 (28.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:41–06:35
Abhijit Muhurta12:22–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta14:27–15:09
Godhuli17:56–18:23
Pradosha17:56–20:38
Nishitha00:15–01:09 (27.02)
Amrita Kalam01:47–03:28 (27.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:38–17:56
Yamaganda12:43–14:01
Gulika Kalam15:20–16:38
Dur Muhurta16:33–17:14
Varjyam15:45–17:25

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, shavingaverage throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernailsaverage throughout the daytime
Cutting toenailsaverage 07:57–08:38, 09:31–17:56
Bathing, washing hairaverage throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 15:28, Shukla-tritya from 15:28; lagna Kumbha 07:29, Mina 07:57, Mesha 08:38, Vrishabha 09:31, Mithuna 10:59, Karka 13:24, Simha 16:21

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Sunday — physical well-being.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:29–06:49 (27.02)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 07:29–06:49 (27.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:29–06:49 (27.02)+1 Yoga Sadhya 07:29–15:52+1 Auspicious tithi 07:29–15:280 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 15:28–06:49 (27.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka all day

Panchanga at sunrise 07:29

SummaryBest day — Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 15:19
MonthPhalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1854 · Vikram 1989 more

At sunrise 07:27

Tithi3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 16:13 more
NakshatraRevati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 08:29 (28.02) more
Gandamula
YogaShubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 15:19 more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 16:13 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 15:19yoga Shukla
from 16:13tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 16:13karana Vanija
from 04:49 (28.02)karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn06:50
Sunrise07:27
Noon12:42
Sunset17:58
End of twilight18:36
Moonrise07:57
Moonset21:59
Day length10 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 16:13

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (07:27–17:58) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Matanga all day

  • Bhadra on earth: 04:49–08:29 (28.02); Bhadra Mukha 04:53–07:00 (28.02)
  • Dosha-free Panchaka: 17:23 (23.02)–08:29 (28.02)
  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 02:01–14:59 (28.02)
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:39–06:33
Abhijit Muhurta12:22–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta14:28–15:10
Godhuli17:58–18:25
Pradosha17:58–20:40
Nishitha00:14–01:08 (28.02)
Amrita Kalam05:55–07:38 (28.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:46–10:05
Yamaganda11:24–12:43
Gulika Kalam14:02–15:20
Dur Muhurta13:04–13:46, 15:10–15:52
Varjyam19:39–21:21

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:53–08:34, 09:27–16:13

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 07:53–08:34, 09:27–16:13
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 07:53–08:34, 09:27–16:13
Bathing, washing hairgood 07:53–08:34, 09:27–16:13

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Shukla-tritya until 16:13, Shukla-chaturti from 16:13; lagna Kumbha 07:27, Mina 07:53, Mesha 08:34, Vrishabha 09:27, Mithuna 10:55, Karka 13:20, Simha 16:17

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

  • Shukla-chaturti 16:13–17:58: 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 = +6

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

Auspicious time ends by 15:19

+2 Yoga Shubha 07:27–15:19+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Matanga all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:27–16:130 Surya Dagdha tithi 16:13–07:24 (28.02)0 Rikta tithi 16:13–07:24 (28.02)−1 Panchaka all day

Panchanga at sunrise 07:27

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi
MonthPhalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraAngirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1854 · Vikram 1989 more
FestivalsVinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 07:24

Tithi4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 17:33 more
NakshatraRevati, pada 4 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 08:29 more
Gandamula
YogaShukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 15:13 more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 17:33 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 08:29nakshatra Ashwini
from 15:13yoga Brahma
from 17:33tithi Shukla-panchami
from 17:33karana Bava
from 06:26 (01.03)karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn06:47
Sunrise07:24
Noon12:42
Sunset18:00
End of twilight18:38
Moonrise08:03
Moonset23:20
Day length10 h 36 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 08:29from 17:33

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (07:24–08:29) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:24–17:33: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:39–13:46
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:24–08:29 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:29–07:22 (01.03) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:29–07:22 (01.03)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:33–07:22 (01.03)

Anandadi: Shubha 07:24–08:29 Anandadi: Amrita 08:29–07:22 (01.03)

  • Bhadra on earth: 04:49–08:29; Bhadra Mukha 04:53–07:00
  • Bhadra in heaven: 08:29–17:33; Bhadra Puchha 16:17–17:33
  • Dosha-free Panchaka: 17:23 (23.02)–08:29
  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 02:01–14:59
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
  • Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-chaturti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:37–06:31
Abhijit Muhurta12:21–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta14:28–15:11
Godhuli18:00–18:27
Pradosha18:00–20:41
Nishitha00:14–01:08 (01.03)
Amrita Kalam05:55–07:38, 02:50–04:34 (01.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam15:21–16:41
Yamaganda10:03–11:23
Gulika Kalam12:42–14:02
Dur Muhurta09:32–10:14, 23:21–00:14 (01.03)
Varjyam06:19–08:04 (01.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 17:33–18:00

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, shavingaverage 17:33–18:00
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 17:33–18:00
Bathing, washing hairaverage 07:49–08:30, 09:23–16:14, 17:33–18:00

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Revati until 08:29, Ashwini from 08:29; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 17:33, Shukla-panchami from 17:33; lagna Kumbha 07:24, Mina 07:49, Mesha 08:30, Vrishabha 09:23, Mithuna 10:51, Karka 13:16, Simha 16:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 08:29) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 08:29) — joy; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

  • Shukla-chaturti 07:24–17:33: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Bhadra on earth 07:24–08:29: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:29–07:22 (01.03)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 08:29–07:22 (01.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:24–08:29+1 Yoga Shukla 07:24–15:130 Ravi Yoga 07:24–08:290 Auspicious tithi 17:33–07:22 (01.03)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:33–07:22 (01.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Panchaka 07:24–08:29−1 Gandanta 07:24–14:59−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:24–17:33−2 Rikta tithi 07:24–17:33−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:29–17:33

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:24

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
Magha (Vedic name Tapas) — A month of austerity and holy baths (Magha Snana): Vasant Panchami, Ratha Saptami; in the dark half — Maha Shivaratri.
Patron: Madhava; Aditya — Pushan. Full moon in nakshatra Magha. Ritu: Shishira.
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.
Angirasa (No. 6 of 60, “descendant of the sage Angiras”) — A year of plenty and the joys of life: favourable for rites, study and charity.
Northern samvatsara: Tarana (No. 18)
Shaka Samvat 1854 · Vikram Samvat 1989 · Kali Yuga 5033
Next year — Shrimukha, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 26.03.1933
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-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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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).
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-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 7
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
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: 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.
Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra)
“Cobra venom”: a triple combination of weekday, tithi and nakshatra (Sun — 5th + Krittika, Mon — 2nd + Chitra, Tue — 15th + Rohini, Wed — 7th + Bharani, Thu — 13th + Anuradha, Fri — 6th + Shravana, Sat — 8th + Revati). The strongest of the kuyogas: the day is unfavourable for any activity.
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.
Hutashana Yoga
“Fiery” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11. Portends losses, quarrels and harm; new undertakings are avoided.
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 Mesha, Vrishabha, Mithuna or Vrischika: Bhadra is in heaven (svarga) — its influence on earth is weak.
Bhadra Mukha
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
Bhadra Puchha
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).
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.
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 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.
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.
Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Ashwini
+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-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
tithi
Tithis for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th; avoided — the 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 14th, full moon and new moon; in Krishna Paksha the first five tithis are permitted (according to some, the first seven).
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
Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Karka
+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 weekday
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
Auspicious tithi
A tithi favourable for new undertakings: in the bright half of the month — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th, in the dark half — the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th.
Shukla-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.
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
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.
Guru vara — Jupiter Day
Lord: Jupiter
The time of Jupiter's action is considered the most favorable for all worldly and spiritual affairs not related to coercion or anger. You can begin spiritual practices, good deeds, study of philosophy, Doctrine, various sciences.
Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jwalamukhi Yoga
“Fire-breathing” yoga: the 1st tithi with Mula, the 5th with Bharani, the 8th with Krittika, the 9th with Rohini, the 10th with Ashlesha. Especially harmful for weddings, housewarmings, sowing and beginning studies.
Anandadi: Lumbaka
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Yamaghanta
“Bell of Yama” — a combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Magha, Mon — Vishakha, Tue — Ardra, Wed — Mula, Thu — Krittika, Fri — Rohini, Sat — Hasta. One of the most dangerous yogas: travel, surgery and any important new undertakings are avoided.
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
An inauspicious combination of tithi and nakshatra (the “empty” nakshatra of a tithi, for example the 6th or 11th tithi with Rohini, the 12th with Ashlesha). Whatever is begun at this time remains without result.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 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
Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Ashtami
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
Fierce or sharp nakshatra
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
Vishti (Bhadra)
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) is in force during the daytime, but not on earth (the Moon is not in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina): the harm is mitigated, yet this time is still usually avoided for weddings, travel and important undertakings.
Shukla-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.
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
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.
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.
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 Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.

Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 9
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
Anandadi: Chhatra — “royal parasol”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: Mitra — “friend”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 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-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Rikta tithi
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
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.
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)
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.
Shani vara — Saturn Day
Lord: Saturn
This is the only day of the week when, according to astrological indications, you can safely postpone most important household and spiritual affairs, which is reflected in a variety of cultures around the world. However, on this day you can carry out monotonous monotonous work, or relax.
Saturday — Day of Saturn
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
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.
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.
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
Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
Tryahasparsha
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.
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.
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.

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
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.
Gandanta
The knotted junction of “water” and “fire”: the last pada of Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Revati and the first pada of Magha, Mula and Ashwini (as well as the tithi junctions of the 5th and 6th, the 10th and 11th, the 15th and 1st). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


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


How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30.
Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Vaidhriti
The nitya yoga of “discord” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, and the day suits fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
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.
Mrigashirsha (5)
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)
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.
Soma vara — Moon Day
Lord: Moon
Favorable for any daily activities related to water, food, housing, women, trade, hotels, utilities, etc. You can carry out a wide variety of earthworks, both gardening and construction; preparing food, getting a haircut, doing treatment, decorating, building relationships, getting married and hiring.
Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
nakshatra Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Anandadi: Ananda — “joy”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Burnt” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 11, Tue — 5, Wed — 3, Thu — 6, Fri — 8, Sat — 9. Whatever is begun bears no fruit.
Anandadi: 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.
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
Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Surya Dagdha tithi
A tithi “burnt” by the Sun in its current sign (the Sun in Dhanu or Mina — the 2nd, in Vrishabha or Kumbha — the 4th, in Mesha or Karka — the 6th, in Mithuna or Kanya — the 8th, in Simha or Vrischika — the 10th, in Tula or Makara — the 12th): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Shukla-dvadashi (12, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth lunar day and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
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)
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.
Mangala vara — Mars Day
Lord: Mars
Promotes decisive manifestations of will, competitions, active and gambling games, sports, training, overcoming obstacles, working with fire, metal (especially iron), mechanisms, electricity, explosive substances and weapons, militant actions, demand from debtors, litigation, verdicts, quarrels, conflicts, control of parasites (insects and rats) and similar matters. Some medical procedures, such as massage or chiropractic therapy, can be carried out during this time.
Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
nakshatra Punarvasu
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Anandadi: Chara — “movable”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


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


How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30.
Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Priti (2) — “love, affection”
Auspicious: friendship, reconciliation, love, matchmaking — anything that requires people’s goodwill.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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.
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
Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
nakshatra Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Anandadi: Matanga — “elephant”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: Gada — “mace”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-chaturdashi (14, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
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
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.
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.
Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

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

Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
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.
Guru Pushya Yoga
A Thursday when the Moon is in Pushya. One of the best times for buying gold and valuables, beginning studies, mantra initiation and spiritual undertakings; not used for weddings.
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.
The Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and does harm — auspicious activities are not started.
Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Pushya
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
Bhadra on earth
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
Eclipse nearby
An eclipse on a neighbouring Vedic day (the day before, including the night before this day’s sunrise, or the day after): its influence is weaker, but important undertakings are better postponed.
Purnima (15, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
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
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.
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.
The exact opposition of the Sun and the Moon: the Moon is at full strength. A time for fasts, pujas and charity.
Lunar eclipse, penumbral
The Moon enters the Earth’s shadow (occurs only at full moon). Sutak begins 9 hours (3 praharas) before the eclipse; during it — japa and meditation, afterwards — a holy bath and dana.
The Moon passes only through the Earth’s penumbra: the dimming is faint, often barely noticeable. Many panchangas do not count it as an eclipse, and Sutak is not observed in this case.
The Moon touches the Earth’s penumbra; the dimming is not yet noticeable.
The Moon leaves the penumbra — the eclipse is over.
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.

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Eclipse (not visible here)
There is an eclipse on this date, but it is not visible at this location (or it is only penumbral): Sutak and eclipse rites are not observed, the influence is weak; important undertakings are still better postponed.
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.
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
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.
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.
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-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Simha
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
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.
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.
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
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.
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-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
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.
Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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-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.
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
Dhriti (8) — “steadfastness, firmness”
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
Krishna-chaturti
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.
Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-chaturti (4, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth day of the waning Moon is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
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
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.
Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

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

Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
nakshatra Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Anandadi: Dhwanksha — “crow”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-panchami (5, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth day of the waning moon is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
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)
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.
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-panchami
any undertakings
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
nakshatra Swati
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Anandadi: 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.
Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-shashti (6, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.
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
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.
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-shashti
plowing the ground
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
nakshatra Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
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.
Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Kshaya tithi
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
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.
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)
Dhruva (12) — “fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
nakshatra Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
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.
Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
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.
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)
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-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
nakshatra Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing 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.
Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Harshana (14) — “delighting”
Auspicious: festivals, joyful occasions, rest and recreation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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.
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)
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-dashami
any undertakings
Anandadi: Siddhi — “success”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.
Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
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.
Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Krishna-dvadashi (12, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth day of the waning Moon and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
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
Vyatipata (17) — “calamity, downfall”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all. It is, however, very good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
Tripushkar Yoga
A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Anandadi: Manasa — “thought”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and 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.
Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Vyatipata
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
Krishna-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.
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)
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.
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 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).

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
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.
Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-chaturdashi (14, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
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
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.
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.
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 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).

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
Dosha-free Panchaka
Began on a Wednesday or Thursday: carries no particular dosha, but the five prohibitions of Panchaka still apply.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Panchaka
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
Krishna Chaturdashi
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
Amavasya (30, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Pitris (ancestors).
The Pitris (ancestors) rule the new moon; this period is suitable for rites honoring the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana), for pacifying the mind and performing austerities.
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
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.
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.
Solar eclipse, annular
The Moon covers the Sun (occurs only at new moon). Traditionally it is Rahu’s time: Sutak begins 12 hours (4 praharas) before the eclipse; during the eclipse people refrain from eating and recite mantras, and afterwards take a holy bath and give dana.
The Moon is too far from the Earth to cover the Sun completely: a bright ring remains around it.
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 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).

Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable 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.
Phalguna (Vedic name Tapasya) — The last month of the lunar year: Holika Dahan and Holi; Mina Sankranti begins the second Kharmas.
Patron: Govinda; Aditya — Parjanya. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Phalguni. Ritu: Shishira.
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-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
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.
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 Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Purva-Bhadra
−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-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)
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.
Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
Uttara-Bhadra
+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.
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)
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 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-tritya
any undertakings
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Revati
+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.
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-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
nakshatra Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut