Panchanga Calendar

February 1961

SamvatsaraSharvari (34)MonthMagha → Phalguna from 16.02RituShishiraAyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

February 1961 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Magha (until 15.02), Phalguna (from 16.02). Periods: from 21.02 — Holashtak. Major festivals: 13.02 Maha Shivaratri. 15.02 — solar eclipse, total (fully visible).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Ashl1

2Mag2

3PPh3until 15:46

4UPh4Sankashti

5Has5

6Chit6

7Swa6

8Swa8Kalashtami

9Anu9

10Jye10

11Mul11Vijaya Ekadashi

12PAsh12Kumbha Sankranti

13UAsh13Maha Shivaratri

14Shra14

15Dhan30Solar eclipse

16Shat2Chandra Darshan

17PBh3after 12:06

18UBh4Vinayaka Chaturthi

19Rev5after 15:23

20Ashw6after 09:18

21Bhar7after 09:53

22Krit8Masik Durgashtami

23Roh9

24Mrig10until 15:46

25Ard11Amalaki Ekadashi

26Pun12Ekadashi Vaish.

27Push12Soma Pradosha

28Ashl13until 08:44

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (13)

SankashtiKalashtamiEkadashiSankrantiMaha ShivaratriPradoshaSolar eclipse, totalday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Chandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiSkanda ShashtiTripushkar YogaGoddess (Durga, Kali)

How to read the calendar

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

Best days

9.02 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda, Auspicious nakshatra
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
17.02 Fri — Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Dhwaja after 12:06 until 14:25
Uttara-Bhadra (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
19.02 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Ananda after 15:23
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
20.02 Mon — Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chara after 09:18
Bharani (fierce): for destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes.
21.02 Tue — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Indra, Ravi Yoga after 09:53
Krittika (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal.
24.02 Fri — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra until 15:46
Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
27.02 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Pushya, Anandadi: Prajapati
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
28.02 Tue — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) until 08:44
Ashlesha (sharp): for drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies.

Festivals

4.02 Sat Sankashti Chaturthi (Dwijapriya)
8.02 Wed Kalashtami
11.02 Sat Vijaya Ekadashi
12.02 Sun Kumbha Sankranti
13.02 Mon Maha Shivaratri
13.02 Mon Soma Pradosha
15.02 Wed Magha Amavasya
16.02 Thu Chandra Darshan
18.02 Sat Vinayaka Chaturthi
20.02 Mon Skanda Shashti
22.02 Wed Masik Durgashtami
25.02 Sat Amalaki Ekadashi
26.02 Sun Amalaki Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast
27.02 Mon Soma Pradosha

Special muhurta yogas

5.02 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:16–06:38 (06.02)
8.02 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:08–08:08 (09.02)
8.02 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:08–08:08 (09.02)
9.02 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:08–07:16 (10.02)
12.02 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:15–07:59 (13.02)
13.02 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:30–07:57 (14.02)
19.02 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:31–07:43 (20.02)
21.02 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:53–07:38 (22.02)
21.02 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 09:53–23:04
22.02 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
25.02 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 06:52–07:29 (26.02)
26.02 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 07:29–21:45
26.02 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 21:45–07:26 (27.02)
26.02 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:45–07:26 (27.02)
27.02 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:26–00:50 (28.02)
28.02 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:24–03:46 (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

4.02 Sat — Anandadi: Utpata, Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
5.02 Sun — Amrita Siddhi turned to poison (unfavourable day)
6.02 Mon — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Tryahasparsha (unfavourable day)
7.02 Tue — Kshaya tithi, Vishti (Bhadra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
10.02 Fri — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Hutashana Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
11.02 Sat — Hutashana Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
12.02 Sun — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Sankranti day, Krakacha Yoga (unfavourable day)
13.02 Mon — Anandadi: Mrityu, Vyatipata (unfavourable day)
14.02 Tue — Krishna Chaturdashi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Eclipse nearby
15.02 Wed — Eclipse, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Amavasya (unfavourable day)
18.02 Sat — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Rikta tithi, Bhadra on earth
22.02 Wed — Vaidhriti, Ashtami, Vishti (Bhadra)
23.02 Thu — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Anandadi: Utpata, Rikta tithi (unfavourable day)
26.02 Sun — Krakacha Yoga, Tryahasparsha, Hutashana Yoga

Sky this month

12.02 Kumbha Sankranti 09:24 — the Sun enters Kumbha (Aquarius)
15.02 New moon (Amavasya) 11:10
15.02 Solar eclipse, total, greatest eclipse 11:19, magnitude 1.036
fully visible: 10:12–12:36, maximum eclipse here 11:23, magnitude 0.910

Periods

from 21.02 Holashtak
15.02 06:13 – 19.02 09:31 Agni Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Sharvari (No. 34, “night”) — A dark year: scarcity and privation, but also a time for quiet spiritual practice. more

Northern samvatsara: Pramadi. Shaka Samvat 1882, Vikram Samvat 2017, Kali Yuga 5061.

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

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Saubhagya, Auspicious weekday; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more

At sunrise 08:24

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 00:19 (02.02) more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 3 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 21:19 more Gandamula
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 04:42 (02.02) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 11:04 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 11:04	karana Kaulava
from 21:19	nakshatra Magha
from 00:19 (02.02)	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 00:19 (02.02)	karana Taitila
from 04:42 (02.02)	yoga Shobhana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:43
Sunrise	08:24
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:03
End of twilight	17:43
Moonrise	17:58
Moonset	08:26
Day length	8 h 38 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:19–08:22 (02.02)

Samvartaka Yoga 08:24–00:19 (02.02)

Anandadi: Chara 21:19–08:22 (02.02) Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:24–21:19

Gandanta (nakshatra): 14:35–04:02 (02.02)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:21–07:22
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:10–14:44
Godhuli	17:03–17:33
Pradosha	17:03–20:06
Nishitha	00:12–01:13 (02.02)
Amrita Kalam	19:31–21:19

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:43–13:48
Yamaganda	09:29–10:34
Gulika Kalam	11:38–12:43
Dur Muhurta	12:26–13:00
Varjyam	08:43–10:31

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:24–08:51, 09:35–10:16, 11:09–17:03

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:24–08:51, 09:35–10:16, 11:09–17:03
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:24–08:51, 09:35–10:16, 11:09–17:03
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:24–08:51, 09:35–10:16, 11:09–17:03

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Makara 08:24, Kumbha 08:51, Mina 09:35, Mesha 10:16, Vrishabha 11:09, Mithuna 12:38, Karka 15:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (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 Yoga Saubhagya 08:24–04:42 (02.02)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:24–00:19 (02.02)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:24–21:19−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:24–21:19−3 Samvartaka Yoga 08:24–00:19 (02.02)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:24

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shobhana, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Musala
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more

At sunrise 08:22

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 02:41 (03.02) more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 2 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 00:08 (03.02) more Gandamula
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 05:23 (03.02) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 13:32 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 13:32	karana Gara
from 00:08 (03.02)	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 02:41 (03.02)	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 02:41 (03.02)	karana Vanija
from 05:23 (03.02)	yoga Atiganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:41
Sunrise	08:22
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:05
End of twilight	17:45
Moonrise	19:04
Moonset	08:51
Day length	8 h 42 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (08:22–17:05) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Musala 08:22–00:08 (03.02) Anandadi: Gada 00:08–08:20 (03.02)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:19–07:21
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:10–14:45
Godhuli	17:05–17:35
Pradosha	17:05–20:08
Nishitha	00:12–01:13 (03.02)
Amrita Kalam	21:28–23:15

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:49–14:54
Yamaganda	08:22–09:27
Gulika Kalam	10:33–11:38
Dur Muhurta	11:16–11:51, 14:45–15:20
Varjyam	10:44–12:31

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:22–08:47, 09:31–10:12, 11:05–17:05

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:22–08:47, 09:31–10:12, 11:05–17:05
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:22–08:47, 09:31–10:12, 11:05–17:05
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Makara 08:22, Kumbha 08:47, Mina 09:31, Mesha 10:12, Vrishabha 11:05, Mithuna 12:34, Karka 14:59

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

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 = +1

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

+1 Yoga Shobhana 08:22–05:23 (03.02)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:22–02:41 (03.02)−1 Anandadi: Musala 08:22–00:08 (03.02)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:22–00:08 (03.02)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:22

Summary	Favourable day — Anandadi: Siddhi, Auspicious weekday; auspicious time — until 15:46
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more

At sunrise 08:20

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 04:46 (04.02) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 2 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 02:43 (04.02) more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 05:51 (04.02) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 15:46 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 15:46	karana Vishti
from 02:43 (04.02)	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 04:46 (04.02)	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 04:46 (04.02)	karana Bava
from 05:51 (04.02)	yoga Sukarma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:40
Sunrise	08:20
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:07
End of twilight	17:47
Moonrise	20:11
Moonset	09:13
Day length	8 h 46 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (08:20–17:07) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 15:46–17:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:20–02:43 (04.02)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 02:43–04:46 (04.02)

Anandadi: Siddhi 08:20–02:43 (04.02) Anandadi: Shubha 02:43–08:18 (04.02)

Bhadra on earth: 15:46–04:46 (04.02); Bhadra Puchha 00:12–01:30 (04.02); Bhadra Mukha 01:30–03:40 (04.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:18–07:19
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:11–14:46
Godhuli	17:07–17:37
Pradosha	17:07–20:09
Nishitha	00:12–01:13 (04.02)
Amrita Kalam	19:37–21:24

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:38–12:43
Yamaganda	14:55–16:01
Gulika Kalam	09:26–10:32
Dur Muhurta	10:05–10:41, 13:01–13:36
Varjyam	09:00–10:46

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:20–15:46

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:20–15:46
Cutting fingernails	average 08:20–08:43, 09:27–10:08, 11:01–15:46
Cutting toenails	average 08:20–15:46
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Makara 08:20, Kumbha 08:43, Mina 09:27, Mesha 10:08, Vrishabha 11:01, Mithuna 12:30, Karka 14:55

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

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

Bhadra on earth 15:46–17:07: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 15:46

+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 08:20–02:43 (04.02)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:20–04:46 (04.02)+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:20–02:43 (04.02)0 Bhadra on earth 15:46–04:46 (04.02)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:20–02:43 (04.02)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:20

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Utpata, Rikta tithi
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Dwijapriya)

At sunrise 08:18

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 06:27 (05.02) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 04:55 (05.02) more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 06:01 (05.02) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 17:40 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 17:40	karana Balava
from 04:55 (05.02)	nakshatra Hasta
from 06:01 (05.02)	yoga Dhriti
from 06:27 (05.02)	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 06:27 (05.02)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:38
Sunrise	08:18
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:09
End of twilight	17:49
Moonrise	21:20
Moonset	09:34
Day length	8 h 51 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (08:18–17:09) is good for sowing.

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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, 21:20
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:18–06:27 (05.02)

Yamaghanta 04:55–08:16 (05.02) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:27–08:16 (05.02)

Anandadi: Utpata 08:18–04:55 (05.02) Anandadi: Mrityu 04:55–08:16 (05.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:17–07:17
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:12–14:47
Godhuli	17:09–17:39
Pradosha	17:09–20:10
Nishitha	00:12–01:13 (05.02)
Amrita Kalam	21:03–22:48

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:31–11:37
Yamaganda	13:50–14:56
Gulika Kalam	08:18–09:24
Dur Muhurta	08:18–08:53, 08:53–09:29
Varjyam	10:34–12:19

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:18–08:39, 09:24–10:04, 10:57–17:09

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Makara 08:18, Kumbha 08:39, Mina 09:24, Mesha 10:04, Vrishabha 10:57, Mithuna 12:26, Karka 14:51

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

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

Krishna-chaturti 08:18–17:09: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

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 Auspicious nakshatra 08:18–04:55 (05.02)+1 Yoga Sukarma 08:18–06:01 (05.02)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:18–06:27 (05.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 08:18–06:27 (05.02)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 08:18–04:55 (05.02)

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 08:18

Summary	Unfavourable day — Amrita Siddhi turned to poison
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more

At sunrise 08:16

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 07:38 (06.02) more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 1 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 06:38 (06.02) more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 05:48 (06.02) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 19:06 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 19:06	karana Taitila
from 05:48 (06.02)	yoga Shula
from 06:38 (06.02)	nakshatra Chitra
from 07:38 (06.02)	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 07:38 (06.02)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:36
Sunrise	08:16
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:11
End of twilight	17:51
Moonrise	22:29
Moonset	09:54
Day length	8 h 55 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (08:16–17:11) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:16–06:38 (06.02)

Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 08:16–06:38 (06.02) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:38–08:14 (06.02)

Anandadi: Manasa 08:16–06:38 (06.02) Anandadi: Padma 06:38–08:14 (06.02)

Gandanta (tithi): 07:13–08:02 (06.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:15–07:16
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:13–14:49
Godhuli	17:11–17:41
Pradosha	17:11–20:12
Nishitha	00:13–01:13 (06.02)
Amrita Kalam	00:12–01:55 (06.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:04–17:11
Yamaganda	12:44–13:51
Gulika Kalam	14:57–16:04
Dur Muhurta	16:00–16:36
Varjyam	13:55–15:38

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Makara 08:16, Kumbha 08:35, Mina 09:20, Mesha 10:01, Vrishabha 10:53, Mithuna 12:22, Karka 14:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = +1

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: Amrita Siddhi turned to poison

+1 Anandadi: Manasa 08:16–06:38 (06.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:16–06:38 (06.02)+1 Yoga Dhriti 08:16–05:48 (06.02)+1 Auspicious tithi 08:16–07:38 (06.02)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:16–06:38 (06.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−3 Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 08:16–06:38 (06.02)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:16

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more

At sunrise 08:14

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 08:13 (07.02) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 1 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 07:48 (07.02) more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 05:08 (07.02) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 20:00 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 20:00	karana Vanija
from 05:08 (07.02)	yoga Ganda
from 07:48 (07.02)	nakshatra Swati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:34
Sunrise	08:14
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:13
End of twilight	17:53
Moonrise	23:41
Moonset	10:14
Day length	8 h 59 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (08:14–17:13) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:48–08:12 (07.02)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:14–07:48 (07.02) Hutashana Yoga all day Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day

Anandadi: Chhatra 07:48–08:12 (07.02) Anandadi: Mudgara 08:14–07:48 (07.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:14–07:14
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:14–14:50
Godhuli	17:13–17:43
Pradosha	17:13–20:13
Nishitha	00:13–01:13 (07.02)
Amrita Kalam	01:05–02:46 (07.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:21–10:29
Yamaganda	11:36–12:44
Gulika Kalam	13:51–14:59
Dur Muhurta	13:02–13:38, 14:50–15:26
Varjyam	15:02–16:42

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:14–08:32, 09:16–09:57, 10:49–17:13

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Makara 08:14, Kumbha 08:32, Mina 09:16, Mesha 09:57, Vrishabha 10:49, Mithuna 12:18, Karka 14:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:14–07:48 (07.02)+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 08:14–07:48 (07.02)−2 Hutashana Yoga all day−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:14–07:48 (07.02)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:14

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more

At sunrise 08:12

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 08:13 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 1 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 08:18 (08.02) more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 03:58 (08.02) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 08:13 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 08:13	tithi Krishna-saptami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 08:13	karana Vishti
from 20:15	karana Bava
from 03:58 (08.02)	yoga Vriddhi
from 08:07 (08.02)	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 08:07 (08.02)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:32
Sunrise	08:12
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:16
End of twilight	17:55
Moonrise	none
Moonset	10:36
Day length	9 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:13

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, Swati (08:12–17:16) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:13–17:16: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:07–08:10 (08.02)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:12–08:13 Hutashana Yoga 08:13–08:07 (08.02) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:13–08:07 (08.02)

Anandadi: Dhwaja all day

Bhadra in the netherworld: 08:13–20:15; Bhadra Puchha 13:00–14:11; Bhadra Mukha 14:11–16:11

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:12–07:12
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:14–14:51
Godhuli	17:16–17:45
Pradosha	17:16–20:14
Nishitha	00:13–01:13 (08.02)
Amrita Kalam	23:19–00:57 (08.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:00–16:08
Yamaganda	10:28–11:36
Gulika Kalam	12:44–13:52
Dur Muhurta	10:01–10:37, 23:13–00:13 (08.02)
Varjyam	13:31–15:09

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Krishna-shashti until 08:13, Krishna-saptami from 08:13; lagna Makara 08:12, Kumbha 08:28, Mina 09:12, Mesha 09:53, Vrishabha 10:46, Mithuna 12:14, Karka 14:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day0 Hutashana Yoga 08:13–08:07 (08.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:12–08:13 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:13–08:07 (08.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:13–20:15

Panchanga at sunrise 08:12

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 08:10

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 07:19 (09.02) more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 4 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 08:18 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 02:15 (09.02) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 19:49 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 08:18	nakshatra Vishakha
from 19:49	karana Kaulava
from 02:15 (09.02)	yoga Dhruva
from 07:19 (09.02)	tithi Krishna-navami
from 07:19 (09.02)	karana Taitila
from 08:08 (09.02)	nakshatra Anuradha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:30
Sunrise	08:10
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:18
End of twilight	17:57
Moonrise	00:53
Moonset	11:01
Day length	9 h 07 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:18

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, Swati (08:10–08:18) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (08:18–17:18) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:18–20:16
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:10–08:18 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:08–08:08 (09.02) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:08–08:08 (09.02)

Hutashana Yoga 08:10–07:19 (09.02) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:10–07:19 (09.02) Krakacha Yoga 07:19–08:08 (09.02)

Anandadi: Prajapati 08:18–08:08 (09.02) Anandadi: Saumya 08:08–08:08 (09.02) Anandadi: Dhumra 08:10–08:18

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:11–07:10
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:15–14:52
Godhuli	17:18–17:47
Pradosha	17:18–20:16
Nishitha	00:13–01:12 (09.02)
Amrita Kalam	23:24–00:59 (09.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:44–13:52
Yamaganda	09:18–10:27
Gulika Kalam	11:35–12:44
Dur Muhurta	12:26–13:02
Varjyam	13:52–15:27

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 09:08–09:49, 10:42–17:18

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Swati until 08:18, Vishakha from 08:18; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Makara 08:10, Kumbha 08:24, Mina 09:08, Mesha 09:49, Vrishabha 10:42, Mithuna 12:10, Karka 14:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 08:18) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 08:18) — loss of money; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-ashtami 08:10–17:18: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 08:18–08:08 (09.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:10–08:18+1 Yoga Vriddhi 08:10–02:15 (09.02)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ravi Yoga 08:10–08:180 Anandadi: Dhumra 08:10–08:18−1 Ashtami 08:10–07:19 (09.02)−2 Hutashana Yoga 08:10–07:19 (09.02)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:10–07:19 (09.02)

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 08:10

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more

At sunrise 08:08

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 05:49 (10.02) more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 1 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 07:16 (10.02) more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 23:58 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 18:40 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 18:40	karana Gara
from 23:58	yoga Vyaghata
from 05:49 (10.02)	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 05:49 (10.02)	karana Vanija
from 07:16 (10.02)	nakshatra Jyestha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:28
Sunrise	08:08
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:20
End of twilight	17:59
Moonrise	02:07
Moonset	11:30
Day length	9 h 12 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (08:08–17:20) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:08–07:16 (10.02) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:49–08:06 (10.02)

Hutashana Yoga 08:08–05:49 (10.02) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:08–05:49 (10.02)

Anandadi: Ananda 08:08–07:16 (10.02) Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:16–08:06 (10.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:09–07:09
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:16–14:53
Godhuli	17:20–17:49
Pradosha	17:20–20:17
Nishitha	00:13–01:12 (10.02)
Amrita Kalam	21:14–22:47

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:53–15:02
Yamaganda	08:08–09:17
Gulika Kalam	10:26–11:35
Dur Muhurta	11:12–11:49, 14:53–15:30
Varjyam	11:59–13:32

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Makara 08:08, Kumbha 08:20, Mina 09:04, Mesha 09:45, Vrishabha 10:38, Mithuna 12:06, Karka 14:32

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

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

Krishna-navami 08:08–17:20: 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.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

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Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:08–07:16 (10.02)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 08:08–07:16 (10.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:08–07:16 (10.02)+1 Yoga Dhruva 08:08–23:58+1 Auspicious weekday0 Hutashana Yoga 08:08–05:49 (10.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:08–05:49 (10.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Rikta tithi 08:08–05:49 (10.02)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:08

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Hutashana Yoga
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more

At sunrise 08:06

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 03:40 (11.02) more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 05:46 (11.02) more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 21:10 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 16:50 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 16:50	karana Vishti
from 21:10	yoga Harshana
from 03:40 (11.02)	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 03:40 (11.02)	karana Bava
from 05:46 (11.02)	nakshatra Mula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:26
Sunrise	08:06
Noon	12:44
Sunset	17:22
End of twilight	18:01
Moonrise	03:21
Moonset	12:08
Day length	9 h 16 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (08:06–17:22) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:50–17:22: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:40–08:04 (11.02)

Hutashana Yoga 08:06–03:40 (11.02) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:06–05:46 (11.02)

Anandadi: Chara 08:06–05:46 (11.02) Anandadi: Sthira 05:46–08:04 (11.02)

Bhadra in heaven: 16:50–03:40 (11.02); Bhadra Puchha 18:23–19:29; Bhadra Mukha 19:29–21:18
Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:12–11:18 (11.02)
Gandanta (tithi): 03:19–04:02 (11.02)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:08–07:07
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:17–14:54
Godhuli	17:22–17:52
Pradosha	17:22–20:18
Nishitha	00:13–01:12 (11.02)
Amrita Kalam	21:31–23:01

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:34–12:44
Yamaganda	15:03–16:13
Gulika Kalam	09:15–10:25
Dur Muhurta	09:57–10:34, 13:02–13:40
Varjyam	12:31–14:01

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:00–09:41, 10:34–17:22

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, shaving	average 09:00–09:41, 10:34–17:22
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 09:00–09:41, 10:34–17:22
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Makara 08:06, Kumbha 08:16, Mina 09:00, Mesha 09:41, Vrishabha 10:34, Mithuna 12:02, Karka 14:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Friday — universal respect.

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).
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 = −4

+1 Anandadi: Chara 08:06–05:46 (11.02)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Vishti (Bhadra) 16:50–03:40 (11.02)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:06–05:46 (11.02)−2 Hutashana Yoga 08:06–03:40 (11.02)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:06–05:46 (11.02)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:06

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Hutashana Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more
Festivals	Vijaya Ekadashi

At sunrise 08:04

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 00:58 (12.02) more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 03:43 (12.02) more Gandamula
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 17:53 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 14:23 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 14:23	karana Balava
from 17:53	yoga Vajra
from 00:58 (12.02)	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 00:58 (12.02)	karana Kaulava
from 03:43 (12.02)	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:24
Sunrise	08:04
Noon	12:44
Sunset	17:24
End of twilight	18:03
Moonrise	04:31
Moonset	12:55
Day length	9 h 20 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (08:04–17:24) is good for sowing, 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 03:40–00:58 (12.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:01–09:54 (12.02)

Muhurta

Hutashana Yoga 08:04–00:58 (12.02)

Anandadi: Matanga 03:43–08:01 (12.02) Anandadi: Gada 08:04–03:43 (12.02)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:12–11:18
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:06–07:05
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:17–14:55
Godhuli	17:24–17:54
Pradosha	17:24–20:20
Nishitha	00:14–01:12 (12.02)
Amrita Kalam	21:52–23:19

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:24–11:34
Yamaganda	13:54–15:04
Gulika Kalam	08:04–09:14
Dur Muhurta	08:04–08:41, 08:41–09:18
Varjyam	02:15–03:43 (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, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:56–09:37, 10:30–17:22

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Makara 08:04, Kumbha 08:12, Mina 08:56, Mesha 09:37, Vrishabha 10:30, Mithuna 11:59, Karka 14:24, Simha 17:22

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

+1 Yoga Harshana 08:04–17:53−1 Anandadi: Gada 08:04–03:43 (12.02)−1 Gandanta 08:04–11:18−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:04–03:43 (12.02)−2 Hutashana Yoga 08:04–00:58 (12.02)

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 08:04

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Sankranti day
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more
Festivals	Kumbha Sankranti

At sunrise 08:01

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 21:48 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 1 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 01:15 (13.02) more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 14:12 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 11:26 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 11:26	karana Taitila
from 14:12	yoga Siddhi
from 21:48	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 21:48	karana Gara
from 01:15 (13.02)	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:22
Sunrise	08:01
Noon	12:44
Sunset	17:26
End of twilight	18:06
Moonrise	05:35
Moonset	13:55
Day length	9 h 25 min

Sky

Kumbha Sankranti	09:24 — the Sun enters Kumbha (Aquarius)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (08:01–17:26) 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, 08:01–09:24
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:15–07:59 (13.02)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:01–21:48 Hutashana Yoga 08:01–21:48 Krakacha Yoga 08:01–21:48

Anandadi: Shubha 08:01–01:15 (13.02) Anandadi: Amrita 01:15–07:59 (13.02)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dvadashi

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:04–07:03
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:18–14:56
Godhuli	17:26–17:56
Pradosha	17:26–20:21
Nishitha	00:14–01:12 (13.02)
Amrita Kalam	20:56–22:22

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:16–17:26
Yamaganda	12:44–13:55
Gulika Kalam	15:05–16:16
Dur Muhurta	16:11–16:49
Varjyam	12:20–13:46

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:52–09:33, 10:26–17:18

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Makara 08:01, Kumbha 08:08, Mina 08:52, Mesha 09:33, Vrishabha 10:26, Mithuna 11:55, Karka 14:20, Simha 17:18

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

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

Sankranti at 09:24 — 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

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+1 Anandadi: Shubha 08:01–01:15 (13.02)+1 Yoga Siddhi 14:12–07:59 (13.02)−1 Sankranti day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:01–21:48−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:01–01:15 (13.02)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:01–21:48−2 Hutashana Yoga 08:01–21:48−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:01–21:48

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:01

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Vyatipata
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more
Festivals	Maha Shivaratri · Soma Pradosha

At sunrise 07:59

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 18:21 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 2 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 22:30 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 10:14 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 08:06 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 08:06	karana Vanija
from 10:14	yoga Vyatipata
from 18:21	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 18:21	karana Vishti
from 22:30	nakshatra Shravana
from 04:33 (14.02)	karana Shakuni
from 06:05 (14.02)	yoga Variyana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:20
Sunrise	07:59
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:29
End of twilight	18:08
Moonrise	06:30
Moonset	15:06
Day length	9 h 29 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (07:59–17:29) 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, 00:14–01:12 (14.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Soma Pradosha · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:29–18:21
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:30–07:57 (14.02)

Anandadi: Siddhi 23:54–07:57 (14.02) Anandadi: Mrityu 07:59–17:12 Anandadi: Kana 17:12–23:54

Bhadra in the netherworld: 18:21–04:33 (14.02); Bhadra Mukha 18:21–20:03; Bhadra Puchha 03:32–04:33 (14.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:03–07:01
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:19–14:57
Godhuli	17:29–17:58
Pradosha	17:29–20:22
Nishitha	00:14–01:12 (14.02)
Amrita Kalam	16:50–18:15

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:10–10:22
Yamaganda	11:33–12:44
Gulika Kalam	13:55–15:06
Dur Muhurta	13:03–13:41, 14:57–15:35
Varjyam	08:20–09:45, 02:01–03:26 (14.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:59–10:14

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:59–10:14
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:59–10:14
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:48–09:29, 10:22–17:14

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Makara 07:59, Kumbha 08:04, Mina 08:48, Mesha 09:29, Vrishabha 10:22, Mithuna 11:51, Karka 14:16, Simha 17:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Vyatipata 10:14–17:29: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −2

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+2 Yoga Siddhi 07:59–10:14+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:59–22:30+1 Auspicious weekday−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 07:59–17:12−3 Vyatipata 10:14–06:05 (14.02)

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 07:59

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more

At sunrise 07:57

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 14:45 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 2 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 19:38 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 01:54 (15.02) more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 14:45 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 14:45	tithi Amavasya
from 14:45	karana Chatushpada
from 19:38	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 00:56 (15.02)	karana Naga
from 01:54 (15.02)	yoga Parigha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:18
Sunrise	07:57
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:31
End of twilight	18:10
Moonrise	07:15
Moonset	16:27
Day length	9 h 33 min

Sky

Sutak	22:12–07:55 (15.02)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:45

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (07:57–17:31) is good for sowing.
Shakuni 07:57–14:45: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 14:45–17:31: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 07:57–14:45: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Lumbaka 07:57–19:38 Anandadi: Utpata 19:38–07:55 (15.02)

Agni Panchaka: 06:13 (15.02)–09:31 (19.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:01–06:59
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:20–14:58
Godhuli	17:31–18:00
Pradosha	17:31–20:24
Nishitha	00:14–01:12 (15.02)
Amrita Kalam	10:29–11:53, 07:39–09:04 (15.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:07–16:19
Yamaganda	10:20–11:32
Gulika Kalam	12:44–13:56
Dur Muhurta	09:52–10:30, 23:16–00:14 (15.02)
Varjyam	23:10–00:35 (15.02)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:44–09:25, 10:18–17:10

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 14:45, Amavasya from 14:45; lagna Makara 07:57, Kumbha 08:00, Mina 08:44, Mesha 09:25, Vrishabha 10:18, Mithuna 11:47, Karka 14:12, Simha 17:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 07:57–14:45: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 14:45–17:31: 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 = −4

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:57–19:38+1 Yoga Variyana 07:57–01:54 (15.02)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 07:57–19:38−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 07:57–14:45

Panchanga at sunrise 07:57

Summary	Unfavourable day — Eclipse, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more
Festivals	Magha Amavasya · Solar eclipse, total (fully visible)

At sunrise 07:55

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 11:10 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 3 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 16:50 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 21:49 more
Karana	Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 11:10 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 11:10	tithi Shukla-pratipat (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 11:10	karana Kimstughna
from 16:50	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 21:26	karana Bava
from 21:49	yoga Shiva
from 07:46 (16.02)	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 07:46 (16.02)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:16
Sunrise	07:55
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:33
End of twilight	18:12
Moonrise	07:51
Moonset	17:51
Day length	9 h 38 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	11:10
Solar eclipse, total	greatest eclipse 11:19, magnitude 1.036
Visibility	fully visible: 10:12–12:36, maximum eclipse here 11:23, magnitude 0.910
Sutak	07:55–12:36

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:10	from 16:50

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (16:50–17:33) is good for sowing.
Naga 07:55–11:10: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 11:10–17:33: 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 14:45 (14.02)–11:10
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:46–07:52 (16.02)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:55–16:50 Samvartaka Yoga 11:10–07:46 (16.02)

Anandadi: Mitra 07:55–16:50 Anandadi: Manasa 16:50–07:52 (16.02)

Agni Panchaka: 06:13–09:31 (19.02)
Gandanta (tithi): 10:49–11:30

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:00–06:57
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:20–14:59
Godhuli	17:33–18:02
Pradosha	17:33–20:25
Nishitha	00:14–01:11 (16.02)
Amrita Kalam	07:39–09:04, 07:50–09:16 (16.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:44–13:56
Yamaganda	09:07–10:19
Gulika Kalam	11:32–12:44
Dur Muhurta	12:25–13:03
Varjyam	23:16–00:42 (16.02)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 16:50, Shatabhisha from 16:50; tithi Amavasya until 11:10, Shukla-pratipat from 11:10; lagna Makara 07:55, Kumbha 07:56, Mina 08:40, Mesha 09:21, Vrishabha 10:14, Mithuna 11:43, Karka 14:08, Simha 17:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 16:50) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 16:50) — gaining strength; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Eclipse: no haircuts or shaving on the day of an eclipse or during Sutak (07:55–12:36).
Amavasya 07:55–11:10: 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

Unfavourable day · score S = −13

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

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya, Kshaya tithi

+1 Anandadi: Mitra 07:55–16:50+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:55–16:50+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Yoga Parigha 07:55–11:51−1 Panchaka all day−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Amavasya 07:55–11:10−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:55–16:50−3 Eclipse−3 Samvartaka Yoga 11:10–07:46 (16.02)

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 07:55

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Shiva; cons: Panchaka, Eclipse nearby
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 07:52

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 04:43 (17.02) more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 3 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 14:16 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 17:57 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 18:11 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 14:16	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 17:57	yoga Siddha
from 18:11	karana Kaulava
from 04:43 (17.02)	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 04:43 (17.02)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:14
Sunrise	07:52
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:35
End of twilight	18:14
Moonrise	08:21
Moonset	19:17
Day length	9 h 42 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:16

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (07:52–14:16) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (14:16–17:35) 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, 17:35–19:17
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 17:35–19:17

Muhurta

Anandadi: Vajra 07:52–14:16 Anandadi: Mudgara 14:16–07:50 (17.02)

Agni Panchaka: 06:13 (15.02)–09:31 (19.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:58–06:55
Abhijit Muhurta	12:24–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:21–15:00
Godhuli	17:35–18:04
Pradosha	17:35–20:26
Nishitha	00:14–01:11 (17.02)
Amrita Kalam	07:50–09:16, 04:49–06:17 (17.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:57–15:10
Yamaganda	07:52–09:05
Gulika Kalam	10:18–11:31
Dur Muhurta	11:07–11:46, 15:00–15:39
Varjyam	20:05–21:33

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:36–09:17, 10:10–14:16

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 08:36–09:17, 10:10–14:16
Cutting fingernails	good 08:36–09:17, 10:10–14:16
Cutting toenails	average 07:52–17:02
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:36–09:17, 10:10–14:16

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 14:16, Purva-Bhadra from 14:16; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Kumbha 07:52, Mina 08:36, Mesha 09:17, Vrishabha 10:10, Mithuna 11:39, Karka 14:04, Simha 17:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 14:16) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 14:16) — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.

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 07:52–14:16+1 Yoga Shiva 07:52–17:57+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:52–04:43 (17.02)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 14:16–07:50 (17.02)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 07:52–14:16−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Panchaka all day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:52

Summary	Best day — Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 12:06; auspicious time — until 14:25
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more

At sunrise 07:50

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 02:10 (18.02) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 12:06 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 14:25 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 15:22 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 12:06	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 14:25	yoga Sadhya
from 15:22	karana Gara
from 02:10 (18.02)	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 02:10 (18.02)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:12
Sunrise	07:50
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:37
End of twilight	18:16
Moonrise	08:47
Moonset	20:40
Day length	9 h 47 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:06

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (07:50–12:06) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (12:06–17:37) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 12:06–07:48 (18.02)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 12:06–02:10 (18.02)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 12:06–07:48 (18.02) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 07:50–12:06

Agni Panchaka: 06:13 (15.02)–09:31 (19.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:56–06:53
Abhijit Muhurta	12:24–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:22–15:01
Godhuli	17:37–18:06
Pradosha	17:37–20:27
Nishitha	00:14–01:11 (18.02)
Amrita Kalam	06:00–07:29 (18.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:30–12:44
Yamaganda	15:11–16:24
Gulika Kalam	09:04–10:17
Dur Muhurta	09:48–10:27, 13:03–13:42
Varjyam	21:03–22:32

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 12:06–16:58

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 12:06–16:58
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 12:06–16:58
Bathing, washing hair	good 12:06–16:58

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 12:06, Uttara-Bhadra from 12:06; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Kumbha 07:50, Mina 08:32, Mesha 09:13, Vrishabha 10:06, Mithuna 11:35, Karka 14:00, Simha 16:58

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 12:06) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 12:06) — a good life; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 12:06

Auspicious time ends by 14:25

+2 Yoga Siddha 07:50–14:25+2 Ravi Yoga 12:06–07:48 (18.02)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 12:06–07:48 (18.02)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:50–02:10 (18.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 12:06–07:48 (18.02)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 12:06–02:10 (18.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 07:50–12:06−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:50–12:06

Panchanga at sunrise 07:50

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Rikta tithi
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 07:48

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 00:14 (19.02) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 10:28 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 11:22 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 13:07 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 10:28	nakshatra Revati
from 11:22	yoga Shubha
from 13:07	karana Vishti
from 00:14 (19.02)	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 00:14 (19.02)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:10
Sunrise	07:48
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:40
End of twilight	18:18
Moonrise	09:11
Moonset	22:01
Day length	9 h 51 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:28

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 (07:48–10:28) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (10:28–17:40) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:07–17:40: 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), 11:45–13:43
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:48–10:28 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:48–00:14 (19.02) Ravi Yoga 23:48–07:46 (19.02)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 10:28–07:46 (19.02) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:14–07:46 (19.02)

Anandadi: Prajapati 10:28–07:46 (19.02) Anandadi: Dhumra 07:48–10:28

Bhadra on earth: 13:07–00:14 (19.02); Bhadra Mukha 13:12–15:02; Bhadra Puchha 23:08–00:14 (19.02)
Agni Panchaka: 06:13 (15.02)–09:31 (19.02)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:41–15:23 (19.02)
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-chaturti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:54–06:51
Abhijit Muhurta	12:24–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:22–15:02
Godhuli	17:40–18:08
Pradosha	17:40–20:29
Nishitha	00:14–01:11 (19.02)
Amrita Kalam	07:12–08:45 (19.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:16–11:30
Yamaganda	13:58–15:12
Gulika Kalam	07:48–09:02
Dur Muhurta	07:48–08:27, 08:27–09:07
Varjyam	21:59–23:32

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:28–09:09, 10:02–16:54

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 10:28, Revati from 10:28; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Kumbha 07:48, Mina 08:28, Mesha 09:09, Vrishabha 10:02, Mithuna 11:31, Karka 13:56, Simha 16:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 10:28) — a good life; Revati (from 10:28) — increase in property; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-chaturti 07:48–17:40: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 13:07–17:40: 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:48–10:28+1 Yoga Shubha 11:22–07:46 (19.02)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 10:28–07:46 (19.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:48–10:280 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:48–00:14 (19.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 07:48–10:28−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:48–00:14 (19.02)−1 Bhadra on earth 13:07–00:14 (19.02)−2 Rikta tithi 07:48–00:14 (19.02)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 10:28–07:46 (19.02)

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 07:48

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha; auspicious time — after 15:23
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more

At sunrise 07:46

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 23:03 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 4 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 09:31 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 08:51 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 11:33 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 08:51	yoga Shukla
from 09:31	nakshatra Ashwini
from 11:33	karana Balava
from 23:03	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 23:03	karana Kaulava
from 06:56 (20.02)	yoga Brahma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:07
Sunrise	07:46
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:42
End of twilight	18:20
Moonrise	09:34
Moonset	23:18
Day length	9 h 56 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:31

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (07:46–09:31) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:46–09:31 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:31–07:43 (20.02)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:03–07:43 (20.02)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:46–09:31 Anandadi: Ananda 09:31–07:43 (20.02)

Agni Panchaka: 06:13 (15.02)–09:31
Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:41–15:23
Gandanta (tithi): 22:40–23:27
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:53–06:49
Abhijit Muhurta	12:24–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:23–15:03
Godhuli	17:42–18:10
Pradosha	17:42–20:30
Nishitha	00:14–01:10 (20.02)
Amrita Kalam	07:12–08:45, 02:10–03:45 (20.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:27–17:42
Yamaganda	12:44–13:58
Gulika Kalam	15:13–16:27
Dur Muhurta	16:22–17:02
Varjyam	05:20–06:55 (20.02)

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

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Revati until 09:31, Ashwini from 09:31; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Kumbha 07:46, Mina 08:25, Mesha 09:05, Vrishabha 09:58, Mithuna 11:27, Karka 13:52, Simha 16:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 09:31) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 09:31) — joy; Sunday — physical well-being.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

Auspicious time begins after 15:23

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:31–07:43 (20.02)+2 Yoga Shubha 07:46–08:51+1 Anandadi: Ananda 09:31–07:43 (20.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:46–09:31+1 Auspicious tithi 07:46–23:030 Ravi Yoga 07:46–09:310 Panchaka 07:46–09:31−1 Gandanta 07:46–15:23

Panchanga at sunrise 07:46

Summary	Best day — Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 09:18
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 07:43

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 22:40 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 4 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 09:18 more Gandamula
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 05:39 (21.02) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 10:45 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 09:18	nakshatra Bharani
from 10:45	karana Taitila
from 22:40	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 22:40	karana Gara
from 05:39 (21.02)	yoga Indra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:05
Sunrise	07:43
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:44
End of twilight	18:22
Moonrise	09:58
Moonset	none
Day length	10 h 00 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:18

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, Bharani (09:18–17:44) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:03 (19.02)–22:40
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 09:18–07:41 (21.02)

Hutashana Yoga 07:43–22:40 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:43–22:40 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:40–07:41 (21.02)

Anandadi: Chara 09:18–07:41 (21.02) Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:43–09:18

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:51–06:47
Abhijit Muhurta	12:23–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	14:24–15:04
Godhuli	17:44–18:12
Pradosha	17:44–20:31
Nishitha	00:14–01:10 (21.02)
Amrita Kalam	04:58–06:36 (21.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:58–10:13
Yamaganda	11:28–12:43
Gulika Kalam	13:59–15:14
Dur Muhurta	13:04–13:44, 15:04–15:44
Varjyam	19:08–20:46

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:43–09:18, 09:54–16:46

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:43–09:18, 09:54–16:46
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:43–09:18, 09:54–16:46
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:21–09:02

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashwini until 09:18, Bharani from 09:18; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Kumbha 07:43, Mina 08:21, Mesha 09:02, Vrishabha 09:54, Mithuna 11:23, Karka 13:48, Simha 16:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 09:18) — joy; Bharani (from 09:18) — facing death (dangers); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time begins after 09:18

+2 Yoga Brahma 07:43–05:39 (21.02)+2 Ravi Yoga 09:18–07:41 (21.02)+1 Anandadi: Chara 09:18–07:41 (21.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:43–09:18+1 Auspicious weekday0 Hutashana Yoga 07:43–22:40 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:43–22:40 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:43–09:18−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 09:18–07:41 (21.02)

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 07:43

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Indra; auspicious time — after 09:53
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more
Period	Holashtak

At sunrise 07:41

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 23:04 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 4 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 09:53 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 04:59 (22.02) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 10:46 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 09:53	nakshatra Krittika
from 10:46	karana Vanija
from 23:04	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 23:04	karana Vishti
from 04:59 (22.02)	yoga Vaidhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:03
Sunrise	07:41
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:46
End of twilight	18:24
Moonrise	10:24
Moonset	00:32
Day length	10 h 05 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

task	at sunrise	from 09:53

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 (07:41–09:53) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (09:53–17:46) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Holashtak

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:41–09:53 Tripushkar Yoga 09:53–23:04 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:53–07:38 (22.02) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:04–07:38 (22.02)

Hutashana Yoga 07:41–23:04 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:41–23:04 Jwalamukhi Yoga 23:04–07:38 (22.02)

Anandadi: Musala 07:41–09:53 Anandadi: Gada 09:53–07:38 (22.02)

Bhadra in heaven: 23:04–11:34 (22.02); Bhadra Puchha 00:58–02:13 (22.02); Bhadra Mukha 02:13–04:19 (22.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:49–06:45
Abhijit Muhurta	12:23–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	14:24–15:05
Godhuli	17:46–18:14
Pradosha	17:46–20:32
Nishitha	00:14–01:10 (22.02)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:15–16:30
Yamaganda	10:12–11:28
Gulika Kalam	12:43–13:59
Dur Muhurta	09:42–10:22, 23:19–00:14 (22.02)
Varjyam	22:33–00:14 (22.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:17–08:58, 09:50–16:43

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:17–08:58, 09:50–16:43
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:17–08:58, 09:50–16:43
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:17–08:58, 09:50–16:43

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Bharani until 09:53, Krittika from 09:53; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Kumbha 07:41, Mina 08:17, Mesha 08:58, Vrishabha 09:50, Mithuna 11:19, Karka 13:45, Simha 16:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 09:53) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 09:53) — consumption (a wasting disease); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 09:53

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:53–07:38 (22.02)+2 Yoga Indra 07:41–04:59 (22.02)+2 Ravi Yoga 07:41–09:53+1 Auspicious tithi 07:41–23:040 Holashtak0 Hutashana Yoga 07:41–23:04 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 09:53–23:040 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:41–23:04 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Musala 07:41–09:53−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:41–09:53

Panchanga at sunrise 07:41

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Ashtami
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more
Period	Holashtak
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 07:38

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 00:14 (23.02) more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 4 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 11:13 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 04:53 (23.02) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:34 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 11:13	nakshatra Rohini
from 11:34	karana Bava
from 00:14 (23.02)	tithi Shukla-navami
from 00:14 (23.02)	karana Balava
from 04:53 (23.02)	yoga Vishkambha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:01
Sunrise	07:38
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:48
End of twilight	18:26
Moonrise	10:54
Moonset	01:42
Day length	10 h 09 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:13

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, Krittika (07:38–11:13) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (11:13–17:48) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:38–11:34: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:04 (21.02)–00:14 (23.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Holashtak

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:38–11:13 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Jwalamukhi Yoga 07:38–11:13 Hutashana Yoga 07:38–00:14 (23.02) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:38–00:14 (23.02) Jwalamukhi Yoga 00:14–07:36 (23.02) Krakacha Yoga 00:14–07:36 (23.02)

Anandadi: Siddhi 07:38–11:13 Anandadi: Shubha 11:13–07:36 (23.02)

Bhadra in heaven: 23:04 (21.02)–11:34; Bhadra Puchha 00:58–02:13; Bhadra Mukha 02:13–04:19

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:47–06:43
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:25–15:06
Godhuli	17:48–18:16
Pradosha	17:48–20:34
Nishitha	00:14–01:10 (23.02)
Amrita Kalam	08:41–10:22

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:43–13:59
Yamaganda	08:55–10:11
Gulika Kalam	11:27–12:43
Dur Muhurta	12:23–13:04
Varjyam	04:33–06:17 (23.02)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Krittika until 11:13, Rohini from 11:13; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Kumbha 07:38, Mina 08:13, Mesha 08:54, Vrishabha 09:47, Mithuna 11:15, Karka 13:41, Simha 16:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 11:13) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 11:13) — destruction of all misfortunes; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-ashtami 07:38–17:48: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vaidhriti 07:38–17:48: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 07:38–11:13+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:38–11:13+1 Auspicious nakshatra 11:13–07:36 (23.02)0 Holashtak0 Hutashana Yoga 07:38–00:14 (23.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 07:38–11:13 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:38–00:14 (23.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:38–11:34−1 Ashtami 07:38–00:14 (23.02)−3 Vaidhriti 07:38–04:53 (23.02)

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 07:38

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Anandadi: Utpata
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more
Period	Holashtak

At sunrise 07:36

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 02:02 (24.02) more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 4 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 13:13 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 05:14 (24.02) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 13:04 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 13:04	karana Kaulava
from 13:13	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 02:02 (24.02)	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 02:02 (24.02)	karana Taitila
from 05:14 (24.02)	yoga Priti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:58
Sunrise	07:36
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:50
End of twilight	18:28
Moonrise	11:28
Moonset	02:46
Day length	10 h 14 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:13

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, Rohini (07:36–13:13) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (13:13–17:50) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Holashtak

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 13:13–07:34 (24.02) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:02–07:34 (24.02)

Jwalamukhi Yoga 07:36–13:13 Hutashana Yoga 07:36–02:02 (24.02) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:36–02:02 (24.02)

Anandadi: Utpata 07:36–13:13 Anandadi: Mrityu 13:13–07:34 (24.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:46–06:41
Abhijit Muhurta	12:23–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	14:26–15:06
Godhuli	17:50–18:18
Pradosha	17:50–20:35
Nishitha	00:14–01:09 (24.02)
Amrita Kalam	09:45–11:29, 06:02–07:48 (24.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:00–15:17
Yamaganda	07:36–08:53
Gulika Kalam	10:10–11:26
Dur Muhurta	11:01–11:42, 15:06–15:47
Varjyam	19:25–21:11

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Rohini until 13:13, Mrigashirsha from 13:13; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Kumbha 07:36, Mina 08:09, Mesha 08:50, Vrishabha 09:43, Mithuna 11:11, Karka 13:37, Simha 16:35

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 13:13) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 13:13) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-navami 07:36–17:50: 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 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

Unfavourable day · score S = −8

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:36–13:13+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Ravi Yoga 13:13–07:34 (24.02)0 Anandadi: Mrityu 13:13–07:34 (24.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Holashtak−2 Hutashana Yoga 07:36–02:02 (24.02)−2 Jwalamukhi Yoga 07:36–13:13−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:36–02:02 (24.02)−2 Rikta tithi 07:36–02:02 (24.02)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 07:36–13:13

Panchanga at sunrise 07:36

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa; auspicious time — until 15:46
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more
Period	Holashtak

At sunrise 07:34

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 04:18 (25.02) more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 15:46 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 05:55 (25.02) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 15:07 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 15:07	karana Gara
from 15:46	nakshatra Ardra
from 04:18 (25.02)	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 04:18 (25.02)	karana Vanija
from 05:55 (25.02)	yoga Ayushman

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:56
Sunrise	07:34
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:52
End of twilight	18:30
Moonrise	12:08
Moonset	03:44
Day length	10 h 18 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:46

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (07:34–15:46) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Holashtak

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:18–07:31 (25.02)

Hutashana Yoga 07:34–04:18 (25.02)

Anandadi: Manasa 07:34–15:46 Anandadi: Padma 15:46–07:31 (25.02)

Gandanta (tithi): 03:52–04:45 (25.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:44–06:39
Abhijit Muhurta	12:22–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	14:26–15:07
Godhuli	17:52–18:20
Pradosha	17:52–20:36
Nishitha	00:14–01:09 (25.02)
Amrita Kalam	06:02–07:48, 07:27–09:15 (25.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:26–12:43
Yamaganda	15:18–16:35
Gulika Kalam	08:51–10:08
Dur Muhurta	09:37–10:19, 13:04–13:45
Varjyam	01:11–02:58 (25.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:05–08:46, 09:39–15:46

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 08:05–08:46, 09:39–15:46
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 08:05–08:46, 09:39–15:46
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:05–08:46, 09:39–16:31

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 15:46, Ardra from 15:46; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Kumbha 07:34, Mina 08:05, Mesha 08:46, Vrishabha 09:39, Mithuna 11:07, Karka 13:33, Simha 16:31

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 15:46) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 15:46) — sadness; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

Auspicious time ends by 15:46

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Manasa 07:34–15:46+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:34–15:46+1 Yoga Priti 07:34–05:55 (25.02)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:34–04:18 (25.02)0 Holashtak0 Hutashana Yoga 07:34–04:18 (25.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:46–07:31 (25.02)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:34

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Ayushman; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more
Period	Holashtak
Festivals	Amalaki Ekadashi

At sunrise 07:31

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 06:52 (26.02) more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 18:40 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 06:49 (26.02) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 17:34 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 17:34	karana Vishti
from 18:40	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 06:49 (26.02)	yoga Saubhagya
from 06:52 (26.02)	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 06:52 (26.02)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:54
Sunrise	07:31
Noon	12:42
Sunset	17:55
End of twilight	18:32
Moonrise	12:55
Moonset	04:36
Day length	10 h 23 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 17:34–17:55: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Amalaki Ekadashi · Vishnu

The Ekadashi of the bright half of Phalguna, dedicated to the amalaki (amla) tree, in which, according to legend, Vishnu resides. Devotees worship the amla tree and fast.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 04:18–06:52 (26.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 13:45–15:51 (26.02)
Vaishnava date: 26.02

Holashtak

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:31–18:40 Tripushkar Yoga 06:52–07:29 (26.02)

Hutashana Yoga 07:31–06:52 (26.02)

Anandadi: Chhatra 18:40–07:29 (26.02) Anandadi: Mudgara 07:31–18:40

Bhadra in heaven: 17:34–06:52 (26.02); Bhadra Puchha 22:54–00:13 (26.02); Bhadra Mukha 00:13–02:26 (26.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:42–06:37
Abhijit Muhurta	12:22–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	14:27–15:08
Godhuli	17:55–18:22
Pradosha	17:55–20:37
Nishitha	00:14–01:09 (26.02)
Amrita Kalam	07:27–09:15

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:07–11:25
Yamaganda	14:01–15:19
Gulika Kalam	07:31–08:49
Dur Muhurta	07:31–08:13, 08:13–08:54
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:01–08:42, 09:35–16:27

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:01–08:42, 09:35–16:27
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 08:01–08:42, 09:35–16:27
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Kumbha 07:31, Mina 08:01, Mesha 08:42, Vrishabha 09:35, Mithuna 11:04, Karka 13:29, Simha 16:27

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:31–18:40+1 Yoga Ayushman 07:31–06:49 (26.02)+1 Auspicious tithi 07:31–06:52 (26.02)0 Holashtak0 Hutashana Yoga 07:31–06:52 (26.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 06:52–07:29 (26.02)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 17:34–06:52 (26.02)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 07:31–18:40−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:31–18:40

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 07:31

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Tryahasparsha
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more
Period	Holashtak
Festivals	Amalaki Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast

At sunrise 07:29

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 09:31 (27.02) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 2 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 21:45 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 07:48 (27.02) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 20:12 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 20:12	karana Balava
from 21:45	nakshatra Pushya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:51
Sunrise	07:29
Noon	12:42
Sunset	17:57
End of twilight	18:34
Moonrise	13:48
Moonset	05:20
Day length	10 h 27 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (07:29–17:57) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Amalaki Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast · Vishnu

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

Smarta date: 25.02
Dwadashi prevails at two consecutive sunrises (Vyanjuli Mahadwadashi): Vaishnavas fast on the first of these days, on Dwadashi.

Holashtak

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 07:29–21:45 Ravi Pushya Yoga 21:45–07:26 (27.02) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:45–07:26 (27.02)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day Hutashana Yoga all day Krakacha Yoga all day

Anandadi: Dhwaja 07:29–21:45 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 21:45–07:26 (27.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:40–06:34
Abhijit Muhurta	12:22–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	14:27–15:09
Godhuli	17:57–18:24
Pradosha	17:57–20:39
Nishitha	00:14–01:08 (27.02)
Amrita Kalam	19:02–20:51

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:38–17:57
Yamaganda	12:43–14:01
Gulika Kalam	15:20–16:38
Dur Muhurta	16:33–17:15
Varjyam	08:12–10:01, 06:47–08:35 (27.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:57–08:38, 09:31–16:23

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:57–08:38, 09:31–16:23
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:57–08:38, 09:31–16:23
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:57–08:38, 09:31–16:23

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Kumbha 07:29, Mina 07:57, Mesha 08:38, Vrishabha 09:31, Mithuna 11:00, Karka 13:25, Simha 16:23

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Sunday — physical well-being.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 07:29–21:45+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:29–21:45+1 Yoga Saubhagya all day0 Holashtak0 Tripushkar Yoga 07:29–21:45−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day−2 Hutashana Yoga all day−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Krakacha Yoga all day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:29

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Pushya
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more
Period	Holashtak
Festivals	Soma Pradosha

At sunrise 07:26

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 09:31 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 00:50 (28.02) more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 07:48 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 09:31 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 07:48	yoga Shobhana
from 09:31	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 09:31	karana Kaulava
from 22:50	karana Taitila
from 00:50 (28.02)	nakshatra Ashlesha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:49
Sunrise	07:26
Noon	12:42
Sunset	17:59
End of twilight	18:36
Moonrise	14:46
Moonset	05:57
Day length	10 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:31

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (07:26–17:59) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Soma Pradosha · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:59–20:40
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Holashtak

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:26–00:50 (28.02) Ravi Yoga 00:50–07:24 (28.02)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:26–09:31

Anandadi: Prajapati 07:26–00:50 (28.02) Anandadi: Saumya 00:50–07:24 (28.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:38–06:32
Abhijit Muhurta	12:21–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	14:28–15:10
Godhuli	17:59–18:26
Pradosha	17:59–20:40
Nishitha	00:14–01:08 (28.02)
Amrita Kalam	17:37–19:25

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:45–10:04
Yamaganda	11:23–12:43
Gulika Kalam	14:02–15:21
Dur Muhurta	13:04–13:46, 15:10–15:52
Varjyam	06:47–08:35

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:53–08:34, 09:27–16:19

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 07:53–08:34, 09:27–16:19
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 07:53–08:34, 09:27–16:19
Bathing, washing hair	good 09:31–16:19

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 09:31, Shukla-triodashi from 09:31; lagna Kumbha 07:26, Mina 07:53, Mesha 08:34, Vrishabha 09:27, Mithuna 10:56, Karka 13:21, Simha 16:19

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +9

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:26–00:50 (28.02)+2 Pushya 07:26–00:50 (28.02)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 07:26–00:50 (28.02)+1 Yoga Saubhagya 07:26–07:48+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 09:31–07:24 (28.02)0 Holashtak0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:26–09:31 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:26

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 08:44
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1882 · Vikram 2017 more
Period	Holashtak

At sunrise 07:24

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 12:07 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 1 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 03:46 (01.03) more Gandamula
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 08:44 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 12:07 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 08:44	yoga Atiganda
from 12:07	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 12:07	karana Gara
from 01:20 (01.03)	karana Vanija
from 03:46 (01.03)	nakshatra Magha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:47
Sunrise	07:24
Noon	12:42
Sunset	18:01
End of twilight	18:38
Moonrise	15:49
Moonset	06:28
Day length	10 h 37 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:07

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:

Shukla-chaturdashi 12:07–18:01: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Holashtak

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:24–12:07 Ravi Yoga 07:24–03:46 (01.03) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:24–03:46 (01.03)

Anandadi: Ananda 07:24–03:46 (01.03) Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:46–07:21 (01.03)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:03–10:28 (01.03)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:36–06:30
Abhijit Muhurta	12:21–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	14:29–15:11
Godhuli	18:01–18:28
Pradosha	18:01–20:41
Nishitha	00:14–01:08 (01.03)
Amrita Kalam	01:59–03:46 (01.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:22–16:41
Yamaganda	10:03–11:23
Gulika Kalam	12:42–14:02
Dur Muhurta	09:31–10:14, 23:21–00:14 (01.03)
Varjyam	15:12–17:00

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:49–08:30, 09:23–12:07

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:49–08:30, 09:23–12:07
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 07:49–08:30, 09:23–12:07
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:49–08:30, 09:23–12:07

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 12:07, Shukla-chaturdashi from 12:07; lagna Kumbha 07:24, Mina 07:49, Mesha 08:30, Vrishabha 09:23, Mithuna 10:52, Karka 13:17, Simha 16:15

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 12:07–18:01: 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

Best day · score S = +7

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

Auspicious time ends by 08:44

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:24–03:46 (01.03)+2 Ravi Yoga 07:24–03:46 (01.03)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:24–12:07+1 Anandadi: Ananda 07:24–03:46 (01.03)+1 Yoga Shobhana 07:24–08:44+1 Auspicious tithi 07:24–12:070 Holashtak0 Yoga Atiganda 08:44–11:13−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:24–03:46 (01.03)−1 Rikta tithi 12:07–07:21 (01.03)

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.

Sharvari (No. 34 of 60, “night”) — A dark year: scarcity and privation, but also a time for quiet spiritual practice.
Northern samvatsara: Pramadi (No. 47)
Shaka Samvat 1882 · Vikram Samvat 2017 · Kali Yuga 5061
Next year — Plava, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 16.03.1961
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

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

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.

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.

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).

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

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
An auspicious combination of weekday and tithi group: Fri — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Wed — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Tue — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Sat — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Thu — Purna (5, 10, 15). Brings success; if the same pair also forms an inauspicious yoga, Siddha prevails.

Anandadi: 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.

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

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

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

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

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Krishna-tritya
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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-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.

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

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.

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-chaturti
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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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.

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

Anandadi: 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.

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

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

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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)

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.

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

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

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

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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.

Ravi Yoga
The Moon’s nakshatra is the 4th, 6th, 9th, 10th, 13th or 20th from the Sun’s nakshatra. As the Sun dispels darkness, so this yoga cancels many bad combinations of the day and supports new undertakings.

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

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

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

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

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

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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 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

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

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.

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

Swati
+1 — favourable 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.

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

Krishna-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.

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.

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

Krishna-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)

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.

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

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

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.

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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)

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.

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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

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

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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)

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.

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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.

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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.

Purva-Ashadha (20)
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)

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.

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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

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

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.

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Siddhi (16) — “success, accomplishment”
Especially auspicious: success in any undertaking, study and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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.

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

Agni Panchaka
Began on a Tuesday: danger of fire — construction is not started and work with fire and machinery is avoided; suitable for legal matters.
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.

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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.

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, total
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 luminary is completely covered: the Sun by the Moon, the Moon by the Earth’s shadow.

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

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 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).

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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).

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.

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−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.

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

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

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-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.

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.

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

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

nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
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.

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+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.

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.

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing 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.

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable 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.

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.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

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)

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 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-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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

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.

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

Holashtak
Eight days before Holika Dahan (bright half of Phalguna): in North India weddings and samskaras are not held.

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.

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.

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Holashtak
The eight days before Holika Dahan (from the 8th tithi of the bright half of Phalguna to the full moon): weddings and other samskaras are not performed (North India).

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.

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

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.

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.

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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)

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.

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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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.

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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)

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.

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 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-dashami
any undertakings

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

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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)

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.

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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 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-dvadashi
neutral

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.

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

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut