Panchanga Calendar

February 2157

Today
SamvatsaraNala (50)MonthPausha → Magha from 10.02RituHemanta → Shishira from 10.02AyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

February 2157 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Pausha (until 9.02), Magha (from 10.02). Periods: 10–17.02 — Magha Gupta Navaratri. Major festivals: 13.02 Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja); 15.02 Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti). 9.02 — solar eclipse, total (not visible here); 24.02 — lunar eclipse, partial (not visible here).

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1Chit7
2Swa8Kalashtami
3Vish8
4Anu9after 09:33
5Jye10Shattila Ekadashi
6Mul11Ekadashi Vaish.
7PAsh13Soma Pradosha
8UAsh14Masik Shivaratri
9Shra30Mauni Amavasya
10Dhan1Chandra Darshan
11Shat2
12PBh3Vinayaka Chaturthi
13UBh4Vasant Panchami
14Rev6Kumbha Sankranti
15Bhar7Ratha Saptami
16Krit8after 14:38
17Roh9Madhva Navami
18Mrig10after 10:20
19Ard11Jaya Ekadashi
20Pun12
21Pun13after 08:57
22Push14after 11:10
23Ashl15Purnima
24Mag15Lunar eclipse
25PPh1until 11:57
26UPh2
27Has3after 17:11
28Chit4
Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable
Markersafter / until HH:MM
Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya
Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed
Icons this month (23)
Dwipushkar YogaKalashtamiEkadashiPradoshaShivaratriSolar eclipse, totalday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Chandra DarshanGupta NavaratriVinayaka ChaturthiVasant PanchamiSankrantiSkanda ShashtiRatha SaptamiBhishma AshtamiGoddess (Durga, Kali)Madhva NavamiTripushkar Yogaday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Lunar eclipse, partialmoment of the full moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)Amrita Siddhi YogaSankashti
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

  • 16.02 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Siddhi after 14:38
    Krittika (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal.
  • 18.02 Fri — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra after 10:20
    Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
  • 21.02 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Pushya, Anandadi: Prajapati after 08:57
    Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
  • 22.02 Tue — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Pushya, Ravi Yoga after 11:10
    Ashlesha (sharp): for drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies.
  • 25.02 Fri — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Siddhi, Yoga Sukarma until 11:57
    Purva-Phalguni (fierce): for destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes.
  • 27.02 Sun — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra after 17:11
    Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.

Festivals

  • 2.02 Wed Kalashtami
  • 5.02 Sat Shattila Ekadashi
  • 6.02 Sun Shattila Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast
  • 7.02 Mon Soma Pradosha
  • 8.02 Tue Masik Shivaratri
  • 9.02 Wed Mauni Amavasya (Pausha)
  • 10.02 Thu Chandra Darshan
  • 10.02 Thu Magha Gupta Navaratri
  • 12.02 Sat Vinayaka Chaturthi
  • 13.02 Sun Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja)
  • 14.02 Mon Kumbha Sankranti
  • 14.02 Mon Skanda Shashti
  • 15.02 Tue Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti)
  • 16.02 Wed Bhishma Ashtami
  • 16.02 Wed Masik Durgashtami
  • 17.02 Thu Madhva Navami
  • 19.02 Sat Jaya Ekadashi (Bhaimi)
  • 21.02 Mon Soma Pradosha
  • 23.02 Wed Magha Purnima (Maghi)
  • 27.02 Sun Sankashti Chaturthi (Dwijapriya)

Special muhurta yogas

  • 1.02 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 08:22–21:36
  • 3.02 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:30–08:17 (04.02)
  • 4.02 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:17–02:23 (05.02)
  • 6.02 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:13–01:49 (07.02)
  • 13.02 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:58–09:59
  • 15.02 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:20–07:51 (16.02)
  • 16.02 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
  • 19.02 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 07:09–07:42 (20.02)
  • 20.02 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 07:42–03:31 (21.02)
  • 21.02 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:57–07:37 (22.02)
  • 22.02 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:10–07:35 (23.02)
  • 26.02 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 07:27–14:34
  • 27.02 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:25–01:38 (28.02)
  • 27.02 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:25–01:38 (28.02)

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

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

Avoid starting important matters

  • 2.02 Wed — Tryahasparsha, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga
  • 3.02 Thu — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga, Rikta tithi
  • 5.02 Sat — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Hutashana Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra (unfavourable day)
  • 6.02 Sun — Kshaya tithi, Krakacha Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
  • 7.02 Mon — Anandadi: Utpata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
  • 8.02 Tue — Krishna Chaturdashi, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Vishti (Bhadra)
  • 9.02 Wed — Amavasya, Vyatipata, Eclipse (not visible here)
  • 13.02 Sun — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi, Panchaka
  • 14.02 Mon — Sankranti day, Gandanta, Anandadi: Rakshasa
  • 15.02 Tue — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
  • 17.02 Thu — Vaidhriti, Rikta tithi
  • 19.02 Sat — Hutashana Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
  • 20.02 Sun — Krakacha Yoga, Hutashana Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
  • 23.02 Wed — Bhadra on earth, Tryahasparsha, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
  • 28.02 Mon — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Rikta tithi, Surya Dagdha tithi

Sky this month

  • 9.02 New moon (Amavasya) 23:20
  • 9.02 Solar eclipse, total, greatest eclipse 23:24, magnitude 1.036
    not visible here (outside the eclipse zone)
  • 14.02 Kumbha Sankranti 15:53 — the Sun enters Kumbha (Aquarius)
  • 24.02 Full moon (Purnima) 09:27
  • 24.02 Lunar eclipse, partial, greatest eclipse 09:15, magnitude 0.000
    not visible here (below the horizon); only the penumbral phase is visible 06:48–07:30

Periods

  • 10–17.02 Magha Gupta Navaratri
  • 10.02 06:58 – 14.02 07:57 Dosha-free Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Nala (No. 50, “reed (as Anala — fire)”) — A fiery year: drought, fires and heat go hand in hand with success in bold ventures. more

Northern samvatsara: Prajapati. Shaka Samvat 2078, Vikram Samvat 2213, Kali Yuga 5257.

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

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

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

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

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
MonthPausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraNala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more

At sunrise 08:22

Tithi7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 07:08 (02.02) more
NakshatraChitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 21:36 more
YogaDhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 08:35 more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 18:07 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 08:35yoga Shula
from 18:07karana Bava
from 21:36nakshatra Swati
from 07:08 (02.02)tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 07:08 (02.02)karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:42
Sunrise08:22
Noon12:42
Sunset17:03
End of twilight17:44
Moonrise00:16
Moonset09:44
Day length8 h 40 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat 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 (08:22–17:03) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:22–17:03: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 08:22–21:36 Ravi Yoga 08:22–21:36 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:08–08:21 (02.02)

Hutashana Yoga 08:22–07:08 (02.02) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:22–07:08 (02.02)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 21:36–08:21 (02.02) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:22–21:36

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 08:16–18:07; Bhadra Puchha 10:13–11:31; Bhadra Mukha 11:31–13:42

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

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:20–07:21
Abhijit Muhurta12:25–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta14:10–14:44
Godhuli17:03–17:34
Pradosha17:03–20:07
Nishitha00:11–01:12 (02.02)
Amrita Kalam14:28–16:15

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:53–15:58
Yamaganda10:33–11:38
Gulika Kalam12:43–13:48
Dur Muhurta10:07–10:41, 23:10–00:11 (02.02)
Varjyam03:44–05:29 (02.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Makara 08:22, Kumbha 08:54, Mina 09:37, Mesha 10:18, Vrishabha 11:13, Mithuna 12:47, Karka 15:17

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:22–21:36+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:22–21:36+1 Yoga Dhriti 08:22–08:350 Dwipushkar Yoga 08:22–21:360 Hutashana Yoga 08:22–07:08 (02.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:22–07:08 (02.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Shula 08:35–10:37−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:22–21:36−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:22–18:07

Panchanga at sunrise 08:22

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Tryahasparsha, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
MonthPausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraNala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more
FestivalsKalashtami

At sunrise 08:21

Tithi8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 08:42 (03.02) more
the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
NakshatraSwati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 23:53 more
YogaShula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 09:04 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 20:00 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 09:04yoga Ganda
from 20:00karana Kaulava
from 23:53nakshatra Vishakha

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:40
Sunrise08:21
Noon12:43
Sunset17:05
End of twilight17:46
Moonrise01:35
Moonset09:53
Day length8 h 44 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

taskat sunrise

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (08:21–17:05) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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, 17:05–20:08
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

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

Anandadi: Prajapati 23:53–08:19 (03.02) Anandadi: Dhumra 08:21–23:53

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:18–07:19
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta14:10–14:45
Godhuli17:05–17:36
Pradosha17:05–20:08
Nishitha00:12–01:12 (03.02)
Amrita Kalam14:15–16:00

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:43–13:49
Yamaganda09:26–10:32
Gulika Kalam11:37–12:43
Dur Muhurta12:25–13:00
Varjyam05:51–07:34 (03.02)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairgood 08:21–08:50, 09:33–10:14, 11:09–17:05

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Makara 08:21, Kumbha 08:50, Mina 09:33, Mesha 10:14, Vrishabha 11:09, Mithuna 12:43, Karka 15:13

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

  • Krishna-ashtami 08:21–17:05: 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 = −6

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:21–23:53+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Ganda 09:04–11:28−1 Ashtami all day−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 08:21–23:53−2 Hutashana Yoga all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day−2 Tryahasparsha

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:21

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga
MonthPausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraNala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more

At sunrise 08:19

Tithi8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 08:42 more
vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
NakshatraVishakha, pada 2 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 01:30 (04.02) more
YogaGanda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 09:07 more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 08:42 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 08:42tithi Krishna-navami
from 08:42karana Taitila
from 09:07yoga Vriddhi
from 21:13karana Gara
from 01:30 (04.02)nakshatra Anuradha

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:38
Sunrise08:19
Noon12:43
Sunset17:08
End of twilight17:48
Moonrise02:57
Moonset10:07
Day length8 h 48 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 08:42

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (08:19–17:08) is good for sowing, for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:30–08:17 (04.02)

Krakacha Yoga 08:19–08:42 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:19–08:42 Hutashana Yoga 08:42–08:17 (04.02) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:42–08:17 (04.02)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:19–01:30 (04.02) Anandadi: Ananda 01:30–08:17 (04.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:17–07:18
Abhijit Muhurta12:25–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta14:11–14:46
Godhuli17:08–17:38
Pradosha17:08–20:09
Nishitha00:12–01:12 (04.02)
Amrita Kalam16:07–17:49

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam13:49–14:55
Yamaganda08:19–09:25
Gulika Kalam10:31–11:37
Dur Muhurta11:15–11:50, 14:46–15:22
Varjyam05:39–07:19 (04.02)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 08:19–08:46, 09:29–10:10, 11:06–17:08

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 08:42, Krishna-navami from 08:42; lagna Makara 08:19, Kumbha 08:46, Mina 09:29, Mesha 10:10, Vrishabha 11:06, Mithuna 12:39, Karka 15:09

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Thursday — success.

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

  • Krishna-ashtami 08:19–08:42: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
  • Krishna-navami 08:42–17:08: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

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

+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:19–01:30 (04.02)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Vriddhi 09:07–08:17 (04.02)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:19–08:420 Krakacha Yoga 08:19–08:42−2 Rikta tithi 08:42–08:17 (04.02)−2 Hutashana Yoga 08:42–08:17 (04.02)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:42–08:17 (04.02)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:19

SummaryFavourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 09:33
MonthPausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraNala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more

At sunrise 08:17

Tithi9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 09:33 more
NakshatraAnuradha, pada 2 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 02:23 (05.02) more
YogaVriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 08:37 more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 09:33 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 08:37yoga Dhruva
from 09:33tithi Krishna-dashami
from 09:33karana Vanija
from 21:41karana Vishti
from 02:23 (05.02)nakshatra Jyestha
from 07:31 (05.02)yoga Vyaghata

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:36
Sunrise08:17
Noon12:43
Sunset17:10
End of twilight17:50
Moonrise04:20
Moonset10:29
Day length8 h 52 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 09:33

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

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

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:17–02:23 (05.02)

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:17–09:33 Hutashana Yoga 09:33–08:15 (05.02) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 02:23–08:15 (05.02)

Anandadi: Chara 02:23–08:15 (05.02) Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:17–02:23 (05.02)

  • Bhadra in heaven: 21:41–09:37 (05.02); Bhadra Puchha 23:23–00:35 (05.02); Bhadra Mukha 00:35–02:36 (05.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:15–07:16
Abhijit Muhurta12:25–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta14:12–14:48
Godhuli17:10–17:40
Pradosha17:10–20:11
Nishitha00:12–01:12 (05.02)
Amrita Kalam15:36–17:16

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam11:37–12:43
Yamaganda14:56–16:03
Gulika Kalam09:23–10:30
Dur Muhurta10:03–10:39, 13:01–13:36
Varjyam08:01–09:37 (05.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:33–10:07, 11:02–17:10

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 09:33–10:07, 11:02–17:10
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 09:33–10:07, 11:02–17:10
Bathing, washing hairgood 09:33–10:07, 11:02–17:10

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Krishna-navami until 09:33, Krishna-dashami from 09:33; lagna Makara 08:17, Kumbha 08:42, Mina 09:25, Mesha 10:07, Vrishabha 11:02, Mithuna 12:35, Karka 15:05

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”); Friday — universal respect.

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

  • Krishna-navami 08:17–09:33: 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).
  • Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 09:33

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:17–02:23 (05.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:17–02:23 (05.02)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 08:17–08:37+1 Auspicious weekday0 Hutashana Yoga 09:33–08:15 (05.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:17–09:33 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:17–02:23 (05.02)−2 Rikta tithi 08:17–09:33

Panchanga at sunrise 08:17

SummaryUnfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Hutashana Yoga
MonthPausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraNala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more
FestivalsShattila Ekadashi

At sunrise 08:15

Tithi10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 09:37 more
NakshatraJyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 02:29 (06.02) more
Gandamula
YogaVyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 05:47 (06.02) more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:37 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 09:37tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 09:37karana Bava
from 21:20karana Balava
from 02:29 (06.02)nakshatra Mula
from 05:47 (06.02)yoga Harshana

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:35
Sunrise08:15
Noon12:43
Sunset17:12
End of twilight17:52
Moonrise05:38
Moonset11:06
Day length8 h 57 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 09:37

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 (08:15–17:12) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:15–09:37: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Shattila Ekadashi · Vishnu

The Ekadashi of the dark half of Pausha (Magha in North India). Sesame is used in six ways: for bathing, rubbing on the body, homa, drinking, eating and charity.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 09:37–08:51 (06.02)
Dwadashi ends before the next sunrise — to break the fast on Dwadashi, Smartas fast the day before, on the day Ekadashi begins
Parana (breaking the fast): 14:28–15:26 (06.02)
Vaishnava date: 6.02

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:15–09:37 Hutashana Yoga 09:37–08:13 (06.02)

Anandadi: Musala 08:15–02:29 (06.02) Anandadi: Gada 02:29–08:13 (06.02)

  • Bhadra in heaven: 21:41 (04.02)–09:37; Bhadra Puchha 23:23 (04.02)–00:35; Bhadra Mukha 00:35–02:36
  • Gandanta (tithi): 09:12–10:00
  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:32–08:23 (06.02)
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:14–07:14
Abhijit Muhurta12:25–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta14:13–14:49
Godhuli17:12–17:42
Pradosha17:12–20:12
Nishitha00:12–01:12 (06.02)
Amrita Kalam17:39–19:15

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:29–11:36
Yamaganda13:50–14:58
Gulika Kalam08:15–09:22
Dur Muhurta08:15–08:51, 08:51–09:26
Varjyam08:01–09:37

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shavingbad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsbad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairaverage 08:15–08:38, 09:21–10:03, 10:58–17:12

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Krishna-dashami until 09:37, Krishna-ekadashi from 09:37; lagna Makara 08:15, Kumbha 08:38, Mina 09:21, Mesha 10:03, Vrishabha 10:58, Mithuna 12:31, Karka 15:01

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

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

0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:15–09:370 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:15–09:37−1 Anandadi: Musala 08:15–02:29 (06.02)−1 Yoga Vyaghata 08:15–10:52−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:15–02:29 (06.02)−2 Hutashana Yoga 09:37–08:13 (06.02)

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 08:15

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Krakacha Yoga
MonthPausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraNala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more
FestivalsShattila Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast

At sunrise 08:13

Tithi11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 08:51 more
NakshatraMula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 01:49 (07.02) more
Gandamula
YogaHarshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 03:27 (07.02) more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 08:51 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:51tithi Krishna-dvadashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 08:51karana Kaulava
from 20:11karana Taitila
from 01:49 (07.02)nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 03:27 (07.02)yoga Vajra
from 07:20 (07.02)tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 07:20 (07.02)karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:33
Sunrise08:13
Noon12:43
Sunset17:14
End of twilight17:54
Moonrise06:42
Moonset12:05
Day length9 h 01 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 08:51

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (08:13–17:14) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Shattila Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast · Vishnu

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

Smarta date: 5.02
Smartas fast the day before so as to break the fast while it is still Dwadashi; Vaishnavas fast on the day when Ekadashi prevails at sunrise.

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:13–01:49 (07.02) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:13–01:49 (07.02)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:13–08:51 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:51–07:20 (07.02) Hutashana Yoga 08:51–07:20 (07.02) Krakacha Yoga 08:51–07:20 (07.02)

Anandadi: Siddhi 08:13–01:49 (07.02) Anandadi: Shubha 01:49–08:11 (07.02)

  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:32 (05.02)–08:23
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:13–07:13
Abhijit Muhurta12:25–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta14:14–14:50
Godhuli17:14–17:44
Pradosha17:14–20:13
Nishitha00:12–01:12 (07.02)
Amrita Kalam19:35–21:09

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:06–17:14
Yamaganda12:43–13:51
Gulika Kalam14:59–16:06
Dur Muhurta16:02–16:38
Varjyam00:15–01:49 (07.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shavingbad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsbad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairaverage 08:13–08:34

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 08:51, Krishna-dvadashi from 08:51; lagna Makara 08:13, Kumbha 08:34, Mina 09:17, Mesha 09:59, Vrishabha 10:54, Mithuna 12:27, Karka 14:57

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

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 = −2

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

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:13–01:49 (07.02)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 08:13–01:49 (07.02)+1 Yoga Harshana 08:13–03:27 (07.02)+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:13–01:49 (07.02)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:51–07:20 (07.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 08:51–07:20 (07.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:13–08:51 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:51–07:20 (07.02)−1 Gandanta 08:13–08:23−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:13–01:49 (07.02)−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:51–07:20 (07.02)

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 08:13

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Utpata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
MonthPausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraNala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more
FestivalsSoma Pradosha

At sunrise 08:11

Tithi13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 05:09 (08.02) more
NakshatraPurva-Ashadha, pada 2 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 00:28 (08.02) more
YogaVajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 00:33 (08.02) more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 18:19 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 18:19karana Vanija
from 00:28 (08.02)nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 00:33 (08.02)yoga Siddhi
from 05:09 (08.02)tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 05:09 (08.02)karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:31
Sunrise08:11
Noon12:43
Sunset17:16
End of twilight17:56
Moonrise07:25
Moonset13:27
Day length9 h 05 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat 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 (08:11–17:16) is good for root crops.

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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, 17:16–20:15
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Anandadi: Utpata 08:11–00:28 (08.02) Anandadi: Mrityu 00:28–08:09 (08.02)

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 05:09–15:51 (08.02); Bhadra Mukha 05:09–06:56 (08.02); Bhadra Puchha 14:44–15:48 (08.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:11–07:11
Abhijit Muhurta12:25–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta14:14–14:51
Godhuli17:16–17:46
Pradosha17:16–20:15
Nishitha00:13–01:12 (08.02)
Amrita Kalam19:56–21:27

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam09:19–10:27
Yamaganda11:35–12:43
Gulika Kalam13:52–15:00
Dur Muhurta13:02–13:38, 14:51–15:27
Varjyam10:52–12:23, 07:50–09:18 (08.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:11–08:30, 09:13–09:55, 10:50–17:16

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, shavingaverage 08:11–08:30, 09:13–09:55, 10:50–17:16
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 08:11–08:30, 09:13–09:55, 10:50–17:16
Bathing, washing hairgood 08:11–08:30, 09:13–09:55, 10:50–17:16

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Makara 08:11, Kumbha 08:30, Mina 09:13, Mesha 09:55, Vrishabha 10:50, Mithuna 12:23, Karka 14:53

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

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

+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:11–00:28 (08.02)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 08:11–00:28 (08.02)

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 08:11

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
MonthPausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraNala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more
FestivalsMasik Shivaratri

At sunrise 08:09

Tithi14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 02:26 (09.02) more
NakshatraUttara-Ashadha, pada 2 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 22:33 more
YogaSiddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 21:13 more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:51 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 15:51karana Shakuni
from 21:13yoga Vyatipata
from 22:33nakshatra Shravana
from 02:26 (09.02)tithi Amavasya
from 02:26 (09.02)karana Chatushpada

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:29
Sunrise08:09
Noon12:43
Sunset17:18
End of twilight17:58
Moonrise07:52
Moonset15:04
Day length9 h 09 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat 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 (08:09–17:18) is good for sowing.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:09–15:51: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Shakuni 15:51–17:18: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
  • Krishna-chaturdashi 08:09–17:18: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:13–01:12 (09.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:09–22:33

Anandadi: Manasa 08:09–17:05 Anandadi: Padma 17:05–00:01 (09.02) Anandadi: Lumbaka 00:01–08:06 (09.02)

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 06:02–15:51; Bhadra Mukha 05:09–06:56; Bhadra Puchha 14:44–15:48

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:10–07:09
Abhijit Muhurta12:25–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta14:15–14:52
Godhuli17:18–17:48
Pradosha17:18–20:16
Nishitha00:13–01:12 (09.02)
Amrita Kalam16:40–18:08

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam15:01–16:10
Yamaganda10:26–11:35
Gulika Kalam12:43–13:52
Dur Muhurta09:59–10:35, 23:14–00:13 (09.02)
Varjyam07:50–09:18, 02:10–03:37 (09.02)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 08:09–08:26, 09:09–09:51, 10:46–17:18

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Makara 08:09, Kumbha 08:26, Mina 09:09, Mesha 09:51, Vrishabha 10:46, Mithuna 12:19, Karka 14:49

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

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

  • Krishna-chaturdashi 08:09–17:18: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

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

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+2 Yoga Siddhi 08:09–21:13+1 Anandadi: Manasa 08:09–17:05+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:09–22:33−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:09–15:51−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:09–22:33−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 08:09–02:26 (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 08:09

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Vyatipata
MonthPausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraNala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more
FestivalsMauni Amavasya (Pausha) · Solar eclipse, total (not visible here)

At sunrise 08:06

Tithi30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 23:20 more
NakshatraShravana, pada 2 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 20:14 more
YogaVyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 17:32 more
KaranaChatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 12:55 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 12:55karana Naga
from 17:32yoga Variyana
from 20:14nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 23:20tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 23:20karana Kimstughna

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:27
Sunrise08:06
Noon12:43
Sunset17:21
End of twilight18:00
Moonrise08:09
Moonset16:45
Day length9 h 14 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)23:20
Solar eclipse, totalgreatest eclipse 23:24, magnitude 1.036
Visibilitynot visible here (outside the eclipse zone)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrise

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (08:06–17:21) is good for sowing.
  • Chatushpada 08:06–12:55: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Naga 12:55–17:21: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Mauni Amavasya (Pausha) · Pitris (ancestors)

A day of the vow of silence and of holy bathing in the Ganga and at the Triveni Sangam; in Kumbh Mela years it is the main bathing day.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 02:26–23:20
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 20:14–08:04 (10.02) Samvartaka Yoga 23:20–08:04 (10.02)

Anandadi: Chhatra 08:06–20:14 Anandadi: Mitra 20:14–08:04 (10.02)

  • Dosha-free Panchaka: 06:58 (10.02)–07:57 (14.02)
  • Gandanta (tithi): 22:59–23:40

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:08–07:07
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta14:16–14:53
Godhuli17:21–17:50
Pradosha17:21–20:17
Nishitha00:13–01:12 (10.02)
Amrita Kalam10:50–12:17

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:44–13:53
Yamaganda09:16–10:25
Gulika Kalam11:34–12:44
Dur Muhurta12:25–13:02
Varjyam23:48–01:14 (10.02)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Amavasya; lagna Makara 08:06, Kumbha 08:22, Mina 09:05, Mesha 09:47, Vrishabha 10:42, Mithuna 12:15, Karka 14:45

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

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

  • Amavasya 08:06–17:21: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
  • Vyatipata 08:06–17:21: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −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.

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya, Vyatipata

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 08:06–20:14+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:06–20:14+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−3 Amavasya 08:06–23:20−3 Vyatipata 08:06–17:32

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:06

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Anandadi: Shrivatsa, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Panchaka, Eclipse nearby
MonthMagha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraNala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more
PeriodMagha Gupta Navaratri, day 1
FestivalsChandra Darshan · Magha Gupta Navaratri

At sunrise 08:04

Tithi1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 19:59 more
NakshatraDhanishtha, pada 3 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 17:39 more
YogaVariyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 13:37 more
KaranaKimstughna (fixed) · until 09:41 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:41karana Bava
from 13:37yoga Parigha
from 17:39nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 19:59tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 19:59karana Balava
from 06:17 (11.02)karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:25
Sunrise08:04
Noon12:43
Sunset17:23
End of twilight18:02
Moonrise08:20
Moonset18:25
Day length9 h 18 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat 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:

  • Kimstughna 08:04–09:41: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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, 17:23–18:25
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 17:23–18:25

Magha Gupta Navaratri · Durga

The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha: nine days of sadhana of the Goddess; its fifth day is Vasant Panchami.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:20 (09.02)–19:59
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 08:04–11:10
Abhijit Muhurta (fallback time): 12:25–13:02

  • Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 1

Muhurta

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:04–17:39 Anandadi: Vajra 17:39–08:02 (11.02)

  • Dosha-free Panchaka: 06:58–07:57 (14.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:06–07:05
Abhijit Muhurta12:25–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta14:17–14:54
Godhuli17:23–17:52
Pradosha17:23–20:19
Nishitha00:13–01:12 (11.02)
Amrita Kalam08:22–09:48

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam13:53–15:03
Yamaganda08:04–09:14
Gulika Kalam10:24–11:34
Dur Muhurta11:10–11:48, 14:54–15:31
Varjyam00:03–01:28 (11.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Makara 08:04, Kumbha 08:18, Mina 09:01, Mesha 09:43, Vrishabha 10:38, Mithuna 12:12, Karka 14:41

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:04–17:39+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:04–17:39+1 Yoga Variyana 08:04–13:37+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Parigha 13:37–23:36−1 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 08:04

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka
MonthMagha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraNala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more
PeriodMagha Gupta Navaratri, day 2

At sunrise 08:02

Tithi2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 16:34 more
NakshatraShatabhisha, pada 3 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 14:59 more
YogaParigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 09:36 more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 16:34 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:36yoga Shiva
from 14:59nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 16:34tithi Shukla-tritya
from 16:34karana Taitila
from 02:53 (12.02)karana Gara
from 05:36 (12.02)yoga Siddha

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:23
Sunrise08:02
Noon12:43
Sunset17:25
End of twilight18:04
Moonrise08:29
Moonset20:03
Day length9 h 22 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

taskat sunrisefrom 14:59from 16:34

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (08:02–14:59) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (14:59–17:25) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

  • Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 2

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:02–16:34

Anandadi: Saumya 08:02–14:59 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 14:59–08:00 (12.02)

  • Dosha-free Panchaka: 06:58 (10.02)–07:57 (14.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:05–07:04
Abhijit Muhurta12:25–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta14:17–14:55
Godhuli17:25–17:54
Pradosha17:25–20:20
Nishitha00:13–01:12 (12.02)
Amrita Kalam08:35–10:00, 05:14–06:40 (12.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam11:33–12:44
Yamaganda15:04–16:15
Gulika Kalam09:12–10:23
Dur Muhurta09:55–10:32, 13:02–13:40
Varjyam20:41–22:07

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:58–09:39, 10:34–14:59

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 08:58–09:39, 10:34–14:59
Cutting fingernailsgood 08:58–09:39, 10:34–14:59
Cutting toenailsaverage throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairgood 08:58–09:39, 10:34–14:59

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 14:59, Purva-Bhadra from 14:59; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 16:34, Shukla-tritya from 16:34; lagna Makara 08:02, Kumbha 08:14, Mina 08:58, Mesha 09:39, Vrishabha 10:34, Mithuna 12:08, Karka 14:37

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 14:59) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 14:59) — facing death (dangers); Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 08:02–14:59+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:02–14:59+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:02–16:34+1 Yoga Shiva 09:36–05:36 (12.02)0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 14:59–08:00 (12.02)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 14:59–08:00 (12.02)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:02–16:34

Panchanga at sunrise 08:02

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
MonthMagha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraNala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more
PeriodMagha Gupta Navaratri, day 3
FestivalsVinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 08:00

Tithi3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 13:14 more
NakshatraPurva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 12:22 more
YogaSiddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 01:45 (13.02) more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 13:14 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 12:22nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 13:14tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 13:14karana Vanija
from 23:38karana Vishti
from 01:45 (13.02)yoga Sadhya

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:21
Sunrise08:00
Noon12:43
Sunset17:27
End of twilight18:06
Moonrise08:37
Moonset21:39
Day length9 h 27 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 12:22from 13:14

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (08:00–12:22) is good for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (12:22–17:27) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 13:14–13:40
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 3

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 12:22–07:58 (13.02) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:14–07:58 (13.02)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 12:22–13:14

Anandadi: Kaladanda 08:00–12:22 Anandadi: Dhumra 12:22–07:58 (13.02)

  • Bhadra on earth: 23:38–10:07 (13.02); Bhadra Mukha 23:40–01:25 (13.02); Bhadra Puchha 09:04–10:07 (13.02)
  • Dosha-free Panchaka: 06:58 (10.02)–07:57 (14.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:03–07:02
Abhijit Muhurta12:25–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta14:18–14:56
Godhuli17:27–17:56
Pradosha17:27–20:21
Nishitha00:13–01:11 (13.02)
Amrita Kalam05:40–07:06 (13.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:22–11:33
Yamaganda13:54–15:05
Gulika Kalam08:00–09:11
Dur Muhurta08:00–08:38, 08:38–09:16
Varjyam21:01–22:27

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:54–09:35, 10:30–13:14

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, shavingaverage 08:54–09:35, 10:30–13:14
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 08:54–09:35, 10:30–13:14
Bathing, washing hairaverage 08:54–09:35, 10:30–17:27

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 12:22, Uttara-Bhadra from 12:22; tithi Shukla-tritya until 13:14, Shukla-chaturti from 13:14; lagna Makara 08:00, Kumbha 08:10, Mina 08:54, Mesha 09:35, Vrishabha 10:30, Mithuna 12:04, Karka 14:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 12:22) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 12:22) — a good life; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

  • Shukla-chaturti 13:14–17:27: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 08:00–01:45 (13.02)+2 Ravi Yoga 12:22–07:58 (13.02)+1 Auspicious tithi 08:00–13:14+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:14–07:58 (13.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 12:22–07:58 (13.02)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 12:22–13:14 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Rikta tithi 13:14–07:58 (13.02)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 08:00–12:22−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:00–12:22

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:00

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi
MonthMagha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraNala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more
PeriodMagha Gupta Navaratri, day 4
FestivalsVasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja)

At sunrise 07:58

Tithi4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 10:07 more
NakshatraUttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 09:59 more
YogaSadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 22:09 more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 10:07 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 09:59nakshatra Revati
from 10:07tithi Shukla-panchami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 10:07karana Bava
from 20:41karana Balava
from 22:09yoga Shubha
from 07:21 (14.02)tithi Shukla-shashti
from 07:21 (14.02)karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:19
Sunrise07:58
Noon12:43
Sunset17:29
End of twilight18:08
Moonrise08:45
Moonset23:15
Day length9 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 09:59from 10:07

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:

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (07:58–09:59) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (09:59–17:29) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:58–10:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja) · Saraswati

The welcoming of spring and the day of Saraswati — goddess of knowledge and the arts: people wear yellow, place books and instruments before the goddess, and children are taught to write for the first time (vidyarambha).

Rule: purvahna vyapini: before noon, 10:07–12:44
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 4

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:58–09:59 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:58–09:59

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:58–10:07 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:21–07:56 (14.02)

Anandadi: Sthira 07:58–09:59 Anandadi: Vardhamana 09:59–07:56 (14.02)

  • Bhadra on earth: 23:38 (12.02)–10:07; Bhadra Mukha 23:40 (12.02)–01:25; Bhadra Puchha 09:04–10:07
  • Dosha-free Panchaka: 06:58 (10.02)–07:57 (14.02)
  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 02:25–13:30 (14.02)
  • Gandanta (tithi): 07:00–07:42 (14.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:02–07:00
Abhijit Muhurta12:24–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta14:19–14:57
Godhuli17:29–17:58
Pradosha17:29–20:23
Nishitha00:14–01:11 (14.02)
Amrita Kalam05:45–07:13 (14.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:18–17:29
Yamaganda12:44–13:55
Gulika Kalam15:06–16:18
Dur Muhurta16:13–16:51
Varjyam20:58–22:26

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:07–17:29

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 10:07–17:29
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 10:07–17:29
Bathing, washing hairaverage 08:50–09:31, 10:07–17:29

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 09:59, Revati from 09:59; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 10:07, Shukla-panchami from 10:07; lagna Makara 07:58, Kumbha 08:06, Mina 08:50, Mesha 09:31, Vrishabha 10:26, Mithuna 12:00, Karka 14:30, Simha 17:29

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 09:59) — a good life; Revati (from 09:59) — increase in property; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

  • Shukla-chaturti 07:58–10:07: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Bhadra on earth 07:58–10:07: 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).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +3

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

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:58–09:59+2 Ravi Yoga 07:58–09:59+1 Anandadi: Sthira 07:58–09:59+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:58–09:59+1 Yoga Sadhya 07:58–22:09+1 Auspicious tithi 10:07–07:21 (14.02)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:58–10:07 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Bhadra on earth 07:58–10:07−1 Panchaka all day−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Rikta tithi 07:58–10:07

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 07:58

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Gandanta
MonthMagha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraNala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more
PeriodMagha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
FestivalsKumbha Sankranti · Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 07:56

Tithi6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 05:03 (15.02) more
NakshatraRevati, pada 4 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 07:57 more
Gandamula
YogaShubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 18:53 more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 18:08 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 07:57nakshatra Ashwini
from 18:08karana Taitila
from 18:53yoga Shukla
from 05:03 (15.02)tithi Shukla-saptami
from 05:03 (15.02)karana Gara
from 06:22 (15.02)nakshatra Bharani

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:17
Sunrise07:56
Noon12:43
Sunset17:32
End of twilight18:10
Moonrise08:54
Moonsetnone
Day length9 h 35 min

Sky

Kumbha Sankranti15:53 — the Sun enters Kumbha (Aquarius)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 07:57

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (07:56–07:57) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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, 09:29–15:53
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 07:21–05:03 (15.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 5

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:57–06:22 (15.02)

Hutashana Yoga 07:56–05:03 (15.02) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:56–05:03 (15.02) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:03–07:53 (15.02)

Anandadi: Matanga 07:56–07:57 Anandadi: Chara 06:22–07:53 (15.02) Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:57–06:22 (15.02)

  • Dosha-free Panchaka: 06:58 (10.02)–07:57
  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 02:25–13:30
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:00–06:58
Abhijit Muhurta12:24–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta14:20–14:58
Godhuli17:32–18:00
Pradosha17:32–20:24
Nishitha00:14–01:11 (15.02)
Amrita Kalam23:38–01:08 (15.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam09:08–10:20
Yamaganda11:32–12:44
Gulika Kalam13:56–15:08
Dur Muhurta13:03–13:41, 14:58–15:36
Varjyam02:38–04:07 (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, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairgood 08:46–09:27, 10:22–17:25

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Revati until 07:57, Ashwini from 07:57; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Makara 07:56, Kumbha 08:02, Mina 08:46, Mesha 09:27, Vrishabha 10:22, Mithuna 11:56, Karka 14:26, Simha 17:25

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 07:57) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 07:57) — joy; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

  • Sankranti at 15:53 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +3

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

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+2 Yoga Shubha 07:56–18:53+2 Ravi Yoga 07:57–06:22 (15.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:56–07:57+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Matanga 07:56–07:570 Hutashana Yoga 07:56–05:03 (15.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Panchaka 07:56–07:570 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:56–05:03 (15.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:57–06:22 (15.02)−1 Gandanta 07:56–13:30−1 Sankranti day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:56

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga
MonthMagha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraNala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more
PeriodMagha Gupta Navaratri, day 6
FestivalsRatha Saptami (Surya Jayanti)

At sunrise 07:53

Tithi7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 03:17 (16.02) more
NakshatraBharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 05:20 (16.02) more
YogaShukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 16:02 more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 16:06 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 16:02yoga Brahma
from 16:06karana Vanija
from 03:17 (16.02)tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 03:17 (16.02)karana Vishti
from 05:20 (16.02)nakshatra Krittika

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:15
Sunrise07:53
Noon12:43
Sunset17:34
End of twilight18:12
Moonrise09:07
Moonset00:51
Day length9 h 40 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrise

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (07:53–17:34) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti) · Surya

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 05:03–03:17 (16.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 6

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:17–07:51 (16.02) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:20–07:51 (16.02)

Hutashana Yoga 07:53–03:17 (16.02) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:53–03:17 (16.02) Jwalamukhi Yoga 05:20–07:51 (16.02)

Anandadi: Musala 07:53–05:20 (16.02) Anandadi: Gada 05:20–07:51 (16.02)

  • Bhadra in heaven: 03:17–11:10 (16.02); Bhadra Puchha 05:00–06:09 (16.02); Bhadra Mukha 06:09–08:03 (16.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:58–06:56
Abhijit Muhurta12:24–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta14:20–14:59
Godhuli17:34–18:02
Pradosha17:34–20:25
Nishitha00:14–01:11 (16.02)
Amrita Kalam00:44–02:16 (16.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam15:09–16:21
Yamaganda10:18–11:31
Gulika Kalam12:43–13:56
Dur Muhurta09:49–10:28, 23:17–00:14 (16.02)
Varjyam15:33–17:05

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:42–09:23, 10:18–17:21

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 08:42–09:23, 10:18–17:21
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 08:42–09:23, 10:18–17:21
Bathing, washing hairaverage 08:42–09:23, 10:18–17:21

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Makara 07:53, Kumbha 07:59, Mina 08:42, Mesha 09:23, Vrishabha 10:18, Mithuna 11:52, Karka 14:22, Simha 17:21

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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 Yoga Shukla 07:53–16:02+1 Auspicious tithi 07:53–03:17 (16.02)−1 Anandadi: Musala 07:53–05:20 (16.02)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:53–05:20 (16.02)−2 Hutashana Yoga 07:53–03:17 (16.02)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:53–03:17 (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 07:53

SummaryBest day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma; auspicious time — after 14:38
MonthMagha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraNala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more
PeriodMagha Gupta Navaratri, day 7
FestivalsBhishma Ashtami · Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 07:51

Tithi8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 02:08 (17.02) more
NakshatraKrittika, pada 1 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 04:54 (17.02) more
YogaBrahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 13:38 more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:38 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 13:38yoga Indra
from 14:38karana Bava
from 02:08 (17.02)tithi Shukla-navami
from 02:08 (17.02)karana Balava
from 04:54 (17.02)nakshatra Rohini

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:13
Sunrise07:51
Noon12:43
Sunset17:36
End of twilight18:14
Moonrise09:25
Moonset02:26
Day length9 h 44 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

taskat sunrise

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (07:51–17:36) is good for root crops.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:51–14:38: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Bhishma Ashtami · Bhishma

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:45–13:42
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 03:17–02:08 (17.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 7

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:51–04:54 (17.02) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Ravi Yoga 04:54–07:49 (17.02)

Hutashana Yoga 07:51–02:08 (17.02) Jwalamukhi Yoga 07:51–02:08 (17.02) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:51–02:08 (17.02) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 02:08–04:54 (17.02) Krakacha Yoga 02:08–07:49 (17.02) Jwalamukhi Yoga 04:54–07:49 (17.02)

Anandadi: Siddhi 07:51–04:54 (17.02) Anandadi: Shubha 04:54–07:49 (17.02)

  • Bhadra in heaven: 03:17–14:38; Bhadra Puchha 05:00–06:09; Bhadra Mukha 06:09–08:03

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:57–06:54
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta14:21–15:00
Godhuli17:36–18:04
Pradosha17:36–20:26
Nishitha00:14–01:11 (17.02)
Amrita Kalam02:32–04:07 (17.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:43–13:57
Yamaganda09:04–10:17
Gulika Kalam11:30–12:43
Dur Muhurta12:24–13:03
Varjyam17:07–18:41

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Makara 07:51, Kumbha 07:55, Mina 08:38, Mesha 09:19, Vrishabha 10:14, Mithuna 11:48, Karka 14:18, Simha 17:17

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

  • Shukla-ashtami 07:51–17:36: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 14:38

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Yoga Brahma 07:51–13:38+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 07:51–04:54 (17.02)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:51–04:54 (17.02)0 Hutashana Yoga 07:51–02:08 (17.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 07:51–02:08 (17.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:51–02:08 (17.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Ashtami 07:51–02:08 (17.02)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:51–14:38

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:51

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Rikta tithi
MonthMagha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraNala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more
PeriodMagha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
FestivalsMadhva Navami

At sunrise 07:49

Tithi9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 01:36 (18.02) more
NakshatraRohini, pada 1 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 05:04 (18.02) more
YogaIndra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 11:44 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 13:47 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 11:44yoga Vaidhriti
from 13:47karana Kaulava
from 01:36 (18.02)tithi Shukla-dashami
from 01:36 (18.02)karana Taitila
from 05:04 (18.02)nakshatra Mrigashirsha

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:10
Sunrise07:49
Noon12:43
Sunset17:38
End of twilight18:16
Moonrise09:53
Moonset03:55
Day length9 h 49 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrise

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (07:49–17:38) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Madhva Navami · Madhvacharya

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 02:08–01:36 (18.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 8

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:36–07:46 (18.02)

Hutashana Yoga 07:49–01:36 (18.02) Jwalamukhi Yoga 07:49–01:36 (18.02) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:49–01:36 (18.02)

Anandadi: Utpata 07:49–05:04 (18.02) Anandadi: Mrityu 05:04–07:46 (18.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:55–06:52
Abhijit Muhurta12:24–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta14:22–15:01
Godhuli17:38–18:06
Pradosha17:38–20:28
Nishitha00:14–01:10 (18.02)
Amrita Kalam01:51–03:27 (18.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam13:57–15:11
Yamaganda07:49–09:02
Gulika Kalam10:16–11:30
Dur Muhurta11:05–11:44, 15:01–15:40
Varjyam21:01–22:37

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Makara 07:49, Kumbha 07:51, Mina 08:34, Mesha 09:15, Vrishabha 10:10, Mithuna 11:44, Karka 14:14, Simha 17:13

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Thursday — success.

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

  • Shukla-navami 07:49–17:38: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Vaidhriti 11:44–17:38: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+2 Yoga Indra 07:49–11:44+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:49–05:04 (18.02)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Utpata 07:49–05:04 (18.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 07:49–01:36 (18.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 07:49–01:36 (18.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:49–01:36 (18.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Rikta tithi 07:49–01:36 (18.02)−3 Vaidhriti 11:44–07:46 (18.02)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:49

SummaryBest day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa; auspicious time — after 10:20
MonthMagha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraNala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more

At sunrise 07:46

Tithi10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 01:41 (19.02) more
NakshatraMrigashirsha, pada 1 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 05:50 (19.02) more
YogaVaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 10:20 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 13:34 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 10:20yoga Vishkambha
from 13:34karana Gara
from 01:41 (19.02)tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 01:41 (19.02)karana Vanija
from 05:50 (19.02)nakshatra Ardra

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:08
Sunrise07:46
Noon12:43
Sunset17:40
End of twilight18:18
Moonrise10:37
Moonset05:10
Day length9 h 53 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

taskat sunrise

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (07:46–17:40) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:46–05:50 (19.02) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:41–07:44 (19.02)

Hutashana Yoga 07:46–01:41 (19.02)

Anandadi: Manasa 07:46–05:50 (19.02) Anandadi: Padma 05:50–07:44 (19.02)

  • Gandanta (tithi): 01:17–02:06 (19.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:53–06:50
Abhijit Muhurta12:23–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta14:22–15:02
Godhuli17:40–18:08
Pradosha17:40–20:29
Nishitha00:14–01:10 (19.02)
Amrita Kalam20:45–22:24

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam11:29–12:43
Yamaganda15:12–16:26
Gulika Kalam09:01–10:15
Dur Muhurta09:45–10:25, 13:03–13:43
Varjyam10:51–12:30

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 10:20–17:09

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 10:20–17:09
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 10:20–17:09
Bathing, washing hairgood 08:30–09:11, 10:07–17:09

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Kumbha 07:46, Mina 08:30, Mesha 09:11, Vrishabha 10:07, Mithuna 11:40, Karka 14:10, Simha 17:09

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

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

  • Vaidhriti 07:46–10:20: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 10:20

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:46–05:50 (19.02)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 07:46–05:50 (19.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:46–05:50 (19.02)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:46–01:41 (19.02)0 Hutashana Yoga 07:46–01:41 (19.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vaidhriti 07:46–10:20

Panchanga at sunrise 07:46

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Hutashana Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
MonthMagha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraNala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more
FestivalsJaya Ekadashi (Bhaimi)

At sunrise 07:44

Tithi11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 02:20 (20.02) more
NakshatraArdra, pada 1 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 07:09 (20.02) more
YogaVishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 09:23 more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 13:57 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 09:23yoga Priti
from 13:57karana Vishti
from 02:20 (20.02)tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 02:20 (20.02)karana Bava
from 07:09 (20.02)nakshatra Punarvasu

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:06
Sunrise07:44
Noon12:43
Sunset17:42
End of twilight18:20
Moonrise11:40
Moonset06:04
Day length9 h 58 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

taskat sunrise

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

  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:57–17:42: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Jaya Ekadashi (Bhaimi) · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 01:41–02:20 (20.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:38–09:42 (20.02)

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 07:09–07:42 (20.02)

Hutashana Yoga 07:44–02:20 (20.02)

Anandadi: Chhatra 07:09–07:42 (20.02) Anandadi: Mudgara 07:44–07:09 (20.02)

  • Bhadra in heaven: 13:57–02:20 (20.02); Bhadra Puchha 18:57–20:11; Bhadra Mukha 20:11–22:14

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

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:52–06:48
Abhijit Muhurta12:23–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta14:23–15:03
Godhuli17:42–18:10
Pradosha17:42–20:30
Nishitha00:14–01:10 (20.02)
Amrita Kalam20:36–22:17

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:14–11:28
Yamaganda13:58–15:13
Gulika Kalam07:44–08:59
Dur Muhurta07:44–08:24, 08:24–09:04
Varjyam14:41–16:23

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:26–09:08, 10:03–17:05

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, shavingaverage 08:26–09:08, 10:03–17:05
Cutting fingernailsbad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenailsaverage 08:26–09:08, 10:03–17:05
Bathing, washing hairaverage throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Kumbha 07:44, Mina 08:26, Mesha 09:08, Vrishabha 10:03, Mithuna 11:36, Karka 14:06, Simha 17:05

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

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 tithi 07:44–02:20 (20.02)+1 Yoga Priti 09:23–07:42 (20.02)0 Tripushkar Yoga 07:09–07:42 (20.02)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 13:57–02:20 (20.02)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 07:44–07:09 (20.02)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:44–07:09 (20.02)−2 Hutashana Yoga 07:44–02:20 (20.02)

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 07:44

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Hutashana Yoga
MonthMagha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraNala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more

At sunrise 07:42

Tithi12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 03:31 (21.02) more
NakshatraPunarvasu, pada 1 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 08:57 (21.02) more
YogaPriti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 08:52 more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 14:52 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 08:52yoga Ayushman
from 14:52karana Balava
from 03:31 (21.02)tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 03:31 (21.02)karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:04
Sunrise07:42
Noon12:43
Sunset17:45
End of twilight18:22
Moonrise12:57
Moonset06:39
Day length10 h 02 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

taskat sunrise

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (07:42–17:45) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 07:42–03:31 (21.02)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:42–03:31 (21.02) Hutashana Yoga 07:42–03:31 (21.02) Krakacha Yoga 07:42–03:31 (21.02)

Anandadi: Dhwaja all day

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

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:50–06:46
Abhijit Muhurta12:23–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta14:24–15:04
Godhuli17:45–18:12
Pradosha17:45–20:31
Nishitha00:14–01:10 (21.02)
Amrita Kalam06:22–08:05 (21.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:29–17:45
Yamaganda12:43–13:58
Gulika Kalam15:14–16:29
Dur Muhurta16:24–17:04
Varjyam20:03–21:46

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:22–09:04, 09:59–17:01

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 08:22–09:04, 09:59–17:01
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 08:22–09:04, 09:59–17:01
Bathing, washing hairaverage 08:22–09:04, 09:59–17:01

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Kumbha 07:42, Mina 08:22, Mesha 09:04, Vrishabha 09:59, Mithuna 11:32, Karka 14:02, Simha 17:01

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 = −3

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

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Priti 07:42–08:520 Tripushkar Yoga 07:42–03:31 (21.02)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:42–03:31 (21.02)−2 Hutashana Yoga 07:42–03:31 (21.02)−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:42–03:31 (21.02)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:42

SummaryBest day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Pushya; auspicious time — after 08:57
MonthMagha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraNala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more
FestivalsSoma Pradosha

At sunrise 07:39

Tithi13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 05:09 (22.02) more
NakshatraPunarvasu, pada 4 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 08:57 more
YogaAyushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 08:45 more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 16:17 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 08:45yoga Saubhagya
from 08:57nakshatra Pushya
from 16:17karana Taitila
from 05:09 (22.02)tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 05:09 (22.02)karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:02
Sunrise07:39
Noon12:43
Sunset17:47
End of twilight18:25
Moonrise14:20
Moonset07:00
Day length10 h 07 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 08:57

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (07:39–08:57) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (08:57–17:47) 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, 17:47–20:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:57–07:37 (22.02)

Anandadi: Prajapati 08:57–07:37 (22.02) Anandadi: Dhumra 07:39–08:57

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:48–06:44
Abhijit Muhurta12:23–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta14:24–15:05
Godhuli17:47–18:14
Pradosha17:47–20:33
Nishitha00:14–01:09 (22.02)
Amrita Kalam06:22–08:05, 04:10–05:55 (22.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:55–10:11
Yamaganda11:27–12:43
Gulika Kalam13:59–15:15
Dur Muhurta13:03–13:44, 15:05–15:45
Varjyam17:41–19:26

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:18–09:00, 09:55–16:57

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 08:18–09:00, 09:55–16:57
Cutting fingernailsaverage throughout the daytime
Cutting toenailsgood 08:18–09:00, 09:55–16:57
Bathing, washing hairgood 08:18–09:00, 09:55–16:57

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 08:57, Pushya from 08:57; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Kumbha 07:39, Mina 08:18, Mesha 09:00, Vrishabha 09:55, Mithuna 11:28, Karka 13:58, Simha 16:57

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 08:57) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 08:57) — 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.

Auspicious time begins after 08:57

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:57–07:37 (22.02)+2 Pushya 08:57–07:37 (22.02)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 08:57–07:37 (22.02)+1 Yoga Ayushman 07:39–08:45+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:39–05:09 (22.02)0 Anandadi: Dhumra 07:39–08:57

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:39

SummaryBest day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Pushya; auspicious time — after 11:10
MonthMagha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraNala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more

At sunrise 07:37

Tithi14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 07:09 (23.02) more
NakshatraPushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 11:10 more
YogaSaubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 08:57 more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 18:06 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 08:57yoga Shobhana
from 11:10nakshatra Ashlesha
from 18:06karana Vanija
from 07:09 (23.02)tithi Purnima
from 07:09 (23.02)karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn06:59
Sunrise07:37
Noon12:42
Sunset17:49
End of twilight18:27
Moonrise15:41
Moonset07:14
Day length10 h 11 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 11:10

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (07:37–11:10) is good for sowing.
  • Shukla-chaturdashi 07:37–17:49: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 11:10–07:35 (23.02) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:10–07:35 (23.02)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:37–11:10 Anandadi: Ananda 11:10–07:35 (23.02)

  • Bhadra on earth: 07:09–13:43 (23.02)
  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 07:03–20:24 (23.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:46–06:42
Abhijit Muhurta12:22–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta14:25–15:06
Godhuli17:49–18:16
Pradosha17:49–20:34
Nishitha00:14–01:09 (23.02)
Amrita Kalamnone on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam15:16–16:32
Yamaganda10:10–11:26
Gulika Kalam12:43–13:59
Dur Muhurta09:39–10:20, 23:19–00:14 (23.02)
Varjyam01:19–03:06 (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, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairbad throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Pushya until 11:10, Ashlesha from 11:10; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Kumbha 07:37, Mina 08:14, Mesha 08:56, Vrishabha 09:51, Mithuna 11:24, Karka 13:54, Simha 16:53

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 11:10) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 11:10) — 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 07:37–17:49: 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 = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 11:10

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:10–07:35 (23.02)+2 Pushya 07:37–11:10+2 Ravi Yoga 11:10–07:35 (23.02)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:37–11:10+1 Yoga Saubhagya 07:37–08:57−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 11:10–07:35 (23.02)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 07:37–07:09 (23.02)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:37

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Tryahasparsha
MonthMagha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraNala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more
FestivalsMagha Purnima (Maghi)

At sunrise 07:35

Tithi15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 09:27 (24.02) more
the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
NakshatraAshlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 13:43 more
Gandamula
YogaShobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 09:26 more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 20:16 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 09:26yoga Atiganda
from 13:43nakshatra Magha
from 20:16karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn06:57
Sunrise07:35
Noon12:42
Sunset17:51
End of twilight18:29
Moonrise17:01
Moonset07:23
Day length10 h 16 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 13:43

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (13:43–17:51) is good for sowing, for root crops.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:35–17:51: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Magha Purnima (Maghi) · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 07:09–09:27 (24.02)
the tithi spans two sunrises — the first day is chosen by rule

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:35–13:43

Anandadi: Chara 13:43–07:32 (24.02) Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:35–13:43

  • Bhadra on earth: 07:09–20:16; Bhadra Puchha 15:42–17:01; Bhadra Mukha 17:01–19:12
  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 07:03–20:24
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:44–06:39
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta14:25–15:07
Godhuli17:51–18:18
Pradosha17:51–20:35
Nishitha00:14–01:09 (24.02)
Amrita Kalam11:57–13:43

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:43–14:00
Yamaganda08:52–10:09
Gulika Kalam11:26–12:43
Dur Muhurta12:22–13:03
Varjyam03:08–04:55 (24.02)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 08:10–08:52, 09:47–16:49

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 13:43, Magha from 13:43; tithi Purnima; lagna Kumbha 07:35, Mina 08:10, Mesha 08:52, Vrishabha 09:47, Mithuna 11:20, Karka 13:50, Simha 16:49

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 13:43) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 13:43) — loss of property; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

  • Purnima 07:35–17:51: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
  • Bhadra on earth 07:35–17:51: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

  • The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 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 = −5

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

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:35–13:43+1 Yoga Shobhana 07:35–09:26+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Chara 13:43–07:32 (24.02)0 Yoga Atiganda 09:26–11:54−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:35–13:43−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Gandanta 07:35–20:24−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:35–13:43−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Bhadra on earth 07:35–20:16

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:35

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Auspicious weekday, Auspicious tithi; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Eclipse (not visible here)
MonthMagha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraNala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more
FestivalsLunar eclipse, partial (not visible here)

At sunrise 07:32

Tithi15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 09:27 more
vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
NakshatraMagha, pada 3 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 16:32 more
Gandamula
YogaAtiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 10:07 more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 09:27 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 09:27tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 09:27karana Balava
from 10:07yoga Sukarma
from 16:32nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 22:41karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn06:55
Sunrise07:32
Noon12:42
Sunset17:53
End of twilight18:31
Moonrise18:17
Moonset07:30
Day length10 h 21 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)09:27
Lunar eclipse, partialgreatest eclipse 09:15, magnitude 0.000
PhasesPenumbral eclipse begins 06:48
Partial eclipse begins 09:13
Partial eclipse ends 09:18
Penumbral eclipse ends 11:42
Visibilitynot visible here (below the horizon); only the penumbral phase is visible 06:48–07:30

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 09:27from 16:32

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (07:32–16:32) is good for sowing, for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (16:32–17:53) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:32–09:27

Anandadi: Musala 07:32–16:32 Anandadi: Gada 16:32–07:30 (25.02)

  • Gandanta (tithi): 09:00–09:53
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:43–06:37
Abhijit Muhurta12:22–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta14:26–15:08
Godhuli17:53–18:20
Pradosha17:53–20:36
Nishitha00:14–01:09 (25.02)
Amrita Kalam13:51–15:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:00–15:18
Yamaganda07:32–08:50
Gulika Kalam10:07–11:25
Dur Muhurta10:59–11:41, 15:08–15:49
Varjyam01:32–03:20 (25.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:43–16:45

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 09:43–16:45
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 09:43–16:45
Bathing, washing hairaverage 08:06–08:48, 09:43–16:45

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Magha until 16:32, Purva-Phalguni from 16:32; tithi Purnima until 09:27, Krishna-pratipat from 09:27; lagna Kumbha 07:32, Mina 08:06, Mesha 08:48, Vrishabha 09:43, Mithuna 11:17, Karka 13:46, Simha 16:45

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 16:32) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 16:32) — ill health; Thursday — success.

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

  • Purnima 07:32–09:27: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

  • The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 09:27–07:30 (25.02)+1 Yoga Sukarma 10:07–07:30 (25.02)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:32–09:27−1 Anandadi: Musala 07:32–16:32−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:32–16:32

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:32

SummaryBest day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Siddhi; auspicious time — until 11:57
MonthMagha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraNala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more

At sunrise 07:30

Tithi1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 11:57 more
NakshatraPurva-Phalguni, pada 3 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 19:32 more
YogaSukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 10:58 more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 11:57 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 10:58yoga Dhriti
from 11:57tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 11:57karana Taitila
from 19:32nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 01:15 (26.02)karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn06:52
Sunrise07:30
Noon12:42
Sunset17:55
End of twilight18:33
Moonrise19:32
Moonset07:36
Day length10 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 11:57

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (07:30–17:55) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:30–11:57 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:30–19:32

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:57–07:27 (26.02)

Anandadi: Siddhi 07:30–19:32 Anandadi: Shubha 19:32–07:27 (26.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:41–06:35
Abhijit Muhurta12:22–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta14:27–15:08
Godhuli17:55–18:22
Pradosha17:55–20:38
Nishitha00:14–01:08 (26.02)
Amrita Kalam12:20–14:08

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam11:24–12:42
Yamaganda15:19–16:37
Gulika Kalam08:48–10:06
Dur Muhurta09:35–10:16, 13:03–13:45
Varjyam03:39–05:27 (26.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:02–08:44, 09:39–16:41

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 08:02–08:44, 09:39–16:41
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 08:02–08:44, 09:39–16:41
Bathing, washing hairaverage 08:02–08:44, 09:39–17:55

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 11:57, Krishna-dvitya from 11:57; lagna Kumbha 07:30, Mina 08:02, Mesha 08:44, Vrishabha 09:39, Mithuna 11:13, Karka 13:42, Simha 16:41

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time ends by 11:57

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:30–11:57+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 07:30–19:32+1 Yoga Sukarma 07:30–10:58+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:30–11:57+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:30–19:320 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:57–07:27 (26.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:30–19:32

Panchanga at sunrise 07:30

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Dhriti; cons: Anandadi: Utpata, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
MonthMagha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraNala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more

At sunrise 07:27

Tithi2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 14:34 more
NakshatraUttara-Phalguni, pada 2 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 22:36 more
YogaDhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 11:54 more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 14:34 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 11:54yoga Shula
from 14:34tithi Krishna-tritya
from 14:34karana Vanija
from 22:36nakshatra Hasta
from 03:53 (27.02)karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn06:50
Sunrise07:27
Noon12:42
Sunset17:57
End of twilight18:35
Moonrise20:46
Moonset07:42
Day length10 h 30 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 14:34

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (07:27–17:57) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 07:27–14:34

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 14:34–22:36 Yamaghanta 22:36–07:25 (27.02)

Anandadi: Utpata 07:27–22:36 Anandadi: Mrityu 22:36–07:25 (27.02)

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:53–17:11 (27.02); Bhadra Puchha 12:32–13:52 (27.02); Bhadra Mukha 13:52–16:05 (27.02)

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

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:39–06:33
Abhijit Muhurta12:21–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta14:27–15:09
Godhuli17:57–18:24
Pradosha17:57–20:39
Nishitha00:14–01:08 (27.02)
Amrita Kalam14:29–16:17

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:05–11:24
Yamaganda14:01–15:20
Gulika Kalam07:27–08:46
Dur Muhurta07:27–08:09, 08:09–08:51
Varjyamnone on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:59–08:40, 09:35–17:57

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 07:59–08:40, 09:35–17:57
Cutting fingernailsaverage 07:59–08:40, 09:35–16:37
Cutting toenailsaverage 07:59–08:40, 09:35–17:57
Bathing, washing hairaverage throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 14:34, Krishna-tritya from 14:34; lagna Kumbha 07:27, Mina 07:59, Mesha 08:40, Vrishabha 09:35, Mithuna 11:09, Karka 13:38, Simha 16:37

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

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

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:27–22:36+1 Yoga Dhriti 07:27–11:54+1 Auspicious tithi 07:27–14:340 Tripushkar Yoga 07:27–14:340 Yoga Shula 11:54–13:59−1 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 14:34–22:36−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 07:27–22:36

Panchanga at sunrise 07:27

SummaryBest day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa; auspicious time — after 17:11
MonthMagha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraNala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more
FestivalsSankashti Chaturthi (Dwijapriya)

At sunrise 07:25

Tithi3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 17:11 more
NakshatraHasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 01:38 (28.02) more
YogaShula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 12:51 more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 17:11 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 12:51yoga Ganda
from 17:11tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 17:11karana Bava
from 01:38 (28.02)nakshatra Chitra
from 06:28 (28.02)karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn06:48
Sunrise07:25
Noon12:42
Sunset18:00
End of twilight18:37
Moonrise22:01
Moonset07:47
Day length10 h 34 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 17:11

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (07:25–18:00) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:25–17:11: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Dwijapriya) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 22:01
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:25–01:38 (28.02) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:25–01:38 (28.02)

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:11–07:22 (28.02)

Anandadi: Manasa 07:25–01:38 (28.02) Anandadi: Padma 01:38–07:22 (28.02)

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:53–17:11; Bhadra Puchha 12:32–13:52; Bhadra Mukha 13:52–16:05

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:37–06:31
Abhijit Muhurta12:21–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta14:28–15:10
Godhuli18:00–18:26
Pradosha18:00–20:40
Nishitha00:14–01:08 (28.02)
Amrita Kalam18:53–20:41

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:40–18:00
Yamaganda12:42–14:01
Gulika Kalam15:21–16:40
Dur Muhurta16:35–17:17
Varjyam08:04–09:52

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:25–17:11

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 07:25–17:11
Cutting fingernailsaverage 07:55–08:36, 09:31–16:34
Cutting toenailsaverage 07:25–17:11
Bathing, washing hairaverage 07:25–17:11

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Krishna-tritya until 17:11, Krishna-chaturti from 17:11; lagna Kumbha 07:25, Mina 07:55, Mesha 08:36, Vrishabha 09:31, Mithuna 11:05, Karka 13:35, Simha 16:34

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

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

  • Krishna-chaturti 17:11–18:00: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 17:11

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:25–01:38 (28.02)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 07:25–01:38 (28.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:25–01:38 (28.02)+1 Auspicious tithi 07:25–17:110 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:11–07:22 (28.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Surya Dagdha tithi 17:11–07:22 (28.02)0 Rikta tithi 17:11–07:22 (28.02)0 Yoga Ganda 12:51–15:20−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:25–17:11

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 07:25

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Rikta tithi
MonthMagha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraNala (No. 50) · Shaka 2078 · Vikram 2213 more

At sunrise 07:22

Tithi4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 19:41 more
NakshatraChitra, pada 1 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 04:31 (01.03) more
YogaGanda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 13:43 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 19:41 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 13:43yoga Vriddhi
from 19:41tithi Krishna-panchami
from 19:41karana Kaulava
from 04:31 (01.03)nakshatra Swati

Sun and Moon

Dawn06:45
Sunrise07:22
Noon12:41
Sunset18:02
End of twilight18:39
Moonrise23:19
Moonset07:54
Day length10 h 39 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrise

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (07:22–18:02) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:22–04:31 (01.03)

Anandadi: Chhatra 04:31–07:20 (01.03) Anandadi: Mudgara 07:22–04:31 (01.03)

  • Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-chaturti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:35–06:29
Abhijit Muhurta12:21–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta14:29–15:11
Godhuli18:02–18:28
Pradosha18:02–20:41
Nishitha00:14–01:07 (01.03)
Amrita Kalam21:21–23:08

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:42–10:02
Yamaganda11:22–12:42
Gulika Kalam14:02–15:22
Dur Muhurta13:03–13:46, 15:11–15:54
Varjyam10:36–12:23

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Kumbha 07:22, Mina 07:51, Mesha 08:32, Vrishabha 09:27, Mithuna 11:01, Karka 13:31, Simha 16:30

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

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

  • Krishna-chaturti 07:22–18:02: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:22–04:31 (01.03)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Vriddhi 13:43–07:20 (01.03)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 07:22–04:31 (01.03)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:22–19:41−2 Rikta tithi 07:22–19:41−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:22–04:31 (01.03)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:22

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
Pausha (Vedic name Sahasya) — The cold month of Dhanur Masa and Kharmas: no weddings are held until Makara Sankranti, and with it Uttarayana begins.
Patron: Narayana; Aditya — Bhaga. Full moon in nakshatra Pushya. Ritu: Hemanta.
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.
Nala (No. 50 of 60, “reed (as Anala — fire)”) — A fiery year: drought, fires and heat go hand in hand with success in bold ventures.
Northern samvatsara: Prajapati (No. 5)
Shaka Samvat 2078 · Vikram Samvat 2213 · Kali Yuga 5257
Next year — Pingala, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 9.04.2157
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-saptami (7, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh day of the waning moon is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
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)
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.
Vishti (movable)
Deity: Yama
Bhadra — the most inauspicious karana: weddings, journeys, purchases and any auspicious undertakings are avoided during it. It suits only harsh deeds: fighting enemies, demolition, removing obstacles.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Mangala vara — Mars Day
Lord: Mars
Promotes decisive manifestations of will, competitions, active and gambling games, sports, training, overcoming obstacles, working with fire, metal (especially iron), mechanisms, electricity, explosive substances and weapons, militant actions, demand from debtors, litigation, verdicts, quarrels, conflicts, control of parasites (insects and rats) and similar matters. Some medical procedures, such as massage or chiropractic therapy, can be carried out during this time.
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).
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 Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
Dwipushkar Yoga
The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
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: 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.
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: 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.
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.
Bhadra
The time of Vishti Karana — halves of the 4th, 8th, 11th and 15th tithis of the bright half and of the 3rd, 7th, 10th and 14th of the dark half of the month. Auspicious activities are not begun during Bhadra; its strength depends on where it resides: on earth it is most harmful, while in heaven or in the netherworld the harm is mitigated (according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, there it even portends good fortune and gain).
The Moon in Kanya, Tula, Dhanu or Makara: Bhadra is in patala (the netherworld) — its influence on earth is weak; according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, it even portends gain.
Bhadra Mukha
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
Bhadra Puchha
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).
Brahma Muhurta
The penultimate, 14th muhurta of the night: it begins about an hour and a half before sunrise and lasts about 48 minutes. The best time for meditation, prayer, japa and study.
Abhijit Muhurta
The 8th of the 15 daytime muhurtas, around true noon (about 48 minutes). The “invincible” time, suitable for almost any new undertaking — except on Wednesdays.
Vijaya Muhurta
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
Godhuli
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
Pradosha
The first fifth of the night after sunset (three night muhurtas, about 2.5 hours). The time for worshipping Shiva, lighting the Diwali diyas and performing Holika Dahan.
Nishitha
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
Amrita Kalam
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


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


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


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Dur Muhurta
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.
Varjyam
“Rejected” time — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra (4 ghatis of 60, starting from a ghati specific to that nakshatra). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
Cutting fingernails
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
Cutting toenails
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
weekday
Weekdays for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; avoided — Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday (Sunday is permitted for Brahmins, Tuesday for Kshatriyas, Saturday for Vaishyas and others); Monday is good only during the waxing Moon.
Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut
nakshatra
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.
Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
tithi
Tithis for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th; avoided — the 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 14th, full moon and new moon; in Krishna Paksha the first five tithis are permitted (according to some, the first seven).
Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Kumbha
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “ruin of the family”
Mina
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Mesha
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “great calamities”
Vrishabha
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
lagna
Lagna for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious signs — Vrishabha, Mithuna, Karka, Kanya, Tula, Makara and Mina; avoided — Mesha, Simha, Vrischika, Dhanu and Kumbha (all except Kumbha are permitted if a benefic occupies the sign or benefics aspect it).
Mesha (Aries) — “great calamities”; Simha (Leo) — “disease and suffering”; Vrischika (Scorpio) — “disease and suffering”; Dhanu (Sagittarius) — “fear of the authorities”; Kumbha (Aquarius) — “ruin of the family”.
Rules and sources
Classical rules: have a haircut or shave in the daytime, preferably before noon — not at night or at twilight; not after eating, bathing or anointing the body with oil; not on the day of setting out on a journey; not when one’s wife is pregnant; not on one’s birth nakshatra or the 10th and 19th nakshatras from it, and not during Chandrashtama (the Moon in the 8th sign from the natal Moon). These prohibitions are lifted for a wedding, an initiation, release from prison, mourning for one’s parents and at the ruler’s command.

Sources: the Kalaprakashika of Narasimha (ch. V on haircuts — written about a child’s first haircut, chaula; English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), the Muhurta Chintamani of Rama Daivajna, B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha. The rating is the site’s summary, as in the “Lunar haircut calendar”: starting from a base score of 4, each factor — weekday, nakshatra, tithi and lagna — adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–8: 7–8 good, 4–6 average, 0–3 bad. Windows are the parts of the daytime with the best rating (at least 15 minutes long); for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting, the times of the day’s prohibitions are excluded.
Auspicious nakshatra
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
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.
Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
Vishti (Bhadra)
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) is in force during the daytime, but not on earth (the Moon is not in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina): the harm is mitigated, yet this time is still usually avoided for weddings, travel and important undertakings.
Krishna-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.
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
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.
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
Anandadi: Prajapati — “lord of creatures”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: 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.
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 5 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 12:00–13:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 12:29–13:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
Yamaganda
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.


How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00.
Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Auspicious weekday
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
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.
Ashtami
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
Tryahasparsha
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.
Vishakha (16)
Meaning: Forked branch (also called Radha - gift)
Symbol: Triumphal arch for marriage, potter's wheel
Deity: Indra and Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: achieve (many and different goals, fruits)
Kaulava (movable)
Deity: Mitra
Auspicious: friendship, love, matchmaking and alliances, reconciliation, jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Guru vara — Jupiter Day
Lord: Jupiter
The time of Jupiter's action is considered the most favorable for all worldly and spiritual affairs not related to coercion or anger. You can begin spiritual practices, good deeds, study of philosophy, Doctrine, various sciences.
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 Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Anandadi: Vardhamana — “growing”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: Ananda — “joy”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
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.
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
Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Rikta tithi
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
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)
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.
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 Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.

Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
Anandadi: Chara — “movable”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: 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.
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.
The Moon in Mesha, Vrishabha, Mithuna or Vrischika: Bhadra is in heaven (svarga) — its influence on earth is weak.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


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


How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30.
Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.


How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
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 Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
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.
Gandanta
The knotted junction of “water” and “fire”: the last pada of Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Revati and the first pada of Magha, Mula and Ashwini (as well as the tithi junctions of the 5th and 6th, the 10th and 11th, the 15th and 1st). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
Gandamula
The Moon in Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula or Revati — the nakshatras at the junctions of signs. For those born in them, tradition prescribes a pacifying rite; new undertakings call for caution.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 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
Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Fierce or sharp nakshatra
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
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.
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 Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
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.
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.
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
Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Surya Dagdha tithi
A tithi “burnt” by the Sun in its current sign (the Sun in Dhanu or Mina — the 2nd, in Vrishabha or Kumbha — the 4th, in Mesha or Karka — the 6th, in Mithuna or Kanya — the 8th, in Simha or Vrischika — the 10th, in Tula or Makara — the 12th): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Kshaya tithi
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable 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.
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.
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 Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
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.
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
Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-chaturdashi (14, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
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
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.
Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Anandadi: Manasa — “thought”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: Padma — “lotus”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Eclipse nearby
An eclipse on a neighbouring Vedic day (the day before, including the night before this day’s sunrise, or the day after): its influence is weaker, but important undertakings are better postponed.
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.
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)
Vyatipata (17) — “calamity, downfall”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all. It is, however, very good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Chatushpada (fixed)
Deity: Vrisha (the sacred bull)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for work with cattle, worship of cows and rites for the ancestors (shraddha).
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
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.
Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

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

Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
Anandadi: Chhatra — “royal parasol”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: Mitra — “friend”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
Dosha-free Panchaka
Began on a Wednesday or Thursday: carries no particular dosha, but the five prohibitions of Panchaka still apply.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Eclipse (not visible here)
There is an eclipse on this date, but it is not visible at this location (or it is only penumbral): Sutak and eclipse rites are not observed, the influence is weak; important undertakings are still better postponed.
Amavasya
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Vyatipata
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
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.
Shukla-pratipat (1, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
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
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.
Kimstughna (fixed)
Deity: Vayu (Marut)
Fixed, but auspicious: good for auspicious ceremonies, offerings and homa, work for prosperity and livelihood.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 1
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
Anandadi: Shrivatsa — “mark of good fortune on Vishnu’s chest”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: Vajra — “thunderbolt”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Panchaka
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
Shukla-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
Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

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

Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 2
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
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.
Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Auspicious tithi
A tithi favourable for new undertakings: in the bright half of the month — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th, in the dark half — the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th.
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.
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.
Saturday — Day of Saturn
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 3
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
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.
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.
The Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and does harm — auspicious activities are not started.
Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-chaturti (4, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth lunar day is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Uttara-Bhadra (26)
Meaning: Later blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Part of the red bed for legs (foot), twins
Deity: Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give rain (nourishment and stability)
Sadhya (22) — “attainable, amenable”
Auspicious (in some traditions — especially auspicious): study, practice, mastering new things — anything achieved through effort.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-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.
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 4
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
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.
Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Simha
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
Bhadra on earth
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
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.
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)
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.
The Sun’s entry into a new sidereal sign — the start of a solar month. The time around this moment (Punya Kala) is favourable for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun.
Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

nakshatra 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-shashti
plowing the ground
nakshatra Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
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.
Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Sankranti day
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
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
Shukla (24) — “bright, pure”
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 6
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
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.
Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-ashtami (8, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
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
Brahma (25) — “Brahma, sacred knowledge”
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 7
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-navami (9, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
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)
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.
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
Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-navami
−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-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)
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.
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.
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
Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-ekadashi (11, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh lunar day is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Ardra (6)
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)
Vishkambha (1) — “prop, bolt”
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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.
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
Tripushkar Yoga
A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Anandadi: 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.
Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Priti (2) — “love, affection”
Auspicious: friendship, reconciliation, love, matchmaking — anything that requires people’s goodwill.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Shukla-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
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.
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
Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Shukla-triodashi (13, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth lunar day is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Ayushman (3) — “long-lived”
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
nakshatra Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
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-chaturdashi (14, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Pushya (8)
Meaning: Feeder; feeder of flowers
Symbol: Cow udder, flower (lotus), arrow and circle
Deity: Brhaspati
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give manifestation of spiritual energy, feeding
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.
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 Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.

Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
nakshatra Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Purnima (15, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
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
Shobhana (5) — “splendid, beautiful”
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
nakshatra Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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
The exact opposition of the Sun and the Moon: the Moon is at full strength. A time for fasts, pujas and charity.
Lunar eclipse, partial
The Moon enters the Earth’s shadow (occurs only at full moon). Sutak begins 9 hours (3 praharas) before the eclipse; during it — japa and meditation, afterwards — a holy bath and dana.
Only part of the disc is covered: the Sun’s by the Moon, or the Moon’s by the Earth’s shadow.
The Moon touches the Earth’s penumbra; the dimming is not yet noticeable.
The Moon begins to enter the Earth’s shadow — from this point the eclipse is visible to the naked eye.
The Moon has completely left the Earth’s shadow.
The Moon leaves the penumbra — the eclipse is over.
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.

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Sukarma (7) — “good deed”
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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.
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
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-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-dvitya (2, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second day of the waning Moon - Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
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
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-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
Yamaghanta
“Bell of Yama” — a combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Magha, Mon — Vishakha, Tue — Ardra, Wed — Mula, Thu — Krittika, Fri — Rohini, Sat — Hasta. One of the most dangerous yogas: travel, surgery and any important new undertakings are avoided.
Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable 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.
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
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-tritya
any undertakings
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Amrita Siddhi Yoga
A combination of weekday and nakshatra that yields the “nectar of success”: Sun — Hasta, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashwini, Wed — Anuradha, Thu — Pushya, Fri — Revati, Sat — Rohini. One of the strongest auspicious yogas: it brings success to almost any undertaking.
Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-chaturti (4, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth day of the waning Moon is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
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-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else