Panchanga Calendar

February 2193

SamvatsaraNandana (26)MonthPausha → Magha from 2.02RituHemanta → Shishira from 2.02AyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

February 2193 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Pausha (until 1.02), Magha (from 2.02). Periods: 2–9.02 — Magha Gupta Navaratri. Major festivals: 6.02 Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja); 8.02 Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti).

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Tue

Wed

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Fri

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Sun

1UAsh30Mauni Amavasya

2Shra1Gupta Navaratri

3Dhan2until 13:31

4Shat3after 11:40

5PBh4Vinayaka Chaturthi

6Rev5Vasant Panchami

7Ashw6after 11:47

8Bhar7Ratha Saptami

9Krit8Masik Durgashtami

10Roh9Madhva Navami

11Mrig11Jaya Ekadashi

12Ard12Ekadashi Vaish.

13Pun13Pradosha

14Push14Kumbha Sankranti

15Ashl15Purnima

16Mag1

17PPh1

18PPh2

19UPh3Angaraki Chaturthi

20Has4after 15:14

21Chit5

22Swa6

23Vish7after 09:37

24Anu8Kalashtami

25Jye9

26Mul10

27PAsh11until 16:33

28UAsh12

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (22)

day of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Gupta Navaratrimoment of the new moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)Dwipushkar YogaChandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiVasant PanchamiSkanda ShashtiRatha SaptamiBhishma AshtamiGoddess (Durga, Kali)Madhva NavamiAmrita Siddhi YogaEkadashiPradoshaGuru Pushya YogaSankrantiday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)moment of the full moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)SankashtiTripushkar YogaKalashtami

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

6.02 Wed — Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra until 11:01
Revati (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
7.02 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Manasa after 11:47
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
21.02 Thu — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Chara, Auspicious nakshatra
Chitra (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.

Festivals

1.02 Fri Mauni Amavasya (Pausha)
2.02 Sat Magha Gupta Navaratri
3.02 Sun Chandra Darshan
5.02 Tue Vinayaka Chaturthi
6.02 Wed Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja)
6.02 Wed Skanda Shashti
8.02 Fri Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti)
8.02 Fri Bhishma Ashtami
9.02 Sat Masik Durgashtami
10.02 Sun Madhva Navami
11.02 Mon Jaya Ekadashi (Bhaimi)
12.02 Tue Jaya Ekadashi (Bhaimi) — Vaishnava fast
13.02 Wed Pradosha Vrat
14.02 Thu Kumbha Sankranti
15.02 Fri Magha Purnima (Maghi)
19.02 Tue Angaraki Chaturthi (Dwijapriya)
24.02 Sun Kalashtami
27.02 Wed Vijaya Ekadashi

Special muhurta yogas

1.02 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:33–08:20 (02.02)
2.02 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:20–15:11
2.02 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 02:28–08:18 (03.02)
3.02 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 08:18–13:31
5.02 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:45–07:54 (06.02)
7.02 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:10–04:40 (08.02)
9.02 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 02:27–08:04 (10.02)
9.02 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:27–08:04 (10.02)
11.02 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:01–01:31 (12.02)
11.02 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:01–01:31 (12.02)
12.02 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 01:36–05:51 (13.02)
14.02 Thu Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:55–03:03 (15.02)
14.02 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga 07:55–03:03 (15.02)
14.02 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:55–03:03 (15.02)
20.02 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:41–14:18
23.02 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 07:34–22:41

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

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

Avoid starting important matters

1.02 Fri — Amavasya, Anandadi: Kaladanda
2.02 Sat — Vyatipata, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
5.02 Tue — Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
8.02 Fri — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra) (unfavourable day)
10.02 Sun — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi
11.02 Mon — Vaidhriti, Krakacha Yoga
12.02 Tue — Yamaghanta, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Surya Dagdha tithi (unfavourable day)
14.02 Thu — Sankranti day, Rikta tithi
15.02 Fri — Anandadi: Mrityu, Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra (unfavourable day)
18.02 Mon — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
24.02 Sun — Anandadi: Mrityu, Ashtami (unfavourable day)
26.02 Tue — Krakacha Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
28.02 Thu — Vyatipata

Sky this month

2.02 New moon (Amavasya) 04:42
14.02 Kumbha Sankranti 21:30 — the Sun enters Kumbha (Aquarius)
16.02 Full moon (Purnima) 07:10
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

2–9.02 Magha Gupta Navaratri
3.02 02:23 – 7.02 06:11 Mrityu Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Nandana (No. 26, “delighting”) — A joyful year: happiness in families, well-being, festivities. more

Northern samvatsara: Plavanga. Shaka Samvat 2114, Vikram Samvat 2249, Kali Yuga 5293.

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

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Anandadi: Kaladanda
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 2114 · Vikram 2249 more
Festivals	Mauni Amavasya (Pausha)

At sunrise 08:22

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 04:42 (02.02) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 16:33 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 03:14 (02.02) more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 17:42 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 16:33	nakshatra Shravana
from 17:42	karana Naga
from 03:14 (02.02)	yoga Vyatipata
from 04:42 (02.02)	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 04:42 (02.02)	karana Kimstughna

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:41
Sunrise	08:22
Noon	12:42
Sunset	17:04
End of twilight	17:44
Moonrise	08:41
Moonset	15:50
Day length	8 h 41 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:33

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, Uttara-Ashadha (08:22–16:33) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (16:33–17:04) is good for sowing.
Chatushpada 08:22–17:04: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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 06:34–04:42 (02.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:33–08:20 (02.02) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:42–08:20 (02.02)

Anandadi: Ananda 08:22–10:50 Anandadi: Kaladanda 10:50–18:05 Anandadi: Dhumra 18:05–08:20 (02.02)

Gandanta (tithi): 04:20–05:04 (02.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:19–07:21
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:10–14:45
Godhuli	17:04–17:34
Pradosha	17:04–20:07
Nishitha	00:11–01:12 (02.02)
Amrita Kalam	10:24–11:56, 05:23–06:53 (02.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:38–12:43
Yamaganda	14:53–15:58
Gulika Kalam	09:27–10:32
Dur Muhurta	10:06–10:41, 13:00–13:35
Varjyam	20:20–21:50

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 16:33, Shravana from 16:33; tithi Amavasya; lagna Makara 08:22, Kumbha 08:53, Mina 09:36, Mesha 10:18, Vrishabha 11:13, Mithuna 12:48, Karka 15:19

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 16:33) — improved health; Shravana (from 16:33) — bodily development (physical growth); Friday — universal respect.

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

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1

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

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+2 Yoga Siddhi 08:22–03:14 (02.02)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 08:22–10:50+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:22–16:33+1 Auspicious weekday0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:33–08:20 (02.02)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 10:50–18:05−3 Amavasya 08:22–04:42 (02.02)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:22

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 2114 · Vikram 2249 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 1
Festivals	Magha Gupta Navaratri

At sunrise 08:20

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 02:28 (03.02) more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 3 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 15:11 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 00:13 (03.02) more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 15:37 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 15:11	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 15:37	karana Bava
from 00:13 (03.02)	yoga Variyana
from 02:28 (03.02)	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 02:28 (03.02)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:39
Sunrise	08:20
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:06
End of twilight	17:46
Moonrise	08:55
Moonset	17:28
Day length	8 h 45 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	04:42

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:11

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, Shravana (08:20–15:11) is good for sowing.
Kimstughna 08:20–15:37: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

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 04:42–02:28 (03.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 08:20–11:15
Abhijit Muhurta (fallback time): 12:25–13:00

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 1

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:20–15:11 Dwipushkar Yoga 02:28–08:18 (03.02)

Anandadi: Sthira 08:20–15:11 Anandadi: Vardhamana 15:11–08:18 (03.02)

Mrityu Panchaka: 02:23 (03.02)–06:11 (07.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:18–07:19
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:11–14:46
Godhuli	17:06–17:36
Pradosha	17:06–20:08
Nishitha	00:12–01:12 (03.02)
Amrita Kalam	03:50–05:20 (03.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:31–11:37
Yamaganda	13:49–14:54
Gulika Kalam	08:20–09:26
Dur Muhurta	08:20–08:55, 08:55–09:30
Varjyam	18:55–20:24

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:20–08:49, 09:32–10:14, 11:10–17:06

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shravana until 15:11, Dhanishtha from 15:11; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Makara 08:20, Kumbha 08:49, Mina 09:32, Mesha 10:14, Vrishabha 11:10, Mithuna 12:44, Karka 15:15

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 15:11) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 15:11) — longevity (increased vitality); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Vyatipata 08:20–17:06: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:20–15:11+1 Anandadi: Sthira 08:20–15:11+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:20–15:110 Dwipushkar Yoga 02:28–08:18 (03.02)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Vyatipata 08:20–00:13 (03.02)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:20

Summary	Favourable day — Anandadi: Matanga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 13:31
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 2114 · Vikram 2249 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 2
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 08:18

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 23:59 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 13:31 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 21:00 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 13:15 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 13:15	karana Kaulava
from 13:31	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 21:00	yoga Parigha
from 23:59	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 23:59	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:38
Sunrise	08:18
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:08
End of twilight	17:48
Moonrise	09:05
Moonset	19:04
Day length	8 h 49 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:31

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (13:31–17:08) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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, 17:08–19:04
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 17:08–19:04

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 2

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 08:18–13:31

Anandadi: Matanga 08:18–13:31 Anandadi: Rakshasa 13:31–08:16 (04.02)

Mrityu Panchaka: 02:23–06:11 (07.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:16–07:17
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:11–14:47
Godhuli	17:08–17:38
Pradosha	17:08–20:10
Nishitha	00:12–01:12 (04.02)
Amrita Kalam	05:01–06:30 (04.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:02–17:08
Yamaganda	12:43–13:49
Gulika Kalam	14:56–16:02
Dur Muhurta	15:57–16:33
Varjyam	20:09–21:38

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 08:18–08:45, 09:29–10:10, 11:06–17:08
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 13:31, Shatabhisha from 13:31; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Makara 08:18, Kumbha 08:45, Mina 09:29, Mesha 10:10, Vrishabha 11:06, Mithuna 12:40, Karka 15:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 13:31) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 13:31) — gaining strength; Sunday — physical well-being.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 13:31

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 08:18–13:31+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:18–13:31+1 Yoga Variyana 08:18–21:00+1 Auspicious tithi 08:18–23:590 Dwipushkar Yoga 08:18–13:310 Anandadi: Rakshasa 13:31–08:16 (04.02)−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 08:18

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita; auspicious time — after 11:40
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 2114 · Vikram 2249 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 3

At sunrise 08:16

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 21:23 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 11:40 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 17:40 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 10:41 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 10:41	karana Gara
from 11:40	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 17:40	yoga Shiva
from 21:23	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 21:23	karana Vanija
from 08:04 (05.02)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:36
Sunrise	08:16
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:10
End of twilight	17:50
Moonrise	09:13
Moonset	20:39
Day length	8 h 54 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:40

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 (08:16–11:40) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (11:40–17:10) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 3

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 11:40–08:14 (05.02)

Anandadi: Amrita 08:16–11:40 Anandadi: Musala 11:40–08:14 (05.02)

Bhadra on earth: 08:04–18:46 (05.02); Bhadra Mukha 08:05–09:52 (05.02); Bhadra Puchha 17:42–18:46 (05.02)
Mrityu Panchaka: 02:23 (03.02)–06:11 (07.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:15–07:16
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:12–14:48
Godhuli	17:10–17:40
Pradosha	17:10–20:11
Nishitha	00:12–01:12 (05.02)
Amrita Kalam	02:23–03:52 (05.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:23–10:30
Yamaganda	11:36–12:43
Gulika Kalam	13:50–14:57
Dur Muhurta	13:01–13:37, 14:48–15:23
Varjyam	17:33–19:02

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:16–08:41, 09:25–10:06, 11:02–11:40

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 08:16–08:41, 09:25–10:06, 11:02–11:40
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 08:16–08:41, 09:25–10:06, 11:02–11:40
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:16–08:41, 09:25–10:06, 11:02–11:40

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 11:40, Purva-Bhadra from 11:40; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Makara 08:16, Kumbha 08:41, Mina 09:25, Mesha 10:06, Vrishabha 11:02, Mithuna 12:36, Karka 15:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 11:40) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 11:40) — facing death (dangers); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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 11:40

+2 Ravi Yoga 11:40–08:14 (05.02)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 08:16–11:40+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:16–11:40+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:16–21:23−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 11:40–08:14 (05.02)−1 Anandadi: Musala 11:40–08:14 (05.02)−1 Panchaka all day

Panchanga at sunrise 08:16

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 2114 · Vikram 2249 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 4
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 08:14

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 18:46 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 09:45 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 14:19 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 18:46 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 09:45	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 14:19	yoga Siddha
from 18:46	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 18:46	karana Bava
from 05:30 (06.02)	karana Balava
from 07:54 (06.02)	nakshatra Revati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:34
Sunrise	08:14
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:12
End of twilight	17:52
Moonrise	09:19
Moonset	22:13
Day length	8 h 58 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:45

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (08:14–09:45) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (09:45–17:12) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:14–17:12: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:49–13:37
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 4

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:14–09:45 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:45–07:54 (06.02) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 09:45–07:54 (06.02) Ravi Yoga 07:54–08:12 (06.02)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:46–08:12 (06.02)

Anandadi: Siddhi 09:45–07:54 (06.02) Anandadi: Shubha 07:54–08:12 (06.02) Anandadi: Kana 08:14–09:45

Bhadra on earth: 08:04–18:46; Bhadra Mukha 08:05–09:52; Bhadra Puchha 17:42–18:46
Mrityu Panchaka: 02:23 (03.02)–06:11 (07.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:14–07:14
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:13–14:49
Godhuli	17:12–17:42
Pradosha	17:12–20:12
Nishitha	00:12–01:12 (06.02)
Amrita Kalam	03:28–04:57 (06.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:58–16:05
Yamaganda	10:29–11:36
Gulika Kalam	12:43–13:51
Dur Muhurta	10:02–10:38, 23:12–00:12 (06.02)
Varjyam	18:37–20:05

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 09:45–10:02, 10:58–17:12

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 09:45, Uttara-Bhadra from 09:45; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Makara 08:14, Kumbha 08:38, Mina 09:21, Mesha 10:02, Vrishabha 10:58, Mithuna 12:32, Karka 15:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 09:45) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 09:45) — a good life; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-chaturti 08:14–17:12: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 08:14–17:12: 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 = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:45–07:54 (06.02)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 09:45–07:54 (06.02)+1 Yoga Shiva 08:14–14:19+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 09:45–07:54 (06.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:45–07:54 (06.02)0 Ravi Yoga 08:14–09:450 Anandadi: Kana 08:14–09:45 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:14–09:45−2 Rikta tithi 08:14–18:46−3 Bhadra on earth 08:14–18:46

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 08:14

Summary	Best day — Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 11:01
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 2114 · Vikram 2249 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
Festivals	Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja) · Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 08:12

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 16:15 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 06:11 (07.02) more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 11:01 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 16:15 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 11:01	yoga Sadhya
from 16:15	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 16:15	karana Kaulava
from 03:03 (07.02)	karana Taitila
from 06:11 (07.02)	nakshatra Ashwini
from 07:51 (07.02)	yoga Shubha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:32
Sunrise	08:12
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:15
End of twilight	17:54
Moonrise	09:26
Moonset	23:47
Day length	9 h 02 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:15

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (08:12–17:15) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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, 08:12–12:43
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 16:15–08:10 (07.02)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 5

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:12–06:11 (07.02)

Anandadi: Utpata 08:12–06:11 (07.02) Anandadi: Mrityu 06:11–08:10 (07.02)

Mrityu Panchaka: 02:23 (03.02)–06:11 (07.02)
Gandanta (tithi): 15:54–16:37
Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:36–11:47 (07.02)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:12–07:12
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:14–14:50
Godhuli	17:15–17:44
Pradosha	17:15–20:14
Nishitha	00:12–01:12 (07.02)
Amrita Kalam	03:57–05:26 (07.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:43–13:51
Yamaganda	09:20–10:28
Gulika Kalam	11:35–12:43
Dur Muhurta	12:25–13:01
Varjyam	19:02–20:32

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:12–08:34, 09:17–09:58, 10:54–16:15

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 08:12–08:34, 09:17–09:58, 10:54–16:15
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 08:12–08:34, 09:17–09:58, 10:54–16:15
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:12–08:34, 09:17–09:58, 10:54–17:15

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Shukla-panchami until 16:15, Shukla-shashti from 16:15; lagna Makara 08:12, Kumbha 08:34, Mina 09:17, Mesha 09:58, Vrishabha 10:54, Mithuna 12:28, Karka 14:59

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time ends by 11:01

+2 Yoga Siddha 08:12–11:01+2 Ravi Yoga 08:12–06:11 (07.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:12–06:11 (07.02)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:12–16:150 Anandadi: Utpata 08:12–06:11 (07.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka 08:12–06:11 (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 08:12

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha; auspicious time — after 11:47
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 2114 · Vikram 2249 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 6

At sunrise 08:10

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 13:54 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 04:40 (08.02) more Gandamula
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 04:51 (08.02) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 13:54 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 13:54	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 13:54	karana Gara
from 00:48 (08.02)	karana Vanija
from 04:40 (08.02)	nakshatra Bharani
from 04:51 (08.02)	yoga Shukla

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:30
Sunrise	08:10
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:17
End of twilight	17:56
Moonrise	09:33
Moonset	none
Day length	9 h 06 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:54

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 6

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:10–04:40 (08.02)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:10–13:54

Anandadi: Manasa 08:10–04:40 (08.02) Anandadi: Padma 04:40–08:08 (08.02)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:36–11:47
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:11–07:10
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:14–14:51
Godhuli	17:17–17:46
Pradosha	17:17–20:15
Nishitha	00:13–01:12 (08.02)
Amrita Kalam	21:55–23:25

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:52–15:00
Yamaganda	08:10–09:18
Gulika Kalam	10:27–11:35
Dur Muhurta	11:12–11:49, 14:51–15:27
Varjyam	00:55–02:25 (08.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 13:54–17:17

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 13:54–17:17
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 13:54–17:17
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:10–08:30, 09:13–09:54, 10:50–17:17

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Shukla-shashti until 13:54, Shukla-saptami from 13:54; lagna Makara 08:10, Kumbha 08:30, Mina 09:13, Mesha 09:54, Vrishabha 10:50, Mithuna 12:24, Karka 14:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Thursday — success.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

Auspicious time begins after 11:47

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:10–04:40 (08.02)+2 Yoga Shubha 08:10–04:51 (08.02)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 08:10–04:40 (08.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:10–04:40 (08.02)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 13:54–08:08 (08.02)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:10–13:54 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Gandanta 08:10–11:47

Panchanga at sunrise 08:10

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 2114 · Vikram 2249 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 7
Festivals	Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti) · Bhishma Ashtami

At sunrise 08:08

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 11:46 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 03:25 (09.02) more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 02:04 (09.02) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 11:46 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 11:46	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 11:46	karana Vishti
from 22:49	karana Bava
from 02:04 (09.02)	yoga Brahma
from 03:25 (09.02)	nakshatra Krittika

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:28
Sunrise	08:08
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:19
End of twilight	17:58
Moonrise	09:44
Moonset	01:24
Day length	9 h 11 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:46

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (08:08–17:19) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:46–17:19: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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 13:54 (07.02)–11:46
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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), 11:48–13:39
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 7

Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 08:08–11:46 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:08–11:46 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:46–08:06 (09.02) Jwalamukhi Yoga 03:25–08:06 (09.02)

Anandadi: Chhatra 03:25–08:06 (09.02) Anandadi: Mudgara 08:08–03:25 (09.02)

Bhadra in heaven: 11:46–22:49; Bhadra Puchha 13:26–14:33; Bhadra Mukha 14:33–16:23

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:09–07:08
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:15–14:52
Godhuli	17:19–17:48
Pradosha	17:19–20:16
Nishitha	00:13–01:12 (09.02)
Amrita Kalam	22:52–00:23 (09.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:35–12:43
Yamaganda	15:01–16:10
Gulika Kalam	09:17–10:26
Dur Muhurta	09:58–10:35, 13:02–13:39
Varjyam	13:46–15:17

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:08–11:46

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:08–11:46
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:08–11:46
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Shukla-saptami until 11:46, Shukla-ashtami from 11:46; lagna Makara 08:08, Kumbha 08:26, Mina 09:09, Mesha 09:50, Vrishabha 10:46, Mithuna 12:20, Karka 14:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-ashtami 11:46–17:19: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −9

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)

+1 Yoga Shukla 08:08–02:04 (09.02)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:08–11:46−1 Ashtami 11:46–08:06 (09.02)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 08:08–03:25 (09.02)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:08–03:25 (09.02)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:46–08:06 (09.02)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:08–11:46−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 11:46–22:49−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:08–11:46

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:08

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 2114 · Vikram 2249 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 08:06

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 09:55 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 1 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 02:27 (10.02) more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 23:30 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 09:55 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 09:55	tithi Shukla-navami
from 09:55	karana Balava
from 21:06	karana Kaulava
from 23:30	yoga Indra
from 02:27 (10.02)	nakshatra Rohini

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:26
Sunrise	08:06
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:21
End of twilight	18:00
Moonrise	10:00
Moonset	03:01
Day length	9 h 15 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:55

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

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

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Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 11:46 (08.02)–09:55
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 8

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:55–08:04 (10.02) Amrita Siddhi Yoga 02:27–08:04 (10.02) Ravi Yoga 02:27–08:04 (10.02) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:27–08:04 (10.02)

Jwalamukhi Yoga 08:06–09:55 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 09:55–02:27 (10.02) Jwalamukhi Yoga 02:27–08:04 (10.02)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:06–02:27 (10.02) Anandadi: Shrivatsa 02:27–08:04 (10.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:08–07:07
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:16–14:53
Godhuli	17:21–17:51
Pradosha	17:21–20:18
Nishitha	00:13–01:12 (10.02)
Amrita Kalam	00:09–01:41 (10.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:25–11:34
Yamaganda	13:53–15:02
Gulika Kalam	08:06–09:15
Dur Muhurta	08:06–08:43, 08:43–09:20
Varjyam	14:56–16:28

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:06–08:22, 09:05–09:47

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 09:55, Shukla-navami from 09:55; lagna Makara 08:06, Kumbha 08:22, Mina 09:05, Mesha 09:47, Vrishabha 10:42, Mithuna 12:16, Karka 14:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-ashtami 08:06–09:55: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 09:55–17:21: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Yoga Brahma 08:06–23:30+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:55–08:04 (10.02)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:06–02:27 (10.02)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 09:55–02:27 (10.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 08:06–09:55−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 09:55–08:04 (10.02)

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 08:06

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 2114 · Vikram 2249 more
Festivals	Madhva Navami

At sunrise 08:04

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 08:22 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 1 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 01:48 (11.02) more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 21:13 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 08:22 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 08:22	tithi Shukla-dashami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 08:22	karana Taitila
from 19:43	karana Gara
from 21:13	yoga Vaidhriti
from 01:48 (11.02)	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 07:10 (11.02)	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 07:10 (11.02)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:24
Sunrise	08:04
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:23
End of twilight	18:03
Moonrise	10:26
Moonset	04:35
Day length	9 h 19 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:22

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (08:04–17:23) is good for sowing.

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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 09:55 (09.02)–08:22
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Jwalamukhi Yoga 08:04–08:22 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:10–08:01 (11.02)

Anandadi: Prajapati 08:04–01:48 (11.02) Anandadi: Saumya 01:48–08:01 (11.02)

Gandanta (tithi): 06:47–07:33 (11.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:06–07:05
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:17–14:54
Godhuli	17:23–17:53
Pradosha	17:23–20:19
Nishitha	00:13–01:12 (11.02)
Amrita Kalam	22:42–00:15 (11.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:13–17:23
Yamaganda	12:43–13:53
Gulika Kalam	15:03–16:13
Dur Muhurta	16:09–16:46
Varjyam	18:01–19:35, 07:20–08:55 (11.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:22–17:23

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:22–17:23
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:22–17:23
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:22–17:23

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Shukla-navami until 08:22, Shukla-dashami from 08:22; lagna Makara 08:04, Kumbha 08:18, Mina 09:01, Mesha 09:43, Vrishabha 10:38, Mithuna 12:13, Karka 14:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-navami 08:04–08:22: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +3

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+2 Yoga Indra 08:04–21:13+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 08:04–01:48 (11.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:04–01:48 (11.02)+1 Auspicious tithi 08:22–07:10 (11.02)0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 08:04–08:22 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Rikta tithi 08:04–08:22

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 08:04

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Krakacha Yoga
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 2114 · Vikram 2249 more
Festivals	Jaya Ekadashi (Bhaimi)

At sunrise 08:01

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 06:19 (12.02) more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 2 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 01:31 (12.02) more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 19:12 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 18:41 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 18:41	karana Vishti
from 19:12	yoga Vishkambha
from 01:31 (12.02)	nakshatra Ardra
from 06:19 (12.02)	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 06:19 (12.02)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:22
Sunrise	08:01
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:25
End of twilight	18:05
Moonrise	11:09
Moonset	05:55
Day length	9 h 23 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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (08:01–17:25) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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 07:10–06:19 (12.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 13:40–15:34 (12.02)
Vaishnava date: 12.02

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:01–01:31 (12.02) Ravi Yoga 08:01–01:31 (12.02) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:01–01:31 (12.02)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:01–06:19 (12.02) Krakacha Yoga 08:01–06:19 (12.02) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:19–07:59 (12.02)

Anandadi: Ananda 08:01–01:31 (12.02) Anandadi: Kaladanda 01:31–07:59 (12.02)

Bhadra in heaven: 18:41–06:19 (12.02); Bhadra Puchha 23:22–00:31 (12.02); Bhadra Mukha 00:31–02:27 (12.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:04–07:03
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:17–14:55
Godhuli	17:25–17:55
Pradosha	17:25–20:20
Nishitha	00:13–01:12 (12.02)
Amrita Kalam	16:49–18:24

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:12–10:22
Yamaganda	11:33–12:43
Gulika Kalam	13:54–15:04
Dur Muhurta	13:02–13:40, 14:55–15:33
Varjyam	07:20–08:55

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:57–09:39, 10:34–17:25

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Makara 08:01, Kumbha 08:14, Mina 08:57, Mesha 09:39, Vrishabha 10:34, Mithuna 12:09, Karka 14:39

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

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

Vaidhriti 08:01–17:25: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +4

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:01–01:31 (12.02)+2 Ravi Yoga 08:01–01:31 (12.02)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 08:01–01:31 (12.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:01–01:31 (12.02)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:01–06:19 (12.02)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:01–06:19 (12.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:01–06:19 (12.02)−3 Vaidhriti 08:01–19:12

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:01

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 2114 · Vikram 2249 more
Festivals	Jaya Ekadashi (Bhaimi) — Vaishnava fast

At sunrise 07:59

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 05:51 (13.02) more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 2 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 01:36 (13.02) more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 17:29 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 18:02 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 17:29	yoga Priti
from 18:02	karana Balava
from 01:36 (13.02)	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 05:51 (13.02)	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 05:51 (13.02)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:20
Sunrise	07:59
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:28
End of twilight	18:07
Moonrise	12:15
Moonset	06:53
Day length	9 h 28 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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Festivals and periods

Jaya Ekadashi (Bhaimi) — Vaishnava fast · Vishnu

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

Smarta date: 11.02
Ekadashi began only within Arunodaya (later than 4 ghatis before sunrise), so Arunodaya is “touched” by Dashami — Vaishnavas move the fast to the next day.

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 01:36–05:51 (13.02) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:51–07:57 (13.02)

Yamaghanta 07:59–01:36 (13.02)

Anandadi: Chara 07:59–01:36 (13.02) Anandadi: Sthira 01:36–07:57 (13.02)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dvadashi

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:03–07:01
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:18–14:56
Godhuli	17:28–17:57
Pradosha	17:28–20:22
Nishitha	00:13–01:11 (13.02)
Amrita Kalam	15:34–17:11

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:06–16:17
Yamaganda	10:21–11:32
Gulika Kalam	12:43–13:55
Dur Muhurta	09:53–10:31, 23:15–00:13 (13.02)
Varjyam	09:57–11:33

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:53–09:35, 10:30–17:28

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Makara 07:59, Kumbha 08:10, Mina 08:53, Mesha 09:35, Vrishabha 10:30, Mithuna 12:05, Karka 14:35

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −5

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

+1 Anandadi: Chara 07:59–01:36 (13.02)0 Tripushkar Yoga 01:36–05:51 (13.02)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:59–05:51 (13.02)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:59–01:36 (13.02)−3 Yamaghanta 07:59–01:36 (13.02)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:59

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Priti; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Gada
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 2114 · Vikram 2249 more
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 07:57

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 05:50 (14.02) more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 2 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 02:06 (14.02) more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 16:05 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 17:47 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 16:05	yoga Ayushman
from 17:47	karana Taitila
from 02:06 (14.02)	nakshatra Pushya
from 05:50 (14.02)	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 05:50 (14.02)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:18
Sunrise	07:57
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:30
End of twilight	18:09
Moonrise	13:38
Moonset	07:28
Day length	9 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

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

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:30–20:23
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 02:06–07:55 (14.02)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:57–05:50 (14.02)

Anandadi: Matanga 02:06–07:55 (14.02) Anandadi: Gada 07:57–02:06 (14.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:01–06:59
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:19–14:57
Godhuli	17:30–17:59
Pradosha	17:30–20:23
Nishitha	00:14–01:11 (14.02)
Amrita Kalam	23:39–01:17 (14.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:43–13:55
Yamaganda	09:09–10:20
Gulika Kalam	11:32–12:43
Dur Muhurta	12:24–13:03
Varjyam	13:51–15:29

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:49–09:31, 10:26–17:30

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 08:49–09:31, 10:26–17:30
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 08:49–09:31, 10:26–17:30
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:49–09:31, 10:26–17:30

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Makara 07:57, Kumbha 08:06, Mina 08:49, Mesha 09:31, Vrishabha 10:26, Mithuna 12:01, Karka 14:31

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:57–02:06 (14.02)+1 Yoga Priti 07:57–16:05+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:57–05:50 (14.02)−1 Anandadi: Gada 07:57–02:06 (14.02)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:57–05:50 (14.02)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:57

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Rikta tithi
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 2114 · Vikram 2249 more
Festivals	Kumbha Sankranti

At sunrise 07:55

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 06:16 (15.02) more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 1 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 03:03 (15.02) more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 15:02 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 17:59 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 15:02	yoga Saubhagya
from 17:59	karana Vanija
from 03:03 (15.02)	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 06:16 (15.02)	tithi Purnima
from 06:16 (15.02)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:16
Sunrise	07:55
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:32
End of twilight	18:11
Moonrise	15:06
Moonset	07:49
Day length	9 h 37 min

Sky

Kumbha Sankranti	21:30 — the Sun enters Kumbha (Aquarius)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (07:55–17:32) is good for sowing.
Shukla-chaturdashi 07:55–17:32: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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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, 15:06–17:32
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:55–03:03 (15.02) Guru Pushya Yoga 07:55–03:03 (15.02) Ravi Yoga 07:55–03:03 (15.02) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:55–03:03 (15.02) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:16–07:53 (15.02)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:55–06:16 (15.02)

Anandadi: Shubha 07:55–03:03 (15.02) Anandadi: Amrita 03:03–07:53 (15.02)

Bhadra on earth: 06:16–18:39 (15.02); Bhadra Puchha 14:21–15:36 (15.02); Bhadra Mukha 15:36–17:41 (15.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:00–06:57
Abhijit Muhurta	12:24–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:20–14:58
Godhuli	17:32–18:01
Pradosha	17:32–20:24
Nishitha	00:14–01:11 (15.02)
Amrita Kalam	20:24–22:03

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:56–15:08
Yamaganda	07:55–09:07
Gulika Kalam	10:19–11:31
Dur Muhurta	11:07–11:46, 14:58–15:37
Varjyam	10:25–12:05

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:45–09:27, 10:22–17:27

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Makara 07:55, Kumbha 08:02, Mina 08:45, Mesha 09:27, Vrishabha 10:22, Mithuna 11:57, Karka 14:27, Simha 17:27

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

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 07:55–17:32: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Sankranti at 21:30 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

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Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +8

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:55–03:03 (15.02)+2 Pushya 07:55–03:03 (15.02)+2 Ravi Yoga 07:55–03:03 (15.02)+1 Anandadi: Shubha 07:55–03:03 (15.02)+1 Yoga Ayushman 07:55–15:02+1 Auspicious weekday0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:55–06:16 (15.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Sankranti day−2 Rikta tithi 07:55–06:16 (15.02)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:55

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Bhadra on earth
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 2114 · Vikram 2249 more
Festivals	Magha Purnima (Maghi)

At sunrise 07:53

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 07:10 (16.02) more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 1 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 04:27 (16.02) more Gandamula
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 14:20 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 18:39 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 14:20	yoga Shobhana
from 18:39	karana Bava
from 04:27 (16.02)	nakshatra Magha
from 07:10 (16.02)	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 07:10 (16.02)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:14
Sunrise	07:53
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:34
End of twilight	18:13
Moonrise	16:33
Moonset	08:02
Day length	9 h 41 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:53–17:34: 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 06:16–07:10 (16.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:10–07:50 (16.02)

Anandadi: Mrityu 07:53–04:27 (16.02) Anandadi: Kana 04:27–07:50 (16.02)

Bhadra on earth: 06:16–18:39; Bhadra Puchha 14:21–15:36; Bhadra Mukha 15:36–17:41
Gandanta (nakshatra): 22:03–10:52 (16.02)
Gandanta (tithi): 06:45–07:36 (16.02)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:58–06:55
Abhijit Muhurta	12:24–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:20–14:59
Godhuli	17:34–18:03
Pradosha	17:34–20:25
Nishitha	00:14–01:11 (16.02)
Amrita Kalam	02:45–04:27 (16.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:31–12:43
Yamaganda	15:09–16:21
Gulika Kalam	09:05–10:18
Dur Muhurta	09:49–10:28, 13:03–13:42
Varjyam	16:35–18:17

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:41–09:23, 10:18–17:23

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Purnima; lagna Makara 07:53, Kumbha 07:58, Mina 08:41, Mesha 09:23, Vrishabha 10:18, Mithuna 11:53, Karka 14:24, Simha 17:23

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

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

Purnima 07:53–17:34: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 07:53–17:34: 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:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −5

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+1 Yoga Saubhagya 07:53–14:20+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:53–04:27 (16.02)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 07:53–04:27 (16.02)−3 Bhadra on earth 07:53–18:39

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

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Yoga Shobhana; cons: Tryahasparsha, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 2114 · Vikram 2249 more

At sunrise 07:50

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 08:34 (17.02) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 06:19 (17.02) more Gandamula
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 14:01 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 19:49 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 14:01	yoga Atiganda
from 19:49	karana Kaulava
from 06:19 (17.02)	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:12
Sunrise	07:50
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:36
End of twilight	18:15
Moonrise	17:56
Moonset	08:10
Day length	9 h 46 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	07:10

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (07:50–17:36) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Padma 07:50–06:19 (17.02) Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:19–07:48 (17.02)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 22:03 (15.02)–10:52
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:56–06:53
Abhijit Muhurta	12:24–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:21–15:00
Godhuli	17:36–18:05
Pradosha	17:36–20:27
Nishitha	00:14–01:11 (17.02)
Amrita Kalam	03:44–05:27 (17.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:17–11:30
Yamaganda	13:57–15:10
Gulika Kalam	07:50–09:04
Dur Muhurta	07:50–08:29, 08:29–09:08
Varjyam	17:23–19:06

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Makara 07:50, Kumbha 07:54, Mina 08:37, Mesha 09:19, Vrishabha 10:14, Mithuna 11:49, Karka 14:20, Simha 17:19

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Anandadi: Padma 07:50–06:19 (17.02)+1 Yoga Shobhana 07:50–14:01+1 Auspicious tithi all day0 Yoga Atiganda 14:01–16:25−1 Gandanta 07:50–10:52−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:50–06:19 (17.02)−2 Tryahasparsha

Panchanga at sunrise 07:50

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chhatra, Auspicious tithi; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 2114 · Vikram 2249 more

At sunrise 07:48

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 08:34 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 08:38 (18.02) more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 14:04 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 08:34 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 08:34	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 08:34	karana Taitila
from 14:04	yoga Sukarma
from 21:27	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:10
Sunrise	07:48
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:39
End of twilight	18:17
Moonrise	19:15
Moonset	08:16
Day length	9 h 50 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:34

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, Purva-Phalguni (07:48–17:39) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:48–08:34

Anandadi: Chhatra all day

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:54–06:51
Abhijit Muhurta	12:24–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:22–15:01
Godhuli	17:39–18:07
Pradosha	17:39–20:28
Nishitha	00:14–01:10 (18.02)
Amrita Kalam	01:37–03:22 (18.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:25–17:39
Yamaganda	12:43–13:57
Gulika Kalam	15:11–16:25
Dur Muhurta	16:20–16:59
Varjyam	15:05–16:50

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:34–09:15, 10:11–17:15

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 08:34, Krishna-dvitya from 08:34; lagna Makara 07:48, Kumbha 07:50, Mina 08:34, Mesha 09:15, Vrishabha 10:11, Mithuna 11:45, Karka 14:16, Simha 17:15

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra all day+1 Auspicious tithi 07:48–08:340 Yoga Sukarma 14:04–07:46 (18.02)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:48–08:34−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day

Panchanga at sunrise 07:48

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 2114 · Vikram 2249 more

At sunrise 07:46

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 10:26 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 08:38 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 14:27 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 10:26 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 08:38	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 10:26	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 10:26	karana Vanija
from 14:27	yoga Dhriti
from 23:31	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:08
Sunrise	07:46
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:41
End of twilight	18:19
Moonrise	20:32
Moonset	08:21
Day length	9 h 55 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:38	from 10:26

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (07:46–08:38) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (08:38–17:41) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:46–10:26 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 10:26–07:43 (19.02)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 07:46–08:38 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:38–07:43 (19.02)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 23:31–12:41 (19.02); Bhadra Puchha 08:06–09:24 (19.02); Bhadra Mukha 09:24–11:36 (19.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:53–06:49
Abhijit Muhurta	12:23–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:22–15:02
Godhuli	17:41–18:09
Pradosha	17:41–20:29
Nishitha	00:14–01:10 (19.02)
Amrita Kalam	03:19–05:06 (19.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:00–10:14
Yamaganda	11:29–12:43
Gulika Kalam	13:58–15:12
Dur Muhurta	13:03–13:43, 15:02–15:42
Varjyam	16:38–18:25

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 10:26–17:11

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, shaving	good 10:26–17:11
Cutting fingernails	average 08:30–17:41
Cutting toenails	good 10:26–17:11
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:38–09:11, 10:07–17:11

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 08:38, Uttara-Phalguni from 08:38; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 10:26, Krishna-tritya from 10:26; lagna Makara 07:46, Kumbha 07:46, Mina 08:30, Mesha 09:11, Vrishabha 10:07, Mithuna 11:41, Karka 14:12, Simha 17:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 08:38) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 08:38) — destruction of all diseases; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:38–07:43 (19.02)+1 Yoga Sukarma 07:46–14:27+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:46–10:26+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:38–07:43 (19.02)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:46–08:38−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 10:26–07:43 (19.02)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:46–10:26

Panchanga at sunrise 07:46

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Prajapati; cons: Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 2114 · Vikram 2249 more
Festivals	Angaraki Chaturthi (Dwijapriya)

At sunrise 07:43

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 12:41 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 11:19 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 15:07 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:41 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 11:19	nakshatra Hasta
from 12:41	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 12:41	karana Bava
from 15:07	yoga Shula
from 01:56 (20.02)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:05
Sunrise	07:43
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:43
End of twilight	18:21
Moonrise	21:48
Moonset	08:26
Day length	9 h 59 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:19	from 12:41

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (07:43–11:19) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (11:19–17:43) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:43–12:41: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Angaraki Chaturthi (Dwijapriya) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 21:48
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:43–12:41

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:43–11:19

Anandadi: Prajapati 07:43–11:19 Anandadi: Saumya 11:19–07:41 (20.02)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 23:31 (18.02)–12:41; Bhadra Puchha 08:06–09:24; Bhadra Mukha 09:24–11:36

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:51–06:47
Abhijit Muhurta	12:23–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:23–15:03
Godhuli	17:43–18:11
Pradosha	17:43–20:30
Nishitha	00:14–01:10 (20.02)
Amrita Kalam	07:33–09:21 (20.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:13–16:28
Yamaganda	10:13–11:28
Gulika Kalam	12:43–13:58
Dur Muhurta	09:43–10:23, 23:18–00:14 (20.02)
Varjyam	20:46–22:34

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:43–12:41

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:43–12:41
Cutting fingernails	average 08:26–09:07, 10:03–12:41
Cutting toenails	average 07:43–12:41
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:43–17:07

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 11:19, Hasta from 11:19; tithi Krishna-tritya until 12:41, Krishna-chaturti from 12:41; lagna Kumbha 07:43, Mina 08:26, Mesha 09:07, Vrishabha 10:03, Mithuna 11:37, Karka 14:08, Simha 17:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 11:19) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 11:19) — imparting radiance (to the person); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-chaturti 12:41–17:43: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:43–12:41+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 07:43–11:19+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:43–11:19+1 Yoga Dhriti 07:43–15:07+1 Auspicious tithi 07:43–12:410 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:43–11:19 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Shula 15:07–17:12−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 12:41–07:41 (20.02)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:43–12:41−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Rikta tithi 12:41–07:41 (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 07:43

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda; auspicious time — after 15:14
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 2114 · Vikram 2249 more

At sunrise 07:41

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 15:14 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 14:18 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 16:00 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 15:14 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 14:18	nakshatra Chitra
from 15:14	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 15:14	karana Kaulava
from 16:00	yoga Ganda
from 04:33 (21.02)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:03
Sunrise	07:41
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:45
End of twilight	18:23
Moonrise	23:04
Moonset	08:31
Day length	10 h 04 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:18	from 15:14

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, Hasta (07:41–14:18) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (14:18–17:45) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:41–14:18

Anandadi: Ananda 07:41–14:18 Anandadi: Kaladanda 14:18–07:39 (21.02)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-chaturti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:49–06:45
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:24–15:04
Godhuli	17:45–18:13
Pradosha	17:45–20:32
Nishitha	00:14–01:10 (21.02)
Amrita Kalam	07:33–09:21

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:43–13:59
Yamaganda	08:56–10:12
Gulika Kalam	11:28–12:43
Dur Muhurta	12:23–13:03
Varjyam	23:19–01:08 (21.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 15:14–17:03

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 15:14–17:03
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 15:14–17:03
Bathing, washing hair	good 15:14–17:03

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Hasta until 14:18, Chitra from 14:18; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 15:14, Krishna-panchami from 15:14; lagna Kumbha 07:41, Mina 08:22, Mesha 09:03, Vrishabha 09:59, Mithuna 11:33, Karka 14:04, Simha 17:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 14:18) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 14:18) — improvement of well-being; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-chaturti 07:41–15:14: 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

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 15:14

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:41–14:18+1 Anandadi: Ananda 07:41–14:18+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:41–14:18+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 15:14–07:39 (21.02)0 Yoga Ganda 16:00–18:300 Anandadi: Kaladanda 14:18–07:39 (21.02)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:41–15:14−2 Rikta tithi 07:41–15:14

Panchanga at sunrise 07:41

Summary	Best day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Chara
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 2114 · Vikram 2249 more

At sunrise 07:39

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 17:53 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 17:23 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 16:57 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 17:53 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 16:57	yoga Vriddhi
from 17:23	nakshatra Swati
from 17:53	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 17:53	karana Gara
from 07:11 (22.02)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:01
Sunrise	07:39
Noon	12:42
Sunset	17:47
End of twilight	18:25
Moonrise	none
Moonset	08:36
Day length	10 h 08 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:23

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 (07:39–17:23) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (17:23–17:47) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:39–17:53

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:53–07:36 (22.02)

Anandadi: Chara 07:39–17:23 Anandadi: Sthira 17:23–07:36 (22.02)

Gandanta (tithi): 17:26–18:19

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:47–06:43
Abhijit Muhurta	12:23–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:24–15:05
Godhuli	17:47–18:15
Pradosha	17:47–20:33
Nishitha	00:14–01:09 (22.02)
Amrita Kalam	10:09–11:58

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:59–15:15
Yamaganda	07:39–08:55
Gulika Kalam	10:11–11:27
Dur Muhurta	11:01–11:42, 15:05–15:45
Varjyam	23:41–01:29 (22.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:18–08:59, 09:55–16:59

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 08:18–08:59, 09:55–16:59
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 08:18–08:59, 09:55–16:59
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:18–08:59, 09:55–16:59

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Chitra until 17:23, Swati from 17:23; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Kumbha 07:39, Mina 08:18, Mesha 08:59, Vrishabha 09:55, Mithuna 11:29, Karka 14:00, Simha 16:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 17:23) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 17:23) — relief from all suffering; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:39–17:53+1 Anandadi: Chara 07:39–17:23+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:39–17:23+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:39–17:530 Yoga Vriddhi 16:57–07:36 (22.02)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:39

Summary	Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Auspicious nakshatra
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 2114 · Vikram 2249 more

At sunrise 07:36

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 20:26 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 20:23 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 17:51 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 20:26 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 17:51	yoga Dhruva
from 20:23	nakshatra Vishakha
from 20:26	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 20:26	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:59
Sunrise	07:36
Noon	12:42
Sunset	17:49
End of twilight	18:27
Moonrise	00:22
Moonset	08:44
Day length	10 h 13 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (07:36–17:49) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:36–20:26 Ravi Yoga 20:23–07:34 (23.02)

Krakacha Yoga 20:26–07:34 (23.02) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:26–07:34 (23.02)

Anandadi: Matanga 20:23–07:34 (23.02) Anandadi: Gada 07:36–20:23

Bhadra in the netherworld: 20:26–09:37 (23.02); Bhadra Puchha 01:41–03:00 (23.02); Bhadra Mukha 03:00–05:11 (23.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:46–06:41
Abhijit Muhurta	12:22–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:25–15:06
Godhuli	17:49–18:17
Pradosha	17:49–20:34
Nishitha	00:14–01:09 (23.02)
Amrita Kalam	10:29–12:17

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:26–12:43
Yamaganda	15:16–16:33
Gulika Kalam	08:53–10:09
Dur Muhurta	09:39–10:20, 13:03–13:44
Varjyam	02:36–04:23 (23.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:14–08:55, 09:51–16:55

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Kumbha 07:36, Mina 08:14, Mesha 08:55, Vrishabha 09:51, Mithuna 11:25, Karka 13:56, Simha 16:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:36–20:26+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:36–20:23+1 Yoga Vriddhi 07:36–17:51+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Anandadi: Gada 07:36–20:23

Panchanga at sunrise 07:36

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shubha; auspicious time — after 09:37
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 2114 · Vikram 2249 more

At sunrise 07:34

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 22:41 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 2 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 23:05 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 18:31 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:37 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 09:37	karana Bava
from 18:31	yoga Vyaghata
from 22:41	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 22:41	karana Balava
from 23:05	nakshatra Anuradha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:56
Sunrise	07:34
Noon	12:42
Sunset	17:51
End of twilight	18:29
Moonrise	01:43
Moonset	08:55
Day length	10 h 17 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (07:34–17:51) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:34–09:37: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 07:34–22:41 Ravi Yoga 07:34–23:05

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:34–22:41

Anandadi: Shubha 07:34–23:05 Anandadi: Amrita 23:05–07:31 (24.02)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 20:26 (22.02)–09:37; Bhadra Puchha 01:41–03:00; Bhadra Mukha 03:00–05:11

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:44–06:39
Abhijit Muhurta	12:22–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:26–15:07
Godhuli	17:51–18:19
Pradosha	17:51–20:35
Nishitha	00:14–01:09 (24.02)
Amrita Kalam	13:17–15:04

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:08–11:25
Yamaganda	14:00–15:17
Gulika Kalam	07:34–08:51
Dur Muhurta	07:34–08:15, 08:15–08:56
Varjyam	03:27–05:12 (24.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:10–08:51, 09:47–16:51

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:10–08:51, 09:47–16:51
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:10–08:51, 09:47–16:51
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:10–08:51, 09:47–16:51

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Kumbha 07:34, Mina 08:10, Mesha 08:51, Vrishabha 09:47, Mithuna 11:21, Karka 13:52, Simha 16:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 09:37

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:34–23:05+1 Anandadi: Shubha 07:34–23:05+1 Yoga Dhruva 07:34–18:310 Tripushkar Yoga 07:34–22:410 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:34–22:41 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:34–09:37−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:34

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Ashtami
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 2114 · Vikram 2249 more
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 07:31

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 00:24 (25.02) more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 2 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 01:17 (25.02) more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 18:50 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 11:37 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 11:37	karana Kaulava
from 18:50	yoga Harshana
from 00:24 (25.02)	tithi Krishna-navami
from 00:24 (25.02)	karana Taitila
from 01:17 (25.02)	nakshatra Jyestha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:54
Sunrise	07:31
Noon	12:42
Sunset	17:54
End of twilight	18:31
Moonrise	03:05
Moonset	09:13
Day length	10 h 22 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (07:31–17:54) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:54–20:37
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Anandadi: Mrityu 07:31–01:17 (25.02) Anandadi: Kana 01:17–07:29 (25.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:42–06:37
Abhijit Muhurta	12:22–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:26–15:08
Godhuli	17:54–18:21
Pradosha	17:54–20:37
Nishitha	00:14–01:08 (25.02)
Amrita Kalam	13:56–15:41

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:36–17:54
Yamaganda	12:43–14:00
Gulika Kalam	15:18–16:36
Dur Muhurta	16:31–17:12
Varjyam	07:15–08:57 (25.02)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:06–08:48, 09:43–16:47

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Kumbha 07:31, Mina 08:06, Mesha 08:48, Vrishabha 09:43, Mithuna 11:17, Karka 13:48, Simha 16:47

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”); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-ashtami 07:31–17:54: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −3

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:31–01:17 (25.02)−1 Ashtami 07:31–00:24 (25.02)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 07:31–01:17 (25.02)

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 07:31

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Yoga Harshana; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 2114 · Vikram 2249 more

At sunrise 07:29

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 01:27 (26.02) more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 02:51 (26.02) more Gandamula
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 18:40 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 13:01 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 13:01	karana Gara
from 18:40	yoga Vajra
from 01:27 (26.02)	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 01:27 (26.02)	karana Vanija
from 02:51 (26.02)	nakshatra Mula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:52
Sunrise	07:29
Noon	12:42
Sunset	17:56
End of twilight	18:33
Moonrise	04:23
Moonset	09:42
Day length	10 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (07:29–17:56) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Padma 07:29–02:51 (26.02) Anandadi: Lumbaka 02:51–07:27 (26.02)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:32–09:07 (26.02)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:40–06:35
Abhijit Muhurta	12:21–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:27–15:09
Godhuli	17:56–18:23
Pradosha	17:56–20:38
Nishitha	00:14–01:08 (26.02)
Amrita Kalam	17:29–19:11

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:47–10:06
Yamaganda	11:24–12:42
Gulika Kalam	14:01–15:19
Dur Muhurta	13:03–13:45, 15:09–15:50
Varjyam	07:15–08:57

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:02–08:44, 09:39–16:43

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Kumbha 07:29, Mina 08:02, Mesha 08:44, Vrishabha 09:39, Mithuna 11:14, Karka 13:44, Simha 16:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-navami 07:29–17:56: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Padma 07:29–02:51 (26.02)+1 Yoga Harshana 07:29–18:40+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:29–02:51 (26.02)−2 Rikta tithi 07:29–01:27 (26.02)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:29

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 2114 · Vikram 2249 more

At sunrise 07:27

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 01:44 (27.02) more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 03:40 (27.02) more Gandamula
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 17:55 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 13:41 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 13:41	karana Vishti
from 17:55	yoga Siddhi
from 01:44 (27.02)	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 01:44 (27.02)	karana Bava
from 03:40 (27.02)	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:49
Sunrise	07:27
Noon	12:42
Sunset	17:58
End of twilight	18:35
Moonrise	05:28
Moonset	10:31
Day length	10 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (07:27–17:58) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:41–17:58: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 07:27–01:44 (27.02) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:44–07:24 (27.02)

Anandadi: Chhatra 07:27–03:40 (27.02) Anandadi: Mitra 03:40–07:24 (27.02)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 13:41–01:44 (27.02); Bhadra Puchha 15:25–16:37; Bhadra Mukha 16:37–18:39
Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:32 (25.02)–09:07
Gandanta (tithi): 01:19–02:07 (27.02)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:38–06:32
Abhijit Muhurta	12:21–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:27–15:10
Godhuli	17:58–18:25
Pradosha	17:58–20:39
Nishitha	00:14–01:08 (27.02)
Amrita Kalam	21:03–22:42

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:20–16:39
Yamaganda	10:04–11:23
Gulika Kalam	12:42–14:01
Dur Muhurta	09:33–10:15, 23:20–00:14 (27.02)
Varjyam	02:00–03:40 (27.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:58–08:40, 09:35–16:39

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Kumbha 07:27, Mina 07:58, Mesha 08:40, Vrishabha 09:35, Mithuna 11:10, Karka 13:40, Simha 16:39

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 07:27–03:40 (27.02)0 Yoga Siddhi 17:55–07:24 (27.02)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 13:41–01:44 (27.02)−1 Gandanta 07:27–09:07−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:27–03:40 (27.02)−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:27–01:44 (27.02)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:27

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Shrivatsa; auspicious time — until 16:33
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 2114 · Vikram 2249 more
Festivals	Vijaya Ekadashi

At sunrise 07:24

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 01:12 (28.02) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 1 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 03:42 (28.02) more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 16:33 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 13:34 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 13:34	karana Balava
from 16:33	yoga Vyatipata
from 01:12 (28.02)	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 01:12 (28.02)	karana Kaulava
from 03:42 (28.02)	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:47
Sunrise	07:24
Noon	12:42
Sunset	18:00
End of twilight	18:37
Moonrise	06:15
Moonset	11:43
Day length	10 h 35 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (07:24–18:00) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Vijaya Ekadashi · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 01:44–01:12 (28.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 07:22–09:30 (28.02)

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:12–07:22 (28.02)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:24–03:42 (28.02) Anandadi: Vajra 03:42–07:22 (28.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:37–06:30
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:28–15:10
Godhuli	18:00–18:27
Pradosha	18:00–20:40
Nishitha	00:14–01:08 (28.02)
Amrita Kalam	22:53–00:30 (28.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:42–14:02
Yamaganda	08:44–10:03
Gulika Kalam	11:23–12:42
Dur Muhurta	12:21–13:03
Varjyam	13:16–14:53

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:54–08:36, 09:31–16:33

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:54–08:36, 09:31–16:33
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:54–08:36, 09:31–16:33
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:54–08:36, 09:31–16:36

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Kumbha 07:24, Mina 07:54, Mesha 08:36, Vrishabha 09:31, Mithuna 11:06, Karka 13:36, Simha 16:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Vyatipata 16:33–18:00: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 16:33

+2 Yoga Siddhi 07:24–16:33+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:24–03:42 (28.02)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Vyatipata 16:33–07:22 (28.02)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:24–03:42 (28.02)

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 07:24

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 2114 · Vikram 2249 more

At sunrise 07:22

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 23:55 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 03:00 (01.03) more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 14:35 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 12:39 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 12:39	karana Taitila
from 14:35	yoga Variyana
from 23:55	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 23:55	karana Gara
from 03:00 (01.03)	nakshatra Shravana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:44
Sunrise	07:22
Noon	12:41
Sunset	18:02
End of twilight	18:39
Moonrise	06:43
Moonset	13:12
Day length	10 h 40 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (07:22–18:02) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Saumya 07:22–21:14 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:31–07:19 (01.03) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 21:14–04:31 (01.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:35–06:28
Abhijit Muhurta	12:20–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:29–15:11
Godhuli	18:02–18:29
Pradosha	18:02–20:42
Nishitha	00:14–01:07 (01.03)
Amrita Kalam	20:47–22:20

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:02–15:22
Yamaganda	07:22–08:42
Gulika Kalam	10:02–11:22
Dur Muhurta	10:55–11:38, 15:11–15:54
Varjyam	11:28–13:01, 06:46–08:17 (01.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 14:35–16:32

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 14:35–16:32
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 14:35–16:32
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:50–08:32, 09:27–16:32

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Kumbha 07:22, Mina 07:50, Mesha 08:32, Vrishabha 09:27, Mithuna 11:02, Karka 13:32, Simha 16:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Thursday — success.

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

Vyatipata 07:22–14:35: 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 = 0

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 07:22–21:14+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:22–03:00 (01.03)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Variyana 14:35–07:19 (01.03)−3 Vyatipata 07:22–14:35

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.

Nandana (No. 26 of 60, “delighting”) — A joyful year: happiness in families, well-being, festivities.
Northern samvatsara: Plavanga (No. 41)
Shaka Samvat 2114 · Vikram Samvat 2249 · Kali Yuga 5293
Next year — Vijaya, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 2.04.2193
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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).

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.

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

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

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.

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 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.

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.

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shravana
+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.

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Mina
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Vrishabha
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

The exact 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.

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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).

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 1
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.

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.

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

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

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

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Shukla-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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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).

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 2
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.

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.

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

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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-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.

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

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.

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.

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 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-tritya
any undertakings

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

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: 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.

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

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

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

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

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

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 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-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 4
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

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.

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

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

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Shukla-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.

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

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

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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.

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

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

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

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.

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−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.

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.

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

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

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

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Mrigashirsha (5)
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)

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

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

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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.

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

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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.

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Guru Pushya Yoga
A Thursday when the Moon is in Pushya. One of the best times for buying gold and valuables, beginning studies, mantra initiation and spiritual undertakings; not used for weddings.

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Magha (10)
Meaning: Powerful, sufficient
Symbol: Throne, palanquin, royal canopy
Deity: Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: leave the body (temporarily or completely), give transformation similar to death

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

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

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.

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−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.

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

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

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

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−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-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.

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

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.

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

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

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-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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).

Swati
+1 — favourable 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.

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

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

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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.

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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)

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.

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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)

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.

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

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

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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)

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.

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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.

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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)

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

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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 Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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.

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating