March 1808 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Phalguna (until 26.03), Chaitra (from 27.03). Periods: 5–12.03 — Holashtak; from 12.03 — Kharmas; from 27.03 — Chaitra Navaratri (spring). Major festivals: 12.03 Holika Dahan; 13.03 Holi (Dhulandi); 27.03 Ugadi, Gudi Padwa — Hindu New Year; 27.03 Chaitra Navaratri: Ghatasthapana.
Icons this month (20)
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
- 8.03 Tue — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira, Auspicious nakshatra until 17:33
Punarvasu (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes. - 9.03 Wed — Pushya, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Matanga until 17:42
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business. - 13.03 Sun — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra after 08:15 until 13:51
Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business. - 17.03 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda, Auspicious nakshatra
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Festivals
- 1.03 Tue Vinayaka Chaturthi
- 3.03 Thu Skanda Shashti
- 5.03 Sat Masik Durgashtami
- 8.03 Tue Amalaki Ekadashi
- 9.03 Wed Amalaki Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast
- 10.03 Thu Pradosha Vrat
- 12.03 Sat Holika Dahan
- 12.03 Sat Phalguna Purnima
- 12.03 Sat Mina Sankranti
- 13.03 Sun Holi (Dhulandi)
- 15.03 Tue Angaraki Chaturthi (Bhalachandra)
- 16.03 Wed Rang Panchami
- 19.03 Sat Kalashtami
- 19.03 Sat Sheetala Ashtami (Basoda)
- 22.03 Tue Papmochani Ekadashi
- 24.03 Thu Pradosha Vrat
- 25.03 Fri Masik Shivaratri
- 26.03 Sat Phalguna Amavasya
- 26.03 Sat Shani Amavasya
- 27.03 Sun Ugadi, Gudi Padwa — Hindu New Year
- 27.03 Sun Chaitra Navaratri: Ghatasthapana
- 28.03 Mon Chandra Darshan
- 30.03 Wed Gangaur
- 31.03 Thu Vinayaka Chaturthi
Special muhurta yogas
- 1.03 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga all day
- 1.03 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 5.03 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:11–16:24
- 5.03 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:11–16:24
- 13.03 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:51–05:21 (14.03)
- 13.03 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:15–05:21 (14.03)
- 13.03 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 05:21–06:48 (14.03)
- 16.03 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 22:15–06:40 (17.03)
- 16.03 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:15–06:40 (17.03)
- 17.03 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:40–20:50
- 20.03 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 20:18–06:30 (21.03)
- 21.03 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:18–06:27 (22.03)
- 22.03 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 22:48–06:24 (23.03)
- 27.03 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:14–08:30
- 29.03 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:09–14:40
- 29.03 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:09–14:40
- 30.03 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:46–06:04 (31.03)
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.
Avoid starting important matters
- 3.03 Thu — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Lumbaka
- 12.03 Sat — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Sankranti day, Anandadi: Utpata (unfavourable day)
- 14.03 Mon — Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
- 15.03 Tue — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 19.03 Sat — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 21.03 Mon — Anandadi: Mrityu, Vishti (Bhadra) (unfavourable day)
- 25.03 Fri — Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 26.03 Sat — Amavasya, Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 28.03 Mon — Vaidhriti, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka
- 29.03 Tue — Vaidhriti, Surya Dagdha tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 30.03 Wed — Anandadi: Kana, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Sky this month
- 12.03 Full moon (Purnima) 17:32
- 12.03 Mina Sankranti 00:37 — the Sun enters Mina (Pisces)
- 20.03 Vernal equinox 21:29
- 27.03 New moon (Amavasya) 05:17
- There are no eclipses this month.
Periods
- 5–12.03 Holashtak
- from 12.03 Kharmas
- from 27.03 Chaitra Navaratri (spring)
- 23.03 11:43 – 28.03 11:32 Dosha-free Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Prabhava (No. 1, “origin, beginning”) — A year of beginnings: traditionally, abundant rains and harvests, a time for sacrifices and auspicious undertakings. more
Vibhava (No. 2, “splendour, prosperity”) — A year of prosperity: plenty, contented people, well-being in affairs and in the family. more
Northern samvatsara: Bahudhanya. Shaka Samvat 1730, Vikram Samvat 1865, Kali Yuga 4909.
Phalguna (Tapasya) — The last month of the lunar year: Holika Dahan and Holi; Mina Sankranti begins the second Kharmas. more
Chaitra (Madhu) — Beginning of the lunar year and of spring: Ugadi (Gudi Padwa), Chaitra Navaratri, Rama Navami, Hanuman Jayanti. A time of renewal and new vows. more
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Times are standard time UTC+3 (from the site settings, without daylight saving time) · panchanga at sunrise (upper limb of the Sun’s disc, with refraction) · ayanamsa Lahiri · place 55°45′ N 37°35′ E · festival dates are calculated for this location by the rules of kala vyapti · times of Sankranti are accurate to within a few minutes
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1729 · Vikram 1864 more |
| Festivals | Vinayaka Chaturthi |
At sunrise 07:21
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 21:05 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 08:14 (02.03) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 07:37 (02.03) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 07:43 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:43 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 21:05 | tithi Shukla-panchami |
| from 21:05 | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:44 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:21 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 18:03 |
| End of twilight | 18:41 |
| Moonrise | 08:06 |
| Moonset | 23:01 |
| Day length | 10 h 42 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 2, bad — 9
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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) 07:43–18:03: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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), 11:38–13:47
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga all day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Ravi Yoga 00:25–07:19 (02.03)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:05–07:19 (02.03)
Anandadi: Amrita all day
- Bhadra in heaven: 07:43–21:05; Bhadra Mukha 07:44–09:58; Bhadra Puchha 19:45–21:05
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 22:18 (29.02)–11:51
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-chaturti
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:35–06:28 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:21–13:04 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:29–15:12 |
| Godhuli | 18:03–18:30 |
| Pradosha | 18:03–20:42 |
| Nishitha | 00:15–01:08 (02.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:05–01:53 (02.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:23–16:43 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:02–11:22 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:42–14:03 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:30–10:13, 23:22–00:15 (02.03) |
| Varjyam | 03:42–05:31 (02.03) |
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 07:42–08:23, 09:14–15:58 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Kumbha 07:21, Mina 07:42, Mesha 08:23, Vrishabha 09:14, Mithuna 10:39, Karka 13:01, Simha 15:58
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 07:21–18:03: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Yoga Brahma all day+1 Anandadi: Amrita all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day−1 Gandanta 07:21–11:51−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:21–21:05−2 Rikta tithi 07:21–21:05−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:43–21:05
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Anandadi: Kana, Jwalamukhi Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1729 · Vikram 1864 more |
At sunrise 07:19
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 23:46 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 4 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 08:14 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 07:37 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 10:26 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:37 | yoga Indra |
|---|---|
| from 08:14 | nakshatra Bharani |
| from 10:26 | karana Balava |
| from 23:46 | tithi Shukla-shashti |
| from 23:46 | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:42 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:19 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 18:06 |
| End of twilight | 18:43 |
| Moonrise | 08:27 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 10 h 46 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 6, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:14 |
|---|
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, Bharani (08:14–18:06) is good for root crops.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 07:19–08:14
Jwalamukhi Yoga 08:14–23:46
Anandadi: Mrityu 07:19–08:14 Anandadi: Kana 08:14–07:16 (03.03)
- Gandanta (tithi): 23:20–00:13 (03.03)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:33–06:26 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:30–15:13 |
| Godhuli | 18:06–18:32 |
| Pradosha | 18:06–20:44 |
| Nishitha | 00:15–01:07 (03.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:54–07:42 (03.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:42–14:03 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:40–10:00 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:21–12:42 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:21–13:04 |
| Varjyam | 19:04–20:52 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:38–08:14
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 07:38–08:14 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 07:38–08:14 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:38–08:14 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashwini until 08:14, Bharani from 08:14; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Kumbha 07:19, Mina 07:38, Mesha 08:19, Vrishabha 09:10, Mithuna 10:35, Karka 12:57, Simha 15:54
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 08:14) — joy; Bharani (from 08:14) — facing death (dangers); 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.
+2 Yoga Brahma 07:19–07:37+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:19–08:14+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:19–23:460 Ravi Yoga 07:19–08:140 Anandadi: Mrityu 07:19–08:14 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:14–07:16 (03.03)−2 Jwalamukhi Yoga 08:14–23:46−3 Anandadi: Kana 08:14–07:16 (03.03)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1729 · Vikram 1864 more |
| Festivals | Skanda Shashti |
At sunrise 07:16
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 02:16 (04.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 4 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 11:19 more |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 08:36 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 13:03 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:36 | yoga Vaidhriti |
|---|---|
| from 11:19 | nakshatra Krittika |
| from 13:03 | karana Taitila |
| from 02:16 (04.03) | tithi Shukla-saptami |
| from 02:16 (04.03) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:39 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:16 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 18:08 |
| End of twilight | 18:45 |
| Moonrise | 08:53 |
| Moonset | 00:08 |
| Day length | 10 h 51 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 9, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:19 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (07:16–11:19) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (11:19–18:08) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)
The sixth day of the waxing Moon is dedicated to Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya), the son of Shiva. Devotees fast and worship Murugan; the day is especially revered in South India.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:46 (02.03)–02:16 (04.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 11:19–07:14 (04.03)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:16–02:16 (04.03) Yamaghanta 11:19–07:14 (04.03)
Anandadi: Padma 07:16–11:19 Anandadi: Lumbaka 11:19–07:14 (04.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:31–06:24 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:20–13:04 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:30–15:14 |
| Godhuli | 18:08–18:34 |
| Pradosha | 18:08–20:45 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:07 (04.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:54–07:42 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:03–15:25 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:16–08:38 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:59–11:21 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:53–11:37, 15:14–15:57 |
| Varjyam | 00:43–02:30 (04.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:34–08:15
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 | average 07:34–08:15 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:34–08:15 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:34–08:15, 09:06–18:08 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Bharani until 11:19, Krittika from 11:19; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Kumbha 07:16, Mina 07:34, Mesha 08:15, Vrishabha 09:06, Mithuna 10:31, Karka 12:53, Simha 15:50
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 11:19) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 11:19) — consumption (a wasting disease); Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vaidhriti 08:36–18:08: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti
+2 Yoga Indra 07:16–08:36+2 Ravi Yoga 11:19–07:14 (04.03)+1 Anandadi: Padma 07:16–11:19+1 Auspicious weekday0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:16–02:16 (04.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yamaghanta 11:19–07:14 (04.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 11:19–07:14 (04.03)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:16–11:19−3 Vaidhriti 08:36–07:14 (04.03)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chhatra; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Yamaghanta |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1729 · Vikram 1864 more |
At sunrise 07:14
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 04:19 (05.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 14:07 more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 09:22 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 15:22 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:22 | yoga Vishkambha |
|---|---|
| from 14:07 | nakshatra Rohini |
| from 15:22 | karana Vanija |
| from 04:19 (05.03) | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
| from 04:19 (05.03) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:37 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:14 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 18:10 |
| End of twilight | 18:47 |
| Moonrise | 09:24 |
| Moonset | 01:13 |
| Day length | 10 h 55 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 | from 14:07 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (07:14–14:07) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (14:07–18:10) is good for sowing.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 07:14–14:07
Krakacha Yoga 07:14–04:19 (05.03) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:14–04:19 (05.03) Yamaghanta 14:07–07:11 (05.03) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:19–07:11 (05.03)
Anandadi: Chhatra 07:14–14:07 Anandadi: Mitra 14:07–07:11 (05.03)
- Bhadra in heaven: 04:19–17:07 (05.03); Bhadra Puchha 06:13–07:30 (05.03); Bhadra Mukha 07:30–09:37 (05.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:29–06:21 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:20–13:04 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:31–15:15 |
| Godhuli | 18:10–18:36 |
| Pradosha | 18:10–20:46 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:06 (05.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:26–13:13 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:20–12:42 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:26–16:48 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:36–09:58 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:25–10:09, 13:04–13:47 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 14:07–15:46
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 14:07–15:46 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 14:07–15:46 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:30–08:11, 09:02–15:46 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Krittika until 14:07, Rohini from 14:07; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Kumbha 07:14, Mina 07:30, Mesha 08:11, Vrishabha 09:02, Mithuna 10:27, Karka 12:49, Simha 15:46
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 14:07) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 14:07) — destruction of all misfortunes; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vaidhriti 07:14–09:22: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 07:14–14:07+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 07:14–14:07+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:14–04:19 (05.03)0 Auspicious nakshatra 14:07–07:11 (05.03)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:14–04:19 (05.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vaidhriti 07:14–09:22−1 Yamaghanta 14:07–07:11 (05.03)−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:14–04:19 (05.03)
| Summary | Favourable day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa; auspicious time — after 17:07 |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1729 · Vikram 1864 more |
| Period | Holashtak |
| Festivals | Masik Durgashtami |
At sunrise 07:11
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 05:43 (06.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 16:24 more |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 09:46 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 17:07 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:46 | yoga Priti |
|---|---|
| from 16:24 | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
| from 17:07 | karana Bava |
| from 05:43 (06.03) | tithi Shukla-navami |
| from 05:43 (06.03) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:34 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:11 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 18:12 |
| End of twilight | 18:49 |
| Moonrise | 10:04 |
| Moonset | 02:13 |
| Day length | 11 h 00 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 16:24 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (07:11–16:24) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (16:24–18:12) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:11–17:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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 04:19–05:43 (06.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:11–16:24 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:11–16:24 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:43–07:09 (06.03)
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:11–16:24 Anandadi: Vajra 16:24–07:09 (06.03)
- Bhadra in heaven: 04:19–17:07; Bhadra Puchha 06:13–07:30; Bhadra Mukha 07:30–09:37
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:27–06:19 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:19–13:04 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:32–15:16 |
| Godhuli | 18:12–18:38 |
| Pradosha | 18:12–20:47 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:06 (06.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:54–14:39 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:56–11:19 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:04–15:27 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:11–08:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:11–07:55, 07:55–08:39 |
| Varjyam | 07:38–09:23, 22:22–00:05 (06.03) |
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 07:26–08:07, 08:58–15:42 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Rohini until 16:24, Mrigashirsha from 16:24; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Kumbha 07:11, Mina 07:26, Mesha 08:07, Vrishabha 08:58, Mithuna 10:24, Karka 12:45, Simha 15:42
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 16:24) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 16:24) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 07:11–18:12: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 17:07
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:11–16:24+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:11–16:24+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:11–16:24+1 Yoga Priti 09:46–07:09 (06.03)0 Holashtak0 Anandadi: Vajra 16:24–07:09 (06.03)−1 Ashtami 07:11–05:43 (06.03)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:11–17:07
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1729 · Vikram 1864 more |
| Period | Holashtak |
At sunrise 07:09
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 06:19 (07.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 17:59 more |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 09:39 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 18:08 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:39 | yoga Ayushman |
|---|---|
| from 17:59 | nakshatra Ardra |
| from 18:08 | karana Kaulava |
| from 06:19 (07.03) | tithi Shukla-dashami |
| from 06:19 (07.03) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:32 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:09 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 18:14 |
| End of twilight | 18:51 |
| Moonrise | 10:54 |
| Moonset | 03:08 |
| Day length | 11 h 05 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 1, bad — 12
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 17:59 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (07:09–17:59) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 17:59–07:06 (07.03)
Anandadi: Saumya 07:09–17:59 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 17:59–07:06 (07.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:25–06:17 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:19–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:32–15:16 |
| Godhuli | 18:14–18:40 |
| Pradosha | 18:14–20:48 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:06 (07.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:36–10:19 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:51–18:14 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:41–14:04 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:28–16:51 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:45–17:30 |
| Varjyam | 02:39–04:18 (07.03) |
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 07:22–08:03, 08:54–15:38 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 17:59, Ardra from 17:59; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Kumbha 07:09, Mina 07:22, Mesha 08:03, Vrishabha 08:54, Mithuna 10:20, Karka 12:41, Simha 15:38
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 17:59) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 17:59) — sadness; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-navami 07:09–18:14: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Saumya 07:09–17:59+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:09–17:59+1 Yoga Priti 07:09–09:390 Ravi Yoga 17:59–07:06 (07.03)0 Holashtak0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 17:59–07:06 (07.03)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 17:59–07:06 (07.03)−2 Rikta tithi 07:09–06:19 (07.03)
| Summary | Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Ayushman |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1729 · Vikram 1864 more |
| Period | Holashtak |
At sunrise 07:06
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 06:02 (08.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 18:45 more |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 08:54 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 18:17 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:54 | yoga Saubhagya |
|---|---|
| from 18:17 | karana Gara |
| from 18:45 | nakshatra Punarvasu |
| from 06:02 (08.03) | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
| from 06:02 (08.03) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:29 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:06 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 18:16 |
| End of twilight | 18:53 |
| Moonrise | 11:55 |
| Moonset | 03:54 |
| Day length | 11 h 09 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 5, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
Festivals and periods
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:02–07:04 (08.03) Krakacha Yoga 06:02–07:04 (08.03)
Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:06–18:45 Anandadi: Dhumra 18:45–07:04 (08.03)
- Gandanta (tithi): 05:38–06:25 (08.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:23–06:15 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:19–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:33–15:17 |
| Godhuli | 18:16–18:42 |
| Pradosha | 18:16–20:49 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:05 (08.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:26–10:05 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:30–09:54 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:17–12:41 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:05–15:28 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:03–13:48, 15:17–16:02 |
| Varjyam | 06:42–08:17 (08.03) |
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 07:19–07:59, 08:51–15:34 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Kumbha 07:06, Mina 07:19, Mesha 07:59, Vrishabha 08:51, Mithuna 10:16, Karka 12:37, Simha 15:34
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; 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.
+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Yoga Ayushman 07:06–08:54+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:06–06:02 (08.03)0 Holashtak−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:06–18:45−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:06–18:45
| Summary | Best day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira; auspicious time — until 17:33 |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1729 · Vikram 1864 more |
| Period | Holashtak |
| Festivals | Amalaki Ekadashi |
At sunrise 07:04
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 04:52 (09.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 3 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 18:38 more |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 07:28 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 17:33 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:28 | yoga Shobhana |
|---|---|
| from 17:33 | karana Vishti |
| from 18:38 | nakshatra Pushya |
| from 04:52 (09.03) | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
| from 04:52 (09.03) | karana Bava |
| from 05:20 (09.03) | yoga Atiganda |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:27 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:04 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 18:18 |
| End of twilight | 18:55 |
| Moonrise | 13:06 |
| Moonset | 04:33 |
| Day length | 11 h 14 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, Punarvasu (07:04–18:18) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 17:33–18:18: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Amalaki Ekadashi · Vishnu
The Ekadashi of the bright half of Phalguna, dedicated to the amalaki (amla) tree, in which, according to legend, Vishnu resides. Devotees worship the amla tree and fast.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 06:02–04:52 (09.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 13:48–16:04 (09.03)
Vaishnava date: 9.03
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 07:04–18:38
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:04–04:52 (09.03)
Anandadi: Sthira 07:04–18:38 Anandadi: Vardhamana 18:38–07:01 (09.03)
- Bhadra on earth: 17:33–04:52 (09.03); Bhadra Puchha 22:01–23:09; Bhadra Mukha 23:09–01:03 (09.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:21–06:12 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:18–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:33–15:18 |
| Godhuli | 18:18–18:43 |
| Pradosha | 18:18–20:51 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:05 (09.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:15–17:51 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:29–16:54 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:52–11:16 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:41–14:05 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:18–10:03, 23:23–00:14 (09.03) |
| Varjyam | 06:42–08:17, 02:20–03:52 (09.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:04–17:33
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 07:04–17:33 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 07:15–07:55, 08:47–15:30 |
| Cutting toenails | average 07:04–17:33 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:15–07:55, 08:47–15:30 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Kumbha 07:04, Mina 07:15, Mesha 07:55, Vrishabha 08:47, Mithuna 10:12, Karka 12:33, Simha 15:30
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 17:33–18:18: 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:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 17:33
+2 Ravi Yoga 07:04–18:38+1 Anandadi: Sthira 07:04–18:38+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:04–18:38+1 Yoga Saubhagya 07:04–07:28+1 Auspicious tithi 07:04–04:52 (09.03)0 Holashtak0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:04–04:52 (09.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Bhadra on earth 17:33–04:52 (09.03)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Pushya, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 17:42 |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1729 · Vikram 1864 more |
| Period | Holashtak |
| Festivals | Amalaki Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast |
At sunrise 07:01
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 02:53 (10.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 3 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 17:42 more |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 02:34 (10.03) more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 15:58 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:58 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 17:42 | nakshatra Ashlesha |
| from 02:34 (10.03) | yoga Sukarma |
| from 02:53 (10.03) | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
| from 02:53 (10.03) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:24 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:01 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 18:20 |
| End of twilight | 18:57 |
| Moonrise | 14:24 |
| Moonset | 05:05 |
| Day length | 11 h 19 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 | from 17:42 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (07:01–17:42) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Amalaki Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast · Vishnu
Vaishnavas (ISKCON) keep this Ekadashi on a different day from Smartas.
Smarta date: 8.03
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.
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:01–02:53 (10.03)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 17:42–02:53 (10.03) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:53–06:58 (10.03)
Anandadi: Matanga 07:01–17:42 Anandadi: Rakshasa 17:42–06:58 (10.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:19–06:10 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:34–15:19 |
| Godhuli | 18:20–18:45 |
| Pradosha | 18:20–20:52 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:05 (10.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:33–13:05 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:41–14:05 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:26–09:51 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:16–12:41 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:18–13:03 |
| Varjyam | 05:37–07:06 (10.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:11–07:51, 08:43–15:26
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 07:11–07:51, 08:43–15:26 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 07:01–17:42 |
| Cutting toenails | good 07:11–07:51, 08:43–15:26 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:01–17:42 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Pushya until 17:42, Ashlesha from 17:42; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Kumbha 07:01, Mina 07:11, Mesha 07:51, Vrishabha 08:43, Mithuna 10:08, Karka 12:29, Simha 15:26
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 17:42) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 17:42) — physical affliction (suffering); 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 17:42
+2 Pushya 07:01–17:42+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:01–02:53 (10.03)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 07:01–17:42+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 17:42–02:53 (10.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Holashtak0 Yoga Atiganda 07:01–07:280 Anandadi: Rakshasa 17:42–06:58 (10.03)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 17:42–06:58 (10.03)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Anandadi: Amrita, Yoga Sukarma; auspicious time — after 16:02 |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1729 · Vikram 1864 more |
| Period | Holashtak |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 06:58
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 00:13 (11.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 3 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 16:02 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 23:14 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 13:38 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:38 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 16:02 | nakshatra Magha |
| from 23:14 | yoga Dhriti |
| from 00:13 (11.03) | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
| from 00:13 (11.03) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:22 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:58 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 18:22 |
| End of twilight | 18:59 |
| Moonrise | 15:47 |
| Moonset | 05:31 |
| Day length | 11 h 23 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 7, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:02 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (16:02–18:22) is good for sowing, for root crops.
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, 18:22–20:53
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 16:02–06:56 (11.03)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:13–06:56 (11.03)
Anandadi: Amrita 06:58–16:02 Anandadi: Musala 16:02–06:56 (11.03)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 10:30–21:31
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:17–06:08 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:17–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:34–15:20 |
| Godhuli | 18:22–18:47 |
| Pradosha | 18:22–20:53 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:04 (11.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:32–16:02 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:06–15:31 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:58–08:24 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:49–11:15 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:46–11:32, 15:20–16:05 |
| Varjyam | 05:37–07:06, 02:54–04:21 (11.03) |
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 07:07–07:47, 08:39–15:23 |
| Cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 16:02, Magha from 16:02; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Kumbha 06:58, Mina 07:07, Mesha 07:47, Vrishabha 08:39, Mithuna 10:04, Karka 12:25, Simha 15:23
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 16:02) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 16:02) — loss of property; Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
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 16:02
+1 Anandadi: Amrita 06:58–16:02+1 Yoga Sukarma 06:58–23:14+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:58–00:13 (11.03)0 Ravi Yoga 16:02–06:56 (11.03)0 Holashtak0 Anandadi: Musala 16:02–06:56 (11.03)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:58–16:02
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Dhriti; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1729 · Vikram 1864 more |
| Period | Holashtak |
At sunrise 06:56
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 21:03 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 3 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 13:47 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 19:29 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 10:41 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:41 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 13:47 | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
| from 19:29 | yoga Shula |
| from 21:03 | tithi Purnima |
| from 21:03 | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:19 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:56 |
| Noon | 12:39 |
| Sunset | 18:24 |
| End of twilight | 19:01 |
| Moonrise | 17:14 |
| Moonset | 05:54 |
| Day length | 11 h 28 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 3, bad — 10
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:47 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (06:56–13:47) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (13:47–18:24) is good for root crops.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 06:56–18:24: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:56–13:47 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 13:47–06:53 (12.03)
Anandadi: Siddhi 13:47–06:53 (12.03) Anandadi: Kana 06:56–13:47
- Bhadra on earth: 21:03–07:19 (12.03); Bhadra Puchha 03:42–04:44 (12.03); Bhadra Mukha 04:44–06:26 (12.03)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:15–06:06 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:17–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:35–15:21 |
| Godhuli | 18:24–18:49 |
| Pradosha | 18:24–20:54 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:04 (12.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:36–13:03, 05:26–06:51 (12.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:14–12:40 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:32–16:58 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:22–09:48 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:13–09:59, 13:03–13:49 |
| Varjyam | 20:53–22:19 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:03–07:43, 08:35–15:19 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Magha until 13:47, Purva-Phalguni from 13:47; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Kumbha 06:56, Mina 07:03, Mesha 07:43, Vrishabha 08:35, Mithuna 10:00, Karka 12:22, Simha 15:19, Kanya 18:20
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 13:47) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 13:47) — ill health; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 06:56–18:24: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 06:56–13:47+1 Yoga Dhriti 06:56–19:29+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Siddhi 13:47–06:53 (12.03)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 13:47–06:53 (12.03)0 Anandadi: Kana 06:56–13:47 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Holashtak−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:56–13:47−2 Rikta tithi 06:56–21:03
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Sankranti day |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1729 · Vikram 1864 more |
| Period | Kharmas · Holashtak |
| Festivals | Holika Dahan · Phalguna Purnima · Mina Sankranti |
At sunrise 06:53
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 17:32 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 11:07 more |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 15:26 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 07:19 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:19 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 11:07 | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
| from 15:26 | yoga Ganda |
| from 17:32 | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
| from 17:32 | karana Balava |
| from 03:42 (13.03) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:17 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:53 |
| Noon | 12:39 |
| Sunset | 18:26 |
| End of twilight | 19:03 |
| Moonrise | 18:43 |
| Moonset | 06:16 |
| Day length | 11 h 33 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 17:32 |
|---|---|
| Mina Sankranti | 00:37 — the Sun enters Mina (Pisces) |
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 | from 11:07 | from 17:32 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (06:53–11:07) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (11:07–18:26) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:53–07:19: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Holika Dahan · Narasimha and Prahlada
On the evening of the full moon of Phalguna the bonfire of Holika is burnt — in memory of Prahlada’s rescue from the fire in which the demoness Holika perished. The bonfire is lit in Pradosha, avoiding Bhadra.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:26–20:55
udaya vyapini Purnima: the rite is in the evening, already in Pratipada
Phalguna Purnima · Chandra (the Moon)
The full moon of Phalguna: Holika Dahan is timed to it (by the rule of Pradosha free of Bhadra — sometimes on the eve); Gaura Purnima (the appearance of Chaitanya), Lakshmi Jayanti.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 21:03 (11.03)–17:32
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Mina Sankranti · Surya
The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Pisces: the second Kharmas of the year (Mina Masa) begins — weddings and housewarmings are not held until Mesha Sankranti.
Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 06:53–07:01
on the day the Sun enters the sign
- Kharmas
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:53–17:32
Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:53–11:07 Anandadi: Utpata 11:07–06:51 (13.03)
- Bhadra on earth: 21:03 (11.03)–07:19; Bhadra Puchha 03:42–04:44; Bhadra Mukha 04:44–06:26
- Gandanta (tithi): 17:11–17:52
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:13–06:03 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:17–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:35–15:21 |
| Godhuli | 18:26–18:51 |
| Pradosha | 18:26–20:55 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:03 (13.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:55–03:19 (13.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:46–11:13 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:06–15:33 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:53–08:20 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:53–07:39, 07:39–08:26 |
| Varjyam | 17:27–18:52 |
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 11:07–15:15 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 11:07, Uttara-Phalguni from 11:07; tithi Purnima until 17:32, Krishna-pratipat from 17:32; lagna Kumbha 06:53, Mina 06:59, Mesha 07:40, Vrishabha 08:31, Mithuna 09:56, Karka 12:18, Simha 15:15, Kanya 18:16
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 11:07) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 11:07) — destruction of all diseases; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Purnima 06:53–17:32: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Sankranti at 00:37 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Bhadra on earth 06:53–07:19: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −8
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 11:07–06:51 (13.03)0 Auspicious tithi 17:32–06:51 (13.03)0 Holashtak0 Kharmas0 Bhadra on earth 06:53–07:190 Yoga Ganda 15:26–17:25−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:53–11:07−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:53–17:32−3 Anandadi: Utpata 11:07–06:51 (13.03)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa; auspicious time — after 08:15; auspicious time — until 13:51 |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1729 · Vikram 1864 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Holi (Dhulandi) |
At sunrise 06:51
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 13:51 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 08:15 more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 11:15 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 13:51 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:15 | nakshatra Hasta |
|---|---|
| from 11:15 | yoga Vriddhi |
| from 13:51 | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
| from 13:51 | karana Taitila |
| from 00:01 (14.03) | karana Gara |
| from 05:21 (14.03) | nakshatra Chitra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:14 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:51 |
| Noon | 12:39 |
| Sunset | 18:28 |
| End of twilight | 19:05 |
| Moonrise | 20:12 |
| Moonset | 06:37 |
| Day length | 11 h 37 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 08:15 | from 13:51 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (06:51–08:15) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (08:15–18:28) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Holi (Dhulandi) · Krishna and Radha
The spring festival of colours: on the day after Holika Dahan people shower each other with coloured powders and drench each other with water; grievances and caste distinctions are forgotten.
Rule: relative to a neighbouring festival
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:51–05:21 (14.03) Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:15–05:21 (14.03) Dwipushkar Yoga 05:21–06:48 (14.03)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:51–13:51
Anandadi: Mitra 06:51–08:15 Anandadi: Manasa 08:15–05:21 (14.03) Anandadi: Padma 05:21–06:48 (14.03)
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:11–06:01 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:16–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:36–15:22 |
| Godhuli | 18:28–18:53 |
| Pradosha | 18:28–20:56 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:03 (14.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:05–01:29 (14.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:01–18:28 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:39–14:07 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:34–17:01 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:55–17:42 |
| Varjyam | 15:38–17:03 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:55–07:36, 08:27–15:11, 18:12–18:28
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 06:55–07:36, 08:27–15:11, 18:12–18:28 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:55–07:36, 08:27–15:11, 18:12–18:28 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:55–07:36, 08:27–18:28 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 08:15, Hasta from 08:15; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 13:51, Krishna-dvitya from 13:51; lagna Kumbha 06:51, Mina 06:55, Mesha 07:36, Vrishabha 08:27, Mithuna 09:52, Karka 12:14, Simha 15:11, Kanya 18:12
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 08:15) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 08:15) — imparting radiance (to the person); Sunday — physical well-being.
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
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 08:15
Auspicious time ends by 13:51
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:15–05:21 (14.03)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 08:15–05:21 (14.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:51–08:15+1 Auspicious tithi 06:51–13:51+1 Yoga Vriddhi 11:15–06:48 (14.03)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 05:21–06:48 (14.03)0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:51–13:51 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Surya Dagdha tithi 13:51–06:48 (14.03)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1729 · Vikram 1864 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:48
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 10:13 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 1 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 02:37 (15.03) more |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 07:04 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 10:13 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:04 | yoga Dhruva |
|---|---|
| from 10:13 | tithi Krishna-tritya |
| from 10:13 | karana Vanija |
| from 20:27 | karana Vishti |
| from 02:37 (15.03) | nakshatra Swati |
| from 03:01 (15.03) | yoga Vyaghata |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:11 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:48 |
| Noon | 12:39 |
| Sunset | 18:30 |
| End of twilight | 19:07 |
| Moonrise | 21:42 |
| Moonset | 07:00 |
| Day length | 11 h 42 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 3, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:13 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (06:48–18:30) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:48–10:13 Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) 06:48–10:13 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:48–02:37 (15.03)
Anandadi: Chhatra 02:37–06:45 (15.03) Anandadi: Mudgara 06:48–02:37 (15.03)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 20:27–06:46 (15.03); Bhadra Puchha 03:10–04:11 (15.03); Bhadra Mukha 04:11–05:54 (15.03)
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dvitya
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:09–05:59 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:16–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:36–15:23 |
| Godhuli | 18:30–18:55 |
| Pradosha | 18:30–20:57 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:02 (15.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 20:57–22:22 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:16–09:44 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:11–12:39 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:07–15:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:03–13:49, 15:23–16:10 |
| Varjyam | 12:27–13:52 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 10:13–15:07, 18:08–18:30
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 10:13–15:07, 18:08–18:30 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | good 10:13–15:07, 18:08–18:30 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:51–07:32, 08:23–15:07, 18:08–18:30 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 10:13, Krishna-tritya from 10:13; lagna Kumbha 06:48, Mina 06:51, Mesha 07:32, Vrishabha 08:23, Mithuna 09:48, Karka 12:10, Simha 15:07, Kanya 18:08
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:48–02:37 (15.03)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 06:48–07:04+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:48–10:130 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 06:48–02:37 (15.03)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:48–10:13−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:48–10:13−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:48–02:37 (15.03)−3 Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) 06:48–10:13
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1729 · Vikram 1864 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Angaraki Chaturthi (Bhalachandra) |
At sunrise 06:45
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 06:46 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 1 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 00:12 (16.03) more |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 23:15 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 06:46 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:46 | tithi Krishna-chaturti (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 06:46 | karana Bava |
| from 17:09 | karana Balava |
| from 23:15 | yoga Harshana |
| from 00:12 (16.03) | nakshatra Vishakha |
| from 03:39 (16.03) | tithi Krishna-panchami |
| from 03:39 (16.03) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:09 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:45 |
| Noon | 12:38 |
| Sunset | 18:32 |
| End of twilight | 19:09 |
| Moonrise | 23:08 |
| Moonset | 07:26 |
| Day length | 11 h 46 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 06:46 |
|---|
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, Swati (06:45–18:32) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Angaraki Chaturthi (Bhalachandra) · 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, 23:08
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:45–06:46
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:39–06:43 (16.03)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:45–00:12 (16.03) Anandadi: Shrivatsa 00:12–06:43 (16.03)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 20:27 (14.03)–06:46; Bhadra Puchha 03:10–04:11; Bhadra Mukha 04:11–05:54
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:07–05:56 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:15–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:37–15:24 |
| Godhuli | 18:32–18:57 |
| Pradosha | 18:32–20:58 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:02 (16.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:18–17:44 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:36–17:04 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:42–11:11 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:39–14:07 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:07–09:54, 23:25–00:13 (16.03) |
| Varjyam | 07:39–09:06, 05:21–06:49 (16.03) |
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 06:47–07:28, 08:19–15:03, 18:04–18:32 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Krishna-tritya until 06:46, Krishna-chaturti from 06:46; lagna Kumbha 06:45, Mina 06:47, Mesha 07:28, Vrishabha 08:19, Mithuna 09:44, Karka 12:06, Simha 15:03, Kanya 18:04
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 06:46–18:32: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi
+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:45–00:12 (16.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:45–00:12 (16.03)+1 Auspicious tithi 06:45–06:460 Kharmas0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:45–06:460 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:45–06:46−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 06:46–03:39 (16.03)−2 Kshaya tithi
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Anandadi: Prajapati, Yoga Harshana |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1729 · Vikram 1864 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Rang Panchami |
At sunrise 06:43
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 01:01 (17.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 2 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 22:15 more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 19:50 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 14:16 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:16 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 19:50 | yoga Vajra |
| from 22:15 | nakshatra Anuradha |
| from 01:01 (17.03) | tithi Krishna-shashti |
| from 01:01 (17.03) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:06 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:43 |
| Noon | 12:38 |
| Sunset | 18:34 |
| End of twilight | 19:11 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 07:58 |
| Day length | 11 h 51 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 7, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (06:43–18:34) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Rang Panchami · Krishna and Radha
The fifth day after Holi: people play with colours again (Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh), invoking the deities and purifying the atmosphere.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 03:39–01:01 (17.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 22:15–06:40 (17.03) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:15–06:40 (17.03)
Anandadi: Prajapati 06:43–22:15 Anandadi: Saumya 22:15–06:40 (17.03)
- Gandanta (tithi): 00:40–01:23 (17.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:05–05:54 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:37–15:25 |
| Godhuli | 18:34–18:59 |
| Pradosha | 18:34–21:00 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:01 (17.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:10–15:38 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:39–14:08 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:12–09:41 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:10–12:39 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:15–13:02 |
| Varjyam | 05:21–06:49, 02:01–03:31 (17.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Mina 06:43, Mesha 07:24, Vrishabha 08:15, Mithuna 09:40, Karka 12:02, Simha 14:59, Kanya 18:00
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 06:43–22:15+1 Yoga Harshana 06:43–19:50+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:43–01:01 (17.03)0 Kharmas
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1729 · Vikram 1864 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:40
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 22:57 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 2 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 20:50 more |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 16:52 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 11:55 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:55 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 16:52 | yoga Siddhi |
| from 20:50 | nakshatra Jyestha |
| from 22:57 | tithi Krishna-saptami |
| from 22:57 | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:03 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:40 |
| Noon | 12:38 |
| Sunset | 18:36 |
| End of twilight | 19:13 |
| Moonrise | 00:29 |
| Moonset | 08:38 |
| Day length | 11 h 56 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 1, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (06:40–18:36) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:40–20:50 Ravi Yoga 20:50–06:38 (18.03)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:40–22:57
Anandadi: Ananda 06:40–20:50 Anandadi: Kaladanda 20:50–06:38 (18.03)
- Bhadra in heaven: 22:57–10:09 (18.03); Bhadra Puchha 03:28–04:35 (18.03); Bhadra Mukha 04:35–06:28 (18.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:03–05:52 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:14–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:38–15:25 |
| Godhuli | 18:36–19:00 |
| Pradosha | 18:36–21:01 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:01 (18.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:03–12:33 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:08–15:37 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:40–08:10 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:39–11:09 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:39–11:27, 15:25–16:13 |
| Varjyam | 02:15–03:48 (18.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:40–07:20, 08:11–14:55, 17:56–18:36
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 06:40–07:20, 08:11–14:55, 17:56–18:36 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:40–07:20, 08:11–14:55, 17:56–18:36 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:40–07:20, 08:11–14:55, 17:56–18:36 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Mina 06:40, Mesha 07:20, Vrishabha 08:11, Mithuna 09:36, Karka 11:58, Simha 14:55, Kanya 17:56
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Thursday — success.
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
Best day · score S = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:40–20:50+1 Anandadi: Ananda 06:40–20:50+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:40–20:50+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Siddhi 16:52–06:38 (18.03)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:40–22:57 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Ravi Yoga; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Vyatipata |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1729 · Vikram 1864 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:38
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 21:30 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 2 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 20:02 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 14:24 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 10:09 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:09 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 14:24 | yoga Vyatipata |
| from 20:02 | nakshatra Mula |
| from 21:30 | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
| from 21:30 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:01 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:38 |
| Noon | 12:37 |
| Sunset | 18:38 |
| End of twilight | 19:15 |
| Moonrise | 01:40 |
| Moonset | 09:27 |
| Day length | 12 h 00 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 7, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (06:38–18:38) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:38–10:09: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:38–20:02
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:38–20:02 Krakacha Yoga 06:38–21:30 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:38–21:30 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 20:02–21:30 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:30–06:35 (19.03)
Anandadi: Chara 06:38–20:02 Anandadi: Sthira 20:02–06:35 (19.03)
- Bhadra in heaven: 22:57 (17.03)–10:09; Bhadra Puchha 03:28–04:35; Bhadra Mukha 04:35–06:28
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 14:11–01:56 (19.03)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:01–05:50 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:14–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:38–15:26 |
| Godhuli | 18:38–19:02 |
| Pradosha | 18:38–21:02 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:01 (19.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:32–13:04 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:08–12:38 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:38–17:08 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:08–09:38 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:02–09:50, 13:02–13:50 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:38–14:24
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:38–14:24 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:38–14:24 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Mina 06:38, Mesha 07:16, Vrishabha 08:07, Mithuna 09:32, Karka 11:54, Simha 14:51, Kanya 17:52
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 14:24–18:38: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Siddhi 06:38–14:24+2 Ravi Yoga 06:38–20:02+1 Anandadi: Chara 06:38–20:02+1 Auspicious weekday0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:38–20:02 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:38–21:30 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:38–10:09−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:38–20:02−1 Vyatipata 14:24–06:35 (19.03)−3 Krakacha Yoga 06:38–21:30
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1729 · Vikram 1864 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Kalashtami · Sheetala Ashtami (Basoda) |
At sunrise 06:35
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 20:42 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 2 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 19:52 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 12:26 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 09:01 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:01 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 12:26 | yoga Variyana |
| from 19:52 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
| from 20:42 | tithi Krishna-navami |
| from 20:42 | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:58 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:35 |
| Noon | 12:37 |
| Sunset | 18:40 |
| End of twilight | 19:17 |
| Moonrise | 02:38 |
| Moonset | 10:26 |
| Day length | 12 h 05 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 8, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (06:35–18:40) is good for sowing, for root crops.
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, 18:40–20:42
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Sheetala Ashtami (Basoda) · Sheetala
Worship of the goddess Sheetala, protector against smallpox and fevers: on this day the hearth is not lit and food cooked the day before is eaten.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 21:30 (18.03)–20:42
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:42–06:32 (20.03)
Anandadi: Matanga 19:52–06:32 (20.03) Anandadi: Gada 06:35–19:52
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:59–05:47 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:14–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:39–15:27 |
| Godhuli | 18:40–19:04 |
| Pradosha | 18:40–21:03 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:00 (20.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:31–15:06 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:36–11:07 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:08–15:39 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:35–08:06 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:35–07:23, 07:23–08:12 |
| Varjyam | 18:17–19:52, 05:38–07:16 (20.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Mina 06:35, Mesha 07:12, Vrishabha 08:03, Mithuna 09:29, Karka 11:50, Simha 14:47, Kanya 17:48
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 06:35–18:40: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Vyatipata 06:35–12:26: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Yoga Variyana 12:26–06:32 (20.03)0 Kharmas−1 Ashtami 06:35–20:42−1 Anandadi: Gada 06:35–19:52−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:35–19:52−1 Vyatipata 06:35–12:26
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Shubha, Yoga Variyana; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1729 · Vikram 1864 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:32
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 20:30 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 2 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 20:18 more |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 10:59 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 08:31 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:31 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 10:59 | yoga Parigha |
| from 20:18 | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
| from 20:30 | tithi Krishna-dashami |
| from 20:30 | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:56 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:32 |
| Noon | 12:37 |
| Sunset | 18:42 |
| End of twilight | 19:19 |
| Moonrise | 03:23 |
| Moonset | 11:32 |
| Day length | 12 h 10 min |
Sky
| Vernal equinox | 21:29 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 2, bad — 10
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 (06:32–18:42) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 20:18–06:30 (21.03)
Anandadi: Shubha 06:32–20:18 Anandadi: Amrita 20:18–06:30 (21.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:57–05:45 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:13–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:39–15:28 |
| Godhuli | 18:42–19:06 |
| Pradosha | 18:42–21:04 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:00 (21.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:25–17:03 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:11–18:42 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:37–14:09 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:40–17:11 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:05–17:54 |
| Varjyam | 05:38–07:16, 04:38–06:18 (21.03) |
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 06:32–07:08, 07:59–14:43, 17:44–18:42 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Mina 06:32, Mesha 07:08, Vrishabha 07:59, Mithuna 09:25, Karka 11:46, Simha 14:43, Kanya 17:44
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-navami 06:32–18:42: 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
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: Shubha 06:32–20:18+1 Yoga Variyana 06:32–10:590 Kharmas−1 Yoga Parigha 10:59–22:29−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:32–20:18−2 Rikta tithi 06:32–20:30
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Vishti (Bhadra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1729 · Vikram 1864 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:30
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 20:54 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 2 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 21:18 more |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 09:59 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 08:38 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:38 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 09:59 | yoga Shiva |
| from 20:54 | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
| from 20:54 | karana Bava |
| from 21:18 | nakshatra Shravana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:53 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:30 |
| Noon | 12:37 |
| Sunset | 18:44 |
| End of twilight | 19:21 |
| Moonrise | 03:58 |
| Moonset | 12:42 |
| Day length | 12 h 14 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 3, 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 (06:30–18:44) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:38–18:44: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:18–06:27 (22.03)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:54–06:27 (22.03) Krakacha Yoga 20:54–06:27 (22.03)
Anandadi: Siddhi 22:59–06:27 (22.03) Anandadi: Mrityu 06:30–15:00 Anandadi: Kana 15:00–22:59
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 08:38–20:54; Bhadra Puchha 10:32–11:45; Bhadra Mukha 11:45–13:47
- Gandanta (tithi): 20:29–21:19
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:55–05:43 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:13–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:40–15:29 |
| Godhuli | 18:44–19:08 |
| Pradosha | 18:44–21:05 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:59 (22.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:38–16:18 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:02–09:33 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:05–12:37 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:09–15:41 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:02–13:51, 15:29–16:18 |
| Varjyam | 01:33–03:15 (22.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:30–07:04, 07:55–14:39, 17:40–18:44
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 06:30–07:04, 07:55–14:39, 17:40–18:44 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 06:30–07:04, 07:55–14:39, 17:40–18:44 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:30–07:04, 07:55–14:39, 17:40–18:44 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Mina 06:30, Mesha 07:04, Vrishabha 07:55, Mithuna 09:21, Karka 11:42, Simha 14:39, Kanya 17:40
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −2
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:30–21:18+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Shiva 09:59–06:27 (22.03)0 Kharmas−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:38–20:54−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 06:30–15:00
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1729 · Vikram 1864 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Papmochani Ekadashi |
At sunrise 06:27
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 21:48 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 2 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 22:48 more |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 09:25 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 09:17 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:17 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 09:25 | yoga Siddha |
| from 21:48 | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| from 21:48 | karana Kaulava |
| from 22:48 | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:50 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:27 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 18:47 |
| End of twilight | 19:24 |
| Moonrise | 04:25 |
| Moonset | 13:54 |
| Day length | 12 h 19 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 10, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (06:27–18:47) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Papmochani Ekadashi · Vishnu
The last Ekadashi of the lunar year (dark half of Phalguna). “Liberator from sins”: the fast removes accumulated misdeeds.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 20:54 (21.03)–21:48
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 06:24–08:53 (23.03)
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Dwipushkar Yoga 22:48–06:24 (23.03)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:27–21:48
Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:27–22:48 Anandadi: Utpata 22:48–06:24 (23.03)
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:53–05:40 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:12–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:40–15:29 |
| Godhuli | 18:47–19:10 |
| Pradosha | 18:47–21:06 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:59 (23.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:45–13:27 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:42–17:14 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:32–11:04 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:37–14:09 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:55–09:44, 23:26–00:12 (23.03) |
| Varjyam | 03:08–04:51 (23.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:27–07:00, 07:52–14:35, 17:37–18:47
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:27–07:00, 07:52–14:35, 17:37–18:47 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:27–07:00, 07:52–14:35, 17:37–18:47 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Mina 06:27, Mesha 07:00, Vrishabha 07:52, Mithuna 09:17, Karka 11:38, Simha 14:35, Kanya 17:37
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Siddha 09:25–06:24 (23.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:27–22:480 Dwipushkar Yoga 22:48–06:24 (23.03)0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:27–22:48−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:27–21:48
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Mitra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1729 · Vikram 1864 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:24
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 23:09 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 2 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 00:44 (24.03) more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 09:14 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 10:25 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:14 | yoga Sadhya |
|---|---|
| from 10:25 | karana Taitila |
| from 23:09 | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| from 23:09 | karana Gara |
| from 00:44 (24.03) | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:48 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:24 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 18:49 |
| End of twilight | 19:26 |
| Moonrise | 04:47 |
| Moonset | 15:05 |
| Day length | 12 h 24 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 7, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:24–23:09
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:24–00:44 (24.03) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:09–06:22 (24.03)
Anandadi: Mitra 06:24–00:44 (24.03) Anandadi: Manasa 00:44–06:22 (24.03)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 11:43–11:32 (28.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:51–05:38 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:41–15:30 |
| Godhuli | 18:49–19:12 |
| Pradosha | 18:49–21:07 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:58 (24.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:30–15:14 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:37–14:10 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:57–09:30 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:04–12:37 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:12–13:01 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:24–06:56, 07:48–14:31, 17:33–18:49
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 06:24–06:56, 07:48–14:31, 17:33–18:49 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 06:24–06:56, 07:48–14:31, 17:33–18:49 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:24–06:56, 07:48–14:31, 17:33–18:49 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Mina 06:24, Mesha 06:56, Vrishabha 07:48, Mithuna 09:13, Karka 11:34, Simha 14:31, Kanya 17:33
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Siddha 06:24–09:14+1 Anandadi: Mitra 06:24–00:44 (24.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:24–00:44 (24.03)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:24–23:09 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka 11:43–06:22 (24.03)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:24–00:44 (24.03)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Panchaka, Anandadi: Vajra |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1729 · Vikram 1864 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 06:22
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 00:53 (25.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 1 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 03:02 (25.03) more |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 09:21 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 11:58 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:21 | yoga Shubha |
|---|---|
| from 11:58 | karana Vanija |
| from 00:53 (25.03) | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
| from 00:53 (25.03) | karana Vishti |
| from 03:02 (25.03) | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:45 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:22 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 18:51 |
| End of twilight | 19:28 |
| Moonrise | 05:06 |
| Moonset | 16:16 |
| Day length | 12 h 28 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 4, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (06:22–18:51) is good for sowing.
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, 18:51–21:08
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:53–06:19 (25.03)
Anandadi: Vajra 06:22–03:02 (25.03) Anandadi: Mudgara 03:02–06:19 (25.03)
- Bhadra on earth: 00:53–13:53 (25.03); Bhadra Mukha 00:53–03:04 (25.03); Bhadra Puchha 12:37–13:55 (25.03)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 11:43 (23.03)–11:32 (28.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:49–05:36 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:11–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:41–15:31 |
| Godhuli | 18:51–19:13 |
| Pradosha | 18:51–21:08 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:58 (25.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:09–20:54 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:10–15:43 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:22–07:55 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:29–11:03 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:31–11:21, 15:31–16:21 |
| Varjyam | 08:37–10:23 |
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 06:22–06:52, 07:44–14:27, 17:29–18:51 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Mina 06:22, Mesha 06:52, Vrishabha 07:44, Mithuna 09:09, Karka 11:30, Simha 14:27, Kanya 17:29
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Shubha 09:21–06:19 (25.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:22–03:02 (25.03)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Vajra 06:22–03:02 (25.03)−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.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1729 · Vikram 1864 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Masik Shivaratri |
At sunrise 06:19
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 02:57 (26.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 1 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 05:38 (26.03) more |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 09:45 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:53 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:45 | yoga Shukla |
|---|---|
| from 13:53 | karana Shakuni |
| from 02:57 (26.03) | tithi Amavasya |
| from 02:57 (26.03) | karana Chatushpada |
| from 05:38 (26.03) | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:42 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:19 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 18:53 |
| End of twilight | 19:30 |
| Moonrise | 05:23 |
| Moonset | 17:25 |
| Day length | 12 h 33 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 3, bad — 10
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (06:19–18:53) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:19–13:53: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shakuni 13:53–18:53: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Krishna-chaturdashi 06:19–18:53: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Masik Shivaratri · Shiva
The monthly “night of Shiva” — the fourteenth day of the waning Moon. Devotees fast, keep vigil through the night and perform abhisheka of the lingam at midnight (Nishitha).
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:12–00:57 (26.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:38–06:17 (26.03) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:19–05:38 (26.03)
- Bhadra on earth: 00:53–13:53; Bhadra Mukha 00:53–03:04; Bhadra Puchha 12:37–13:55
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 11:43 (23.03)–11:32 (28.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:47–05:33 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:11–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:41–15:32 |
| Godhuli | 18:53–19:15 |
| Pradosha | 18:53–21:09 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:57 (26.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 20:46–22:33 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:02–12:36 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:44–17:18 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:53–09:28 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:50–09:40, 13:01–13:51 |
| Varjyam | 10:08–11:54 |
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 06:19–06:48, 07:40–14:24, 17:25–18:53 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Mina 06:19, Mesha 06:48, Vrishabha 07:40, Mithuna 09:05, Karka 11:26, Simha 14:24, Kanya 17:25
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 06:19–18:53: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 06:19–13:53: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth
+2 Yoga Shubha 06:19–09:45+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:19–05:38 (26.03)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:19–05:38 (26.03)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 06:19–02:57 (26.03)−3 Bhadra on earth 06:19–13:53
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1729 · Vikram 1864 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Shani Amavasya · Phalguna Amavasya |
At sunrise 06:17
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 05:17 (27.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 1 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 08:30 (27.03) more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 10:23 more |
| Karana | Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 16:05 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:23 | yoga Brahma |
|---|---|
| from 16:05 | karana Naga |
| from 05:17 (27.03) | tithi Shukla-pratipat |
| from 05:17 (27.03) | karana Kimstughna |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:39 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:17 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 18:55 |
| End of twilight | 19:32 |
| Moonrise | 05:39 |
| Moonset | 18:34 |
| Day length | 12 h 37 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 12, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (06:17–18:55) is good for sowing.
- Chatushpada 06:17–16:05: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Naga 16:05–18:55: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Shani Amavasya · Shani (Saturn)
A new moon on a Saturday — the best day to propitiate Shani: oil lamps, charity of black sesame and oil, worship of Hanuman.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 02:57–05:17 (27.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Phalguna Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)
The new moon of Phalguna — the last day of the lunar year; it is followed (usually the next day, sometimes the same day) by Ugadi, the New Year.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 02:57–05:17 (27.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Anandadi: Dhumra all day
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 11:43 (23.03)–11:32 (28.03)
- Gandanta (tithi): 04:51–05:43 (27.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:45–05:31 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:10–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:42–15:32 |
| Godhuli | 18:55–19:17 |
| Pradosha | 18:55–21:10 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:57 (27.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:07–04:55 (27.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:26–11:01 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:10–15:45 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:17–07:51 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:17–07:07, 07:07–07:58 |
| Varjyam | 16:23–18:10 |
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 06:17–06:44, 07:36–14:20, 17:21–18:55 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Amavasya; lagna Mina 06:17, Mesha 06:44, Vrishabha 07:36, Mithuna 09:01, Karka 11:23, Simha 14:20, Kanya 17:21
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Amavasya 06:17–18:55: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya
+1 Yoga Brahma 10:23–06:14 (27.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Dhumra all day−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Amavasya 06:17–05:17 (27.03)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Yoga Brahma |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1730 · Vikram 1865 more |
| Period | Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 1 · Kharmas |
| Festivals | Ugadi, Gudi Padwa — Hindu New Year · Chaitra Navaratri: Ghatasthapana |
At sunrise 06:14
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 07:49 (28.03) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 08:30 more |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 11:13 more |
| Karana | Kimstughna (fixed) · until 18:32 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:30 | nakshatra Revati |
|---|---|
| from 11:13 | yoga Indra |
| from 18:32 | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:37 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:14 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 18:57 |
| End of twilight | 19:34 |
| Moonrise | 05:55 |
| Moonset | 19:42 |
| Day length | 12 h 42 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 05:17 |
|---|
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 08:30 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (06:14–08:30) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (08:30–18:57) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Kimstughna 06:14–18:32: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Ugadi, Gudi Padwa — Hindu New Year · Brahma
The first day of the bright half of Chaitra — the beginning of the new lunar year (samvatsara) and of the new year of the Shaka era. According to the Brahma Purana, Brahma created the world on this day. In Maharashtra (Gudi Padwa) people raise the gudi — a pole topped with an inverted pot and silk cloth — and eat a paste of neem leaves with jaggery; in Andhra and Karnataka they prepare the bittersweet Ugadi Pachadi with neem flowers.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 05:17–07:49 (28.03)
the tithi spans two sunrises — the first day is chosen by rule
Chaitra Navaratri: Ghatasthapana · Durga
The beginning of the spring Navaratri — the nine nights of the Mother Goddess. In the morning, within the first third of the day, the kalasha is installed (Ghatasthapana) and barley is sown; each day one of the nine forms of Durga is worshipped.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 05:17–07:49 (28.03)
the tithi spans two sunrises — the first day is chosen by rule
Ghatasthapana: 06:14–10:28
Abhijit Muhurta (fallback time): 12:10–13:01
Navaratri, day 1: Shailaputri · Durga
Navaratri day. Shailaputri — “daughter of the Mountain”, Parvati as the daughter of Himavat, riding a bull; grants steadfastness.
- Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 1
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:14–08:30
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day
Anandadi: Sthira 06:14–08:30 Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:30–06:11 (28.03)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 11:43 (23.03)–11:32 (28.03)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 04:46–18:19 (28.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:43–05:29 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:10–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:42–15:33 |
| Godhuli | 18:57–19:19 |
| Pradosha | 18:57–21:12 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:56 (28.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:21–18:57 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:35–14:11 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:46–17:21 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:15–18:06 |
| Varjyam | 22:01–23:49 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:14–06:41, 07:32–14:16, 17:17–18:57
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:14–06:41, 07:32–14:16, 17:17–18:57 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:14–06:41, 07:32–14:16, 17:17–18:57 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:14–06:41, 07:32–14:16, 17:17–18:57 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 08:30, Revati from 08:30; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Mina 06:14, Mesha 06:41, Vrishabha 07:32, Mithuna 08:57, Karka 11:19, Simha 14:16, Kanya 17:17
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 08:30) — a good life; Revati (from 08:30) — increase in property; Sunday — physical well-being.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +2
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Swayam Siddha Muhurta: the day is auspicious for new undertakings in its own right; panchanga defects are not taken into account
+2 Yoga Brahma 06:14–11:13+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:30–06:11 (28.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:14–08:30+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:14–08:300 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Swayam Siddha Muhurta−1 Panchaka all day−2 Tryahasparsha
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1730 · Vikram 1865 more |
| Period | Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 2 · Kharmas |
| Festivals | Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 06:11
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 07:49 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 4 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 11:32 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 12:11 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 07:49 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:49 | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
|---|---|
| from 07:49 | karana Balava |
| from 11:32 | nakshatra Ashwini |
| from 12:11 | yoga Vaidhriti |
| from 21:08 | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:34 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:11 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 18:59 |
| End of twilight | 19:36 |
| Moonrise | 06:13 |
| Moonset | 20:50 |
| Day length | 12 h 47 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 07:49 | from 11:32 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (06:11–11:32) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Navaratri, day 2: Shailaputri · Durga
Navaratri day. Shailaputri — “daughter of the Mountain”, Parvati as the daughter of Himavat, riding a bull; grants steadfastness.
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, 18:59–20:50
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 18:59–20:50
- Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 2
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:49–06:09 (29.03)
Anandadi: Matanga 06:11–11:32 Anandadi: Rakshasa 11:32–06:09 (29.03)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 11:43 (23.03)–11:32
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 04:46–18:19
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:41–05:26 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:09–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:43–15:34 |
| Godhuli | 18:59–19:21 |
| Pradosha | 18:59–21:13 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:56 (29.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:50–10:38 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:47–09:23 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:59–12:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:11–15:47 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:01–13:52, 15:34–16:25 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:49–12:11
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 07:49–12:11 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | good 07:49–12:11 |
| Cutting toenails | average 06:11–12:11 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:49–14:12, 17:13–18:59 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Revati until 11:32, Ashwini from 11:32; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 07:49, Shukla-dvitya from 07:49; lagna Mina 06:11, Mesha 06:37, Vrishabha 07:28, Mithuna 08:53, Karka 11:15, Simha 14:12, Kanya 17:13
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 11:32) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 11:32) — joy; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vaidhriti 12:11–18:59: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti
+2 Yoga Indra 06:11–12:11+1 Anandadi: Matanga 06:11–11:32+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:11–11:32+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:49–06:09 (29.03)0 Kharmas−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:49–06:09 (29.03)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 11:32–06:09 (29.03)−1 Gandanta 06:11–18:19−1 Panchaka 06:11–11:32−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:49–06:09 (29.03)−3 Vaidhriti 12:11–06:09 (29.03)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Surya Dagdha tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1730 · Vikram 1865 more |
| Period | Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 3 · Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:09
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 10:27 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 14:40 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 13:13 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 10:27 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:27 | tithi Shukla-tritya |
|---|---|
| from 10:27 | karana Taitila |
| from 13:13 | yoga Vishkambha |
| from 14:40 | nakshatra Bharani |
| from 23:47 | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:31 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:09 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 19:01 |
| End of twilight | 19:38 |
| Moonrise | 06:33 |
| Moonset | 21:57 |
| Day length | 12 h 51 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 8, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:27 | from 14:40 |
|---|
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, Bharani (14:40–19:01) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Navaratri, day 3: Brahmacharini · Durga
Navaratri day. Brahmacharini — the goddess of austerity with a rosary and a water pot; grants patience and strength in keeping vows.
- Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 3
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:09–14:40 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:09–14:40 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:27–06:06 (30.03)
Anandadi: Amrita 06:09–14:40 Anandadi: Musala 14:40–06:06 (30.03)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dvitya
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:39–05:24 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:09–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:43–15:35 |
| Godhuli | 19:01–19:23 |
| Pradosha | 19:01–21:14 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:56 (30.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:31–08:20 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:48–17:24 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:22–10:58 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:35–14:11 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:43–09:35, 23:27–00:11 (30.03) |
| Varjyam | 10:08–11:57, 01:30–03:19 (30.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:13–14:40, 17:09–19:01
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 13:13–14:40, 17:09–19:01 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 13:13–14:40, 17:09–19:01 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:09–14:40, 17:09–19:01 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashwini until 14:40, Bharani from 14:40; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 10:27, Shukla-tritya from 10:27; lagna Mina 06:09, Mesha 06:33, Vrishabha 07:24, Mithuna 08:49, Karka 11:11, Simha 14:08, Kanya 17:09
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 14:40) — joy; Bharani (from 14:40) — facing death (dangers); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vaidhriti 06:09–13:13: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:09–14:40+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:27–06:06 (30.03)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 06:09–14:40+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:09–14:40+1 Auspicious tithi 06:09–10:270 Kharmas0 Anandadi: Musala 14:40–06:06 (30.03)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 14:40–06:06 (30.03)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:09–10:27−3 Vaidhriti 06:09–13:13
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Kana, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1730 · Vikram 1865 more |
| Period | Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 4 · Kharmas |
| Festivals | Gangaur |
At sunrise 06:06
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 13:05 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 17:46 more |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 14:14 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 13:05 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:05 | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
|---|---|
| from 13:05 | karana Vanija |
| from 14:14 | yoga Priti |
| from 17:46 | nakshatra Krittika |
| from 02:22 (31.03) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:29 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:06 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 19:03 |
| End of twilight | 19:40 |
| Moonrise | 06:57 |
| Moonset | 23:02 |
| Day length | 12 h 56 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 8, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:05 | from 17:46 |
|---|
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 (06:06–17:46) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (17:46–19:03) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Navaratri, day 4: Chandraghanta · Durga
Navaratri day. Chandraghanta — with a bell-shaped crescent moon on her forehead; grants courage and protection.
Gangaur · Shiva and Parvati
The festival of Gauri (Parvati) in Rajasthan: from Holi onwards women worship clay figures of Gauri and Shiva, and on the third day of the bright half of Chaitra they carry them in procession to the water.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 10:27 (29.03)–13:05
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 4
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 17:46–06:04 (31.03) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:46–06:04 (31.03) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 17:46–06:04 (31.03)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:06–13:05 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:06–13:05
Anandadi: Siddhi 17:46–06:04 (31.03) Anandadi: Kana 06:06–17:46
- Bhadra in heaven: 02:22–15:34 (31.03); Bhadra Mukha 02:20–04:32 (31.03); Bhadra Puchha 14:15–15:34 (31.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:37–05:22 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:44–15:36 |
| Godhuli | 19:03–19:25 |
| Pradosha | 19:03–21:15 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:55 (31.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:21–14:09 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:34–14:11 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:43–09:20 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:57–12:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:08–13:00 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:06–13:05
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:06–13:05 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:06–13:05 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:06–14:04, 17:05–19:03 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Bharani until 17:46, Krittika from 17:46; tithi Shukla-tritya until 13:05, Shukla-chaturti from 13:05; lagna Mina 06:06, Mesha 06:29, Vrishabha 07:20, Mithuna 08:45, Karka 11:07, Simha 14:04, Kanya 17:05
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 17:46) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 17:46) — consumption (a wasting disease); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 13:05–19:03: 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
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:06–13:050 Yoga Priti 14:14–06:04 (31.03)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:46–06:04 (31.03)0 Ravi Yoga 17:46–06:04 (31.03)0 Anandadi: Siddhi 17:46–06:04 (31.03)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 17:46–06:04 (31.03)0 Kharmas−1 Rikta tithi 13:05–06:04 (31.03)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:06–17:46−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:06–13:05−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:06–13:05−3 Anandadi: Kana 06:06–17:46
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Priti; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1730 · Vikram 1865 more |
| Period | Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 5 · Kharmas |
| Festivals | Vinayaka Chaturthi |
At sunrise 06:04
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 15:34 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 2 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 20:42 more |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 15:08 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:34 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:08 | yoga Ayushman |
|---|---|
| from 15:34 | tithi Shukla-panchami |
| from 15:34 | karana Bava |
| from 20:42 | nakshatra Rohini |
| from 04:42 (01.04) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:26 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:04 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 19:05 |
| End of twilight | 19:42 |
| Moonrise | 07:26 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 13 h 01 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 15:34 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (06:04–19:05) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:04–15:34: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Navaratri, day 5: Kushmanda · Durga
Navaratri day. Kushmanda — she who created the universe with her smile; grants health and strength.
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), 11:16–13:52
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen
- Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 5
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:04–20:42 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:34–06:01 (01.04)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:04–15:34 Yamaghanta 06:04–20:42
Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:04–20:42 Anandadi: Utpata 20:42–06:01 (01.04)
- Bhadra in heaven: 02:22–15:34; Bhadra Mukha 02:20–04:32; Bhadra Puchha 14:15–15:34
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:35–05:19 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:08–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:44–15:36 |
| Godhuli | 19:05–19:26 |
| Pradosha | 19:05–21:16 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:55 (01.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:00–19:48 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:12–15:49 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:04–07:41 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:19–10:56 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:24–11:16, 15:36–16:28 |
| Varjyam | 07:14–09:02 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 15:34–19:05
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 15:34–19:05 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 15:34–19:05 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 17:01–19:05 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 15:34, Shukla-panchami from 15:34; lagna Mina 06:04, Mesha 06:25, Vrishabha 07:16, Mithuna 08:41, Karka 11:03, Simha 14:00, Kanya 17:01
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 06:04–15:34: 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 = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 06:04–20:42+1 Yoga Priti 06:04–15:08+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 15:34–06:01 (01.04)0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:04–15:34 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:34–06:01 (01.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yamaghanta 06:04–20:42 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:04–20:42−2 Rikta tithi 06:04–15:34−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:04–15:34
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
Patron: Govinda; Aditya — Parjanya. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Phalguni. Ritu: Shishira.
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.
Northern samvatsara: Bahudhanya (No. 12)
Shaka Samvat 1729 · Vikram Samvat 1864 · Kali Yuga 4908
Next year — Vibhava, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 27.03.1808
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.
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).
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 Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The 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.
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.
“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.
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).
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
“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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
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.
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
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.
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.
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.
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.
“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.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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).
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “ruin of the family”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “great calamities”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
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”.
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.
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
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.
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
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
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.
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.
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
Planting and sowing are allowed.
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.
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.
“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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
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.
Eight days before Holika Dahan (bright half of Phalguna): in North India weddings and samskaras are not held.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
The eight days before Holika Dahan (from the 8th tithi of the bright half of Phalguna to the full moon): weddings and other samskaras are not performed (North India).
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
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.
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)
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.
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
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-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
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)
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.
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.
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Punarvasu
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
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.
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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
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.
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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
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.
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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
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
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.
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 Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
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.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
Planting and sowing are allowed.
digging, plowing, planting trees
The Sun in Dhanu or Mina: a month without weddings, housewarmings and other samskaras. Good for prayer, charity and pilgrimage.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Sun in Dhanu or Mina: a month without weddings, housewarmings and initiations (a North Indian tradition).
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.
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
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.
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
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The 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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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.
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)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
any undertakings
“Cobra venom”: a triple combination of weekday, tithi and nakshatra (Sun — 5th + Krittika, Mon — 2nd + Chitra, Tue — 15th + Rohini, Wed — 7th + Bharani, Thu — 13th + Anuradha, Fri — 6th + Shravana, Sat — 8th + Revati). The strongest of the kuyogas: the day is unfavourable for any activity.
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.
“Burnt” combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Bharani, Mon — Chitra, Tue — Uttara Ashadha, Wed — Dhanishtha, Thu — Uttara Phalguni, Fri — Jyeshtha, Sat — Revati. Whatever is begun “burns up” without bearing fruit.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Swati
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
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.
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)
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.
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 Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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)
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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.
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)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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.
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)
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
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.
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)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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.
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
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
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.
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)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
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.
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
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
Began on a Wednesday or Thursday: carries no particular dosha, but the five prohibitions of Panchaka still apply.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth day of the waning moon is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
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
Auspicious (in some traditions — especially auspicious): study, practice, mastering new things — anything achieved through effort.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
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
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
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.
Meaning: Later blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Part of the red bed for legs (foot), twins
Deity: Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give rain (nourishment and stability)
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.
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Patron: Vishnu; Aditya — Dhatar. Full moon in nakshatra Chitra. Ritu: Vasanta.
Northern samvatsara: Bahudhanya (No. 12)
Shaka Samvat 1730 · Vikram Samvat 1865 · Kali Yuga 4909
Next year — Shukla, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 16.03.1809
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.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
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.
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
One of the “three and a half” inherently auspicious days of the year (Ugadi, Akshaya Tritiya, Vijayadashami and, as the half, Bali Pratipada): no muhurta needs to be chosen for new undertakings, and the day’s panchanga flaws are disregarded (except a visible eclipse).
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.
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)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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 Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
any undertakings
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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 Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.
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 Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
do not fell trees, any undertakings
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.