March 1923 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Phalguna (until 17.03), Chaitra (from 18.03). Periods: until 2.03 — Holashtak; from 14.03 — Kharmas; 18–26.03 — Chaitra Navaratri (spring). Major festivals: 2.03 Holika Dahan; 3.03 Holi (Dhulandi); 18.03 Ugadi, Gudi Padwa — Hindu New Year; 18.03 Chaitra Navaratri: Ghatasthapana; 26.03 Rama Navami. 3.03 — lunar eclipse, partial (visible until setting); 17.03 — solar eclipse, annular (not visible here).
Icons this month (27)
How to read the calendar
Cell colour — the day’s rating for new undertakings: maroon — best days, green — favourable, light — ordinary, grey — avoid starting important matters, pink — unfavourable. The circle shows the tithi number at sunrise (outlined — waxing Moon, filled — waning); top right — the nakshatra at sunrise and its type icon. Click a day to open the full panchanga of the day.
Best days
- 4.03 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra, Auspicious nakshatra until 16:12
Uttara-Phalguni (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects. - 8.03 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda until 12:00
Vishakha (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal. - 20.03 Tue — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Indra, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business. - 23.03 Fri — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra, Yoga Priti after 07:05
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects. - 24.03 Sat — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa until 09:21
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Festivals
- 2.03 Fri Holika Dahan
- 2.03 Fri Phalguna Purnima
- 3.03 Sat Holi (Dhulandi)
- 5.03 Mon Sankashti Chaturthi (Bhalachandra)
- 7.03 Wed Rang Panchami
- 9.03 Fri Kalashtami
- 10.03 Sat Sheetala Ashtami (Basoda)
- 13.03 Tue Papmochani Ekadashi
- 14.03 Wed Mina Sankranti
- 14.03 Wed Pradosha Vrat
- 15.03 Thu Masik Shivaratri
- 17.03 Sat Phalguna Amavasya
- 17.03 Sat Shani Amavasya
- 18.03 Sun Ugadi, Gudi Padwa — Hindu New Year
- 18.03 Sun Chaitra Navaratri: Ghatasthapana
- 18.03 Sun Chandra Darshan
- 20.03 Tue Gangaur
- 21.03 Wed Vinayaka Chaturthi
- 23.03 Fri Skanda Shashti
- 23.03 Fri Yamuna Chhath (Yamuna Jayanti)
- 26.03 Mon Rama Navami
- 26.03 Mon Durga Ashtami of Chaitra Navaratri
- 27.03 Tue Rama Navami (Vaishnavas, ISKCON)
- 28.03 Wed Kamada Ekadashi
- 29.03 Thu Kamada Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast
- 30.03 Fri Pradosha Vrat
- 30.03 Fri Mahavir Jayanti
Special muhurta yogas
- 3.03 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 03:02–07:16 (04.03)
- 4.03 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 4.03 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 07:16–16:27
- 4.03 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 16:27–07:13 (05.03)
- 8.03 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:30–06:17 (09.03)
- 11.03 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:11–06:55 (12.03)
- 18.03 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:40–19:14
- 20.03 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:35–01:25 (21.03)
- 20.03 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:35–01:25 (21.03)
- 21.03 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:23–06:29 (22.03)
- 24.03 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:24–09:21
- 24.03 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:24–09:21
- 24.03 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 09:21–06:21 (25.03)
- 25.03 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 06:21–07:20
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
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
- 2.03 Fri — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth, Kshaya tithi (unfavourable day)
- 3.03 Sat — Eclipse, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) (unfavourable day)
- 9.03 Fri — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) (unfavourable day)
- 11.03 Sun — Vyatipata, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 12.03 Mon — Anandadi: Mrityu, Krakacha Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
- 14.03 Wed — Sankranti day, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
- 15.03 Thu — Bhadra on earth, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krishna Chaturdashi
- 16.03 Fri — Krishna Chaturdashi, Panchaka, Eclipse nearby
- 17.03 Sat — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
- 21.03 Wed — Vaidhriti, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 22.03 Thu — Yamaghanta, Anandadi: Lumbaka (unfavourable day)
- 28.03 Wed — Kshaya tithi, Gandanta, Anandadi: Rakshasa
Sky this month
- 3.03 Full moon (Purnima) 06:23
- 3.03 Lunar eclipse, partial, greatest eclipse 06:31, magnitude 0.371
visible until setting: 05:28–07:18, maximum eclipse here 06:31, magnitude 0.371 - 14.03 Mina Sankranti 12:27 — the Sun enters Mina (Pisces)
- 17.03 New moon (Amavasya) 15:51
- 17.03 Solar eclipse, annular, greatest eclipse 15:44, magnitude 0.931
not visible here (outside the eclipse zone) - 21.03 Vernal equinox 18:28
Periods
- until 2.03 Holashtak
- from 14.03 Kharmas
- 18–26.03 Chaitra Navaratri (spring)
- 14.03 21:57 – 19.03 22:19 Dosha-free Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Dundubhi (No. 56, “kettledrums”) — A year of kettledrums: rich harvests, festivities and good repute. more
Rudhirodgari (No. 57, “spewing blood”) — A bloody year: wars, violence and wounds; a time for caution. more
Northern samvatsara: Bhava. Shaka Samvat 1845, Vikram Samvat 1980, Kali Yuga 5024.
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 | Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita; auspicious time — after 09:07; auspicious time — until 12:13 |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1844 · Vikram 1979 more |
| Period | Holashtak |
At sunrise 07:23
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 12:13 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 2 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 23:51 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 03:44 (02.03) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 12:13 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:13 | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
|---|---|
| from 12:13 | karana Gara |
| from 22:55 | karana Vanija |
| from 23:51 | nakshatra Magha |
| from 03:44 (02.03) | yoga Sukarma |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:46 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:23 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 18:01 |
| End of twilight | 18:39 |
| Moonrise | 15:58 |
| Moonset | 06:17 |
| Day length | 10 h 38 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 12:13 |
|---|
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:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 12:13–18:01: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 07:23–23:51
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:13–07:21 (02.03)
Anandadi: Amrita 07:23–23:51 Anandadi: Musala 23:51–07:21 (02.03)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 18:20–05:20 (02.03)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:36–06:30 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:21–13:04 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:29–15:11 |
| Godhuli | 18:01–18:28 |
| Pradosha | 18:01–20:41 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:08 (02.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:22–23:51 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:02–15:22 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:23–08:43 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:03–11:23 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:56–11:39, 15:11–15:54 |
| Varjyam | 13:28–14:57 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:23–12:13
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 07:23–12:13 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 07:48–08:28, 09:21–12:13 |
| Cutting toenails | average 07:23–12:13 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:23–16:11 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 12:13, Shukla-chaturdashi from 12:13; lagna Kumbha 07:23, Mina 07:48, Mesha 08:28, Vrishabha 09:21, Mithuna 10:49, Karka 13:13, Simha 16:11
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 12:13–18:01: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 09:07
Auspicious time ends by 12:13
+2 Ravi Yoga 07:23–23:51+1 Anandadi: Amrita 07:23–23:51+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:23–12:130 Holashtak0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:13–07:21 (02.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Atiganda 07:23–09:07−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:23–23:51−1 Rikta tithi 12:13–07:21 (02.03)
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1844 · Vikram 1979 more |
| Period | Holashtak |
| Festivals | Holika Dahan · Phalguna Purnima |
At sunrise 07:21
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 09:30 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 2 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 21:37 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 00:04 (03.03) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 09:30 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:30 | tithi Purnima (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 09:30 | karana Vishti |
| from 19:59 | karana Bava |
| from 21:37 | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
| from 00:04 (03.03) | yoga Dhriti |
| from 06:23 (03.03) | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
| from 06:23 (03.03) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:44 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:21 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 18:04 |
| End of twilight | 18:41 |
| Moonrise | 17:20 |
| Moonset | 06:50 |
| Day length | 10 h 42 min |
Sky
| Sutak | 20:28–07:18 (03.03) |
|---|
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 09:30 |
|---|
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, Magha (07:21–18:04) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:30–18:04: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 07:21–09:30: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
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, 19:59–20:42
the tithi is free of Bhadra at the decisive time
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 09:30–06:23 (03.03)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 21:37–07:18 (03.03) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:23–07:18 (03.03)
Anandadi: Siddhi 21:37–07:18 (03.03) Anandadi: Kana 07:21–21:37
- Bhadra on earth: 09:30–19:59; Bhadra Puchha 16:17–17:20; Bhadra Mukha 17:20–19:04
- Gandanta (tithi): 06:02–06:44 (03.03)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:34–06:28 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:21–13:04 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:29–15:12 |
| Godhuli | 18:04–18:30 |
| Pradosha | 18:04–20:42 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:07 (03.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:27–20:54 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:22–12:42 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:23–16:43 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:41–10:01 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:29–10:12, 13:04–13:46 |
| Varjyam | 10:44–12:11, 04:47–06:13 (03.03) |
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 07:44–08:25, 09:17–16:07 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 09:30, Purnima from 09:30; lagna Kumbha 07:21, Mina 07:44, Mesha 08:25, Vrishabha 09:17, Mithuna 10:45, Karka 13:09, Simha 16:07
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Eclipse: no haircuts or shaving on the day of an eclipse or during Sutak.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 07:21–09:30: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Purnima 09:30–18:04: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Bhadra on earth 09:30–18:04: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −12
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: Bhadra on earth, Kshaya tithi
+1 Yoga Sukarma 07:21–00:04 (03.03)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Holashtak−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:21–21:37−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Rikta tithi 07:21–09:30−3 Anandadi: Kana 07:21–21:37−3 Eclipse−3 Bhadra on earth 09:30–19:59
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Eclipse, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1844 · Vikram 1979 more |
| Festivals | Holi (Dhulandi) · Lunar eclipse, partial (visible until setting) |
At sunrise 07:18
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 03:02 (04.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 2 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 19:06 more |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 20:11 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 16:44 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 16:44 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 19:06 | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
| from 20:11 | yoga Shula |
| from 03:02 (04.03) | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
| from 03:02 (04.03) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:41 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:18 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 18:06 |
| End of twilight | 18:43 |
| Moonrise | 18:45 |
| Moonset | 07:18 |
| Day length | 10 h 47 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 06:23 |
|---|---|
| Lunar eclipse, partial | greatest eclipse 06:31, magnitude 0.371 |
| Phases | Penumbral eclipse begins 04:14 Partial eclipse begins 05:28 Partial eclipse ends 07:35 Penumbral eclipse ends 08:49 |
| Visibility | visible until setting: 05:28–07:18, maximum eclipse here 06:31, magnitude 0.371 |
| Sutak | 07:18–07:35 |
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 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (07:18–18:06) is good for root crops.
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
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 03:02–07:16 (04.03)
Anandadi: Lumbaka 07:18–19:06 Anandadi: Utpata 19:06–07:16 (04.03)
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:32–06:25 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:20–13:04 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:30–15:13 |
| Godhuli | 18:06–18:32 |
| Pradosha | 18:06–20:44 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:07 (04.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:23–14:49 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:00–11:21 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:03–15:24 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:18–08:39 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:18–08:01, 08:01–08:45 |
| Varjyam | 01:31–02:56 (04.03) |
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 Purva-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Kumbha 07:18, Mina 07:40, Mesha 08:21, Vrishabha 09:13, Mithuna 10:41, Karka 13:05, Simha 16:03
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Eclipse: no haircuts or shaving on the day of an eclipse or during Sutak (07:18–07:35).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −4
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Eclipse
+1 Yoga Dhriti 07:18–20:11+1 Auspicious tithi 07:18–03:02 (04.03)0 Tripushkar Yoga 03:02–07:16 (04.03)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 07:18–19:06−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:18–19:06−3 Eclipse
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: Mitra; auspicious time — until 16:12 |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1844 · Vikram 1979 more |
At sunrise 07:16
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 23:37 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 3 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 16:27 more |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 16:12 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 13:19 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:19 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 16:12 | yoga Ganda |
| from 16:27 | nakshatra Hasta |
| from 23:37 | tithi Krishna-tritya |
| from 23:37 | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:39 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:16 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 18:08 |
| End of twilight | 18:45 |
| Moonrise | 20:10 |
| Moonset | 07:45 |
| Day length | 10 h 51 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 8, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:27 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (07:16–16:27) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (16:27–18:08) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 07:16–16:27 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 16:27–07:13 (05.03)
Anandadi: Mitra 07:16–16:27 Anandadi: Manasa 16:27–07:13 (05.03)
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:30–06:23 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:20–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:30–15:14 |
| Godhuli | 18:08–18:34 |
| Pradosha | 18:08–20:45 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:07 (05.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:03–11:28 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:46–18:08 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:42–14:03 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:25–16:46 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:41–17:24 |
| Varjyam | 23:56–01:21 (05.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:36–08:17, 09:09–15:59
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 07:36–08:17, 09:09–15:59 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:36–08:17, 09:09–15:59 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 16:27, Hasta from 16:27; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Kumbha 07:16, Mina 07:36, Mesha 08:17, Vrishabha 09:09, Mithuna 10:37, Karka 13:01, Simha 15:59
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 16:27) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 16:27) — 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 = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 16:12
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Mitra 07:16–16:27+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:16–16:27+1 Auspicious tithi 07:16–23:370 Tripushkar Yoga 07:16–16:270 Yoga Ganda 16:12–18:12−1 Eclipse nearby
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1844 · Vikram 1979 more |
| Festivals | Sankashti Chaturthi (Bhalachandra) |
At sunrise 07:13
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 20:16 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 3 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 13:49 more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 12:13 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 09:55 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:55 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 12:13 | yoga Vriddhi |
| from 13:49 | nakshatra Chitra |
| from 20:16 | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
| from 20:16 | karana Bava |
| from 06:39 (06.03) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:36 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:13 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 18:10 |
| End of twilight | 18:47 |
| Moonrise | 21:36 |
| Moonset | 08:11 |
| Day length | 10 h 56 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 1, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:49 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (07:13–13:49) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (13:49–18:10) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:55–18:10: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Sankashti Chaturthi (Bhalachandra) · Ganesha
The monthly fast for Ganesha on the fourth day of the waning Moon — the “trouble-removing” Chaturthi. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise, then perform Ganesha Puja and offer water to the Moon (arghya).
Rule: at moonrise, 21:36
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 13:49–07:11 (06.03)
Anandadi: Vajra 07:13–13:49 Anandadi: Mudgara 13:49–07:11 (06.03)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 09:55–20:16; Bhadra Puchha 16:39–17:41; Bhadra Mukha 17:41–19:24
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:29–06:21 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:20–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:31–15:15 |
| Godhuli | 18:10–18:36 |
| Pradosha | 18:10–20:46 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:06 (06.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:29–09:54, 05:37–07:03 (06.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:35–09:57 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:19–12:42 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:04–15:26 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:03–13:47, 15:15–15:58 |
| Varjyam | 21:00–22:26 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:32–08:13, 09:05–15:55
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 07:32–08:13, 09:05–15:55 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | good 07:32–08:13, 09:05–15:55 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:32–08:13, 09:05–15:55 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Hasta until 13:49, Chitra from 13:49; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Kumbha 07:13, Mina 07:32, Mesha 08:13, Vrishabha 09:05, Mithuna 10:33, Karka 12:57, Simha 15:55
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 13:49) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 13:49) — 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
Ordinary day · score S = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:13–13:49+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:13–20:16+1 Yoga Vriddhi 12:13–07:11 (06.03)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 07:13–13:49−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 13:49–07:11 (06.03)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 09:55–20:16
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Surya Dagdha tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1844 · Vikram 1979 more |
At sunrise 07:11
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 17:08 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 4 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 11:22 more |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 08:23 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 17:08 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:23 | yoga Dhruva |
|---|---|
| from 11:22 | nakshatra Swati |
| from 17:08 | tithi Krishna-panchami |
| from 17:08 | karana Kaulava |
| from 03:41 (07.03) | karana Taitila |
| from 04:47 (07.03) | yoga Vyaghata |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:34 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:11 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 18:12 |
| End of twilight | 18:49 |
| Moonrise | 22:59 |
| Moonset | 08:38 |
| Day length | 11 h 01 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 11:22 | from 17:08 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (07:11–11:22) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (11:22–18:12) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:08–07:08 (07.03)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 11:22–07:08 (07.03) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 07:11–11:22
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-chaturti
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:27–06:19 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:19–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:32–15:16 |
| Godhuli | 18:12–18:38 |
| Pradosha | 18:12–20:47 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:06 (07.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:12–02:40 (07.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:27–16:49 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:56–11:19 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:41–14:04 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:23–10:07, 23:22–00:14 (07.03) |
| Varjyam | 16:28–17:55 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 17:08–18:12
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 17:08–18:12 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 17:08–18:12 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:28–08:09, 09:01–15:51, 17:08–18:12 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Chitra until 11:22, Swati from 11:22; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 17:08, Krishna-panchami from 17:08; lagna Kumbha 07:11, Mina 07:28, Mesha 08:09, Vrishabha 09:01, Mithuna 10:29, Karka 12:54, Simha 15:51
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 11:22) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 11:22) — 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 07:11–17:08: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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: Dhwaja 11:22–07:08 (07.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:11–11:22+1 Yoga Vriddhi 07:11–08:230 Auspicious tithi 17:08–07:08 (07.03)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:08–07:08 (07.03)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 07:11–11:22−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:11–17:08−2 Rikta tithi 07:11–17:08
| Summary | Favourable day — Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 09:13 |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1844 · Vikram 1979 more |
| Festivals | Rang Panchami |
At sunrise 07:08
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 14:20 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 4 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 09:13 more |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 01:31 (08.03) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 14:20 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:13 | nakshatra Vishakha |
|---|---|
| from 14:20 | tithi Krishna-shashti |
| from 14:20 | karana Gara |
| from 01:06 (08.03) | karana Vanija |
| from 01:31 (08.03) | yoga Harshana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:31 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:08 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 18:14 |
| End of twilight | 18:51 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 09:08 |
| Day length | 11 h 05 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 4, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:13 | from 14:20 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (07:08–09:13) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (09:13–18:14) 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 17:08 (06.03)–14:20
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Anandadi: Prajapati 09:13–07:06 (08.03) Anandadi: Dhumra 07:08–09:13
- Gandanta (tithi): 13:59–14:42
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:25–06:16 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:32–15:16 |
| Godhuli | 18:14–18:40 |
| Pradosha | 18:14–20:48 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:06 (08.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:20–00:49 (08.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:41–14:04 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:31–09:55 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:18–12:41 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:19–13:03 |
| Varjyam | 14:25–15:54 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:24–08:05, 08:57–09:13
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 07:24–08:05, 08:57–09:13 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 07:24–08:05, 08:57–09:13 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:24–08:05, 08:57–09:13 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Swati until 09:13, Vishakha from 09:13; tithi Krishna-panchami until 14:20, Krishna-shashti from 14:20; lagna Kumbha 07:08, Mina 07:24, Mesha 08:05, Vrishabha 08:57, Mithuna 10:25, Karka 12:50, Simha 15:47
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 09:13) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 09:13) — 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.
Auspicious time begins after 09:13
+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 09:13–07:06 (08.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:08–09:13+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:08–14:200 Yoga Vyaghata 07:08–07:530 Anandadi: Dhumra 07:08–09:13
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 | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 12:00 |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1844 · Vikram 1979 more |
At sunrise 07:06
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 12:00 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 4 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 07:30 more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 22:39 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 12:00 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:30 | nakshatra Anuradha |
|---|---|
| from 12:00 | tithi Krishna-saptami |
| from 12:00 | karana Vishti |
| from 22:39 | yoga Vajra |
| from 23:01 | karana Bava |
| from 06:17 (09.03) | nakshatra Jyestha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:29 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:06 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 18:16 |
| End of twilight | 18:53 |
| Moonrise | 00:19 |
| Moonset | 09:42 |
| Day length | 11 h 10 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 07:30 | from 12:00 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (07:06–07:30) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (07:30–18:16) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:00–18:16: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 07:30–06:17 (09.03) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:30–06:17 (09.03)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:06–12:00
Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:06–07:30 Anandadi: Ananda 07:30–06:17 (09.03) Anandadi: Kaladanda 06:17–07:03 (09.03)
- Bhadra in heaven: 12:00–23:01; Bhadra Puchha 16:26–17:33; Bhadra Mukha 17:33–19:24
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:23–06:14 |
|---|---|
| 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 (09.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 20:25–21:56 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:05–15:28 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:06–08:29 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:53–11:17 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:49–11:34, 15:17–16:02 |
| Varjyam | 11:18–12:49 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:20–08:01, 08:53–18:16
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 07:20–08:01, 08:53–18:16 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:20–08:01, 08:53–18:16 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:30–08:01, 08:53–15:43 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Vishakha until 07:30, Anuradha from 07:30; tithi Krishna-shashti until 12:00, Krishna-saptami from 12:00; lagna Kumbha 07:06, Mina 07:20, Mesha 08:01, Vrishabha 08:53, Mithuna 10:21, Karka 12:46, Simha 15:43
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 07:30) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 07:30) — 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 = +7
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 12:00
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:30–06:17 (09.03)+2 Ravi Yoga 07:30–06:17 (09.03)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 07:30–06:17 (09.03)+1 Yoga Harshana 07:06–22:39+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:30–06:17 (09.03)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:06–12:00 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 12:00–23:01
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1844 · Vikram 1979 more |
| Festivals | Kalashtami |
At sunrise 07:03
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 10:11 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 05:39 (10.03) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 20:14 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 10:11 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:11 | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
|---|---|
| from 10:11 | karana Balava |
| from 20:14 | yoga Siddhi |
| from 21:30 | karana Kaulava |
| from 05:39 (10.03) | nakshatra Mula |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:26 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:03 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 18:18 |
| End of twilight | 18:55 |
| Moonrise | 01:33 |
| Moonset | 10:21 |
| Day length | 11 h 15 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 7, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:11 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (07:03–18:18) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
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, 18:18–20:51
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Krakacha Yoga 07:03–10:11 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:03–10:11 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:03–05:39 (10.03) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:11–07:01 (10.03)
Anandadi: Chara 07:03–05:39 (10.03) Anandadi: Sthira 05:39–07:01 (10.03)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:46–11:36 (10.03)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:21–06:12 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:18–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:33–15:18 |
| Godhuli | 18:18–18:44 |
| Pradosha | 18:18–20:51 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:05 (10.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:05–22:39 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:16–12:41 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:29–16:54 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:27–09:52 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:18–10:03, 13:03–13:48 |
| Varjyam | 11:45–13:18 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:03–10:11
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 | average 07:03–10:11 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:03–10:11 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:03–15:40 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Krishna-saptami until 10:11, Krishna-ashtami from 10:11; lagna Kumbha 07:03, Mina 07:16, Mesha 07:57, Vrishabha 08:50, Mithuna 10:17, Karka 12:42, Simha 15:40
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:
- Krishna-ashtami 10:11–18:18: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (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
Unfavourable day · score S = −10
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
+1 Anandadi: Chara 07:03–05:39 (10.03)+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Ashtami 10:11–07:01 (10.03)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:03–05:39 (10.03)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:11–07:01 (10.03)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:03–10:11−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:03–05:39 (10.03)−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:03–10:11
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1844 · Vikram 1979 more |
| Festivals | Sheetala Ashtami (Basoda) |
At sunrise 07:01
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 08:58 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 05:38 (11.03) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 18:19 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 08:58 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:58 | tithi Krishna-navami |
|---|---|
| from 08:58 | karana Taitila |
| from 18:19 | yoga Vyatipata |
| from 20:36 | karana Gara |
| from 05:38 (11.03) | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:24 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:01 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 18:20 |
| End of twilight | 18:57 |
| Moonrise | 02:39 |
| Moonset | 11:08 |
| Day length | 11 h 19 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 08:58 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (07:01–18:20) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
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 10:11 (09.03)–08:58
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:58–06:58 (11.03)
Anandadi: Matanga 05:38–06:58 (11.03) Anandadi: Gada 07:01–05:38 (11.03)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:46 (09.03)–11:36
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:19–06:10 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:18–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:34–15:19 |
| Godhuli | 18:20–18:45 |
| Pradosha | 18:20–20:52 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:04 (11.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:14–00:50 (11.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:50–11:15 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:05–15:30 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:01–08:25 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:01–07:46, 07:46–08:31 |
| Varjyam | 04:02–05:38 (11.03) |
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 until 08:58, Krishna-navami from 08:58; lagna Kumbha 07:01, Mina 07:12, Mesha 07:53, Vrishabha 08:46, Mithuna 10:13, Karka 12:38, Simha 15:36
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 07:01–08:58: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Krishna-navami 08:58–18:20: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Vyatipata 18:19–18:20: 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
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 Siddhi 07:01–18:19+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:58–06:58 (11.03)0 Vyatipata 18:19–06:58 (11.03)−1 Anandadi: Gada 07:01–05:38 (11.03)−1 Gandanta 07:01–11:36−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:01–05:38 (11.03)−2 Rikta tithi 08:58–06:58 (11.03)
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 — Vyatipata, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1844 · Vikram 1979 more |
At sunrise 06:58
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 08:22 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 1 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 06:11 (12.03) more |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 16:52 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 08:22 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:22 | tithi Krishna-dashami |
|---|---|
| from 08:22 | karana Vanija |
| from 16:52 | yoga Variyana |
| from 20:18 | karana Vishti |
| from 06:11 (12.03) | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:21 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:58 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 18:22 |
| End of twilight | 18:59 |
| Moonrise | 03:36 |
| Moonset | 12:02 |
| Day length | 11 h 24 min |
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 | from 08:22 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (06:58–18:22) is good for root crops.
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:11–06:55 (12.03)
Anandadi: Shubha 06:58–06:11 (12.03) Anandadi: Amrita 06:11–06:55 (12.03)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 20:18–08:22 (12.03); Bhadra Puchha 22:10–23:22; Bhadra Mukha 23:22–01:22 (12.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:17–06:07 |
|---|---|
| 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 (12.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:17–02:55 (12.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:57–18:22 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:40–14:06 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:31–16:57 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:51–17:37 |
| Varjyam | 15:27–17:05 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | bad throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:08–07:49, 08:22–18:22 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-navami until 08:22, Krishna-dashami from 08:22; lagna Kumbha 06:58, Mina 07:08, Mesha 07:49, Vrishabha 08:42, Mithuna 10:10, Karka 12:34, Simha 15:32
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 06:58–08:22: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Vyatipata 06:58–16:52: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata
+1 Anandadi: Shubha 06:58–06:11 (12.03)0 Yoga Variyana 16:52–06:55 (12.03)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:58–06:11 (12.03)−2 Rikta tithi 06:58–08:22−3 Vyatipata 06:58–16:52
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Krakacha Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1844 · Vikram 1979 more |
At sunrise 06:55
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 08:22 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 07:19 (13.03) more |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 15:54 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:22 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:22 | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
|---|---|
| from 08:22 | karana Bava |
| from 15:54 | yoga Parigha |
| from 20:35 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:19 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:55 |
| Noon | 12:39 |
| Sunset | 18:24 |
| End of twilight | 19:01 |
| Moonrise | 04:23 |
| Moonset | 13:02 |
| Day length | 11 h 28 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 | from 08:22 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (06:55–18:24) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:55–08:22: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:22–06:53 (13.03) Krakacha Yoga 08:22–06:53 (13.03)
Anandadi: Mrityu 06:55–00:59 (13.03) Anandadi: Kana 00:59–06:53 (13.03)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 20:18 (11.03)–08:22; Bhadra Puchha 22:10–23:22 (11.03); Bhadra Mukha 23:22 (11.03)–01:22
- Gandanta (tithi): 07:58–08:47
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:15–06:05 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:17–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:35–15:21 |
| Godhuli | 18:24–18:49 |
| Pradosha | 18:24–20:54 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:03 (13.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:37–02:17 (13.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:21–09:48 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:14–12:40 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:06–15:32 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:03–13:49, 15:21–16:07 |
| Varjyam | 14:34–16:14 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:04–07:45, 08:38–15:28
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 | good 07:04–07:45, 08:38–15:28 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 07:04–07:45, 08:38–15:28 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:04–07:45, 08:38–15:28 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-dashami until 08:22, Krishna-ekadashi from 08:22; lagna Kumbha 06:55, Mina 07:04, Mesha 07:45, Vrishabha 08:38, Mithuna 10:06, Karka 12:30, Simha 15:28
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 = −5
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 all day+1 Yoga Variyana 06:55–15:54+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Parigha 15:54–03:38 (13.03)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:55–08:22−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:22–06:53 (13.03)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 06:55–00:59 (13.03)−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:22–06:53 (13.03)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Lumbaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1844 · Vikram 1979 more |
| Festivals | Papmochani Ekadashi |
At sunrise 06:53
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 08:57 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 4 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 07:19 more |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 15:22 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 08:57 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:19 | nakshatra Shravana |
|---|---|
| from 08:57 | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| from 08:57 | karana Kaulava |
| from 15:22 | yoga Shiva |
| from 21:26 | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:16 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:53 |
| Noon | 12:39 |
| Sunset | 18:26 |
| End of twilight | 19:03 |
| Moonrise | 05:02 |
| Moonset | 14:06 |
| Day length | 11 h 33 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 07:19 | from 08:57 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (06:53–07:19) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (07:19–18:26) 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 08:22 (12.03)–08:57
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 06:50–09:10 (14.03)
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:53–07:19 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:53–08:57
Anandadi: Padma 06:53–09:01 Anandadi: Lumbaka 09:01–06:50 (14.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:13–06:03 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:16–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:35–15:21 |
| Godhuli | 18:26–18:51 |
| Pradosha | 18:26–20:55 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:03 (14.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:51–23:33 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:33–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:46–11:13 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:40–14:06 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:12–09:58, 23:24–00:13 (14.03) |
| Varjyam | 11:35–13:18 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:00–07:41, 08:34–15:24
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 07:00–07:41, 08:34–15:24 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:00–07:41, 08:34–15:24 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:53–15:24 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 07:19, Shravana from 07:19; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 08:57, Krishna-dvadashi from 08:57; lagna Kumbha 06:53, Mina 07:00, Mesha 07:41, Vrishabha 08:34, Mithuna 10:02, Karka 12:26, Simha 15:24, Kanya 18:25
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 07:19) — improved health; Shravana (from 07:19) — 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.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:53–07:190 Yoga Shiva 15:22–06:50 (14.03)0 Anandadi: Padma 06:53–09:010 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:53–07:190 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:53–08:57−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 09:01–06:50 (14.03)−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 | Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1844 · Vikram 1979 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Mina Sankranti · Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 06:50
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 10:03 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 08:57 more |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 15:13 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 10:03 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:57 | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
|---|---|
| from 10:03 | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| from 10:03 | karana Gara |
| from 15:13 | yoga Siddha |
| from 22:47 | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:14 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:50 |
| Noon | 12:39 |
| Sunset | 18:28 |
| End of twilight | 19:05 |
| Moonrise | 05:34 |
| Moonset | 15:12 |
| Day length | 11 h 38 min |
Sky
| Mina Sankranti | 12:27 — the Sun enters Mina (Pisces) |
|---|
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 | from 08:57 | from 10:03 |
|---|
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 (06:50–08:57) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
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, 12:27–18:28
on the day the Sun enters the sign
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, 18:28–20:56
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:50–10:03
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:57–06:48 (15.03) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:03–06:48 (15.03)
Anandadi: Chhatra 06:50–08:57 Anandadi: Mitra 08:57–06:48 (15.03)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 21:57–22:19 (19.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:11–06:01 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:36–15:22 |
| Godhuli | 18:28–18:53 |
| Pradosha | 18:28–20:56 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:03 (15.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:44–01:28 (15.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:39–14:07 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:17–09:45 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:12–12:39 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:16–13:03 |
| Varjyam | 13:18–15:02 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:57–07:37, 08:30–15:20 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shravana until 08:57, Dhanishtha from 08:57; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 10:03, Krishna-trayodashi from 10:03; lagna Kumbha 06:50, Mina 06:57, Mesha 07:37, Vrishabha 08:30, Mithuna 09:58, Karka 12:22, Simha 15:20, Kanya 18:21
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 08:57) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 08:57) — longevity (increased vitality); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Sankranti at 12:27 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −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: Sankranti day
+1 Anandadi: Mitra 08:57–06:48 (15.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:50–08:57+1 Yoga Shiva 06:50–15:13+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:50–10:03 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Sankranti day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:03–06:48 (15.03)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:57–06:48 (15.03)
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 — Bhadra on earth, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1844 · Vikram 1979 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Masik Shivaratri |
At sunrise 06:48
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 11:37 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 11:02 more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 15:24 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 11:37 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:02 | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
|---|---|
| from 11:37 | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
| from 11:37 | karana Vishti |
| from 15:24 | yoga Sadhya |
| from 00:33 (16.03) | karana Shakuni |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:11 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:48 |
| Noon | 12:38 |
| Sunset | 18:30 |
| End of twilight | 19:07 |
| Moonrise | 06:00 |
| Moonset | 16:19 |
| Day length | 11 h 42 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 2, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:02 | from 11:37 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (11:02–18:30) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:37–18:30: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 11:37–18:30: 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, 00:13–01:02 (16.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:37–06:45 (16.03)
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:48–11:02 Anandadi: Vajra 11:02–06:45 (16.03)
- Bhadra on earth: 11:37–00:33 (16.03); Bhadra Mukha 11:37–13:47; Bhadra Puchha 23:18–00:36 (16.03)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 21:57 (14.03)–22:19 (19.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:09–05:58 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:16–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:36–15:23 |
| Godhuli | 18:30–18:55 |
| Pradosha | 18:30–20:57 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:02 (16.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:34–07:19 (16.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:07–15:35 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:48–08:15 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:43–11:11 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:42–11:29, 15:23–16:10 |
| Varjyam | 18:59–20:44 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:48–11:37
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 06:48–11:37 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:48–11:37 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:53–07:33, 08:26–11:37 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 11:02, Shatabhisha from 11:02; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 11:37, Krishna-chaturdashi from 11:37; lagna Kumbha 06:48, Mina 06:53, Mesha 07:33, Vrishabha 08:26, Mithuna 09:54, Karka 12:18, Simha 15:16, Kanya 18:17
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 11:02) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 11:02) — gaining strength; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 11:37–18:30: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 11:37–18:30: 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).
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: Bhadra on earth
+2 Yoga Siddha 06:48–15:24+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:48–11:02+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:48–11:02+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Vajra 11:02–06:45 (16.03)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Krishna Chaturdashi 11:37–06:45 (16.03)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:37–06:45 (16.03)−3 Bhadra on earth 11:37–00:33 (16.03)
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 — Krishna Chaturdashi, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1844 · Vikram 1979 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:45
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 13:35 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 3 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 13:30 more |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 15:53 more |
| Karana | Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 13:35 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:30 | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
|---|---|
| from 13:35 | tithi Amavasya |
| from 13:35 | karana Chatushpada |
| from 15:53 | yoga Shubha |
| from 02:41 (17.03) | karana Naga |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:08 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:45 |
| Noon | 12:38 |
| Sunset | 18:32 |
| End of twilight | 19:09 |
| Moonrise | 06:23 |
| Moonset | 17:26 |
| Day length | 11 h 47 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 11, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:30 | from 13:35 |
|---|
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 (06:45–13:30) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (13:30–18:32) is good for root crops.
- Shakuni 06:45–13:35: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Chatushpada 13:35–18:32: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 06:45–13:35: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Anandadi: Saumya 06:45–13:30 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 13:30–06:42 (17.03)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 21:57 (14.03)–22:19 (19.03)
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 (17.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:34–07:19 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:10–12:39 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:36–17:04 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:13–09:42 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:07–09:54, 13:02–13:49 |
| Varjyam | 20:38–22:25 |
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 06:45–15:12, 18:13–18:32 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 13:30, Purva-Bhadra from 13:30; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 13:35, Amavasya from 13:35; lagna Kumbha 06:45, Mina 06:49, Mesha 07:30, Vrishabha 08:22, Mithuna 09:50, Karka 12:14, Simha 15:12, Kanya 18:13
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 13:30) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 13:30) — 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 06:45–13:35: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Amavasya 13:35–18:32: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −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: Krishna Chaturdashi
+1 Anandadi: Saumya 06:45–13:30+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:45–13:30+1 Yoga Sadhya 06:45–15:53+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 13:30–06:42 (17.03)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 13:30–06:42 (17.03)−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Panchaka all day−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 06:45–13:35
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1844 · Vikram 1979 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Shani Amavasya · Phalguna Amavasya · Solar eclipse, annular (not visible here) |
At sunrise 06:42
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 15:51 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 3 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 16:15 more |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 16:36 more |
| Karana | Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 15:51 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:51 | tithi Shukla-pratipat |
|---|---|
| from 15:51 | karana Kimstughna |
| from 16:15 | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
| from 16:36 | yoga Shukla |
| from 05:04 (18.03) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:06 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:42 |
| Noon | 12:38 |
| Sunset | 18:35 |
| End of twilight | 19:11 |
| Moonrise | 06:44 |
| Moonset | 18:33 |
| Day length | 11 h 52 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 15:51 |
|---|---|
| Solar eclipse, annular | greatest eclipse 15:44, magnitude 0.931 |
| Visibility | not visible here (outside the eclipse zone) |
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 15:51 | from 16:15 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (06:42–16:15) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (16:15–18:35) is good for sowing.
- Naga 06:42–15:51: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Kimstughna 15:51–18:35: 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 13:35 (16.03)–15:51
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 13:35 (16.03)–15:51
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Anandadi: Kaladanda 06:42–16:15 Anandadi: Dhumra 16:15–06:40 (18.03)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 21:57 (14.03)–22:19 (19.03)
- Gandanta (tithi): 15:24–16:17
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:05–05:54 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:15–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:37–15:25 |
| Godhuli | 18:35–18:59 |
| Pradosha | 18:35–21:00 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:01 (18.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:20–09:07 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:40–11:09 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:07–15:36 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:42–08:11 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:42–07:30, 07:30–08:17 |
| Varjyam | 03:03–04:50 (18.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 18:09–18:35
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 18:09–18:35 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 18:09–18:35 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 18:09–18:35 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 16:15, Uttara-Bhadra from 16:15; tithi Amavasya until 15:51, Shukla-pratipat from 15:51; lagna Kumbha 06:42, Mina 06:45, Mesha 07:26, Vrishabha 08:18, Mithuna 09:46, Karka 12:10, Simha 15:08, Kanya 18:09
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 16:15) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 16:15) — 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 06:42–15:51: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya
+2 Yoga Shubha 06:42–16:360 Auspicious nakshatra 16:15–06:40 (18.03)0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 06:42–16:15−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:42–16:15−3 Amavasya 06:42–15:51
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Rudhirodgari (No. 57) · Shaka 1845 · Vikram 1980 more |
| Period | Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 1 · Kharmas |
| Festivals | Ugadi, Gudi Padwa — Hindu New Year · Chaitra Navaratri: Ghatasthapana · Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 06:40
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 18:20 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 3 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 19:14 more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 17:29 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 18:20 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 17:29 | yoga Brahma |
|---|---|
| from 18:20 | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
| from 18:20 | karana Balava |
| from 19:14 | nakshatra Revati |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:03 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:40 |
| Noon | 12:38 |
| Sunset | 18:37 |
| End of twilight | 19:13 |
| Moonrise | 07:04 |
| Moonset | 19:39 |
| Day length | 11 h 56 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 18:20 |
|---|
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 (06:40–18:37) is good for sowing.
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 15:51 (17.03)–18:20
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
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 15:51 (17.03)–18:20
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 06:40–10:39
Abhijit Muhurta (fallback time): 12:14–13:02
Navaratri, day 1: 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, 18:37–19:39
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 18:37–19:39
- Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 1
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:40–19:14
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:40–18:20
Anandadi: Sthira 06:40–19:14 Anandadi: Vardhamana 19:14–06:37 (19.03)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 21:57 (14.03)–22:19 (19.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:03–05:51 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:14–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:38–15:25 |
| Godhuli | 18:37–19:01 |
| Pradosha | 18:37–21:01 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:01 (19.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:50–15:38 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:07–18:37 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:38–14:08 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:37–17:07 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:01–17:49 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:41–07:22, 08:14–15:04, 18:05–18:37
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 06:41–07:22, 08:14–15:04, 18:05–18:37 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:41–07:22, 08:14–15:04, 18:05–18:37 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:41–07:22, 08:14–15:04, 18:05–18:37 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 18:20, Shukla-dvitya from 18:20; lagna Kumbha 06:40, Mina 06:41, Mesha 07:22, Vrishabha 08:14, Mithuna 09:42, Karka 12:06, Simha 15:04, Kanya 18:05
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Sunday — physical well-being.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
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
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:40–19:14+1 Anandadi: Sthira 06:40–19:14+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:40–19:14+1 Yoga Shukla 06:40–17:290 Auspicious tithi 18:20–06:37 (19.03)0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:40–18:20 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Swayam Siddha Muhurta0 Surya Dagdha tithi 18:20–06:37 (19.03)−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Panchaka all day
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Matanga; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Surya Dagdha tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Rudhirodgari (No. 57) · Shaka 1845 · Vikram 1980 more |
| Period | Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 2 · Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:37
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 20:58 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 22:19 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 18:28 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 07:38 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:38 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 18:28 | yoga Indra |
| from 20:58 | tithi Shukla-tritya |
| from 20:58 | karana Taitila |
| from 22:19 | nakshatra Ashwini |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:00 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:37 |
| Noon | 12:37 |
| Sunset | 18:39 |
| End of twilight | 19:15 |
| Moonrise | 07:24 |
| Moonset | 20:45 |
| Day length | 12 h 01 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 2, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (06:37–18:39) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Navaratri, day 2: 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 2
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:37–20:58
Anandadi: Matanga 06:37–22:19 Anandadi: Rakshasa 22:19–06:35 (20.03)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 21:57 (14.03)–22:19
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 15:32–05:06 (20.03)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dvitya
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:01–05:49 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:14–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:38–15:26 |
| Godhuli | 18:39–19:02 |
| Pradosha | 18:39–21:02 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:00 (20.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:37–21:25 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:07–09:38 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:08–12:38 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:08–15:38 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:02–13:50, 15:26–16:14 |
| Varjyam | 08:46–10:35 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:37–07:18, 08:10–15:00, 18:01–18:39
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 06:37–07:18, 08:10–15:00, 18:01–18:39 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | good 06:37–07:18, 08:10–15:00, 18:01–18:39 |
| Cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:37–07:18, 08:10–15:00, 18:01–18:39 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Mina 06:37, Mesha 07:18, Vrishabha 08:10, Mithuna 09:38, Karka 12:02, Simha 15:00, Kanya 18:01
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Brahma 06:37–18:28+1 Anandadi: Matanga 06:37–22:19+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:37–22:19+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:37–20:580 Kharmas−1 Panchaka 06:37–22:19−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:37–20:58−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:37–20:58
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, Yoga Indra |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Rudhirodgari (No. 57) · Shaka 1845 · Vikram 1980 more |
| Period | Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 3 · Kharmas |
| Festivals | Gangaur |
At sunrise 06:35
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 23:35 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 2 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 01:25 (21.03) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 19:28 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 10:17 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:17 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 19:28 | yoga Vaidhriti |
| from 23:35 | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
| from 23:35 | karana Vanija |
| from 01:25 (21.03) | nakshatra Bharani |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:58 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:35 |
| Noon | 12:37 |
| Sunset | 18:41 |
| End of twilight | 19:18 |
| Moonrise | 07:44 |
| Moonset | 21:50 |
| Day length | 12 h 06 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 |
|---|
Festivals and periods
Navaratri, day 3: 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 20:58 (19.03)–23:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 3
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:35–23:35 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:35–01:25 (21.03) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:35–01:25 (21.03) Ravi Yoga 01:25–06:32 (21.03)
Anandadi: Amrita 06:35–01:25 (21.03) Anandadi: Musala 01:25–06:32 (21.03)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:59–05:47 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:13–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:39–15:27 |
| Godhuli | 18:41–19:04 |
| Pradosha | 18:41–21:03 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:00 (21.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:17–19:06 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:39–17:10 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:36–11:07 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:38–14:08 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:00–09:48, 23:25–00:13 (21.03) |
| Varjyam | 20:54–22:42 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Mina 06:35, Mesha 07:14, Vrishabha 08:06, Mithuna 09:34, Karka 11:59, Simha 14:56, Kanya 17:57
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +10
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:35–01:25 (21.03)+2 Yoga Indra 06:35–19:28+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:35–23:35+1 Anandadi: Amrita 06:35–01:25 (21.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:35–01:25 (21.03)+1 Auspicious tithi 06:35–23:350 Kharmas−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 | Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Rudhirodgari (No. 57) · Shaka 1845 · Vikram 1980 more |
| Period | Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 4 · Kharmas |
| Festivals | Vinayaka Chaturthi |
At sunrise 06:32
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 02:06 (22.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 04:23 (22.03) more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 20:24 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 12:52 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:52 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 20:24 | yoga Vishkambha |
| from 02:06 (22.03) | tithi Shukla-panchami |
| from 02:06 (22.03) | karana Bava |
| from 04:23 (22.03) | nakshatra Krittika |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:55 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:32 |
| Noon | 12:37 |
| Sunset | 18:43 |
| End of twilight | 19:20 |
| Moonrise | 08:07 |
| Moonset | 22:54 |
| Day length | 12 h 10 min |
Sky
| Vernal equinox | 18:28 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 4, bad — 7
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, Bharani (06:32–18:43) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:52–18:43: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Navaratri, day 4: 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), 11:24–13:50
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 4
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:32–04:23 (22.03) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:23–06:29 (22.03) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:23–06:29 (22.03)
Jwalamukhi Yoga 02:06–04:23 (22.03)
Anandadi: Siddhi 04:23–06:29 (22.03) Anandadi: Kana 06:32–04:23 (22.03)
- Bhadra in heaven: 12:52–02:06 (22.03); Bhadra Mukha 12:51–15:03; Bhadra Puchha 00:46–02:06 (22.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:57–05:45 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:39–15:28 |
| Godhuli | 18:43–19:06 |
| Pradosha | 18:43–21:04 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–01:00 (22.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:00–00:48 (22.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:37–14:09 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:03–09:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:06–12:37 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:13–13:02 |
| Varjyam | 12:12–14:00 |
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 06:32–07:10, 08:02–14:52, 17:53–18:43 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Mina 06:32, Mesha 07:10, Vrishabha 08:02, Mithuna 09:30, Karka 11:55, Simha 14:52, Kanya 17:53
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 06:32–18:43: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Vaidhriti 06:32–18:43: 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 = −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: Vaidhriti
+2 Ravi Yoga 06:32–04:23 (22.03)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Kana 06:32–04:23 (22.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 12:52–02:06 (22.03)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:32–04:23 (22.03)−2 Rikta tithi 06:32–02:06 (22.03)−3 Vaidhriti 06:32–20:24
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 | Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Anandadi: Lumbaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Rudhirodgari (No. 57) · Shaka 1845 · Vikram 1980 more |
| Period | Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 5 · Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:29
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 04:20 (23.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 1 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 07:05 (23.03) more |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 21:09 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 15:15 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:15 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 21:09 | yoga Priti |
| from 04:20 (23.03) | tithi Shukla-shashti |
| from 04:20 (23.03) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:52 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:29 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 18:45 |
| End of twilight | 19:22 |
| Moonrise | 08:33 |
| Moonset | 23:57 |
| Day length | 12 h 15 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 5, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (06:29–18:45) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Navaratri, day 5: Skandamata · Durga
Navaratri day. Skandamata — the mother of Skanda, holding her son on her lap; grants motherly grace.
- Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 5
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:29–04:20 (23.03)
Yamaghanta all day Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:20–06:27 (23.03)
Anandadi: Lumbaka all day
- Gandanta (tithi): 03:53–04:45 (23.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:55–05:42 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:12–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:40–15:29 |
| Godhuli | 18:45–19:08 |
| Pradosha | 18:45–21:05 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:59 (23.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:25–06:12 (23.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:09–15:41 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:29–08:01 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:33–11:05 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:34–11:23, 15:29–16:18 |
| Varjyam | 17:44–19:31 |
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 06:29–07:06, 07:58–14:48, 17:49–18:45 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Mina 06:29, Mesha 07:06, Vrishabha 07:58, Mithuna 09:26, Karka 11:51, Simha 14:48, Kanya 17:49
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Thursday — success.
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
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: Yamaghanta
+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:29–04:20 (23.03)0 Kharmas0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:29–04:20 (23.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka all day−3 Yamaghanta 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 | Best day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra; auspicious time — after 07:05 |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Rudhirodgari (No. 57) · Shaka 1845 · Vikram 1980 more |
| Period | Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 6 · Kharmas |
| Festivals | Skanda Shashti · Yamuna Chhath (Yamuna Jayanti) |
At sunrise 06:27
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 06:07 (24.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 4 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 07:05 more |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 21:36 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 17:17 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:05 | nakshatra Rohini |
|---|---|
| from 17:17 | karana Taitila |
| from 21:36 | yoga Ayushman |
| from 06:07 (24.03) | tithi Shukla-saptami |
| from 06:07 (24.03) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:50 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:27 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 18:47 |
| End of twilight | 19:24 |
| Moonrise | 09:03 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 12 h 19 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 11, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:05 |
|---|
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 (06:27–07:05) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (07:05–18:47) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Navaratri, day 6: Katyayani · Durga
Navaratri day. Katyayani — the warrior goddess who slew Mahishasura; young women pray to her for a good husband.
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 04:20–06:07 (24.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Yamuna Chhath (Yamuna Jayanti) · Yamuna
The appearance day of the river goddess Yamuna; it is celebrated especially in Mathura and Vrindavan with a holy bath and aarti on the riverbank.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 04:20–06:07 (24.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 6
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:27–06:07 (24.03) Ravi Yoga 07:05–06:24 (24.03)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:05–06:07 (24.03) Yamaghanta 07:05–06:24 (24.03) Krakacha Yoga 06:07–06:24 (24.03) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:07–06:24 (24.03)
Anandadi: Chhatra 06:27–07:05 Anandadi: Mitra 07:05–06:24 (24.03)
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 (24.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:51–07:36 (24.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:04–12:37 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:42–17:14 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:59–09:32 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:55–09:44, 13:01–13:51 |
| Varjyam | 00:35–02:21 (24.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:27–07:02, 07:05–18:47
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 06:27–07:02, 07:05–18:47 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:27–07:02, 07:05–18:47 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:54–14:45, 17:46–18:47 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Krittika until 07:05, Rohini from 07:05; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Mina 06:27, Mesha 07:02, Vrishabha 07:54, Mithuna 09:22, Karka 11:47, Simha 14:45, Kanya 17:46
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 07:05) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 07:05) — destruction of all misfortunes; Friday — universal respect.
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
Best day · score S = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 07:05
+2 Ravi Yoga 07:05–06:24 (24.03)+1 Anandadi: Mitra 07:05–06:24 (24.03)+1 Yoga Priti 06:27–21:36+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:05–06:24 (24.03)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:05–06:07 (24.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:27–06:07 (24.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yamaghanta 07:05–06:24 (24.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 09:21 |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Rudhirodgari (No. 57) · Shaka 1845 · Vikram 1980 more |
| Period | Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 7 · Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:24
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 07:20 (25.03) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 4 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 09:21 more |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 21:39 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 18:48 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:21 | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
|---|---|
| from 18:48 | karana Vanija |
| from 21:39 | yoga Saubhagya |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:47 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:24 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 18:49 |
| End of twilight | 19:26 |
| Moonrise | 09:39 |
| Moonset | 00:58 |
| Day length | 12 h 24 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 3, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:21 |
|---|
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 (06:24–09:21) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (09:21–18:49) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Navaratri, day 7: Kalaratri · Durga
Navaratri day. Kalaratri — the most fearsome form of Durga, destroyer of darkness and fear.
- Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 7
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:24–09:21 Ravi Yoga 06:24–09:21 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:24–09:21 Dwipushkar Yoga 09:21–06:21 (25.03)
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:24–09:21 Anandadi: Vajra 09:21–06:21 (25.03)
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 | 04:51–05:38 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:12–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:41–15:30 |
| Godhuli | 18:49–19:12 |
| Pradosha | 18:49–21:07 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:58 (25.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:51–07:36, 01:37–03:20 (25.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:30–11:03 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:09–15:43 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:24–07:57 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:24–07:14, 07:14–08:03 |
| Varjyam | 15:20–17:03 |
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 Saturday; nakshatra Rohini until 09:21, Mrigashirsha from 09:21; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Mina 06:24, Mesha 06:58, Vrishabha 07:51, Mithuna 09:18, Karka 11:43, Simha 14:41, Kanya 17:42
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 09:21) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 09:21) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 09:21
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:24–09:21+2 Ravi Yoga 06:24–09:21+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:24–09:21+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:24–09:21+1 Yoga Ayushman 06:24–21:39+1 Auspicious tithi all day0 Dwipushkar Yoga 09:21–06:21 (25.03)0 Kharmas0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 09:21–06:21 (25.03)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−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 | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Anandadi: Dhwanksha |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Rudhirodgari (No. 57) · Shaka 1845 · Vikram 1980 more |
| Period | Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 8 · Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:21
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 07:20 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 4 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 11:02 more |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 21:12 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 07:20 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:20 | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
|---|---|
| from 07:20 | karana Vishti |
| from 11:02 | nakshatra Ardra |
| from 19:41 | karana Bava |
| from 21:12 | yoga Shobhana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:44 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:21 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 18:51 |
| End of twilight | 19:28 |
| Moonrise | 10:24 |
| Moonset | 01:55 |
| Day length | 12 h 29 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 12, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:20 | from 11:02 |
|---|
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, Mrigashirsha (06:21–11:02) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:20–18:51: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Navaratri, day 8: Kalaratri · Durga
Navaratri day. Kalaratri — the most fearsome form of Durga, destroyer of darkness and fear.
- Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 8
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Dwipushkar Yoga 06:21–07:20
Samvartaka Yoga 06:21–07:20
Anandadi: Saumya 06:21–11:02 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 11:02–06:19 (26.03)
- Bhadra in heaven: 07:20–19:41; Bhadra Puchha 09:10–10:24; Bhadra Mukha 10:24–12:26
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 | 04:49–05:35 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:11–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:41–15:31 |
| Godhuli | 18:51–19:14 |
| Pradosha | 18:51–21:08 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:58 (26.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:37–03:17 (26.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:17–18:51 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:36–14:10 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:43–17:17 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:11–18:01 |
| Varjyam | 19:47–21:27 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:21–07:20
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 06:21–07:20 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:21–07:20 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:21–07:20, 07:47–14:37, 17:38–18:51 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 11:02, Ardra from 11:02; tithi Shukla-saptami until 07:20, Shukla-ashtami from 07:20; lagna Mina 06:21, Mesha 06:54, Vrishabha 07:47, Mithuna 09:14, Karka 11:39, Simha 14:37, Kanya 17:38
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 11:02) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 11:02) — sadness; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 07:20–18:51: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
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 06:21–11:02+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:21–11:02+1 Yoga Saubhagya 06:21–21:12+1 Auspicious tithi 06:21–07:200 Dwipushkar Yoga 06:21–07:200 Kharmas0 Samvartaka Yoga 06:21–07:20−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 11:02–06:19 (26.03)−1 Ashtami 07:20–06:19 (26.03)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 11:02–06:19 (26.03)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:20–19:41
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 Shobhana; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Rudhirodgari (No. 57) · Shaka 1845 · Vikram 1980 more |
| Period | Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 9 · Kharmas |
| Festivals | Rama Navami · Durga Ashtami of Chaitra Navaratri |
At sunrise 06:19
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 07:51 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 4 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 12:03 more |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 20:11 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 07:51 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:51 | tithi Shukla-navami |
|---|---|
| from 07:51 | karana Balava |
| from 12:03 | nakshatra Punarvasu |
| from 19:49 | karana Kaulava |
| from 20:11 | yoga Atiganda |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:42 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:19 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 18:53 |
| End of twilight | 19:30 |
| Moonrise | 11:17 |
| Moonset | 02:47 |
| Day length | 12 h 33 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 07:51 | from 12:03 |
|---|
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 (12:03–18:53) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Rama Navami · Rama
The appearance day of Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu. Rama was born at noon, so puja is performed at Madhyahna; devotees fast and read the Ramayana. This day concludes the spring Navaratri.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:20–13:51
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Vaishnava date: 27.03
Durga Ashtami of Chaitra Navaratri · Durga
The eighth day of Chaitra Navaratri: Durga Puja and Kanya Puja (feeding young girls as embodiments of the Goddess); on this day Annapurna, the goddess of food, is also worshipped.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 07:20 (25.03)–07:51
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Navaratri, day 9: Mahagauri · Durga
Navaratri day. Mahagauri — radiant white, she grants purification and peace.
- Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 9
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 12:03–06:16 (27.03)
Anandadi: Kaladanda 06:19–12:03 Anandadi: Dhumra 12:03–06:16 (27.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:47–05:33 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:11–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:41–15:32 |
| Godhuli | 18:53–19:16 |
| Pradosha | 18:53–21:09 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:57 (27.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:53–09:27 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:02–12:36 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:10–15:44 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:01–13:51, 15:32–16:22 |
| Varjyam | 00:10–01:47 (27.03) |
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 | good 06:19–06:50 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ardra until 12:03, Punarvasu from 12:03; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 07:51, Shukla-navami from 07:51; lagna Mina 06:19, Mesha 06:50, Vrishabha 07:43, Mithuna 09:11, Karka 11:35, Simha 14:33, Kanya 17:34
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 12:03) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 12:03) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 06:19–07:51: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Shukla-navami 07:51–18:53: 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.
+2 Ravi Yoga 12:03–06:16 (27.03)+1 Yoga Shobhana 06:19–20:11+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 12:03–06:16 (27.03)0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 06:19–12:03−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:19–12:03−2 Rikta tithi 07:51–06:16 (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 | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Pushya; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Rudhirodgari (No. 57) · Shaka 1845 · Vikram 1980 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Rama Navami (Vaishnavas, ISKCON) |
At sunrise 06:16
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 07:36 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 3 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 12:18 more |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 18:32 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 07:36 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:36 | tithi Shukla-dashami |
|---|---|
| from 07:36 | karana Taitila |
| from 12:18 | nakshatra Pushya |
| from 18:32 | yoga Sukarma |
| from 19:10 | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:39 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:16 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 18:55 |
| End of twilight | 19:32 |
| Moonrise | 12:20 |
| Moonset | 03:32 |
| Day length | 12 h 38 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 4, bad — 9
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:36 | from 12:18 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (06:16–12:18) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (12:18–18:55) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Rama Navami (Vaishnavas, ISKCON) · Rama
The Vaishnava date of Rama Navami: Vaishnavas (ISKCON) celebrate on the day when Navami prevails at sunrise and is not “touched” by Ashtami; Smartas on the day when Navami covers midday (Madhyahna), the hour of Rama’s birth.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 07:51 (26.03)–07:36
Smarta date: 26.03
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day
Krakacha Yoga 07:36–06:14 (28.03)
Anandadi: Sthira 06:16–12:18 Anandadi: Vardhamana 12:18–06:14 (28.03)
- Gandanta (tithi): 06:10–06:56 (28.03)
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 | 18:55–21:11 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:57 (28.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:52–11:29, 05:31–07:05 (28.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:45–17:20 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:26–11:01 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:36–14:10 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:48–09:39, 23:26–00:12 (28.03) |
| Varjyam | 20:08–21:42 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:36–18:55
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 07:36–18:55 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:36–18:55 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:39–14:29, 17:30–18:55 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 12:18, Pushya from 12:18; tithi Shukla-navami until 07:36, Shukla-dashami from 07:36; lagna Mina 06:16, Mesha 06:46, Vrishabha 07:39, Mithuna 09:07, Karka 11:31, Simha 14:29, Kanya 17:30
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 12:18) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 12:18) — increase in wealth; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-navami 06:16–07:36: 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.
+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Pushya 12:18–06:14 (28.03)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 06:16–12:18+1 Auspicious tithi 07:36–06:14 (28.03)0 Yoga Sukarma 18:32–06:14 (28.03)0 Kharmas−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 06:16–07:36−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:36–06:14 (28.03)
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 — Kshaya tithi, Gandanta |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Rudhirodgari (No. 57) · Shaka 1845 · Vikram 1980 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Kamada Ekadashi |
At sunrise 06:14
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 06:33 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 11:47 more |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 16:18 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 06:33 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:33 | tithi Shukla-ekadashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 06:33 | karana Vanija |
| from 11:47 | nakshatra Ashlesha |
| from 16:18 | yoga Dhriti |
| from 17:45 | karana Vishti |
| from 04:46 (29.03) | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
| from 04:46 (29.03) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:36 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:14 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 18:57 |
| End of twilight | 19:34 |
| Moonrise | 13:31 |
| Moonset | 04:11 |
| Day length | 12 h 43 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 06:33 | from 11:47 |
|---|
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, Pushya (06:14–11:47) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 17:45–18:57: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Kamada Ekadashi · Vishnu
The first Ekadashi of the new lunar year (Chaitra, bright half). “Fulfiller of desires”: according to the Puranas, the fast removes grave misdeeds and helps fulfil righteous wishes. Devotees fast and worship Vishnu.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 06:33–04:46 (29.03)
kshaya Ekadashi does not prevail at sunrise: Smartas fast on the day it begins, Vaishnavas on the next day
Parana (breaking the fast): 13:52–16:25 (29.03)
Vaishnava date: 29.03
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:14–11:47 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:46–06:11 (29.03)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:46–06:11 (29.03)
Anandadi: Matanga 06:14–11:47 Anandadi: Rakshasa 11:47–06:11 (29.03)
- Bhadra on earth: 17:45–04:46 (29.03); Bhadra Puchha 22:06–23:13; Bhadra Mukha 23:13–01:04 (29.03)
- Gandanta (tithi): 06:10–06:56
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 04:55–16:08 (29.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:43–05:28 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:42–15:33 |
| Godhuli | 18:57–19:19 |
| Pradosha | 18:57–21:12 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:56 (29.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:31–07:05 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:35–14:11 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:49–09:24 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:00–12:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:10–13:01 |
| Varjyam | 23:56–01:27 (29.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:14–06:42, 07:35–11:47
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 | good 06:14–06:42, 07:35–11:47 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | good 06:14–06:33 |
| Cutting toenails | good 06:14–06:42, 07:35–11:47 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:14–06:42, 07:35–11:47 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Pushya until 11:47, Ashlesha from 11:47; tithi Shukla-dashami until 06:33, Shukla-ekadashi from 06:33; lagna Mina 06:14, Mesha 06:42, Vrishabha 07:35, Mithuna 09:03, Karka 11:27, Simha 14:25, Kanya 17:26
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 11:47) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 11:47) — physical affliction (suffering); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 17:45–18:57: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi
+2 Pushya 06:14–11:47+2 Ravi Yoga 06:14–11:47+1 Anandadi: Matanga 06:14–11:47+1 Yoga Sukarma 06:14–16:18+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:14–06:330 Kharmas0 Bhadra on earth 17:45–04:46 (29.03)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 11:47–06:11 (29.03)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 11:47–06:11 (29.03)−1 Gandanta 06:14–06:56−2 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 | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Amrita, Yoga Dhriti; cons: Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Rudhirodgari (No. 57) · Shaka 1845 · Vikram 1980 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Kamada Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast |
At sunrise 06:11
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 02:19 (30.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 10:33 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 13:28 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 15:37 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:33 | nakshatra Magha |
|---|---|
| from 13:28 | yoga Shula |
| from 15:37 | karana Balava |
| from 02:19 (30.03) | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
| from 02:19 (30.03) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:34 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:11 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 18:59 |
| End of twilight | 19:36 |
| Moonrise | 14:48 |
| Moonset | 04:45 |
| Day length | 12 h 47 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 11, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:33 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (10:33–18:59) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Kamada Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast · Vishnu
Vaishnavas (ISKCON) keep this Ekadashi on a different day from Smartas.
Smarta date: 28.03
Ekadashi does not prevail at any sunrise (kshaya): Smartas fast on the day it begins, Vaishnavas on the next day, on Dwadashi.
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:11–10:33
Anandadi: Amrita 06:11–10:33 Anandadi: Musala 10:33–06:08 (30.03)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 04:55–16:08
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:41–05:26 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:09–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:43–15:34 |
| Godhuli | 18:59–19:21 |
| Pradosha | 18:59–21:13 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:56 (30.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:02–10:33 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:11–15:47 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:11–07:47 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:23–10:59 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:27–11:18, 15:34–16:25 |
| Varjyam | 21:37–23:05 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:11–06:38, 07:31–14:21, 17:22–18:59
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:11–06:38, 07:31–14:21, 17:22–18:59 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:11–06:38, 07:31–14:21, 17:22–18:59 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:11–06:38, 07:31–14:21, 17:22–18:59 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 10:33, Magha from 10:33; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Mina 06:11, Mesha 06:38, Vrishabha 07:31, Mithuna 08:59, Karka 11:23, Simha 14:21, Kanya 17:22
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 10:33) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 10:33) — 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
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: Amrita 06:11–10:33+1 Yoga Dhriti 06:11–13:28+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas0 Yoga Shula 13:28–15:11−1 Anandadi: Musala 10:33–06:08 (30.03)−1 Gandanta 06:11–16:08−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:11–10:33−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:11–10:33
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; auspicious time — after 08:40; auspicious time — until 10:07 |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Rudhirodgari (No. 57) · Shaka 1845 · Vikram 1980 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat · Mahavir Jayanti |
At sunrise 06:08
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 23:17 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 4 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 08:40 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 10:07 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 12:52 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:40 | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
|---|---|
| from 10:07 | yoga Ganda |
| from 12:52 | karana Taitila |
| from 23:17 | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
| from 23:17 | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:31 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:08 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 19:01 |
| End of twilight | 19:38 |
| Moonrise | 16:10 |
| Moonset | 05:15 |
| Day length | 12 h 52 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 11, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:40 |
|---|
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, Magha (06:08–08:40) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (08:40–19:01) is good 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, 19:01–21:14
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Mahavir Jayanti · Mahavira
The birthday of Mahavira, the twenty-fourth Tirthankara of the Jains: processions, ritual bathing of images and charity.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 02:19–23:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 08:40–06:06 (31.03) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:40–06:06 (31.03)
Anandadi: Siddhi 08:40–06:06 (31.03) Anandadi: Kana 06:08–08:40
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
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 | 00:11–00:55 (31.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:28–07:56, 00:31–01:57 (31.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:58–12:35 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:48–17:24 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:45–09:21 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:43–09:34, 13:00–13:52 |
| Varjyam | 15:53–17:19 |
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 06:08–06:34, 07:27–14:17, 17:18–19:01 |
| Cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Magha until 08:40, Purva-Phalguni from 08:40; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Mina 06:08, Mesha 06:34, Vrishabha 07:27, Mithuna 08:55, Karka 11:19, Simha 14:17, Kanya 17:18
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 08:40) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 08:40) — ill health; Friday — universal respect.
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
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 08:40
Auspicious time ends by 10:07
+2 Ravi Yoga 08:40–06:06 (31.03)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 08:40–06:06 (31.03)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:08–23:17+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:40–06:06 (31.03)0 Kharmas0 Yoga Ganda 10:07–12:09−1 Anandadi: Kana 06:08–08:40−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:08–08:40
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Rudhirodgari (No. 57) · Shaka 1845 · Vikram 1980 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:06
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 19:51 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 06:17 more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 06:22 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 09:37 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:17 | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
|---|---|
| from 06:22 | yoga Vriddhi |
| from 09:37 | karana Vanija |
| from 19:51 | tithi Purnima |
| from 19:51 | karana Vishti |
| from 02:18 (01.04) | yoga Dhruva |
| from 03:31 (01.04) | nakshatra Hasta |
| from 06:01 (01.04) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:28 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:06 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 19:03 |
| End of twilight | 19:40 |
| Moonrise | 17:36 |
| Moonset | 05:43 |
| Day length | 12 h 57 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 4, bad — 7
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:17 |
|---|
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 (06:06–06:17) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (06:17–19:03) is good for sowing.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 06:06–19:03: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:06–06:17 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:06–19:51 Ravi Yoga 07:37–03:31 (01.04)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:51–06:03 (01.04) Yamaghanta 03:31–06:03 (01.04)
Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:06–06:17 Anandadi: Utpata 06:17–03:31 (01.04) Anandadi: Mrityu 03:31–06:03 (01.04)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 19:51–06:01 (01.04); Bhadra Puchha 02:27–03:28 (01.04); Bhadra Mukha 03:28–05:09 (01.04)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:37–05:21 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:08–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:44–15:36 |
| Godhuli | 19:03–19:25 |
| Pradosha | 19:03–21:15 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:55 (01.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:09–22:33 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:20–10:57 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:11–15:49 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:06–07:43 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:06–06:58, 06:58–07:49 |
| Varjyam | 12:39–14:04 |
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 07:23–14:13, 17:14–19:03 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 06:17, Uttara-Phalguni from 06:17; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Mina 06:06, Mesha 06:31, Vrishabha 07:23, Mithuna 08:51, Karka 11:15, Simha 14:13, Kanya 17:14
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 06:17) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 06:17) — 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:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 06:06–19:03: 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 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
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 07:37–03:31 (01.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:17–03:31 (01.04)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 06:22–02:18 (01.04)0 Ravi Yoga 06:06–06:170 Anandadi: Utpata 06:17–03:31 (01.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:06–19:51 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:06–06:17−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:06–06:17−2 Rikta tithi 06:06–19:51
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: Bhava (No. 8)
Shaka Samvat 1844 · Vikram Samvat 1979 · Kali Yuga 5023
Next year — Rudhirodgari, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 17.03.1923
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: 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
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.
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: 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.
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): 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
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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.
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.
“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 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 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.
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 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.
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 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable 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 — favourable for a haircut
−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.
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 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).
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
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: 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.
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: 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 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
sowing seeds, 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.
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.
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.
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).
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 — unfavourable 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.
The day of a visible eclipse and the Sutak before it: no new undertakings are begun, and no cooking or eating is done during Sutak; a time for japa, holy bath and dana.
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
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: 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
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.
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: Saturn
This is the only day of the week when, according to astrological indications, you can safely postpone most important household and spiritual affairs, which is reflected in a variety of cultures around the world. However, on this day you can carry out monotonous monotonous work, or relax.
The Moon enters the Earth’s shadow (occurs only at full moon). Sutak begins 9 hours (3 praharas) before the eclipse; during it — japa and meditation, afterwards — a holy bath and dana.
Only part of the disc is covered: the Sun’s by the Moon, or the Moon’s by the Earth’s shadow.
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.
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
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 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 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
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: 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
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.
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 Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
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.
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.
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 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
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.
An eclipse on a neighbouring Vedic day (the day before, including the night before this day’s sunrise, or the day after): its influence is weaker, but important undertakings are better postponed.
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: Hand, fist
Symbol: Palm or fist
Deity: Savitar (Animating, Awakening)
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give the obtaining of what you want with your own hands, dexterity
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 Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like 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.
“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.
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
+1 — favourable 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.
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: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth day of the waning Moon is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
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)
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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).
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.
“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.
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.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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: 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.
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 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-panchami
any undertakings
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
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.
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 — unfavourable 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: 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): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
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.
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 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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)
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
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)
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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: 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)
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.
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.
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
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
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: 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
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.
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
plowing, 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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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: 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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
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).
neutral
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
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
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: 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: 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): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
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).
no pruning or felling
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.
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
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Sun in Dhanu or Mina: a month without weddings, housewarmings and initiations (a North Indian tradition).
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
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: 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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
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).
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
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.
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
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: 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.
Deity: Kali (personification of the Kali Yuga)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for preparing and taking medicines, mantras, protective and pacifying rites.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
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
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: 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
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.
Deity: nagas (serpents)
Inauspicious. Suitable only for harsh and forceful deeds, work with things that must stay fixed, and rites connected with serpents.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
The Moon covers the Sun (occurs only at new moon). Traditionally it is Rahu’s time: Sutak begins 12 hours (4 praharas) before the eclipse; during the eclipse people refrain from eating and recite mantras, and afterwards take a holy bath and give dana.
The Moon is too far from the Earth to cover the Sun completely: a bright ring remains around it.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
digging, plowing, planting trees
Planting and sowing are allowed.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
There is an eclipse on this date, but it is not visible at this location (or it is only penumbral): Sutak and eclipse rites are not observed, the influence is weak; important undertakings are still better postponed.
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: Bhava (No. 8)
Shaka Samvat 1845 · Vikram Samvat 1980 · Kali Yuga 5024
Next year — Raktakshi, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 4.04.1924
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.
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.
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
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.
+1 — favourable 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).
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.
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)
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.
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-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.
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
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.
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: 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.
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-tritya
any undertakings
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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: 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
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.
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-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.
“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.
−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: 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.
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
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.
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-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.
“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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
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.
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-shashti
plowing the ground
Planting and sowing are allowed.
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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: 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)
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.
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-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
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.
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.
“Poisonous” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 4, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 2, Thu — 8, Fri — 9, Sat — 7. Unfavourable for new undertakings, medical treatment and transactions.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.
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)
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): 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-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
tillage and sowing are forbidden
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.
The yoga of the “destruction of the world”: Sunday with the 7th tithi or Wednesday with the 1st. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable 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: 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: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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).
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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: 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
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-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
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: 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
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-dashami
any undertakings
pruning and weeding
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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-dvadashi
neutral
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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-triodashi
no pruning or felling
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
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.
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Planting and sowing are allowed.