March 1937 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Magha (until 12.03), Phalguna (from 13.03). Periods: from 14.03 — Kharmas; 19–26.03 — Holashtak. Major festivals: 11.03 Maha Shivaratri; 26.03 Holika Dahan; 27.03 Holi (Dhulandi).
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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 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda after 09:45
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals. - 18.03 Thu — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Priti until 17:51
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects. - 21.03 Sun — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra until 08:58
Punarvasu (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes. - 31.03 Wed — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Saumya after 10:50
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Festivals
- 5.03 Fri Kalashtami
- 8.03 Mon Vijaya Ekadashi
- 10.03 Wed Pradosha Vrat
- 11.03 Thu Maha Shivaratri
- 12.03 Fri Magha Amavasya
- 13.03 Sat Chandra Darshan
- 14.03 Sun Mina Sankranti
- 15.03 Mon Vinayaka Chaturthi
- 17.03 Wed Skanda Shashti
- 19.03 Fri Masik Durgashtami
- 22.03 Mon Amalaki Ekadashi
- 24.03 Wed Pradosha Vrat
- 26.03 Fri Holika Dahan
- 26.03 Fri Phalguna Purnima
- 27.03 Sat Holi (Dhulandi)
- 30.03 Tue Angaraki Chaturthi (Bhalachandra)
Special muhurta yogas
- 3.03 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 23:38–07:14 (04.03)
- 3.03 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:38–07:14 (04.03)
- 4.03 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:14–02:42 (05.03)
- 7.03 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:07–07:44
- 9.03 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 07:02–10:03
- 14.03 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:28–06:46 (15.03)
- 16.03 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:07–06:41 (17.03)
- 17.03 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 21.03 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 15:57–06:28 (22.03)
- 21.03 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:57–06:28 (22.03)
- 22.03 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:28–16:07
- 23.03 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:25–16:40
- 27.03 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 03:50–06:12 (28.03)
- 28.03 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 06:12–01:09 (29.03)
- 31.03 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:02–06:02 (01.04)
- 31.03 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:02–06:02 (01.04)
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
- 1.03 Mon — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Rikta tithi, Surya Dagdha tithi
- 5.03 Fri — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 7.03 Sun — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Vishti (Bhadra)
- 8.03 Mon — Anandadi: Mrityu, Krakacha Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
- 9.03 Tue — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Yoga Parigha
- 11.03 Thu — Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
- 12.03 Fri — Amavasya, Panchaka, Anandadi: Dhwanksha
- 14.03 Sun — Sankranti day, Surya Dagdha tithi, Panchaka
- 16.03 Tue — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vaidhriti, Rikta tithi (unfavourable day)
- 17.03 Wed — Kshaya tithi
- 22.03 Mon — Bhadra on earth, Krakacha Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 27.03 Sat — Anandadi: Mrityu, Yamaghanta, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) (unfavourable day)
Sky this month
- 12.03 New moon (Amavasya) 22:31
- 14.03 Mina Sankranti 02:33 — the Sun enters Mina (Pisces)
- 21.03 Vernal equinox 03:45
- 26.03 Northern samvatsara: Sarvadhari → Virodhi 07:43
- 27.03 Full moon (Purnima) 02:12
- There are no eclipses this month.
Periods
- from 14.03 Kharmas
- 19–26.03 Holashtak
- 10.03 21:42 – 15.03 01:28 Dosha-free Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Dhata (No. 10, “creator, sustainer”) — A moderate year: an abundance of medicinal herbs, attention to health; success without excess. more
Northern samvatsara: Sarvadhari → Virodhi. Shaka Samvat 1858, Vikram Samvat 1993, Kali Yuga 5037.
Magha (Tapas) — A month of austerity and holy baths (Magha Snana): Vasant Panchami, Ratha Saptami; in the dark half — Maha Shivaratri. more
Phalguna (Tapasya) — The last month of the lunar year: Holika Dahan and Holi; Mina Sankranti begins the second Kharmas. more
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Times are standard time UTC+3 (from the site settings, without daylight saving time) · panchanga at sunrise (upper limb of the Sun’s disc, with refraction) · ayanamsa Lahiri · place 55°45′ N 37°35′ E · festival dates are calculated for this location by the rules of kala vyapti · times of Sankranti are accurate to within a few minutes
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
At sunrise 07:22
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 15:24 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 17:40 more |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 22:04 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 15:24 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:24 | tithi Krishna-panchami |
|---|---|
| from 15:24 | karana Kaulava |
| from 17:40 | nakshatra Swati |
| from 22:04 | yoga Dhruva |
| from 04:33 (02.03) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:45 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:22 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 18:03 |
| End of twilight | 18:40 |
| Moonrise | 23:28 |
| Moonset | 07:57 |
| Day length | 10 h 40 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 9, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:24 | from 17:40 |
|---|
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, Chitra (07:22–17:40) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (17:40–18:03) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:22–17:40
Anandadi: Chhatra 17:40–07:19 (02.03) Anandadi: Mudgara 07:22–17:40
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-chaturti
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:35–06:28 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:21–13:04 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:29–15:12 |
| Godhuli | 18:03–18:29 |
| Pradosha | 18:03–20:42 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:08 (02.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:37–12:22 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:42–10:02 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:22–12:42 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:02–15:22 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:04–13:46, 15:12–15:54 |
| Varjyam | 23:57–01:44 (02.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 15:24–16:10
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 15:24–16:10 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 15:24–16:10 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 15:24–16:10 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Chitra until 17:40, Swati from 17:40; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 15:24, Krishna-panchami from 15:24; lagna Kumbha 07:22, Mina 07:46, Mesha 08:26, Vrishabha 09:19, Mithuna 10:47, Karka 13:12, Simha 16:10
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 17:40) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 17:40) — relief from all suffering; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 07:22–15:24: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:22–17:40+1 Yoga Vriddhi 07:22–22:04+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 15:24–07:19 (02.03)0 Anandadi: Chhatra 17:40–07:19 (02.03)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 07:22–17:40−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:22–15:24−2 Rikta tithi 07:22–15:24−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:22–17:40
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
At sunrise 07:19
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 17:47 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 20:33 more |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 22:53 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 17:47 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 17:47 | tithi Krishna-shashti |
|---|---|
| from 17:47 | karana Gara |
| from 20:33 | nakshatra Vishakha |
| from 22:53 | yoga Vyaghata |
| from 07:05 (03.03) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:42 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:19 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 18:05 |
| End of twilight | 18:42 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 08:16 |
| Day length | 10 h 45 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 9, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 17:47 |
|---|
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, Swati (07:19–18:05) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 20:33–07:17 (03.03)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:19–17:47 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:47–07:17 (03.03)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 07:19–20:33 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 20:33–07:17 (03.03)
- Gandanta (tithi): 17:21–18:14
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:33–06:26 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:21–13:04 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:30–15:13 |
| Godhuli | 18:05–18:31 |
| Pradosha | 18:05–20:43 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:07 (03.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:42–12:29 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:23–16:44 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:01–11:21 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:42–14:03 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:28–10:11, 23:22–00:14 (03.03) |
| Varjyam | 02:52–04:41 (03.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:19–17:47
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 07:19–17:47 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:19–17:47 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:19–17:47 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Krishna-panchami until 17:47, Krishna-shashti from 17:47; lagna Kumbha 07:19, Mina 07:42, Mesha 08:22, Vrishabha 09:15, Mithuna 10:43, Karka 13:08, Simha 16:06
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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: Dhwaja 07:19–20:33+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:19–20:33+1 Yoga Dhruva 07:19–22:53+1 Auspicious tithi 07:19–17:470 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:47–07:17 (03.03)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:19–17:47
| Summary | Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Prajapati |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
At sunrise 07:17
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 20:25 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 2 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 23:38 more |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 23:52 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 20:25 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 20:25 | tithi Krishna-saptami |
|---|---|
| from 20:25 | karana Vishti |
| from 23:38 | nakshatra Anuradha |
| from 23:52 | yoga Harshana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:40 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:17 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 18:07 |
| End of twilight | 18:44 |
| Moonrise | 00:38 |
| Moonset | 08:40 |
| Day length | 10 h 50 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 9, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (07:17–18:07) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 07:17–23:38 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:25–07:14 (04.03) Amrita Siddhi Yoga 23:38–07:14 (04.03) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:38–07:14 (04.03) Ravi Yoga 02:27–07:14 (04.03)
Anandadi: Prajapati 07:17–23:38 Anandadi: Saumya 23:38–07:14 (04.03)
- Bhadra in heaven: 20:25–09:45 (04.03); Bhadra Puchha 01:44–03:04 (04.03); Bhadra Mukha 03:04–05:17 (04.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:31–06:24 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:30–15:14 |
| Godhuli | 18:07–18:33 |
| Pradosha | 18:07–20:44 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:07 (04.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:42–15:31 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:42–14:03 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:38–09:59 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:21–12:42 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:20–13:03 |
| Varjyam | 04:09–05:57 (04.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:38–08:19, 09:11–16:02
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 07:38–08:19, 09:11–16:02 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:38–08:19, 09:11–16:02 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:38–08:19, 09:11–16:02 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Kumbha 07:17, Mina 07:38, Mesha 08:19, Vrishabha 09:11, Mithuna 10:39, Karka 13:04, Simha 16:02
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
+2 Ravi Yoga 07:17–23:38+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 07:17–23:38+1 Auspicious weekday
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 09:45 |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
At sunrise 07:14
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 23:03 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 2 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 02:42 (05.03) more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 00:49 (05.03) more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:45 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:45 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 23:03 | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
| from 23:03 | karana Balava |
| from 00:49 (05.03) | yoga Vajra |
| from 02:42 (05.03) | nakshatra Jyestha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:37 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:14 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 18:09 |
| End of twilight | 18:46 |
| Moonrise | 01:45 |
| Moonset | 09:10 |
| Day length | 10 h 54 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 0, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (07:14–18:09) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:14–09:45: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 07:14–02:42 (05.03) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:14–02:42 (05.03)
Krakacha Yoga 23:03–07:12 (05.03) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:03–07:12 (05.03)
Anandadi: Ananda 07:14–02:42 (05.03) Anandadi: Kaladanda 02:42–07:12 (05.03)
- Bhadra in heaven: 20:25 (03.03)–09:45; Bhadra Puchha 01:44–03:04; Bhadra Mukha 03:04–05:17
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:29–06:22 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:20–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:31–15:14 |
| Godhuli | 18:09–18:35 |
| Pradosha | 18:09–20:46 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:06 (05.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:58–16:47 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:03–15:25 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:14–08:36 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:58–11:20 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:52–11:36, 15:14–15:58 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:34–08:15, 09:07–15:58 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Kumbha 07:14, Mina 07:34, Mesha 08:15, Vrishabha 09:07, Mithuna 10:35, Karka 13:00, Simha 15:58
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +9
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 09:45
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:14–02:42 (05.03)+2 Ravi Yoga 07:14–02:42 (05.03)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 07:14–02:42 (05.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:14–02:42 (05.03)+1 Yoga Harshana 07:14–00:49 (05.03)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:14–09:45
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
| Festivals | Kalashtami |
At sunrise 07:12
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 01:24 (06.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 05:29 (06.03) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 01:33 (06.03) more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 12:16 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:16 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 01:24 (06.03) | tithi Krishna-navami |
| from 01:24 (06.03) | karana Taitila |
| from 01:33 (06.03) | yoga Siddhi |
| from 05:29 (06.03) | nakshatra Mula |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:35 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:12 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 18:11 |
| End of twilight | 18:48 |
| Moonrise | 02:45 |
| Moonset | 09:50 |
| Day length | 10 h 59 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 12, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (07:12–18:11) 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, 18:11–20:47
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:12–01:24 (06.03) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:12–05:29 (06.03) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:24–07:09 (06.03)
Anandadi: Chara 07:12–05:29 (06.03) Anandadi: Sthira 05:29–07:09 (06.03)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 22:49–12:06 (06.03)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:27–06:20 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:19–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:31–15:15 |
| Godhuli | 18:11–18:37 |
| Pradosha | 18:11–20:47 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:06 (06.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:40–21:27 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:19–12:41 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:26–16:49 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:34–09:57 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:24–10:08, 13:03–13:47 |
| Varjyam | 08:57–10:44 |
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 07:30–08:11, 09:03–15:54 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Kumbha 07:12, Mina 07:30, Mesha 08:11, Vrishabha 09:03, Mithuna 10:31, Karka 12:56, Simha 15:54
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 07:12–18:11: 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
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Anandadi: Chara 07:12–05:29 (06.03)+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Ashtami 07:12–01:24 (06.03)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:12–05:29 (06.03)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:12–01:24 (06.03)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:12–05:29 (06.03)
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: Yoga Siddhi, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
At sunrise 07:09
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 03:16 (07.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 07:44 (07.03) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 01:55 (07.03) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 14:25 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:25 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 01:55 (07.03) | yoga Vyatipata |
| from 03:16 (07.03) | tithi Krishna-dashami |
| from 03:16 (07.03) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:32 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:09 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 18:13 |
| End of twilight | 18:50 |
| Moonrise | 03:37 |
| Moonset | 10:41 |
| Day length | 11 h 03 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 4, bad — 8
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (07:09–18:13) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:09–03:16 (07.03)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:16–07:07 (07.03)
Anandadi: Gada all day
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 22:49 (05.03)–12:06
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:25–06:17 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:19–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:32–15:16 |
| Godhuli | 18:13–18:39 |
| Pradosha | 18:13–20:48 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:06 (07.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:44–02:29 (07.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:55–11:18 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:04–15:27 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:09–08:32 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:09–07:53, 07:53–08:38 |
| Varjyam | 05:59–07:44 (07.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Kumbha 07:09, Mina 07:26, Mesha 08:07, Vrishabha 08:59, Mithuna 10:28, Karka 12:52, Simha 15:50
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-navami 07:09–18:13: 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.
+2 Yoga Siddhi 07:09–01:55 (07.03)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:09–03:16 (07.03)−1 Anandadi: Gada all day−1 Gandanta 07:09–12:06−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−2 Rikta tithi 07:09–03:16 (07.03)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
At sunrise 07:07
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 04:24 (08.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 07:44 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 01:45 (08.03) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 15:56 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:44 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
|---|---|
| from 15:56 | karana Vishti |
| from 01:45 (08.03) | yoga Variyana |
| from 04:24 (08.03) | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
| from 04:24 (08.03) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:30 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:07 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 18:15 |
| End of twilight | 18:52 |
| Moonrise | 04:19 |
| Moonset | 11:43 |
| Day length | 11 h 08 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 7, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:44 |
|---|
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 (07:07–07:44) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (07:44–18:15) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 15:56–18:15: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:07–07:44 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:07–07:44
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:24–07:04 (08.03)
Anandadi: Siddhi 07:07–07:44 Anandadi: Shubha 07:44–07:04 (08.03)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 15:56–04:24 (08.03); Bhadra Puchha 17:43–18:59; Bhadra Mukha 18:59–21:04
- Gandanta (tithi): 03:59–04:49 (08.03)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:24–06:15 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:19–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:32–15:17 |
| Godhuli | 18:15–18:41 |
| Pradosha | 18:15–20:49 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:05 (08.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:11–05:53 (08.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:52–18:15 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:41–14:05 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:28–16:52 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:46–17:31 |
| Varjyam | 05:59–07:44, 17:58–19:40 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:22–18:15 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Mula until 07:44, Purva-Ashadha from 07:44; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Kumbha 07:07, Mina 07:22, Mesha 08:03, Vrishabha 08:55, Mithuna 10:24, Karka 12:48, Simha 15:46
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 07:44) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 07:44) — 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:
- Vyatipata 07:07–18:15: 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 = −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: Vyatipata
+1 Anandadi: Shubha 07:44–07:04 (08.03)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:07–07:440 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:07–07:440 Vishti (Bhadra) 15:56–04:24 (08.03)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:07–07:44−3 Vyatipata 07:07–01:45 (08.03)
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Krakacha Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
| Festivals | Vijaya Ekadashi |
At sunrise 07:04
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 04:44 (09.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 4 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 09:18 more |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 00:58 (09.03) more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 16:41 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:18 | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
|---|---|
| from 16:41 | karana Balava |
| from 00:58 (09.03) | yoga Parigha |
| from 04:44 (09.03) | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| from 04:44 (09.03) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:27 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:04 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 18:17 |
| End of twilight | 18:54 |
| Moonrise | 04:52 |
| Moonset | 12:54 |
| Day length | 11 h 13 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 13, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:18 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (07:04–09:18) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (09:18–18:17) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Vijaya Ekadashi · Vishnu
The Ekadashi of the dark half of Magha (Phalguna in North India). “Bestower of victory”: according to legend, Rama observed it before crossing to Lanka.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 04:24–04:44 (09.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 13:48–16:04 (09.03)
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:04–04:44 (09.03) Krakacha Yoga 07:04–04:44 (09.03) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:44–07:02 (09.03)
Anandadi: Utpata 07:04–09:18 Anandadi: Mrityu 09:18–03:57 (09.03) Anandadi: Kana 03:57–07:02 (09.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:22–06:13 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:18–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:33–15:18 |
| Godhuli | 18:17–18:43 |
| Pradosha | 18:17–20:50 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:05 (09.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:27–05:06 (09.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:28–09:52 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:17–12:41 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:05–15:29 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:03–13:48, 15:18–16:03 |
| Varjyam | 17:33–19:12 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:18–15:42
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 09:18–15:42 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 09:18–15:42 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:18–07:59, 08:52–15:42 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 09:18, Uttara-Ashadha from 09:18; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Kumbha 07:04, Mina 07:18, Mesha 07:59, Vrishabha 08:52, Mithuna 10:20, Karka 12:44, Simha 15:42
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 09:18) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 09:18) — improved health; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
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).
- 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 = −6
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 Yoga Variyana 07:04–00:58 (09.03)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:18–07:02 (09.03)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:04–09:18−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:04–04:44 (09.03)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 09:18–03:57 (09.03)−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:04–04:44 (09.03)
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 — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
At sunrise 07:02
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 04:14 (10.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 4 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 10:03 more |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 23:32 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 16:35 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:03 | nakshatra Shravana |
|---|---|
| from 16:35 | karana Taitila |
| from 23:32 | yoga Shiva |
| from 04:14 (10.03) | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| from 04:14 (10.03) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:25 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:02 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 18:19 |
| End of twilight | 18:56 |
| Moonrise | 05:18 |
| Moonset | 14:12 |
| Day length | 11 h 17 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 9, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 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, Uttara-Ashadha (07:02–10:03) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (10:03–18:19) is good for sowing.
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 07:02–10:03 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:14–06:59 (10.03)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:02–10:03
Anandadi: Padma 07:02–11:41 Anandadi: Lumbaka 11:41–06:59 (10.03)
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 | 05:20–06:11 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:18–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:33–15:19 |
| Godhuli | 18:19–18:45 |
| Pradosha | 18:19–20:51 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:04 (10.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:38–01:14 (10.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:30–16:55 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:51–11:16 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:40–14:05 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:17–10:02, 23:23–00:14 (10.03) |
| Varjyam | 14:03–15:39 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:14–07:55, 08:48–15:38
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 07:14–07:55, 08:48–15:38 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:14–07:55, 08:48–15:38 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:14–07:55, 08:48–15:38 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 10:03, Shravana from 10:03; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Kumbha 07:02, Mina 07:14, Mesha 07:55, Vrishabha 08:48, Mithuna 10:16, Karka 12:40, Simha 15:38
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 10:03) — improved health; Shravana (from 10:03) — bodily development (physical growth); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Anandadi: Padma 07:02–11:41+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:02–10:030 Tripushkar Yoga 07:02–10:03−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 11:41–06:59 (10.03)−1 Yoga Parigha 07:02–12:15−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:02–10:03
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chhatra, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 06:59
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 02:57 (11.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 10:01 more |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 21:29 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 15:41 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:01 | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
|---|---|
| from 15:41 | karana Vanija |
| from 21:29 | yoga Siddha |
| from 02:57 (11.03) | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
| from 02:57 (11.03) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:22 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:59 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 18:21 |
| End of twilight | 18:58 |
| Moonrise | 05:39 |
| Moonset | 15:34 |
| Day length | 11 h 22 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 4, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:01 |
|---|
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 (06:59–10:01) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Pradosha Vrat · Shiva
A fast dedicated to Shiva on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of both halves of the month. The decisive time is the evening twilight (Pradosha), when, according to legend, Shiva dances on Mount Kailash: in the evening Shiva Puja and abhisheka of the lingam are performed.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:21–20:52
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:59–02:57 (11.03) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 10:01–06:56 (11.03)
Anandadi: Chhatra 06:59–10:01 Anandadi: Mitra 10:01–06:56 (11.03)
- Bhadra on earth: 02:57–14:03 (11.03); Bhadra Mukha 02:57–04:47 (11.03); Bhadra Puchha 12:52–13:58 (11.03)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 21:42–01:28 (15.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:18–06:08 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:34–15:19 |
| Godhuli | 18:21–18:47 |
| Pradosha | 18:21–20:52 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:04 (11.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:10–00:43 (11.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:40–14:05 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:24–09:50 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:15–12:40 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:17–13:03 |
| Varjyam | 13:53–15:26 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:10–07:51, 08:44–15:34 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shravana until 10:01, Dhanishtha from 10:01; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Kumbha 06:59, Mina 07:10, Mesha 07:51, Vrishabha 08:44, Mithuna 10:12, Karka 12:37, Simha 15:34
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 10:01) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 10:01) — longevity (increased vitality); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 06:59–10:01+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:59–10:01+1 Yoga Shiva 06:59–21:29+1 Auspicious weekday−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:59–02:57 (11.03)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 10:01–06:56 (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 — Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
| Festivals | Maha Shivaratri |
At sunrise 06:56
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 01:00 (12.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 09:14 more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 18:52 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:03 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:14 | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
|---|---|
| from 14:03 | karana Shakuni |
| from 18:52 | yoga Sadhya |
| from 01:00 (12.03) | tithi Amavasya |
| from 01:00 (12.03) | karana Chatushpada |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:20 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:56 |
| Noon | 12:39 |
| Sunset | 18:23 |
| End of twilight | 19:00 |
| Moonrise | 05:57 |
| Moonset | 16:58 |
| Day length | 11 h 27 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 09:14 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (09:14–18:23) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:56–14:03: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shakuni 14:03–18:23: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Krishna-chaturdashi 06:56–18:23: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Maha Shivaratri · Shiva
“The Great Night of Shiva” — the marriage of Shiva and Parvati and the appearance of the fiery lingam. Devotees fast all day, keep vigil at night, perform abhisheka of the lingam in each of the four praharas and offer bilva leaves; the main puja is at midnight (Nishitha).
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:14–01:00 (12.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:56–01:00 (12.03)
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:56–09:14 Anandadi: Vajra 09:14–06:54 (12.03)
- Bhadra on earth: 02:57–14:03; Bhadra Mukha 02:57–04:47; Bhadra Puchha 12:52–13:58
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 21:42 (10.03)–01:28 (15.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:16–06:06 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:17–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:34–15:20 |
| Godhuli | 18:23–18:48 |
| Pradosha | 18:23–20:54 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:04 (12.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:02–02:33 (12.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:06–15:32 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:56–08:22 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:48–11:14 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:45–11:31, 15:20–16:06 |
| Varjyam | 16:00–17:31 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 09:14, Shatabhisha from 09:14; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Kumbha 06:56, Mina 07:06, Mesha 07:47, Vrishabha 08:40, Mithuna 10:08, Karka 12:33, Simha 15:31
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 09:14) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 09:14) — gaining strength; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 06:56–18:23: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 06:56–14:03: 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 = −6
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth
+2 Yoga Siddha 06:56–18:52+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:56–09:14+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:56–09:14−1 Anandadi: Vajra 09:14–06:54 (12.03)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:56–01:00 (12.03)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 06:56–01:00 (12.03)−3 Bhadra on earth 06:56–14:03
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
| Festivals | Magha Amavasya |
At sunrise 06:54
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 22:31 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 07:49 more |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 15:47 more |
| Karana | Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 11:49 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:49 | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
|---|---|
| from 11:49 | karana Naga |
| from 15:47 | yoga Shubha |
| from 22:31 | tithi Shukla-pratipat |
| from 22:31 | karana Kimstughna |
| from 05:56 (13.03) | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:17 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:54 |
| Noon | 12:39 |
| Sunset | 18:26 |
| End of twilight | 19:02 |
| Moonrise | 06:13 |
| Moonset | 18:24 |
| Day length | 11 h 31 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 22:31 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 10, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:49 |
|---|
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, Shatabhisha (06:54–07:49) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (07:49–18:26) is good for root crops.
- Chatushpada 06:54–11:49: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Naga 11:49–18:26: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Magha Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)
The new moon — a day of ancestor rites: tarpana, shraddha and charity.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 01:00–22:31
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:31–06:51 (13.03)
Anandadi: Saumya 06:54–07:49 Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:56–06:51 (13.03) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 07:49–05:56 (13.03)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 21:42 (10.03)–01:28 (15.03)
- Gandanta (tithi): 22:10–22:52
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:14–06:04 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:17–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:35–15:21 |
| Godhuli | 18:26–18:50 |
| Pradosha | 18:26–20:55 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:03 (13.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:34–00:02 (13.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:13–12:40 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:33–16:59 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:20–09:47 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:12–09:58, 13:03–13:49 |
| Varjyam | 13:43–15:11 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:54–07:49, 08:36–15:27 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 07:49, Purva-Bhadra from 07:49; tithi Amavasya; lagna Kumbha 06:54, Mina 07:02, Mesha 07:43, Vrishabha 08:36, Mithuna 10:04, Karka 12:29, Simha 15:27
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 07:49) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 07:49) — facing death (dangers); Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Amavasya 06:54–18:26: 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 = −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: Amavasya
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:54–07:49+1 Yoga Sadhya 06:54–15:47+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Saumya 06:54–07:49−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:49–05:56 (13.03)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 07:49–05:56 (13.03)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Amavasya 06:54–22:31
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 Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
| Festivals | Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 06:51
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 19:41 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 1 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 03:46 (14.03) more |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 12:23 more |
| Karana | Kimstughna (fixed) · until 09:08 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:08 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 12:23 | yoga Shukla |
| from 19:41 | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
| from 19:41 | karana Balava |
| from 03:46 (14.03) | nakshatra Revati |
| from 06:11 (14.03) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:15 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:51 |
| Noon | 12:39 |
| Sunset | 18:28 |
| End of twilight | 19:04 |
| Moonrise | 06:30 |
| Moonset | 19:52 |
| Day length | 11 h 36 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 3, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (06:51–18:28) is good for sowing.
- Kimstughna 06:51–09:08: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)
The first evening after the new moon, when the thin lunar crescent becomes visible. People look at the young Moon, offer it water and pray for well-being; some fast until it appears.
Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 18:28–19:52
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 18:28–19:52
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:46–06:49 (14.03)
Anandadi: Prajapati 03:46–06:49 (14.03) Anandadi: Dhumra 06:51–03:46 (14.03)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 21:42 (10.03)–01:28 (15.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:12–06:01 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:16–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:35–15:22 |
| Godhuli | 18:28–18:52 |
| Pradosha | 18:28–20:56 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:03 (14.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:24–00:51 (14.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:45–11:12 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:06–15:33 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:51–08:18 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:51–07:38, 07:38–08:24 |
| Varjyam | 14:40–16:07 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:58–07:39, 08:32–15:23
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:58–07:39, 08:32–15:23 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:58–07:39, 08:32–15:23 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:58–07:39, 08:32–15:23 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Kumbha 06:51, Mina 06:58, Mesha 07:39, Vrishabha 08:32, Mithuna 10:00, Karka 12:25, Simha 15:23, Kanya 18:24
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Shubha 06:51–12:23+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:51–03:46 (14.03)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 06:51–03:46 (14.03)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Surya Dagdha tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Mina Sankranti |
At sunrise 06:49
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 16:40 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 01:28 (15.03) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 08:46 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 16:40 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:46 | yoga Brahma |
|---|---|
| from 16:40 | tithi Shukla-tritya |
| from 16:40 | karana Taitila |
| from 01:28 (15.03) | nakshatra Ashwini |
| from 03:08 (15.03) | karana Gara |
| from 05:06 (15.03) | yoga Indra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:12 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:49 |
| Noon | 12:39 |
| Sunset | 18:30 |
| End of twilight | 19:06 |
| Moonrise | 06:47 |
| Moonset | 21:22 |
| Day length | 11 h 41 min |
Sky
| Mina Sankranti | 02:33 — the Sun enters Mina (Pisces) |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 10, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:40 |
|---|
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, Revati (06:49–18:30) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
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, 06:49–08:57
on the day the Sun enters the sign
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 01:28–06:46 (15.03) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:28–06:46 (15.03)
Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:49–01:28 (15.03) Anandadi: Ananda 01:28–06:46 (15.03)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 21:42 (10.03)–01:28 (15.03)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:03–06:53 (15.03)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dvitya
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:10–05:59 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:16–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:36–15:23 |
| Godhuli | 18:30–18:54 |
| Pradosha | 18:30–20:57 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:02 (15.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:18–00:45 (15.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:02–18:30 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:39–14:07 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:34–17:02 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:56–17:43 |
| Varjyam | 14:37–16:04 |
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 throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 16:40, Shukla-tritya from 16:40; lagna Kumbha 06:49, Mina 06:54, Mesha 07:35, Vrishabha 08:28, Mithuna 09:56, Karka 12:21, Simha 15:19, Kanya 18:20
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Sankranti at 02:33 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +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
+2 Yoga Brahma 08:46–05:06 (15.03)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:49–01:28 (15.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:49–01:28 (15.03)+1 Auspicious tithi 06:49–16:400 Kharmas−1 Panchaka 06:49–01:28 (15.03)−1 Sankranti day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:49–16:40
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 | Favourable day — Yoga Indra, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 13:36 |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Vinayaka Chaturthi |
At sunrise 06:46
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 13:36 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 23:12 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 01:28 (16.03) more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 13:36 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:36 | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
|---|---|
| from 13:36 | karana Vanija |
| from 23:12 | nakshatra Bharani |
| from 00:07 (16.03) | karana Vishti |
| from 01:28 (16.03) | yoga Vaidhriti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:09 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:46 |
| Noon | 12:38 |
| Sunset | 18:32 |
| End of twilight | 19:09 |
| Moonrise | 07:08 |
| Moonset | 22:51 |
| Day length | 11 h 45 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 5, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:36 |
|---|
Festivals and periods
Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha
The monthly Chaturthi of Ganesha in the bright half of the month. Puja is performed at noon (Madhyahna); in the evening of this day devotees do not look at the Moon.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 13:36–13:49
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:46–23:12
Anandadi: Chara 23:12–06:43 (16.03) Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:46–23:12
- Bhadra in heaven: 00:07–10:40 (16.03); Bhadra Mukha 00:08–01:54 (16.03); Bhadra Puchha 09:37–10:40 (16.03)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:03 (14.03)–06:53
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:08–05:57 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:15–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:36–15:24 |
| Godhuli | 18:32–18:56 |
| Pradosha | 18:32–20:58 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:02 (16.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:41–18:08 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:14–09:42 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:11–12:39 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:07–15:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:02–13:49, 15:24–16:11 |
| Varjyam | 19:35–21:02 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:50–07:31, 08:24–13:36
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 06:50–07:31, 08:24–13:36 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 06:50–07:31, 08:24–13:36 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:50–07:31, 08:24–13:36 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Shukla-tritya until 13:36, Shukla-chaturti from 13:36; lagna Kumbha 06:46, Mina 06:50, Mesha 07:31, Vrishabha 08:24, Mithuna 09:52, Karka 12:17, Simha 15:15, Kanya 18:16
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 13:36–18:32: 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
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time ends by 13:36
+2 Yoga Indra 06:46–01:28 (16.03)+2 Ravi Yoga 06:46–23:12+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:46–23:12+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:46–13:360 Kharmas−1 Rikta tithi 13:36–06:43 (16.03)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:46–23:12−1 Gandanta 06:46–06:53
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vaidhriti |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:43
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 10:40 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 2 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 21:07 more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 22:00 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 10:40 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:40 | tithi Shukla-panchami |
|---|---|
| from 10:40 | karana Bava |
| from 21:07 | nakshatra Krittika |
| from 21:17 | karana Balava |
| from 22:00 | yoga Vishkambha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:07 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:43 |
| Noon | 12:38 |
| Sunset | 18:34 |
| End of twilight | 19:11 |
| Moonrise | 07:34 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 11 h 50 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 1, bad — 10
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:40 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (06:43–18:34) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:43–10:40: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 21:07–06:41 (17.03) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:07–06:41 (17.03)
Jwalamukhi Yoga 10:40–21:07 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:40–06:41 (17.03)
Anandadi: Musala 06:43–21:07 Anandadi: Gada 21:07–06:41 (17.03)
- Bhadra in heaven: 00:07–10:40; Bhadra Mukha 00:08–01:54; Bhadra Puchha 09:37–10:40
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:06–05:55 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:15–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:37–15:24 |
| Godhuli | 18:34–18:58 |
| Pradosha | 18:34–20:59 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:01 (17.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:44–18:11 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:36–17:05 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:41–11:10 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:39–14:07 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:05–09:53, 23:25–00:13 (17.03) |
| Varjyam | 07:58–09:25 |
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 10:40–15:11, 18:12–18:34 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 10:40, Shukla-panchami from 10:40; lagna Kumbha 06:43, Mina 06:47, Mesha 07:27, Vrishabha 08:20, Mithuna 09:48, Karka 12:13, Simha 15:11, Kanya 18:12
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 06:43–10:40: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Vaidhriti 06:43–18:34: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
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: Vaidhriti
+1 Auspicious tithi 10:40–06:41 (17.03)0 Kharmas−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:43–10:40−1 Anandadi: Musala 06:43–21:07−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:43–21:07−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:40–06:41 (17.03)−2 Jwalamukhi Yoga 10:40–21:07−2 Rikta tithi 06:43–10:40−3 Vaidhriti 06:43–22:00
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Skanda Shashti |
At sunrise 06:41
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 07:58 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 2 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 19:18 more |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 18:45 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 07:58 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:58 | tithi Shukla-shashti (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 07:58 | karana Kaulava |
| from 18:44 | karana Taitila |
| from 18:45 | yoga Priti |
| from 19:18 | nakshatra Rohini |
| from 05:35 (18.03) | tithi Shukla-saptami |
| from 05:35 (18.03) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:04 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:41 |
| Noon | 12:38 |
| Sunset | 18:36 |
| End of twilight | 19:13 |
| Moonrise | 08:08 |
| Moonset | 00:18 |
| Day length | 11 h 54 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 7, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:58 |
|---|
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, Krittika (06:41–18:36) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)
The sixth day of the waxing Moon is dedicated to Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya), the son of Shiva. Devotees fast and worship Murugan; the day is especially revered in South India.
Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 07:58–05:35 (18.03)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:41–10:52 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:41–19:18 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Ravi Yoga 19:18–06:38 (18.03) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:35–06:38 (18.03)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 19:18–05:35 (18.03)
Anandadi: Siddhi 06:41–19:18 Anandadi: Shubha 19:18–06:38 (18.03)
- Gandanta (tithi): 07:37–08:19
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:04–05:52 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:37–15:25 |
| Godhuli | 18:36–19:00 |
| Pradosha | 18:36–21:00 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:01 (18.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:05–18:34 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:38–14:08 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:10–09:40 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:09–12:38 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:14–13:02 |
| Varjyam | 08:12–09:41 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:41–07:58, 08:16–15:07, 18:08–18:36
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:41–07:58, 08:16–15:07, 18:08–18:36 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:41–07:58, 08:16–15:07, 18:08–18:36 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:43–07:23 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Shukla-panchami until 07:58, Shukla-shashti from 07:58; lagna Kumbha 06:41, Mina 06:43, Mesha 07:23, Vrishabha 08:16, Mithuna 09:44, Karka 12:09, Simha 15:07, Kanya 18:08
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +7
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Ravi Yoga 06:41–10:52+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 06:41–19:18+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:41–07:58+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:41–19:180 Kharmas−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 | Best day — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 17:51 |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:38
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 03:36 (19.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 17:51 more |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 15:48 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 16:32 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:48 | yoga Ayushman |
|---|---|
| from 16:32 | karana Vanija |
| from 17:51 | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
| from 03:36 (19.03) | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
| from 03:36 (19.03) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:01 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:38 |
| Noon | 12:37 |
| Sunset | 18:38 |
| End of twilight | 19:15 |
| Moonrise | 08:54 |
| Moonset | 01:36 |
| Day length | 11 h 59 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 2, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 17:51 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (06:38–17:51) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (17:51–18:38) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:38–17:51
Krakacha Yoga 03:36–06:36 (19.03) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:36–06:36 (19.03)
Anandadi: Utpata 06:38–17:51 Anandadi: Mrityu 17:51–06:36 (19.03)
- Bhadra in heaven: 03:36–14:45 (19.03); Bhadra Puchha 05:17–06:24 (19.03); Bhadra Mukha 06:24–08:16 (19.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:02–05:50 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:14–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:38–15:26 |
| Godhuli | 18:38–19:02 |
| Pradosha | 18:38–21:01 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:01 (19.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:51–16:21 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:08–15:38 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:38–08:08 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:38–11:08 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:38–11:26, 15:26–16:14 |
| Varjyam | 10:20–11:50, 23:12–00:44 (19.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:38–07:20, 08:12–15:03, 18:04–18:38
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 06:38–07:20, 08:12–15:03, 18:04–18:38 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 06:38–07:20, 08:12–15:03, 18:04–18:38 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:38–07:20, 08:12–15:03, 18:04–18:38 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Rohini until 17:51, Mrigashirsha from 17:51; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Mina 06:38, Mesha 07:20, Vrishabha 08:12, Mithuna 09:40, Karka 12:05, Simha 15:03, Kanya 18:04
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 17:51) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 17:51) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Thursday — success.
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 17:51
+2 Ravi Yoga 06:38–17:51+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:38–17:51+1 Yoga Priti 06:38–15:48+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:38–03:36 (19.03)0 Anandadi: Utpata 06:38–17:51 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Anandadi: Mrityu 17:51–06:36 (19.03)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
| Period | Kharmas · Holashtak |
| Festivals | Masik Durgashtami |
At sunrise 06:36
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 02:01 (20.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 16:48 more |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 13:11 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:45 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:11 | yoga Saubhagya |
|---|---|
| from 14:45 | karana Bava |
| from 16:48 | nakshatra Ardra |
| from 02:01 (20.03) | tithi Shukla-navami |
| from 02:01 (20.03) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:59 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:36 |
| Noon | 12:37 |
| Sunset | 18:40 |
| End of twilight | 19:17 |
| Moonrise | 09:54 |
| Moonset | 02:40 |
| Day length | 12 h 04 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 3, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:48 |
|---|
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 (06:36–16:48) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:36–14:45: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Masik Durgashtami · Durga
The monthly Ashtami of Durga — the eighth day of the waxing Moon. Devotees fast and perform Durga Puja for protection and strength.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 03:36–02:01 (20.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:36–02:01 (20.03) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:01–06:33 (20.03)
Anandadi: Manasa 06:36–16:48 Anandadi: Padma 16:48–06:33 (20.03)
- Bhadra in heaven: 05:17–14:45; Bhadra Puchha 05:17–06:24; Bhadra Mukha 06:24–08:16
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:00–05:48 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:14–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:38–15:27 |
| Godhuli | 18:40–19:04 |
| Pradosha | 18:40–21:02 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:00 (20.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:23–09:55, 06:26–08:00 (20.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:07–12:38 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:39–17:09 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:06–09:37 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:00–09:49, 13:02–13:50 |
| Varjyam | 00:59–02:33 (20.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:36–07:16, 08:08–14:59, 18:00–18:40 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 16:48, Ardra from 16:48; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Mina 06:36, Mesha 07:16, Vrishabha 08:08, Mithuna 09:36, Karka 12:01, Simha 14:59, Kanya 18:00
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 16:48) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 16:48) — sadness; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 06:36–18:40: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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: Manasa 06:36–16:48+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:36–16:48+1 Yoga Ayushman 06:36–13:11+1 Auspicious weekday0 Holashtak0 Kharmas0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 16:48–06:33 (20.03)−1 Ashtami 06:36–02:01 (20.03)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:36–02:01 (20.03)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:36–14:45
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: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Saubhagya; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
| Period | Kharmas · Holashtak |
At sunrise 06:33
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 00:51 (21.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 16:10 more |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 10:54 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 13:23 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:54 | yoga Shobhana |
|---|---|
| from 13:23 | karana Kaulava |
| from 16:10 | nakshatra Punarvasu |
| from 00:51 (21.03) | tithi Shukla-dashami |
| from 00:51 (21.03) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:56 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:33 |
| Noon | 12:37 |
| Sunset | 18:42 |
| End of twilight | 19:19 |
| Moonrise | 11:05 |
| Moonset | 03:29 |
| Day length | 12 h 08 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 16:10 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (16:10–18:42) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:33–00:51 (21.03) Ravi Yoga 16:10–06:30 (21.03)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:51–06:30 (21.03)
Anandadi: Chhatra 16:10–06:30 (21.03) Anandadi: Mudgara 06:33–16:10
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:58–05:45 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:13–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:39–15:27 |
| Godhuli | 18:42–19:05 |
| Pradosha | 18:42–21:04 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–01:00 (21.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:26–08:00 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:35–11:06 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:09–15:40 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:33–08:04 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:33–07:22, 07:22–08:10 |
| Varjyam | 04:04–05:39 (21.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:33–07:12, 08:04–14:55 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ardra until 16:10, Punarvasu from 16:10; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Mina 06:33, Mesha 07:12, Vrishabha 08:04, Mithuna 09:33, Karka 11:57, Simha 14:55, Kanya 17:56
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 16:10) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 16:10) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-navami 06:33–18:42: 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 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:33–00:51 (21.03)+1 Yoga Saubhagya 06:33–10:540 Ravi Yoga 16:10–06:30 (21.03)0 Anandadi: Chhatra 16:10–06:30 (21.03)0 Auspicious nakshatra 16:10–06:30 (21.03)0 Holashtak0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 06:33–16:10−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:33–16:10−2 Rikta tithi 06:33–00:51 (21.03)
| Summary | Best day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Dhwaja; auspicious time — until 08:58 |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
| Period | Kharmas · Holashtak |
At sunrise 06:30
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 00:06 (22.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 3 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 15:57 more |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 08:58 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 12:26 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:58 | yoga Atiganda |
|---|---|
| from 12:26 | karana Gara |
| from 15:57 | nakshatra Pushya |
| from 00:06 (22.03) | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
| from 00:06 (22.03) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:54 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:30 |
| Noon | 12:37 |
| Sunset | 18:44 |
| End of twilight | 19:21 |
| Moonrise | 12:22 |
| Moonset | 04:04 |
| Day length | 12 h 13 min |
Sky
| Vernal equinox | 03:45 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 9, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:57 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (06:30–15:57) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (15:57–18:44) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day Ravi Pushya Yoga 15:57–06:28 (22.03) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:57–06:28 (22.03)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:06–06:28 (22.03)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:30–15:57 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 15:57–06:28 (22.03)
- Gandanta (tithi): 23:43–00:30 (22.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:56–05:43 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:13–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:39–15:28 |
| Godhuli | 18:44–19:07 |
| Pradosha | 18:44–21:05 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:59 (22.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:34–15:09 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:12–18:44 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:37–14:09 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:40–17:12 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:06–17:55 |
| Varjyam | 00:00–01:37 (22.03) |
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 06:30–07:08, 08:00–14:51, 17:52–18:44 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 15:57, Pushya from 15:57; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Mina 06:30, Mesha 07:08, Vrishabha 08:00, Mithuna 09:29, Karka 11:53, Simha 14:51, Kanya 17:52
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 15:57) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 15:57) — increase in wealth; Sunday — physical well-being.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +7
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 08:58
+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:30–15:57+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:30–15:57+1 Yoga Shobhana 06:30–08:58+1 Auspicious tithi 06:30–00:06 (22.03)+1 Ravi Pushya Yoga 15:57–06:28 (22.03)0 Holashtak0 Kharmas0 Yoga Atiganda 08:58–11:12
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Krakacha Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
| Period | Kharmas · Holashtak |
| Festivals | Amalaki Ekadashi |
At sunrise 06:28
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 23:45 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 3 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 16:07 more |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 07:20 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 11:53 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:20 | yoga Sukarma |
|---|---|
| from 11:53 | karana Vishti |
| from 16:07 | nakshatra Ashlesha |
| from 23:45 | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
| from 23:45 | karana Bava |
| from 06:01 (23.03) | yoga Dhriti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:51 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:28 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 18:46 |
| End of twilight | 19:23 |
| Moonrise | 13:42 |
| Moonset | 04:30 |
| Day length | 12 h 18 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 16:07 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (06:28–16:07) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:53–18:46: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Amalaki Ekadashi · Vishnu
The Ekadashi of the bright half of Phalguna, dedicated to the amalaki (amla) tree, in which, according to legend, Vishnu resides. Devotees worship the amla tree and fast.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 00:06–23:45
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 06:25–08:54 (23.03)
- Kharmas
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:28–16:07 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:28–16:07
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:28–23:45 Krakacha Yoga 06:28–23:45 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 23:45–06:25 (23.03) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:45–06:25 (23.03)
Anandadi: Prajapati 06:28–16:07 Anandadi: Saumya 16:07–06:25 (23.03)
- Bhadra on earth: 11:53–23:45; Bhadra Puchha 16:39–17:50; Bhadra Mukha 17:50–19:48
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:54–05:41 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:12–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:40–15:29 |
| Godhuli | 18:46–19:09 |
| Pradosha | 18:46–21:06 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:59 (23.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:40–11:17 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:00–09:32 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:05–12:37 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:09–15:41 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:01–13:51, 15:29–16:18 |
| Varjyam | 05:12–06:50 (23.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:28–07:04, 07:56–11:53
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 06:28–07:04, 07:56–11:53 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 06:28–11:53 |
| Cutting toenails | good 06:28–07:04, 07:56–11:53 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:28–07:04, 07:56–14:47 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Pushya until 16:07, Ashlesha from 16:07; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Mina 06:28, Mesha 07:04, Vrishabha 07:56, Mithuna 09:25, Karka 11:49, Simha 14:47, Kanya 17:48
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 16:07) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 16:07) — physical affliction (suffering); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 11:53–18:46: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:28–16:07+2 Pushya 06:28–16:07+2 Ravi Yoga 06:28–16:07+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 06:28–16:07+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:28–23:45+1 Yoga Sukarma 07:20–06:01 (23.03)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:28–23:45 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Holashtak0 Kharmas0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 16:07–06:25 (23.03)−3 Krakacha Yoga 06:28–23:45−3 Bhadra on earth 11:53–23:45
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 — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda; auspicious time — after 16:40 |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
| Period | Kharmas · Holashtak |
At sunrise 06:25
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 23:46 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 3 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 16:40 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 05:00 (24.03) more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 11:43 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:43 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 16:40 | nakshatra Magha |
| from 23:46 | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
| from 23:46 | karana Kaulava |
| from 05:00 (24.03) | yoga Shula |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:48 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:25 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 18:48 |
| End of twilight | 19:25 |
| Moonrise | 15:00 |
| Moonset | 04:50 |
| Day length | 12 h 22 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 3, bad — 7
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:40 |
|---|
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 (16:40–18:48) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:25–16:40 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:46–06:22 (24.03)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:25–16:40
Anandadi: Ananda 06:25–16:40 Anandadi: Kaladanda 16:40–06:22 (24.03)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 10:29–22:51
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:52–05:38 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:12–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:40–15:30 |
| Godhuli | 18:48–19:11 |
| Pradosha | 18:48–21:07 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:58 (24.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:01–16:40 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:42–17:15 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:31–11:04 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:37–14:09 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:54–09:43, 23:26–00:12 (24.03) |
| Varjyam | 05:12–06:50, 05:07–06:47 (24.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | bad throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 16:40, Magha from 16:40; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Mina 06:25, Mesha 07:00, Vrishabha 07:53, Mithuna 09:21, Karka 11:45, Simha 14:43, Kanya 17:44
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 16:40) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 16:40) — loss of property; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 16:40
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:25–16:40+1 Anandadi: Ananda 06:25–16:40+1 Yoga Dhriti 06:25–05:00 (24.03)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:25–16:40 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Holashtak0 Kharmas0 Anandadi: Kaladanda 16:40–06:22 (24.03)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:25–16:40
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chara, Auspicious weekday; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
| Period | Kharmas · Holashtak |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 06:22
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 00:11 (25.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 3 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 17:34 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 04:17 (25.03) more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 11:55 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:55 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 17:34 | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
| from 00:11 (25.03) | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
| from 00:11 (25.03) | karana Gara |
| from 04:17 (25.03) | yoga Ganda |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:46 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:22 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 18:50 |
| End of twilight | 19:27 |
| Moonrise | 16:17 |
| Moonset | 05:07 |
| Day length | 12 h 27 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 17:34 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (06:22–17:34) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (17:34–18:50) 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, 18:50–21:08
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 17:34–06:20 (25.03)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:22–00:11 (25.03)
Anandadi: Chara 06:22–17:34 Anandadi: Sthira 17:34–06:20 (25.03)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:50–05:36 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:41–15:31 |
| Godhuli | 18:50–19:13 |
| Pradosha | 18:50–21:08 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:58 (25.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:05–16:45 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:36–14:10 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:56–09:29 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:03–12:36 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:11–13:01 |
| Varjyam | 05:07–06:47, 02:00–03:42 (25.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 06:22–06:56, 07:49–14:39, 17:40–18:50 |
| Cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Magha until 17:34, Purva-Phalguni from 17:34; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Mina 06:22, Mesha 06:56, Vrishabha 07:49, Mithuna 09:17, Karka 11:42, Simha 14:39, Kanya 17:40
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 17:34) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 17:34) — ill health; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Chara 06:22–17:34+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:22–00:11 (25.03)0 Ravi Yoga 17:34–06:20 (25.03)0 Holashtak0 Kharmas0 Yoga Shula 06:22–06:56−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:22–17:34−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:22–00:11 (25.03)
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, Auspicious weekday; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
| Period | Kharmas · Holashtak |
At sunrise 06:20
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 00:59 (26.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 3 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 18:52 more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 03:52 (26.03) more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 12:32 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:32 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 18:52 | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
| from 00:59 (26.03) | tithi Purnima |
| from 00:59 (26.03) | karana Vishti |
| from 03:52 (26.03) | yoga Vriddhi |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:43 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:20 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 18:52 |
| End of twilight | 19:29 |
| Moonrise | 17:32 |
| Moonset | 05:21 |
| Day length | 12 h 32 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 6, 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, Purva-Phalguni (06:20–18:52) is good for root crops.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 06:20–18:52: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:20–18:52 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:59–06:17 (26.03)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:20–00:59 (26.03) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 18:52–06:17 (26.03)
Anandadi: Matanga 18:52–06:17 (26.03) Anandadi: Gada 06:20–18:52
- Bhadra on earth: 00:59–01:15 (26.03)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 01:15–13:32 (26.03); Bhadra Puchha 09:10–10:26 (26.03); Bhadra Mukha 10:26–12:32 (26.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:48–05:34 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:11–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:41–15:31 |
| Godhuli | 18:52–19:15 |
| Pradosha | 18:52–21:09 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:57 (26.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:08–13:49 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:10–15:44 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:20–07:54 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:28–11:02 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:31–11:21, 15:31–16:22 |
| Varjyam | 02:35–04:17 (26.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:20–06:52, 07:45–14:35, 17:36–18:52 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Mina 06:20, Mesha 06:52, Vrishabha 07:45, Mithuna 09:13, Karka 11:38, Simha 14:35, Kanya 17:36
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 06:20–18:52: 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
Ordinary day · score S = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 06:20–18:52+1 Auspicious weekday0 Holashtak0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:20–00:59 (26.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Ganda 06:20–06:38−1 Anandadi: Gada 06:20–18:52−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:20–18:52−2 Rikta tithi 06:20–00:59 (26.03)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Vishti (Bhadra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
| Period | Kharmas · Holashtak |
| Festivals | Holika Dahan · Phalguna Purnima |
At sunrise 06:17
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 02:12 (27.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 2 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 20:34 more |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 03:47 (27.03) more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:32 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:32 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 20:34 | nakshatra Hasta |
| from 02:12 (27.03) | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
| from 02:12 (27.03) | karana Balava |
| from 03:47 (27.03) | yoga Dhruva |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:40 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:17 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 18:54 |
| End of twilight | 19:31 |
| Moonrise | 18:46 |
| Moonset | 05:35 |
| Day length | 12 h 36 min |
Sky
| Northern samvatsara | 07:43 — Sarvadhari → Virodhi |
|---|
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, Uttara-Phalguni (06:17–18:54) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:17–13:32: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Holika Dahan · Narasimha and Prahlada
On the evening of the full moon of Phalguna the bonfire of Holika is burnt — in memory of Prahlada’s rescue from the fire in which the demoness Holika perished. The bonfire is lit in Pradosha, avoiding Bhadra.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:54–21:10
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 00:59–02:12 (27.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:12–06:15 (27.03)
Anandadi: Shubha 06:17–20:34 Anandadi: Amrita 20:34–06:15 (27.03)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 01:15–13:32; Bhadra Puchha 09:10–10:26; Bhadra Mukha 10:26–12:32
- Gandanta (tithi): 01:46–02:37 (27.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:46–05:32 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:10–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:42–15:32 |
| Godhuli | 18:54–19:17 |
| Pradosha | 18:54–21:10 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:57 (27.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:51–14:34 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:01–12:36 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:45–17:19 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:52–09:26 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:49–09:39, 13:01–13:51 |
| Varjyam | 05:42–07:26 (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 06:17–06:48, 07:41–14:32, 17:33–18:54 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Purnima; lagna Mina 06:17, Mesha 06:48, Vrishabha 07:41, Mithuna 09:09, Karka 11:34, Simha 14:32, Kanya 17:33
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Purnima 06:17–18:54: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
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.
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Shubha 06:17–20:34+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:17–20:34+1 Yoga Vriddhi 06:17–03:47 (27.03)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Holashtak0 Kharmas−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:17–13:32
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Yamaghanta |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Holi (Dhulandi) |
At sunrise 06:15
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 03:50 (28.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 22:39 more |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 04:00 (28.03) more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 14:58 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:58 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 22:39 | nakshatra Chitra |
| from 03:50 (28.03) | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
| from 03:50 (28.03) | karana Taitila |
| from 04:00 (28.03) | yoga Vyaghata |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:37 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:15 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 18:56 |
| End of twilight | 19:33 |
| Moonrise | 19:59 |
| Moonset | 05:49 |
| Day length | 12 h 41 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 02:12 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 2, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (06:15–18:56) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Holi (Dhulandi) · Krishna and Radha
The spring festival of colours: on the day after Holika Dahan people shower each other with coloured powders and drench each other with water; grievances and caste distinctions are forgotten.
Rule: relative to a neighbouring festival
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Dwipushkar Yoga 03:50–06:12 (28.03)
Yamaghanta 06:15–22:39
Anandadi: Mrityu 06:15–22:39 Anandadi: Kana 22:39–06:12 (28.03)
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 | 04:44–05:29 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:10–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:42–15:33 |
| Godhuli | 18:56–19:19 |
| Pradosha | 18:56–21:11 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:57 (28.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:08–17:52 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:25–11:00 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:10–15:46 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:15–07:50 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:15–07:05, 07:05–07:56 |
| Varjyam | 05:42–07:26 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:15–06:44, 07:37–14:28, 17:29–18:56
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 06:15–06:44, 07:37–14:28, 17:29–18:56 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:15–06:44, 07:37–14:28, 17:29–18:56 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:15–06:44, 07:37–14:28, 17:29–18:56 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Mina 06:15, Mesha 06:44, Vrishabha 07:37, Mithuna 09:05, Karka 11:30, Simha 14:28, Kanya 17:29
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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: Anandadi: Mrityu, Yamaghanta
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:15–22:39+1 Yoga Dhruva 06:15–04:00 (28.03)+1 Auspicious tithi 06:15–03:50 (28.03)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 03:50–06:12 (28.03)0 Kharmas−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 06:15–22:39−3 Yamaghanta 06:15–22:39
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Surya Dagdha tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:12
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 05:52 (29.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 2 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 01:09 (29.03) more |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 04:33 (29.03) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 16:48 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 16:48 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 01:09 (29.03) | nakshatra Swati |
| from 04:33 (29.03) | yoga Harshana |
| from 05:52 (29.03) | tithi Krishna-tritya |
| from 05:52 (29.03) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:35 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:12 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 18:58 |
| End of twilight | 19:35 |
| Moonrise | 21:12 |
| Moonset | 06:04 |
| Day length | 12 h 45 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 11, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (06:12–18:58) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Dwipushkar Yoga 06:12–01:09 (29.03)
Anandadi: Padma 06:12–01:09 (29.03) Anandadi: Lumbaka 01:09–06:09 (29.03)
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dvitya
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 | 04:42–05:27 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:09–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:43–15:34 |
| Godhuli | 18:58–19:20 |
| Pradosha | 18:58–21:12 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:56 (29.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:05–19:51 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:22–18:58 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:35–14:11 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:47–17:22 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:16–18:07 |
| Varjyam | 07:29–09:15 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:12–06:40, 07:33–14:24, 17:25–18:58
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:12–06:40, 07:33–14:24, 17:25–18:58 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:12–06:40, 07:33–14:24, 17:25–18:58 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Mina 06:12, Mesha 06:40, Vrishabha 07:33, Mithuna 09:01, Karka 11:26, Simha 14:24, Kanya 17:25
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Sunday — physical well-being.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Padma 06:12–01:09 (29.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:12–01:09 (29.03)+1 Auspicious tithi 06:12–05:52 (29.03)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 06:12–01:09 (29.03)0 Kharmas0 Yoga Vyaghata 06:12–07:41−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:12–05:52 (29.03)
| Summary | Favourable day — Anandadi: Chhatra, Auspicious nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:09
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 08:14 (30.03) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 1 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 03:58 (30.03) more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 05:20 (30.03) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 19:01 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 19:01 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 03:58 (30.03) | nakshatra Vishakha |
| from 05:20 (30.03) | yoga Vajra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:32 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:09 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 19:00 |
| End of twilight | 19:38 |
| Moonrise | 22:22 |
| Moonset | 06:22 |
| Day length | 12 h 50 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 2, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (06:09–19:00) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Yamaghanta 03:58–06:07 (30.03)
Anandadi: Chhatra 06:09–03:58 (30.03) Anandadi: Mitra 03:58–06:07 (30.03)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 19:01–08:14 (30.03); Bhadra Puchha 03:37–04:56 (30.03); Bhadra Mukha 04:56–07:08 (30.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:40–05:25 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:09–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:43–15:35 |
| Godhuli | 19:00–19:22 |
| Pradosha | 19:00–21:13 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:56 (30.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:08–19:55 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:46–09:22 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:58–12:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:11–15:47 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:00–13:52, 15:35–16:26 |
| Varjyam | 07:24–09:12 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:09–06:36, 07:29–14:20, 17:21–19:00
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 06:09–06:36, 07:29–14:20, 17:21–19:00 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | good 06:09–06:36, 07:29–14:20, 17:21–19:00 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:09–06:36, 07:29–14:20, 17:21–19:00 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Mina 06:09, Mesha 06:36, Vrishabha 07:29, Mithuna 08:57, Karka 11:22, Simha 14:20, Kanya 17:21
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; 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
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 06:09–03:58 (30.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:09–03:58 (30.03)+1 Yoga Harshana 06:09–05:20 (30.03)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi all day0 Kharmas−2 Tryahasparsha
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Shrivatsa, Auspicious tithi; cons: Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Angaraki Chaturthi (Bhalachandra) |
At sunrise 06:07
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 08:14 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 07:02 (31.03) more |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 06:19 (31.03) more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:14 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:14 | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
|---|---|
| from 08:14 | karana Bava |
| from 21:31 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:29 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:07 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 19:02 |
| End of twilight | 19:40 |
| Moonrise | 23:30 |
| Moonset | 06:44 |
| Day length | 12 h 55 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 7, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:14 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (06:07–19:02) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:07–08:14: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Angaraki Chaturthi (Bhalachandra) · Ganesha
A Sankashti falling on a Tuesday — the day of Mars (Angaraka) — is the most favourable of all Sankashtis: a fast on this day is equated with observing every Sankashti of the year.
Rule: at moonrise, 23:30
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:07–08:14
Anandadi: Shrivatsa all day
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 19:01 (29.03)–08:14; Bhadra Puchha 03:37–04:56; Bhadra Mukha 04:56–07:08
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:38–05:22 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:09–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:44–15:35 |
| Godhuli | 19:02–19:24 |
| Pradosha | 19:02–21:14 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:55 (31.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:07–22:55 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:48–17:25 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:21–10:58 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:34–14:11 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:42–09:34, 23:27–00:11 (31.03) |
| Varjyam | 10:17–12:05 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:07–06:32, 07:25–08:14
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:07–06:32, 07:25–08:14 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | average 06:07–06:32, 07:25–08:14 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:07–06:32, 07:25–08:14 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Krishna-tritya until 08:14, Krishna-chaturti from 08:14; lagna Mina 06:07, Mesha 06:32, Vrishabha 07:25, Mithuna 08:53, Karka 11:18, Simha 14:16, Kanya 17:17
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 08:14–19:02: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
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: Shrivatsa all day+1 Auspicious tithi 06:07–08:140 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:07–08:140 Kharmas0 Yoga Vajra 06:07–06:350 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:07–08:14−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 08:14–06:04 (31.03)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi; auspicious time — after 10:50 |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:04
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 10:50 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 4 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 07:02 more |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 06:19 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 10:50 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:19 | yoga Siddhi |
|---|---|
| from 07:02 | nakshatra Anuradha |
| from 10:50 | tithi Krishna-panchami |
| from 10:50 | karana Kaulava |
| from 00:10 (01.04) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:27 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:04 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 19:04 |
| End of twilight | 19:42 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 07:12 |
| Day length | 12 h 59 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 07:02 | from 10:50 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (06:04–07:02) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (07:02–19:04) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:02–06:02 (01.04) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:02–06:02 (01.04)
Anandadi: Prajapati 06:04–07:02 Anandadi: Saumya 07:02–06:02 (01.04)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:36–05:20 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:44–15:36 |
| Godhuli | 19:04–19:26 |
| Pradosha | 19:04–21:16 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:55 (01.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:25–00:13 (01.04) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:34–14:12 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:42–09:19 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:57–12:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:08–13:00 |
| Varjyam | 11:34–13:22 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:50–19:04
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 10:50–19:04 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 10:50–19:04 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 10:50–14:12, 17:13–19:04 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Vishakha until 07:02, Anuradha from 07:02; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 10:50, Krishna-panchami from 10:50; lagna Mina 06:04, Mesha 06:28, Vrishabha 07:21, Mithuna 08:49, Karka 11:14, Simha 14:12, Kanya 17:13
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 07:02) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 07:02) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 06:04–10:50: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in 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 = +8
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 10:50
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:02–06:02 (01.04)+2 Yoga Siddhi 06:19–06:02 (01.04)+1 Anandadi: Saumya 07:02–06:02 (01.04)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:02–06:02 (01.04)+1 Auspicious tithi 10:50–06:02 (01.04)0 Kharmas−2 Rikta tithi 06:04–10:50
Patron: Madhava; Aditya — Pushan. Full moon in nakshatra Magha. 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: Sarvadhari (No. 22)
Shaka Samvat 1858 · Vikram Samvat 1993 · Kali Yuga 5037
Next year — Ishvara, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 11.04.1937
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth 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)
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.
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: 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.
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): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
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).
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.
A tithi “burnt” by the Sun in its current sign (the Sun in Dhanu or Mina — the 2nd, in Vrishabha or Kumbha — the 4th, in Mesha or Karka — the 6th, in Mithuna or Kanya — the 8th, in Simha or Vrischika — the 10th, in Tula or Makara — the 12th): unfavourable for new undertakings.
The penultimate, 14th muhurta of the night: it begins about an hour and a half before sunrise and lasts about 48 minutes. The best time for meditation, prayer, japa and study.
The 8th of the 15 daytime muhurtas, around true noon (about 48 minutes). The “invincible” time, suitable for almost any new undertaking — except on Wednesdays.
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
The first fifth of the night after sunset (three night muhurtas, about 2.5 hours). The time for worshipping Shiva, lighting the Diwali diyas and performing Holika Dahan.
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 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.
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 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Tithis for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th; avoided — the 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 14th, full moon and new moon; in Krishna Paksha the first five tithis are permitted (according to some, the first seven).
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “ruin of the family”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “great calamities”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
Lagna for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious signs — Vrishabha, Mithuna, Karka, Kanya, Tula, Makara and Mina; avoided — Mesha, Simha, Vrischika, Dhanu and Kumbha (all except Kumbha are permitted if a benefic occupies the sign or benefics aspect it).
Mesha (Aries) — “great calamities”; Simha (Leo) — “disease and suffering”; Vrischika (Scorpio) — “disease and suffering”; Dhanu (Sagittarius) — “fear of the authorities”; Kumbha (Aquarius) — “ruin of the family”.
Classical rules: have a haircut or shave in the daytime, preferably before noon — not at night or at twilight; not after eating, bathing or anointing the body with oil; not on the day of setting out on a journey; not when one’s wife is pregnant; not on one’s birth nakshatra or the 10th and 19th nakshatras from it, and not during Chandrashtama (the Moon in the 8th sign from the natal Moon). These prohibitions are lifted for a wedding, an initiation, release from prison, mourning for one’s parents and at the ruler’s command.
Sources: the Kalaprakashika of Narasimha (ch. V on haircuts — written about a child’s first haircut, chaula; English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), the Muhurta Chintamani of Rama Daivajna, B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha. The rating is the site’s summary, as in the “Lunar haircut calendar”: starting from a base score of 4, each factor — weekday, nakshatra, tithi and lagna — adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–8: 7–8 good, 4–6 average, 0–3 bad. Windows are the parts of the daytime with the best rating (at least 15 minutes long); for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting, the times of the day’s prohibitions are excluded.
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
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.
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
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
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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: 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 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
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.
The Moon’s nakshatra is the 4th, 6th, 9th, 10th, 13th or 20th from the Sun’s nakshatra. As the Sun dispels darkness, so this yoga cancels many bad combinations of the day and supports new undertakings.
“Burnt” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 11, Tue — 5, Wed — 3, Thu — 6, Fri — 8, Sat — 9. Whatever is begun bears no fruit.
“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.
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.
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 — unfavourable for a haircut
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
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)
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.
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: 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 Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
A combination of weekday and nakshatra that yields the “nectar of success”: Sun — Hasta, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashwini, Wed — Anuradha, Thu — Pushya, Fri — Revati, Sat — Rohini. One of the strongest auspicious yogas: it brings success to almost any undertaking.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The yoga of “accomplishing all aims”: an auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra (each day has its own 3–7 nakshatras). Good for any new undertaking; exceptions: Thu + Pushya is not used for weddings, Tue + Ashwini for housewarmings, Sat + Rohini for travel.
The 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 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
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: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)
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.
Deity: Yama
Bhadra — the most inauspicious karana: weddings, journeys, purchases and any auspicious undertakings are avoided during it. It suits only harsh deeds: fighting enemies, demolition, removing obstacles.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Jupiter
The time of Jupiter's action is considered the most favorable for all worldly and spiritual affairs not related to coercion or anger. You can begin spiritual practices, good deeds, study of philosophy, Doctrine, various sciences.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“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.
“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.
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 6 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 13:30–15:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 13:59–15:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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: 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: 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.
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 Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The Moon in 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.
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
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.
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
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: 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.
Lord: Saturn
This is the only day of the week when, according to astrological indications, you can safely postpone most important household and spiritual affairs, which is reflected in a variety of cultures around the world. However, on this day you can carry out monotonous monotonous work, or relax.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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
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.
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.
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 Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 8 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 16:30–18:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 16:59–18:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Meaning: 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)
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.
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): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
Planting and sowing are allowed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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
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: 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
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.
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): 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-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).
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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: 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)
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.
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): 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-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).
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
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: 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-chaturdashi
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).
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).
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
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: 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: Vrisha (the sacred bull)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for work with cattle, worship of cows and rites for the ancestors (shraddha).
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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).
Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Patron: Govinda; Aditya — Parjanya. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Phalguni. Ritu: Shishira.
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)
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: Vayu (Marut)
Fixed, but auspicious: good for auspicious ceremonies, offerings and homa, work for prosperity and livelihood.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second lunar day of Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
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)
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 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)
any undertakings
The Sun in Dhanu or Mina: a month without weddings, housewarmings and other samskaras. Good for prayer, charity and pilgrimage.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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: 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): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
felling trees, 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
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): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
do not fell trees, 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.
“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 — favourable 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): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
plowing the ground
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 — 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.
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: 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): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: 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: 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): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing 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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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).
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: 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: 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): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-navami
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).
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth
Auspicious: 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): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Punarvasu
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
A Sunday when the Moon is in Pushya. Very favourable for purchases, preparing medicines and medical treatment, beginning studies and mantra practice.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh lunar day is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Meaning: 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): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
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.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth lunar day and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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: 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
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit
Inauspicious: 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.
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 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
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
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
Meaning: Following red
Symbol: Half of the bed under the feet (foot)
Deity: Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: accumulate and prosper through alliances
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Purnima
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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: 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
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 Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
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.
“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 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.
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 Swati
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
+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.
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 Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.