March 1942 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Phalguna (until 16.03), Chaitra (from 17.03). Periods: until 2.03 — Holashtak; from 14.03 — Kharmas; 17–26.03 — Chaitra Navaratri (spring). Major festivals: 2.03 Holika Dahan; 3.03 Holi (Dhulandi); 17.03 Ugadi, Gudi Padwa — Hindu New Year; 17.03 Chaitra Navaratri: Ghatasthapana; 26.03 Rama Navami. 3.03 — lunar eclipse, total (fully visible); 17.03 — solar eclipse, partial (not visible here).
Icons this month (26)
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 Wed — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Vardhamana, Auspicious nakshatra until 16:11
Uttara-Phalguni (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects. - 7.03 Sat — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi, Auspicious nakshatra until 07:56
Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes. - 9.03 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa until 09:50
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals. - 13.03 Fri — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes. - 19.03 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Indra, Anandadi: Manasa after 12:38
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business. - 23.03 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Vardhamana
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects. - 26.03 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi after 18:01
Punarvasu (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes. - 27.03 Fri — Pushya, Ravi Yoga, Auspicious weekday
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Festivals
- 2.03 Mon Holika Dahan
- 2.03 Mon Phalguna Purnima
- 3.03 Tue Holi (Dhulandi)
- 6.03 Fri Sankashti Chaturthi (Bhalachandra)
- 7.03 Sat Rang Panchami
- 9.03 Mon Kalashtami
- 10.03 Tue Sheetala Ashtami (Basoda)
- 12.03 Thu Papmochani Ekadashi
- 13.03 Fri Papmochani Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast
- 14.03 Sat Mina Sankranti
- 14.03 Sat Shani Pradosha
- 15.03 Sun Masik Shivaratri
- 16.03 Mon Phalguna Amavasya
- 16.03 Mon Somvati Amavasya
- 17.03 Tue Ugadi, Gudi Padwa — Hindu New Year
- 17.03 Tue Chaitra Navaratri: Ghatasthapana
- 18.03 Wed Chandra Darshan
- 19.03 Thu Gangaur
- 20.03 Fri Vinayaka Chaturthi
- 22.03 Sun Skanda Shashti
- 23.03 Mon Yamuna Chhath (Yamuna Jayanti)
- 25.03 Wed Durga Ashtami of Chaitra Navaratri
- 26.03 Thu Rama Navami
- 28.03 Sat Kamada Ekadashi
- 29.03 Sun Pradosha Vrat
- 30.03 Mon Mahavir Jayanti
Special muhurta yogas
- 3.03 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 02:13–07:15 (04.03)
- 4.03 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:40–07:12 (05.03)
- 7.03 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:07–12:54
- 9.03 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:02–09:50
- 13.03 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:52–04:03 (14.03)
- 17.03 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:41–04:50 (18.03)
- 19.03 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 20.03 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:34–08:05
- 23.03 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 23.03 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 16:02–06:23 (24.03)
- 24.03 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 06:23–13:50
- 26.03 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 26.03 Thu Amrita Siddhi Yoga 00:01–06:15 (27.03)
- 26.03 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga 00:01–06:15 (27.03)
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.
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Avoid starting important matters
- 2.03 Mon — Eclipse, Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra (unfavourable day)
- 3.03 Tue — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 11.03 Wed — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata, Krakacha Yoga (unfavourable day)
- 12.03 Thu — Kshaya tithi, Yoga Parigha, Vishti (Bhadra)
- 14.03 Sat — Sankranti day, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Panchaka
- 15.03 Sun — Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Panchaka
- 16.03 Mon — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
- 20.03 Fri — Vaidhriti, Tryahasparsha, Rikta tithi
- 21.03 Sat — Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 22.03 Sun — Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Dhumra
- 25.03 Wed — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 28.03 Sat — Bhadra on earth, Hutashana Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 29.03 Sun — Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga (unfavourable day)
Sky this month
- 3.03 Full moon (Purnima) 03:19
- 3.03 Lunar eclipse, total, greatest eclipse 03:21, magnitude 1.560
fully visible: 01:31–05:11, maximum eclipse here 03:21, magnitude 1.560 - 5.03 Northern samvatsara: Vijaya → Jaya 10:56
- 14.03 Mina Sankranti 09:32 — the Sun enters Mina (Pisces)
- 17.03 New moon (Amavasya) 02:49
- 17.03 Solar eclipse, partial, greatest eclipse 02:36, magnitude 0.640
not visible here (outside the eclipse zone) - 21.03 Vernal equinox 09:10
Periods
- until 2.03 Holashtak
- from 14.03 Kharmas
- 17–26.03 Chaitra Navaratri (spring)
- 14.03 15:48 – 19.03 06:12 Mrityu Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Vrisha (No. 15, “bull, might”) — A year of strength: well-being; cattle breeding and farming flourish. more
Chitrabhanu (No. 16, “shining in many colours”) — A brilliant year: abundance, joy, success in the arts and in affairs. more
Northern samvatsara: Vijaya → Jaya. Shaka Samvat 1864, Vikram Samvat 1999, Kali Yuga 5043.
Phalguna (Tapasya) — The last month of the lunar year: Holika Dahan and Holi; Mina Sankranti begins the second Kharmas. more
Chaitra (Madhu) — Beginning of the lunar year and of spring: Ugadi (Gudi Padwa), Chaitra Navaratri, Rama Navami, Hanuman Jayanti. A time of renewal and new vows. more
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Times are standard time UTC+3 (from the site settings, without daylight saving time) · panchanga at sunrise (upper limb of the Sun’s disc, with refraction) · ayanamsa Lahiri · place 55°45′ N 37°35′ E · festival dates are calculated for this location by the rules of kala vyapti · times of Sankranti are accurate to within a few minutes
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more |
| Period | Holashtak |
At sunrise 07:22
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 03:56 (02.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 3 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 17:23 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 21:56 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 16:02 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 16:02 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 17:23 | nakshatra Magha |
| from 21:56 | yoga Sukarma |
| from 03:56 (02.03) | tithi Purnima |
| from 03:56 (02.03) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:45 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:22 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 18:02 |
| End of twilight | 18:39 |
| Moonrise | 16:18 |
| Moonset | 06:33 |
| Day length | 10 h 39 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 2, bad — 9
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 17:23 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (17:23–18:02) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 07:22–18:02: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 07:22–17:23
Yamaghanta 17:23–07:20 (02.03)
Anandadi: Vajra 07:22–17:23 Anandadi: Mudgara 17:23–07:20 (02.03)
- Bhadra on earth: 03:56–15:42 (02.03); Bhadra Puchha 11:32–12:42 (02.03); Bhadra Mukha 12:42–14:39 (02.03)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 11:13–23:29
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:35–06:29 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:21–13:04 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:29–15:12 |
| Godhuli | 18:02–18:29 |
| Pradosha | 18:02–20:42 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:08 (02.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:43–17:23 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:42–18:02 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:42–14:02 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:22–16:42 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:37–17:20 |
| Varjyam | 05:47–07:27, 05:30–07:07 (02.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 17:23, Magha from 17:23; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Kumbha 07:22, Mina 07:46, Mesha 08:27, Vrishabha 09:20, Mithuna 10:48, Karka 13:13, Simha 16:11
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 17:23) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 17:23) — loss of property; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 07:22–18:02: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 07:22–17:230 Holashtak0 Yamaghanta 17:23–07:20 (02.03)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 07:22–17:23−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:22–17:23−2 Rikta tithi 07:22–03:56 (02.03)
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Eclipse, Bhadra on earth |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more |
| Period | Holashtak |
| Festivals | Holika Dahan · Phalguna Purnima |
At sunrise 07:20
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 03:19 (03.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 3 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 17:38 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 20:24 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:42 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:42 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 17:38 | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
| from 20:24 | yoga Dhriti |
| from 03:19 (03.03) | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
| from 03:19 (03.03) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:43 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:20 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 18:04 |
| End of twilight | 18:41 |
| Moonrise | 17:31 |
| Moonset | 07:01 |
| Day length | 10 h 44 min |
Sky
| Sutak | 16:31–05:11 (03.03) |
|---|
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 17:38 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (07:20–17:38) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (17:38–18:04) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:20–15:42: 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, 18:04–20:43
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 03:56–03:19 (03.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Anandadi: Dhwaja 17:38–07:17 (03.03) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 07:20–17:38
- Bhadra on earth: 03:56–15:42; Bhadra Puchha 11:32–12:42; Bhadra Mukha 12:42–14:39
- Gandanta (tithi): 02:56–03:42 (03.03)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:33–06:27 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:21–13:04 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:29–15:12 |
| Godhuli | 18:04–18:31 |
| Pradosha | 18:04–20:43 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:07 (03.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:12–16:49 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:40–10:01 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:21–12:42 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:03–15:23 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:04–13:47, 15:12–15:55 |
| Varjyam | 01:32–03:07 (03.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:42–08:23, 09:16–16:07 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Magha until 17:38, Purva-Phalguni from 17:38; tithi Purnima; lagna Kumbha 07:20, Mina 07:42, Mesha 08:23, Vrishabha 09:16, Mithuna 10:44, Karka 13:09, Simha 16:07
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 17:38) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 17:38) — ill health; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Eclipse: no haircuts or shaving on the day of an eclipse or during Sutak (16:31–18:04).
- Purnima 07:20–18:04: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Bhadra on earth 07:20–15:42: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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: Eclipse
Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth
+1 Yoga Sukarma 07:20–20:24+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Dhwaja 17:38–07:17 (03.03)0 Holashtak−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 07:20–17:38−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:20–17:38−3 Eclipse−3 Bhadra on earth 07:20–15:42
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 — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more |
| Festivals | Holi (Dhulandi) · Lunar eclipse, total (fully visible) |
At sunrise 07:17
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 02:13 (04.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 3 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 17:22 more |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 18:28 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 14:49 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:49 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 17:22 | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
| from 18:28 | yoga Shula |
| from 02:13 (04.03) | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
| from 02:13 (04.03) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:40 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:17 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 18:06 |
| End of twilight | 18:44 |
| Moonrise | 18:48 |
| Moonset | 07:26 |
| Day length | 10 h 49 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 03:19 |
|---|---|
| Lunar eclipse, total | greatest eclipse 03:21, magnitude 1.560 |
| Phases | Penumbral eclipse begins 00:29 Partial eclipse begins 01:31 Total eclipse begins 02:33 Total eclipse ends 04:09 Partial eclipse ends 05:11 Penumbral eclipse ends 06:13 |
| Visibility | fully visible: 01:31–05:11, maximum eclipse here 03:21, magnitude 1.560 |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 4, bad — 6
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 17:22 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (07:17–17:22) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (17:22–18:06) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Holi (Dhulandi) · Krishna and Radha
The spring festival of colours: on the day after Holika Dahan people shower each other with coloured powders and drench each other with water; grievances and caste distinctions are forgotten.
Rule: relative to a neighbouring festival
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 02:13–07:15 (04.03)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:17–02:13 (04.03)
Anandadi: Prajapati 17:22–07:15 (04.03) Anandadi: Dhumra 07:17–17:22
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:32–06:24 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:20–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:30–15:13 |
| Godhuli | 18:06–18:33 |
| Pradosha | 18:06–20:44 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:07 (04.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:02–12:37 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:24–16:45 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:00–11:21 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:42–14:03 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:27–10:10, 23:22–00:14 (04.03) |
| Varjyam | 00:21–01:55 (04.03) |
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 Purva-Phalguni until 17:22, Uttara-Phalguni from 17:22; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Kumbha 07:17, Mina 07:39, Mesha 08:19, Vrishabha 09:12, Mithuna 10:40, Karka 13:05, Simha 16:03
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 17:22) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 17:22) — destruction of all diseases; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Yoga Dhriti 07:17–18:28+1 Auspicious tithi 07:17–02:13 (04.03)0 Anandadi: Prajapati 17:22–07:15 (04.03)0 Auspicious nakshatra 17:22–07:15 (04.03)0 Tripushkar Yoga 02:13–07:15 (04.03)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 07:17–17:22−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:17–17:22−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:17–02:13 (04.03)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Vardhamana; auspicious time — until 16:11 |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more |
At sunrise 07:15
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 00:42 (05.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 3 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 16:40 more |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 16:11 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 13:30 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:30 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 16:11 | yoga Ganda |
| from 16:40 | nakshatra Hasta |
| from 00:42 (05.03) | tithi Krishna-tritya |
| from 00:42 (05.03) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:38 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:15 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 18:09 |
| End of twilight | 18:46 |
| Moonrise | 20:06 |
| Moonset | 07:49 |
| Day length | 10 h 53 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 3, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 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, Uttara-Phalguni (07:15–16:40) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (16:40–18:09) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:15–00:42 (05.03) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:40–07:12 (05.03)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:42–07:12 (05.03) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:42–07:12 (05.03)
Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:15–16:40 Anandadi: Ananda 16:40–07:12 (05.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:30–06:22 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:31–15:14 |
| Godhuli | 18:09–18:35 |
| Pradosha | 18:09–20:45 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:07 (05.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:41–11:14 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:42–14:03 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:36–09:58 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:20–12:42 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:20–13:03 |
| Varjyam | 00:42–02:14 (05.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:35–08:16, 09:08–15:59 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 16:40, Hasta from 16:40; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Kumbha 07:15, Mina 07:35, Mesha 08:16, Vrishabha 09:08, Mithuna 10:37, Karka 13:01, Simha 15:59
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 16:40) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 16:40) — imparting radiance (to the person); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 16:11
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:15–00:42 (05.03)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:15–16:40+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:15–16:40+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:15–00:42 (05.03)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:40–07:12 (05.03)0 Yoga Ganda 16:11–18:19−1 Eclipse nearby
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Anandadi: Rakshasa |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more |
At sunrise 07:12
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 22:52 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 3 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 15:38 more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 13:37 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 11:49 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:49 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 13:37 | yoga Vriddhi |
| from 15:38 | nakshatra Chitra |
| from 22:52 | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
| from 22:52 | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:35 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:12 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 18:11 |
| End of twilight | 18:48 |
| Moonrise | 21:25 |
| Moonset | 08:13 |
| Day length | 10 h 58 min |
Sky
| Northern samvatsara | 10:56 — Vijaya → Jaya |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 1, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:38 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (07:12–15:38) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (15:38–18:11) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:49–18:11: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:52–07:10 (06.03)
Anandadi: Chara 15:38–07:10 (06.03) Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:12–15:38
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 11:49–22:52; Bhadra Puchha 18:59–20:05; Bhadra Mukha 20:05–21:56
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:28–06:20 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:19–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:31–15:15 |
| Godhuli | 18:11–18:37 |
| Pradosha | 18:11–20:46 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:06 (06.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:53–11:25 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:04–15:26 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:12–08:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:57–11:19 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:52–11:36, 15:15–15:59 |
| Varjyam | 23:12–00:43 (06.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:31–08:12, 09:04–15:55
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 07:31–08:12, 09:04–15:55 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | good 07:31–08:12, 09:04–15:55 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:31–08:12, 09:04–15:55 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Hasta until 15:38, Chitra from 15:38; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Kumbha 07:12, Mina 07:31, Mesha 08:12, Vrishabha 09:04, Mithuna 10:33, Karka 12:57, Simha 15:55
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 15:38) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 15:38) — improvement of well-being; Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:12–15:38+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:12–22:520 Yoga Vriddhi 13:37–07:10 (06.03)0 Anandadi: Chara 15:38–07:10 (06.03)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:12–15:38−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 11:49–22:52
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Vriddhi; cons: Rikta tithi, Surya Dagdha tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more |
| Festivals | Sankashti Chaturthi (Bhalachandra) |
At sunrise 07:10
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 20:48 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 14:21 more |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 10:50 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 09:51 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:51 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 10:50 | yoga Dhruva |
| from 14:21 | nakshatra Swati |
| from 20:48 | tithi Krishna-panchami |
| from 20:48 | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:33 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:10 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 18:13 |
| End of twilight | 18:50 |
| Moonrise | 22:45 |
| Moonset | 08:37 |
| Day length | 11 h 02 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 14:21 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (07:10–14:21) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (14:21–18:13) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Sankashti Chaturthi (Bhalachandra) · Ganesha
The monthly fast for Ganesha on the fourth day of the waning Moon — the “trouble-removing” Chaturthi. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise, then perform Ganesha Puja and offer water to the Moon (arghya).
Rule: at moonrise, 22:45
the tithi does not cover the decisive time on either day — the following day is chosen
Muhurta
Anandadi: Musala 07:10–14:21 Anandadi: Gada 14:21–07:07 (07.03)
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-chaturti
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:26–06:18 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:19–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:32–15:16 |
| Godhuli | 18:13–18:38 |
| Pradosha | 18:13–20:48 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:06 (07.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:17–09:48, 04:37–06:08 (07.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:18–12:41 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:27–16:50 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:33–09:55 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:22–10:07, 13:03–13:47 |
| Varjyam | 19:36–21:06 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Chitra until 14:21, Swati from 14:21; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Kumbha 07:10, Mina 07:27, Mesha 08:08, Vrishabha 09:00, Mithuna 10:29, Karka 12:53, Simha 15:51
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 14:21) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 14:21) — relief from all suffering; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 07:10–18:13: 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).
- 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 Auspicious nakshatra 07:10–14:21+1 Yoga Vriddhi 07:10–10:50+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Anandadi: Musala 07:10–14:21−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:10–20:48−2 Rikta tithi 07:10–20:48
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; auspicious time — until 07:56 |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more |
| Festivals | Rang Panchami |
At sunrise 07:07
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 18:36 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 12:54 more |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 07:56 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 07:43 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:43 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 07:56 | yoga Vyaghata |
| from 12:54 | nakshatra Vishakha |
| from 18:36 | tithi Krishna-shashti |
| from 18:36 | karana Gara |
| from 04:56 (08.03) | yoga Harshana |
| from 05:29 (08.03) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:30 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:07 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 18:15 |
| End of twilight | 18:52 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 09:05 |
| Day length | 11 h 07 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 12:54 |
|---|
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 (07:07–12:54) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (12:54–18:15) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Rang Panchami · Krishna and Radha
The fifth day after Holi: people play with colours again (Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh), invoking the deities and purifying the atmosphere.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 20:48 (06.03)–18:36
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:07–12:54 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:07–12:54
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:07–18:36 Krakacha Yoga 18:36–07:05 (08.03)
Anandadi: Siddhi 07:07–12:54 Anandadi: Shubha 12:54–07:05 (08.03)
- Gandanta (tithi): 18:15–18:58
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:24–06:16 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:19–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:32–15:17 |
| Godhuli | 18:15–18:40 |
| Pradosha | 18:15–20:49 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:05 (08.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:08–04:37 (08.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:54–11:18 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:04–15:28 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:07–08:31 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:07–07:52, 07:52–08:36 |
| Varjyam | 18:08–19:38 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:07–15:47
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 07:07–15:47 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:07–15:47 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:07–15:47 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Swati until 12:54, Vishakha from 12:54; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Kumbha 07:07, Mina 07:23, Mesha 08:04, Vrishabha 08:56, Mithuna 10:25, Karka 12:50, Simha 15:47
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 12:54) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 12:54) — loss of money; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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 07:56
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:07–12:54+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 07:07–12:54+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:07–12:54+1 Yoga Dhruva 07:07–07:56+1 Auspicious tithi 07:07–18:36+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:07–12:540 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:07–18:36 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vyaghata 07:56–11:05−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Harshana; cons: Anandadi: Utpata, Samvartaka Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more |
At sunrise 07:05
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 16:21 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 4 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 11:22 more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 01:55 (09.03) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 16:21 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:22 | nakshatra Anuradha |
|---|---|
| from 16:21 | tithi Krishna-saptami |
| from 16:21 | karana Vishti |
| from 01:55 (09.03) | yoga Vajra |
| from 03:13 (09.03) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:28 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:05 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 18:17 |
| End of twilight | 18:54 |
| Moonrise | 00:04 |
| Moonset | 09:36 |
| Day length | 11 h 12 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 5, bad — 5
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:22 | from 16:21 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (07:05–11:22) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (11:22–18:17) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:21–18:17: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 11:22–07:02 (09.03)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:05–16:21 Samvartaka Yoga 16:21–07:02 (09.03)
Anandadi: Utpata 07:05–11:22 Anandadi: Mrityu 11:22–07:02 (09.03)
- Bhadra in heaven: 16:21–03:13 (09.03); Bhadra Puchha 20:42–21:47; Bhadra Mukha 21:47–23:36
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:22–06:13 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:18–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:33–15:18 |
| Godhuli | 18:17–18:42 |
| Pradosha | 18:17–20:50 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:05 (09.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:06–01:36 (09.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:53–18:17 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:41–14:05 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:29–16:53 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:47–17:32 |
| Varjyam | 15:07–16:36 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | bad throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 11:22–15:44, 16:21–18:17 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Vishakha until 11:22, Anuradha from 11:22; tithi Krishna-shashti until 16:21, Krishna-saptami from 16:21; lagna Kumbha 07:05, Mina 07:19, Mesha 08:00, Vrishabha 08:52, Mithuna 10:21, Karka 12:46, Simha 15:44
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 11:22) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 11:22) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Sunday — physical well-being.
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
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 11:22–07:02 (09.03)+1 Yoga Harshana 07:05–01:55 (09.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 11:22–07:02 (09.03)0 Anandadi: Mrityu 11:22–07:02 (09.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:05–16:21 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 16:21–03:13 (09.03)−1 Samvartaka Yoga 16:21–07:02 (09.03)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 07:05–11:22
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 09:50 |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more |
| Festivals | Kalashtami |
At sunrise 07:02
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 14:06 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 4 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 09:50 more |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 22:56 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 14:06 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:50 | nakshatra Jyestha |
|---|---|
| from 14:06 | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
| from 14:06 | karana Balava |
| from 22:56 | yoga Siddhi |
| from 01:00 (10.03) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:25 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:02 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 18:19 |
| End of twilight | 18:56 |
| Moonrise | 01:21 |
| Moonset | 10:14 |
| Day length | 11 h 16 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 1, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:50 | from 14:06 |
|---|
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 (07:02–09:50) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (09:50–18:19) 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, 18:19–20:51
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 07:02–09:50 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:02–09:50
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:02–14:06
Anandadi: Manasa 07:02–09:50 Anandadi: Padma 09:50–06:59 (10.03)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 02:43–14:00 (10.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:20–06:11 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:18–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:33–15:18 |
| Godhuli | 18:19–18:44 |
| Pradosha | 18:19–20:51 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:05 (10.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:06–01:36 (10.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:27–09:51 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:16–12:40 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:05–15:30 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:03–13:48, 15:18–16:04 |
| Varjyam | 15:05–16:35 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:02–14:06
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 07:02–14:06 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:02–14:06 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:15–07:56, 08:49–09:50 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Anuradha until 09:50, Jyestha from 09:50; tithi Krishna-saptami until 14:06, Krishna-ashtami from 14:06; lagna Kumbha 07:02, Mina 07:15, Mesha 07:56, Vrishabha 08:49, Mithuna 10:17, Karka 12:42, Simha 15:40
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 09:50) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 09:50) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 14:06–18:19: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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 09:50
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:02–09:50+2 Ravi Yoga 07:02–09:50+1 Anandadi: Manasa 07:02–09:50+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:02–09:50+1 Auspicious weekday0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:02–14:06 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Ashtami 14:06–06:59 (10.03)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 09:50–06:59 (10.03)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more |
| Festivals | Sheetala Ashtami (Basoda) |
At sunrise 06:59
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 11:55 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 08:21 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 20:02 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 11:55 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:21 | nakshatra Mula |
|---|---|
| from 11:55 | tithi Krishna-navami |
| from 11:55 | karana Taitila |
| from 20:02 | yoga Vyatipata |
| from 22:52 | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:23 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:59 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 18:21 |
| End of twilight | 18:58 |
| Moonrise | 02:31 |
| Moonset | 11:01 |
| Day length | 11 h 21 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 2, bad — 9
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:55 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (06:59–08:21) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (08:21–18:21) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Sheetala Ashtami (Basoda) · Sheetala
Worship of the goddess Sheetala, protector against smallpox and fevers: on this day the hearth is not lit and food cooked the day before is eaten.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 14:06 (09.03)–11:55
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:59–11:55
Anandadi: Chhatra 08:21–06:57 (11.03) Anandadi: Mudgara 06:59–08:21
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 02:43–14:00
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:18–06:09 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:18–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:34–15:19 |
| Godhuli | 18:21–18:46 |
| Pradosha | 18:21–20:52 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:04 (11.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:57–02:27 (11.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:31–16:56 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:50–11:15 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:40–14:05 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:16–10:01, 23:23–00:14 (11.03) |
| Varjyam | 05:28–06:59 (11.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Jyestha until 08:21, Mula from 08:21; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 11:55, Krishna-navami from 11:55; lagna Kumbha 06:59, Mina 07:11, Mesha 07:52, Vrishabha 08:45, Mithuna 10:13, Karka 12:38, Simha 15:36
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 08:21) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 08:21) — ruin of the family; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 06:59–11:55: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Krishna-navami 11:55–18:21: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Siddhi 06:59–20:02+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:59–11:55+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 08:21–06:57 (11.03)0 Anandadi: Mudgara 06:59–08:21−1 Gandanta 06:59–14:00−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:59–08:21−1 Rikta tithi 11:55–06:57 (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 | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more |
At sunrise 06:57
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 09:51 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 06:59 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 17:14 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 09:51 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:59 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
|---|---|
| from 09:51 | tithi Krishna-dashami |
| from 09:51 | karana Vanija |
| from 17:14 | yoga Variyana |
| from 20:53 | karana Vishti |
| from 05:46 (12.03) | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:20 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:57 |
| Noon | 12:39 |
| Sunset | 18:23 |
| End of twilight | 19:00 |
| Moonrise | 03:34 |
| Moonset | 11:57 |
| Day length | 11 h 26 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 8, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:59 | from 09:51 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (06:57–06:59) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (06:59–18:23) is good for root crops.
Muhurta
Yamaghanta 06:57–06:59 Krakacha Yoga 06:57–09:51
Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:57–06:59 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:59–05:46 (12.03) Anandadi: Vajra 05:46–06:54 (12.03)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 20:53–07:58 (12.03); Bhadra Puchha 22:34–23:40; Bhadra Mukha 23:40–01:31 (12.03)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:16–06:07 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:34–15:20 |
| Godhuli | 18:23–18:48 |
| Pradosha | 18:23–20:53 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:04 (12.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:13–02:44 (12.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:40–14:06 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:23–09:48 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:14–12:40 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:17–13:03 |
| Varjyam | 05:28–06:59, 16:06–17:37 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | bad throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 09:51–15:32 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Mula until 06:59, Purva-Ashadha from 06:59; tithi Krishna-navami until 09:51, Krishna-dashami from 09:51; lagna Kumbha 06:57, Mina 07:07, Mesha 07:48, Vrishabha 08:41, Mithuna 10:09, Karka 12:34, Simha 15:32
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 06:59) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 06:59) — ruin of the family; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-navami 06:57–09:51: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Vyatipata 06:57–17:14: 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
Unfavourable day · score S = −7
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata
+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:59–05:46 (12.03)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Variyana 17:14–06:54 (12.03)0 Yamaghanta 06:57–06:59−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:57–06:59−2 Rikta tithi 06:57–09:51−3 Krakacha Yoga 06:57–09:51−3 Vyatipata 06:57–17:14
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Yoga Parigha |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more |
| Festivals | Papmochani Ekadashi |
At sunrise 06:54
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 07:58 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 04:47 (13.03) more |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 14:35 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 07:58 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:58 | tithi Krishna-ekadashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 07:58 | karana Bava |
| from 14:35 | yoga Parigha |
| from 19:06 | karana Balava |
| from 04:47 (13.03) | nakshatra Shravana |
| from 06:17 (13.03) | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| from 06:17 (13.03) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:18 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:54 |
| Noon | 12:39 |
| Sunset | 18:25 |
| End of twilight | 19:02 |
| Moonrise | 04:26 |
| Moonset | 13:01 |
| Day length | 11 h 30 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 | 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, Uttara-Ashadha (06:54–18:25) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:54–07:58: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Papmochani Ekadashi · Vishnu
The last Ekadashi of the lunar year (dark half of Phalguna). “Liberator from sins”: the fast removes accumulated misdeeds.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 07:58–06:17 (13.03)
kshaya Ekadashi does not prevail at sunrise: Smartas fast on the day it begins, Vaishnavas on the next day
Parana (breaking the fast): 13:49–16:08 (13.03)
Vaishnava date: 13.03
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:54–07:58
Anandadi: Saumya 06:54–23:00 Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:19–06:52 (13.03) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 23:00–06:19 (13.03)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 20:53 (11.03)–07:58; Bhadra Puchha 22:34–23:40 (11.03); Bhadra Mukha 23:40 (11.03)–01:31
- Gandanta (tithi): 07:36–08:20
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:14–06:04 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:17–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:35–15:21 |
| Godhuli | 18:25–18:50 |
| Pradosha | 18:25–20:54 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:03 (13.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:39–00:11 (13.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:06–15:32 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:54–08:21 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:47–11:13 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:45–11:31, 15:21–16:07 |
| Varjyam | 13:27–14:59 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:03–07:44, 08:37–15:28
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 07:03–07:44, 08:37–15:28 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 07:03–07:44, 08:37–15:28 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:03–07:44, 08:37–15:28 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-dashami until 07:58, Krishna-ekadashi from 07:58; lagna Kumbha 06:54, Mina 07:03, Mesha 07:44, Vrishabha 08:37, Mithuna 10:05, Karka 12:30, Simha 15:28
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi
+1 Anandadi: Saumya 06:54–23:00+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:54–04:47 (13.03)+1 Yoga Variyana 06:54–14:35+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:54–07:580 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:54–07:580 Yoga Parigha 14:35–01:21 (13.03)−2 Kshaya tithi
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more |
| Festivals | Papmochani Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast |
At sunrise 06:52
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 04:53 (14.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 1 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 04:03 (14.03) more |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 12:07 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 17:33 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:07 | yoga Shiva |
|---|---|
| from 17:33 | karana Taitila |
| from 04:03 (14.03) | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
| from 04:53 (14.03) | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| from 04:53 (14.03) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:15 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:52 |
| Noon | 12:39 |
| Sunset | 18:27 |
| End of twilight | 19:04 |
| Moonrise | 05:09 |
| Moonset | 14:12 |
| Day length | 11 h 35 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 3, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (06:52–18:27) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Papmochani Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast · Vishnu
Vaishnavas (ISKCON) keep this Ekadashi on a different day from Smartas.
Smarta date: 12.03
Ekadashi does not prevail at any sunrise (kshaya): Smartas fast on the day it begins, Vaishnavas on the next day, on Dwadashi.
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:52–04:03 (14.03)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:52–04:53 (14.03)
Anandadi: Prajapati 04:03–06:49 (14.03) Anandadi: Dhumra 06:52–04:03 (14.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:12–06:02 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:16–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:35–15:22 |
| Godhuli | 18:27–18:52 |
| Pradosha | 18:27–20:56 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:03 (14.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:58–19:31 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:13–12:39 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:33–17:00 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:19–09:46 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:11–09:57, 13:03–13:49 |
| Varjyam | 08:39–10:12 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:59–07:40, 08:33–15:24
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 06:59–07:40, 08:33–15:24 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 06:59–07:40, 08:33–15:24 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:59–07:40, 08:33–15:24 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Kumbha 06:52, Mina 06:59, Mesha 07:40, Vrishabha 08:33, Mithuna 10:01, Karka 12:26, Simha 15:24, Kanya 18:25
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:52–04:03 (14.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:52–04:03 (14.03)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Shiva 12:07–06:49 (14.03)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:52–04:53 (14.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 06:52–04:03 (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 — Sankranti day, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Mina Sankranti · Shani Pradosha |
At sunrise 06:49
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 03:48 (15.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 1 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 03:38 (15.03) more |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 09:53 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 16:17 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:53 | yoga Siddha |
|---|---|
| from 16:17 | karana Vanija |
| from 03:38 (15.03) | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
| from 03:48 (15.03) | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
| from 03:48 (15.03) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:12 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:49 |
| Noon | 12:39 |
| Sunset | 18:29 |
| End of twilight | 19:06 |
| Moonrise | 05:44 |
| Moonset | 15:27 |
| Day length | 11 h 40 min |
Sky
| Mina Sankranti | 09:32 — the Sun enters Mina (Pisces) |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 7, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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, 09:32–15:56
on the day the Sun enters the sign
Shani Pradosha · Shiva
Pradosha on a Saturday. According to legend, Shiva drank the Halahala poison on a Saturday Trayodashi, so fasting on this day pacifies Shani (Saturn) and softens his harsh influence.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:29–20:57
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:48–06:47 (15.03)
Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:49–03:38 (15.03) Anandadi: Ananda 03:38–06:47 (15.03)
- Bhadra on earth: 03:48–15:23 (15.03); Bhadra Mukha 03:48–05:44 (15.03); Bhadra Puchha 14:17–15:26 (15.03)
- Mrityu Panchaka: 15:48–06:12 (19.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:10–06:00 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:16–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:36–15:23 |
| Godhuli | 18:29–18:54 |
| Pradosha | 18:29–20:57 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:02 (15.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:25–18:59 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:44–11:12 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:07–15:34 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:49–08:17 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:49–07:36, 07:36–08:23 |
| Varjyam | 07:59–09:33 |
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 06:55–07:36, 08:29–15:20 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Kumbha 06:49, Mina 06:55, Mesha 07:36, Vrishabha 08:29, Mithuna 09:57, Karka 12:22, Simha 15:20, Kanya 18:21
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Sankranti at 09:32 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day
+1 Yoga Siddha 09:53–06:47 (15.03)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:49–03:38 (15.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:49–03:38 (15.03)0 Kharmas0 Panchaka 15:48–06:47 (15.03)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Sankranti day
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Masik Shivaratri |
At sunrise 06:47
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 03:05 (16.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 1 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 03:35 (16.03) more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 07:55 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:23 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:55 | yoga Sadhya |
|---|---|
| from 15:23 | karana Shakuni |
| from 03:05 (16.03) | tithi Amavasya |
| from 03:05 (16.03) | karana Chatushpada |
| from 03:35 (16.03) | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
| from 06:16 (16.03) | yoga Shubha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:10 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:47 |
| Noon | 12:38 |
| Sunset | 18:31 |
| End of twilight | 19:08 |
| Moonrise | 06:13 |
| Moonset | 16:42 |
| Day length | 11 h 44 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, Shatabhisha (06:47–18:31) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:47–15:23: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shakuni 15:23–18:31: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Krishna-chaturdashi 06:47–18:31: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Masik Shivaratri · Shiva
The monthly “night of Shiva” — the fourteenth day of the waning Moon. Devotees fast, keep vigil through the night and perform abhisheka of the lingam at midnight (Nishitha).
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:13–01:02 (16.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Anandadi: Chara 03:35–06:44 (16.03) Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:47–03:35 (16.03)
- Bhadra on earth: 03:48–15:23; Bhadra Mukha 03:48–05:44; Bhadra Puchha 14:17–15:26
- Mrityu Panchaka: 15:48 (14.03)–06:12 (19.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:08–05:57 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:15–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:36–15:23 |
| Godhuli | 18:31–18:56 |
| Pradosha | 18:31–20:58 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:02 (16.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 20:24–22:00 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:03–18:31 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:39–14:07 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:35–17:03 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:57–17:44 |
| Varjyam | 10:49–12:25 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:51–07:32, 08:25–15:16 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Kumbha 06:47, Mina 06:51, Mesha 07:32, Vrishabha 08:25, Mithuna 09:53, Karka 12:18, Simha 15:16, Kanya 18:17
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 06:47–18:31: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 06:47–15:23: 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 = −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: Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth
+2 Yoga Siddha 06:47–07:55+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:47–03:35 (16.03)0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:47–03:35 (16.03)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 06:47–03:05 (16.03)−3 Bhadra on earth 06:47–15:23
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, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1863 · Vikram 1998 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Somvati Amavasya · Phalguna Amavasya |
At sunrise 06:44
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 02:49 (17.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 1 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 03:58 (17.03) more |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 04:58 (17.03) more |
| Karana | Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 14:54 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:54 | karana Naga |
|---|---|
| from 02:49 (17.03) | tithi Shukla-pratipat |
| from 02:49 (17.03) | karana Kimstughna |
| from 03:58 (17.03) | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
| from 04:58 (17.03) | yoga Shukla |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:07 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:44 |
| Noon | 12:38 |
| Sunset | 18:33 |
| End of twilight | 19:10 |
| Moonrise | 06:38 |
| Moonset | 17:57 |
| Day length | 11 h 49 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 1, bad — 12
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (06:44–18:33) is good for root crops.
- Chatushpada 06:44–14:54: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Naga 14:54–18:33: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Somvati Amavasya · Shiva
A new moon falling on a Monday. Married women circumambulate the peepal tree for their husbands’ long life; holy bathing in sacred rivers and charity are especially meritorious.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 03:05–02:49 (17.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Phalguna Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)
The new moon of Phalguna — the last day of the lunar year; it is followed (usually the next day, sometimes the same day) by Ugadi, the New Year.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 03:05–02:49 (17.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Anandadi: Musala 06:44–03:58 (17.03) Anandadi: Gada 03:58–06:41 (17.03)
- Mrityu Panchaka: 15:48 (14.03)–06:12 (19.03)
- Gandanta (tithi): 02:26–03:14 (17.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:06–05:55 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:15–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:37–15:24 |
| Godhuli | 18:33–18:58 |
| Pradosha | 18:33–20:59 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:02 (17.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:51–21:28 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:13–09:41 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:10–12:39 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:07–15:36 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:02–13:50, 15:24–16:11 |
| Varjyam | 10:05–11:43 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:47–07:28, 08:21–15:12, 18:13–18:33 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Amavasya; lagna Kumbha 06:44, Mina 06:47, Mesha 07:28, Vrishabha 08:21, Mithuna 09:49, Karka 12:14, Simha 15:12, Kanya 18:13
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Amavasya 06:44–18:33: 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).
- 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.
Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya
+2 Yoga Shubha 06:44–04:58 (17.03)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Musala 06:44–03:58 (17.03)−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:44–03:58 (17.03)−3 Amavasya 06:44–02:49 (17.03)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1864 · Vikram 1999 more |
| Period | Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 1 · Kharmas |
| Festivals | Ugadi, Gudi Padwa — Hindu New Year · Chaitra Navaratri: Ghatasthapana · Solar eclipse, partial (not visible here) |
At sunrise 06:41
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 03:03 (18.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 1 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 04:50 (18.03) more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 04:02 (18.03) more |
| Karana | Kimstughna (fixed) · until 14:52 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:52 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 03:03 (18.03) | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
| from 03:03 (18.03) | karana Balava |
| from 04:02 (18.03) | yoga Brahma |
| from 04:50 (18.03) | nakshatra Revati |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:05 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:41 |
| Noon | 12:38 |
| Sunset | 18:35 |
| End of twilight | 19:12 |
| Moonrise | 07:00 |
| Moonset | 19:10 |
| Day length | 11 h 53 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 02:49 |
|---|---|
| Solar eclipse, partial | greatest eclipse 02:36, magnitude 0.640 |
| Visibility | not visible here (outside the eclipse zone) |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 10, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (06:41–18:35) is good for sowing.
- Kimstughna 06:41–14:52: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Ugadi, Gudi Padwa — Hindu New Year · Brahma
The first day of the bright half of Chaitra — the beginning of the new lunar year (samvatsara) and of the new year of the Shaka era. According to the Brahma Purana, Brahma created the world on this day. In Maharashtra (Gudi Padwa) people raise the gudi — a pole topped with an inverted pot and silk cloth — and eat a paste of neem leaves with jaggery; in Andhra and Karnataka they prepare the bittersweet Ugadi Pachadi with neem flowers.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 02:49–03:03 (18.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Chaitra Navaratri: Ghatasthapana · Durga
The beginning of the spring Navaratri — the nine nights of the Mother Goddess. In the morning, within the first third of the day, the kalasha is installed (Ghatasthapana) and barley is sown; each day one of the nine forms of Durga is worshipped.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 02:49–03:03 (18.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 06:41–10:39
Abhijit Muhurta (fallback time): 12:15–13:02
Navaratri, day 1: Shailaputri · Durga
Navaratri day. Shailaputri — “daughter of the Mountain”, Parvati as the daughter of Himavat, riding a bull; grants steadfastness.
- Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 1
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:41–04:50 (18.03) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:41–04:50 (18.03)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:41–03:03 (18.03)
Anandadi: Siddhi 06:41–04:50 (18.03) Anandadi: Shubha 04:50–06:39 (18.03)
- Mrityu Panchaka: 15:48 (14.03)–06:12 (19.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:04–05:53 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:15–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:37–15:25 |
| Godhuli | 18:35–18:59 |
| Pradosha | 18:35–21:00 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:01 (18.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:52–01:31 (18.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:37–17:06 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:40–11:09 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:38–14:08 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:04–09:52, 23:25–00:13 (18.03) |
| Varjyam | 13:55–15:35 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:44–07:24, 08:17–15:08, 18:09–18:35
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:44–07:24, 08:17–15:08, 18:09–18:35 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:44–07:24, 08:17–15:08, 18:09–18:35 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:44–07:24, 08:17–15:08, 18:09–18:35 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Kumbha 06:41, Mina 06:44, Mesha 07:24, Vrishabha 08:17, Mithuna 09:45, Karka 12:10, Simha 15:08, Kanya 18:09
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Swayam Siddha Muhurta: the day is auspicious for new undertakings in its own right; panchanga defects are not taken into account
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:41–04:50 (18.03)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 06:41–04:50 (18.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:41–04:50 (18.03)+1 Yoga Shukla 06:41–04:02 (18.03)+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:41–04:50 (18.03)0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:41–03:03 (18.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Swayam Siddha Muhurta−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−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 | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Anandadi: Utpata, Surya Dagdha tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1864 · Vikram 1999 more |
| Period | Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 2 · Kharmas |
| Festivals | Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 06:39
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 03:47 (19.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 06:12 (19.03) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 03:32 (19.03) more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 15:21 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:21 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 03:32 (19.03) | yoga Indra |
| from 03:47 (19.03) | tithi Shukla-tritya |
| from 03:47 (19.03) | karana Taitila |
| from 06:12 (19.03) | nakshatra Ashwini |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:02 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:39 |
| Noon | 12:37 |
| Sunset | 18:37 |
| End of twilight | 19:14 |
| Moonrise | 07:22 |
| Moonset | 20:22 |
| Day length | 11 h 58 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 5, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (06:39–18:37) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Navaratri, day 2: Brahmacharini · Durga
Navaratri day. Brahmacharini — the goddess of austerity with a rosary and a water pot; grants patience and strength in keeping vows.
Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)
The first evening after the new moon, when the thin lunar crescent becomes visible. People look at the young Moon, offer it water and pray for well-being; some fast until it appears.
Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 18:37–20:22
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 18:37–20:22
- Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 2
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:39–03:47 (19.03)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:47–06:36 (19.03) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:47–06:36 (19.03)
Anandadi: Utpata 06:39–06:12 (19.03) Anandadi: Mrityu 06:12–06:36 (19.03)
- Mrityu Panchaka: 15:48 (14.03)–06:12 (19.03)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:49–12:38 (19.03)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dvitya
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:02–05:51 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:38–15:26 |
| Godhuli | 18:37–19:01 |
| Pradosha | 18:37–21:01 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:01 (19.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:40–05:22 (19.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:38–14:08 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:09–09:38 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:08–12:38 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:14–13:02 |
| Varjyam | 17:31–19:13 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:40–07:20, 08:13–15:04, 18:05–18:37
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 06:40–07:20, 08:13–15:04, 18:05–18:37 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | good 06:40–07:20, 08:13–15:04, 18:05–18:37 |
| Cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:40–07:20, 08:13–15:04, 18:05–18:37 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Kumbha 06:39, Mina 06:40, Mesha 07:20, Vrishabha 08:13, Mithuna 09:41, Karka 12:06, Simha 15:04, Kanya 18:05
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Brahma 06:39–03:32 (19.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:39–06:12 (19.03)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:39–03:47 (19.03)0 Kharmas0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:39–03:47 (19.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Panchaka 06:39–06:12 (19.03)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:39–03:47 (19.03)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 06:39–06:12 (19.03)
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 — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Indra; auspicious time — after 12:38 |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1864 · Vikram 1999 more |
| Period | Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 3 · Kharmas |
| Festivals | Gangaur |
At sunrise 06:36
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 05:03 (20.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 08:05 (20.03) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 03:25 (20.03) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 16:22 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 16:22 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 03:25 (20.03) | yoga Vaidhriti |
| from 05:03 (20.03) | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
| from 05:03 (20.03) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:59 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:36 |
| Noon | 12:37 |
| Sunset | 18:39 |
| End of twilight | 19:16 |
| Moonrise | 07:43 |
| Moonset | 21:31 |
| Day length | 12 h 03 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 |
|---|
Festivals and periods
Navaratri, day 3: Chandraghanta · Durga
Navaratri day. Chandraghanta — with a bell-shaped crescent moon on her forehead; grants courage and protection.
Gangaur · Shiva and Parvati
The festival of Gauri (Parvati) in Rajasthan: from Holi onwards women worship clay figures of Gauri and Shiva, and on the third day of the bright half of Chaitra they carry them in procession to the water.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 03:47–05:03 (20.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 3
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:03–06:34 (20.03)
Anandadi: Manasa all day
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:49 (18.03)–12:38
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:00–05:48 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:14–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:38–15:27 |
| Godhuli | 18:39–19:03 |
| Pradosha | 18:39–21:02 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:00 (20.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:19–02:03 (20.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:08–15:39 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:36–08:07 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:37–11:07 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:37–11:25, 15:27–16:15 |
| Varjyam | 03:46–05:30 (20.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:36–07:17, 08:09–15:00, 18:01–18:39
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 06:36–07:17, 08:09–15:00, 18:01–18:39 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 06:36–07:17, 08:09–15:00, 18:01–18:39 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:36–07:17, 08:09–15:00, 18:01–18:39 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Mina 06:36, Mesha 07:17, Vrishabha 08:09, Mithuna 09:38, Karka 12:02, Simha 15:00, Kanya 18:01
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Thursday — success.
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 12:38
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Yoga Indra 06:36–03:25 (20.03)+1 Anandadi: Manasa all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:36–05:03 (20.03)0 Kharmas−1 Gandanta 06:36–12:38
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Tryahasparsha |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1864 · Vikram 1999 more |
| Period | Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 4 · Kharmas |
| Festivals | Vinayaka Chaturthi |
At sunrise 06:34
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 06:49 (21.03) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 4 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 08:05 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 03:41 (21.03) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 17:53 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:05 | nakshatra Bharani |
|---|---|
| from 17:53 | karana Vishti |
| from 03:41 (21.03) | yoga Vishkambha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:57 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:34 |
| Noon | 12:37 |
| Sunset | 18:41 |
| End of twilight | 19:18 |
| Moonrise | 08:05 |
| Moonset | 22:39 |
| Day length | 12 h 07 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 08:05 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (08:05–18:41) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 17:53–18:41: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Navaratri, day 4: Kushmanda · Durga
Navaratri day. Kushmanda — she who created the universe with her smile; grants health and strength.
Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha
The monthly Chaturthi of Ganesha in the bright half of the month. Puja is performed at noon (Madhyahna); in the evening of this day devotees do not look at the Moon.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:25–13:50
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 4
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:34–08:05 Ravi Yoga 08:05–06:31 (21.03)
Anandadi: Vajra 06:34–08:05 Anandadi: Mudgara 08:05–06:31 (21.03)
- Bhadra in heaven: 17:53–06:49 (21.03); Bhadra Mukha 17:56–20:05; Bhadra Puchha 05:32–06:49 (21.03)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:58–05:46 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:13–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:39–15:27 |
| Godhuli | 18:41–19:05 |
| Pradosha | 18:41–21:03 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:00 (21.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:09–06:55 (21.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:06–12:37 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:39–17:10 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:05–09:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:59–09:48, 13:02–13:50 |
| Varjyam | 18:37–20:23 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:34–14:56, 17:57–18:41 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashwini until 08:05, Bharani from 08:05; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Mina 06:34, Mesha 07:13, Vrishabha 08:05, Mithuna 09:34, Karka 11:58, Simha 14:56, Kanya 17:57
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 08:05) — joy; Bharani (from 08:05) — facing death (dangers); Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 06:34–18:41: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Vaidhriti 06:34–18:41: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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: Vaidhriti
+2 Ravi Yoga 08:05–06:31 (21.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:34–08:05+1 Auspicious weekday0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:34–08:050 Kharmas0 Vishti (Bhadra) 17:53–06:31 (21.03)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:05–06:31 (21.03)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 08:05–06:31 (21.03)−2 Rikta tithi all day−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Vaidhriti 06:34–03:41 (21.03)
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 — Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1864 · Vikram 1999 more |
| Period | Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 5 · Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:31
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 06:49 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 4 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 10:25 more |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 04:16 (22.03) more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 06:49 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:49 | tithi Shukla-panchami |
|---|---|
| from 06:49 | karana Bava |
| from 10:25 | nakshatra Krittika |
| from 19:51 | karana Balava |
| from 04:16 (22.03) | yoga Priti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:54 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:31 |
| Noon | 12:37 |
| Sunset | 18:43 |
| End of twilight | 19:20 |
| Moonrise | 08:30 |
| Moonset | 23:44 |
| Day length | 12 h 12 min |
Sky
| Vernal equinox | 09:10 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 4, bad — 7
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:49 | from 10:25 |
|---|
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 (06:31–10:25) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (10:25–18:43) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:31–06:49: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Navaratri, day 5: Kushmanda · Durga
Navaratri day. Kushmanda — she who created the universe with her smile; grants health and strength.
- Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 5
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:31–06:49 Ravi Yoga 06:31–10:25
Jwalamukhi Yoga 06:49–10:25 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:49–06:28 (22.03)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 10:25–06:28 (22.03) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:31–10:25
- Bhadra in heaven: 17:53 (20.03)–06:49; Bhadra Mukha 17:56–20:05 (20.03); Bhadra Puchha 05:32–06:49
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:56–05:44 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:13–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:39–15:28 |
| Godhuli | 18:43–19:07 |
| Pradosha | 18:43–21:04 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:59 (22.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:09–06:55 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:34–11:06 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:09–15:40 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:31–08:02 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:31–07:20, 07:20–08:09 |
| Varjyam | 23:46–01:33 (22.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:49–07:09, 08:01–14:52, 17:53–18:43
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 06:49–07:09, 08:01–14:52, 17:53–18:43 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:49–07:09, 08:01–14:52, 17:53–18:43 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:49–07:09, 08:01–14:52, 17:53–18:43 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Bharani until 10:25, Krittika from 10:25; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 06:49, Shukla-panchami from 06:49; lagna Mina 06:31, Mesha 07:09, Vrishabha 08:01, Mithuna 09:30, Karka 11:55, Simha 14:52, Kanya 17:53
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 10:25) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 10:25) — consumption (a wasting disease); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 06:31–06:49: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −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.
+2 Ravi Yoga 06:31–10:25+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 10:25–06:28 (22.03)+1 Auspicious tithi 06:49–06:28 (22.03)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:31–06:490 Kharmas0 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:31–06:49−1 Jwalamukhi Yoga 06:49–10:25−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:31–10:25−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:31–10:25−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:49–06:28 (22.03)−2 Rikta tithi 06:31–06:49
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1864 · Vikram 1999 more |
| Period | Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 6 · Kharmas |
| Festivals | Skanda Shashti |
At sunrise 06:28
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 08:58 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 4 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 13:07 more |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 05:04 (23.03) more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 08:58 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:58 | tithi Shukla-shashti |
|---|---|
| from 08:58 | karana Kaulava |
| from 13:07 | nakshatra Rohini |
| from 22:09 | karana Taitila |
| from 05:04 (23.03) | yoga Ayushman |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:51 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:28 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 18:45 |
| End of twilight | 19:22 |
| Moonrise | 08:58 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 12 h 17 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 6, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:58 | from 13:07 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (06:28–13:07) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (13:07–18:45) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Navaratri, day 6: Skandamata · Durga
Navaratri day. Skandamata — the mother of Skanda, holding her son on her lap; grants motherly grace.
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, 08:58–06:26 (23.03)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset
- Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 6
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 13:07–06:26 (23.03)
Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) 06:28–08:58 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:58–06:26 (23.03) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 13:07–06:26 (23.03)
Anandadi: Prajapati 13:07–06:26 (23.03) Anandadi: Dhumra 06:28–13:07
- Gandanta (tithi): 08:32–09:25
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:54–05:41 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:12–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:40–15:29 |
| Godhuli | 18:45–19:09 |
| Pradosha | 18:45–21:06 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:59 (23.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:27–12:14 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:13–18:45 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:37–14:09 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:41–17:13 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:07–17:56 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:28–07:05, 07:57–08:58, 13:07–14:48 and another 1
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 06:28–07:05, 07:57–08:58, 13:07–14:48 and another 1 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:28–07:05, 07:57–08:58, 13:07–14:48 and another 1 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:28–07:05, 07:57–14:48, 17:49–18:45 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Krittika until 13:07, Rohini from 13:07; tithi Shukla-panchami until 08:58, Shukla-shashti from 08:58; lagna Mina 06:28, Mesha 07:05, Vrishabha 07:57, Mithuna 09:26, Karka 11:51, Simha 14:48, Kanya 17:49
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 13:07) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 13:07) — destruction of all misfortunes; Sunday — physical well-being.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Yoga Priti 06:28–05:04 (23.03)+1 Auspicious tithi 06:28–08:58+1 Ravi Yoga 13:07–06:26 (23.03)0 Anandadi: Prajapati 13:07–06:26 (23.03)0 Auspicious nakshatra 13:07–06:26 (23.03)0 Kharmas−1 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 13:07–06:26 (23.03)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 06:28–13:07−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:58–06:26 (23.03)−3 Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) 06:28–08:58
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1864 · Vikram 1999 more |
| Period | Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 7 · Kharmas |
| Festivals | Yamuna Chhath (Yamuna Jayanti) |
At sunrise 06:26
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 11:22 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 16:02 more |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 05:56 (24.03) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 11:22 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:22 | tithi Shukla-saptami |
|---|---|
| from 11:22 | karana Gara |
| from 16:02 | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
| from 00:37 (24.03) | karana Vanija |
| from 05:56 (24.03) | yoga Saubhagya |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:49 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:26 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 18:47 |
| End of twilight | 19:25 |
| Moonrise | 09:31 |
| Moonset | 00:45 |
| Day length | 12 h 21 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 4, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:22 | from 16:02 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (06:26–16:02) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (16:02–18:47) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Navaratri, day 7: Katyayani · Durga
Navaratri day. Katyayani — the warrior goddess who slew Mahishasura; young women pray to her for a good husband.
Yamuna Chhath (Yamuna Jayanti) · Yamuna
The appearance day of the river goddess Yamuna; it is celebrated especially in Mathura and Vrindavan with a holy bath and aarti on the riverbank.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 08:58 (22.03)–11:22
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 7
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:26–16:02 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 16:02–06:23 (24.03)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:26–11:22 Hutashana Yoga 06:26–11:22 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:26–11:22 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:22–06:23 (24.03)
Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:26–16:02 Anandadi: Ananda 16:02–06:23 (24.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:52–05:39 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:12–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:40–15:30 |
| Godhuli | 18:47–19:11 |
| Pradosha | 18:47–21:07 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:58 (24.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:27–14:15 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:58–09:31 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:04–12:37 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:09–15:42 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:01–13:51, 15:30–16:19 |
| Varjyam | 07:04–08:52, 22:19–00:07 (24.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 11:22–14:45, 17:46–18:47
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 11:22–14:45, 17:46–18:47 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 11:22–14:45, 17:46–18:47 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:26–07:01, 07:54–14:45, 17:46–18:47 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Rohini until 16:02, Mrigashirsha from 16:02; tithi Shukla-shashti until 11:22, Shukla-saptami from 11:22; lagna Mina 06:26, Mesha 07:01, Vrishabha 07:54, Mithuna 09:22, Karka 11:47, Simha 14:45, Kanya 17:46
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 16:02) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 16:02) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
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 = +10
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Ravi Yoga 06:26–16:02+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:26–16:02+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:26–16:02+1 Yoga Ayushman 06:26–05:56 (24.03)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 11:22–06:23 (24.03)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:26–11:22 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 06:26–11:22 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:22–06:23 (24.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:26–11:22 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Saubhagya; cons: Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1864 · Vikram 1999 more |
| Period | Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 8 · Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:23
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 13:50 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 18:58 more |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 06:44 (25.03) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 13:50 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:50 | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
|---|---|
| from 13:50 | karana Vishti |
| from 18:58 | nakshatra Ardra |
| from 03:01 (25.03) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:46 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:23 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 18:50 |
| End of twilight | 19:27 |
| Moonrise | 10:10 |
| Moonset | 01:42 |
| Day length | 12 h 26 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 12, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:50 |
|---|
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, Mrigashirsha (06:23–18:50) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:50–18:50: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Navaratri, day 8: Kalaratri · Durga
Navaratri day. Kalaratri — the most fearsome form of Durga, destroyer of darkness and fear.
- Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 8
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Dwipushkar Yoga 06:23–13:50 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:50–06:20 (25.03)
Hutashana Yoga 06:23–13:50 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:23–13:50 Yamaghanta 18:58–06:20 (25.03)
Anandadi: Chara 18:58–06:20 (25.03) Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:23–18:58
- Bhadra in heaven: 13:50–03:01 (25.03); Bhadra Puchha 15:48–17:07; Bhadra Mukha 17:07–19:18
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 | 04:50–05:37 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:11–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:41–15:30 |
| Godhuli | 18:50–19:13 |
| Pradosha | 18:50–21:08 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:58 (25.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:06–10:53 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:43–17:16 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:30–11:03 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:36–14:10 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:52–09:42, 23:26–00:12 (25.03) |
| Varjyam | 04:19–06:06 (25.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:23–13:50
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 06:23–13:50 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:23–13:50 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:23–14:41, 17:42–18:50 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Shukla-saptami until 13:50, Shukla-ashtami from 13:50; lagna Mina 06:23, Mesha 06:57, Vrishabha 07:50, Mithuna 09:18, Karka 11:43, Simha 14:41, Kanya 17:42
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 13:50–18:50: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:23–18:58+1 Yoga Saubhagya all day+1 Auspicious tithi 06:23–13:50+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:50–06:20 (25.03)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 06:23–13:500 Kharmas0 Ashtami 13:50–06:20 (25.03)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 13:50–03:01 (25.03)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:23–18:58−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Hutashana Yoga 06:23–13:50−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:23–13:50
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 — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1864 · Vikram 1999 more |
| Period | Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 9 · Kharmas |
| Festivals | Durga Ashtami of Chaitra Navaratri |
At sunrise 06:20
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 16:07 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 2 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 21:42 more |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 06:44 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 16:07 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:44 | yoga Shobhana |
|---|---|
| from 16:07 | tithi Shukla-navami |
| from 16:07 | karana Balava |
| from 21:42 | nakshatra Punarvasu |
| from 05:08 (26.03) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:43 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:20 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 18:52 |
| End of twilight | 19:29 |
| Moonrise | 10:56 |
| Moonset | 02:33 |
| Day length | 12 h 31 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 10, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:07 |
|---|
Festivals and periods
Durga Ashtami of Chaitra Navaratri · Durga
The eighth day of Chaitra Navaratri: Durga Puja and Kanya Puja (feeding young girls as embodiments of the Goddess); on this day Annapurna, the goddess of food, is also worshipped.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 13:50 (24.03)–16:07
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Navaratri, day 9: Mahagauri · Durga
Navaratri day. Mahagauri — radiant white, she grants purification and peace.
- Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 9
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 21:42–06:18 (26.03)
Hutashana Yoga 06:20–16:07 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:20–16:07 Krakacha Yoga 16:07–06:18 (26.03)
Anandadi: Musala 06:20–21:42 Anandadi: Gada 21:42–06:18 (26.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:48–05:34 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:41–15:31 |
| Godhuli | 18:52–19:14 |
| Pradosha | 18:52–21:09 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:58 (26.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:33–12:20 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:36–14:10 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:54–09:28 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:02–12:36 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:11–13:01 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
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 06:20–06:53, 07:46–14:37 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 16:07, Shukla-navami from 16:07; lagna Mina 06:20, Mesha 06:53, Vrishabha 07:46, Mithuna 09:14, Karka 11:39, Simha 14:37, Kanya 17:38
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 06:20–16:07: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Shukla-navami 16:07–18:52: 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
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Yoga Saubhagya 06:20–06:44+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Krakacha Yoga 16:07–06:18 (26.03)−1 Ashtami 06:20–16:07−1 Anandadi: Musala 06:20–21:42−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:20–21:42−2 Hutashana Yoga 06:20–16:07−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:20–16:07
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 18:01 |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1864 · Vikram 1999 more |
| Period | Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 10 · Kharmas |
| Festivals | Rama Navami |
At sunrise 06:18
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 18:01 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 2 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 00:01 (27.03) more |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 07:18 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 18:01 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:18 | yoga Atiganda |
|---|---|
| from 18:01 | tithi Shukla-dashami |
| from 18:01 | karana Taitila |
| from 00:01 (27.03) | nakshatra Pushya |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:41 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:18 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 18:54 |
| End of twilight | 19:31 |
| Moonrise | 11:50 |
| Moonset | 03:19 |
| Day length | 12 h 35 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 10, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 18:01 |
|---|
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, Punarvasu (06:18–18:54) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Rama Navami · Rama
The appearance day of Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu. Rama was born at noon, so puja is performed at Madhyahna; devotees fast and read the Ramayana. This day concludes the spring Navaratri.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:20–13:51
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Navaratri, day 10: Siddhidatri · Durga
Navaratri day. Siddhidatri — bestower of siddhis, the spiritual perfections; she completes the nine nights.
- Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 10
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:18–00:01 (27.03) Ravi Yoga all day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:01–06:15 (27.03) Amrita Siddhi Yoga 00:01–06:15 (27.03) Guru Pushya Yoga 00:01–06:15 (27.03)
Hutashana Yoga 06:18–18:01 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:18–18:01
Anandadi: Siddhi 06:18–00:01 (27.03) Anandadi: Shubha 00:01–06:15 (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 | 18:54–19:16 |
| Pradosha | 18:54–21:10 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:57 (27.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:23–23:08 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:10–15:45 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:18–07:52 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:27–11:01 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:30–11:20, 15:32–16:22 |
| Varjyam | 10:51–12:37 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 18:01–18:54
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 18:01–18:54 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 18:01–18:54 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 18:01–18:54 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Shukla-navami until 18:01, Shukla-dashami from 18:01; lagna Mina 06:18, Mesha 06:49, Vrishabha 07:42, Mithuna 09:10, Karka 11:35, Simha 14:33, Kanya 17:34
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-navami 06:18–18:01: 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
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 18:01
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 06:18–00:01 (27.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:18–00:01 (27.03)+1 Yoga Shobhana 06:18–07:18+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:18–00:01 (27.03)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:01–06:15 (27.03)0 Auspicious tithi 18:01–06:15 (27.03)0 Hutashana Yoga 06:18–18:01 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:18–18:01 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Atiganda 07:18–09:43−2 Rikta tithi 06:18–18:01
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Pushya, Ravi Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1864 · Vikram 1999 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:15
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 19:21 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 1 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 01:46 (28.03) more |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 07:29 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 06:46 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:46 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 07:29 | yoga Sukarma |
| from 19:21 | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
| from 19:21 | karana Vanija |
| from 01:46 (28.03) | nakshatra Ashlesha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:38 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:15 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 18:56 |
| End of twilight | 19:33 |
| Moonrise | 12:50 |
| Moonset | 03:58 |
| Day length | 12 h 40 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 3, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (06:15–18:56) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:15–01:46 (28.03) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:21–06:13 (28.03)
Hutashana Yoga 06:15–19:21
Anandadi: Utpata 06:15–01:46 (28.03) Anandadi: Mrityu 01:46–06:13 (28.03)
- Gandanta (tithi): 18:56–19:46
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:44–05:30 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:10–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:42–15:33 |
| Godhuli | 18:56–19:18 |
| Pradosha | 18:56–21:11 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:57 (28.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:54–20:37 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:00–12:35 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:45–17:21 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:50–09:25 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:47–09:38, 13:01–13:51 |
| Varjyam | 08:36–10:19 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:15–06:45, 07:38–14:29, 17:30–18:56
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 | good 06:15–06:45, 07:38–14:29, 17:30–18:56 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 06:15–06:45, 07:38–14:29, 17:30–18:56 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:15–06:45, 07:38–14:29, 17:30–18:56 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Mina 06:15, Mesha 06:45, Vrishabha 07:38, Mithuna 09:06, Karka 11:31, Simha 14:29, Kanya 17:30
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +7
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
+2 Pushya 06:15–01:46 (28.03)+2 Ravi Yoga 06:15–01:46 (28.03)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:15–19:21+1 Yoga Sukarma 07:29–06:13 (28.03)0 Anandadi: Utpata 06:15–01:46 (28.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 06:15–19:21 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Hutashana Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1864 · Vikram 1999 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Kamada Ekadashi |
At sunrise 06:13
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 20:00 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 1 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 02:49 (29.03) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 07:12 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 07:46 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:12 | yoga Dhriti |
|---|---|
| from 07:46 | karana Vishti |
| from 20:00 | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
| from 20:00 | karana Bava |
| from 02:49 (29.03) | nakshatra Magha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:35 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:13 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 18:58 |
| End of twilight | 19:35 |
| Moonrise | 13:57 |
| Moonset | 04:31 |
| Day length | 12 h 44 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 9, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:46–18:58: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Kamada Ekadashi · Vishnu
The first Ekadashi of the new lunar year (Chaitra, bright half). “Fulfiller of desires”: according to the Puranas, the fast removes grave misdeeds and helps fulfil righteous wishes. Devotees fast and worship Vishnu.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 19:21 (27.03)–20:00
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 06:10–08:44 (29.03)
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Hutashana Yoga 06:13–20:00 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 20:00–02:49 (29.03)
Anandadi: Manasa 06:13–02:49 (29.03) Anandadi: Padma 02:49–06:10 (29.03)
- Bhadra on earth: 07:46–20:00; Bhadra Puchha 12:36–13:50; Bhadra Mukha 13:50–15:54
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:37–08:59 (29.03)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:42–05:27 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:10–13:01 |
| 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 | 01:09–02:49 (29.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:24–10:59 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:11–15:46 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:13–07:48 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:13–07:04, 07:04–07:55 |
| Varjyam | 15:08–16:48 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:13–06:41
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:13–06:41 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | average 06:13–06:41 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:13–06:41, 07:34–14:25, 17:26–18:58 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Mina 06:13, Mesha 06:41, Vrishabha 07:34, Mithuna 09:02, Karka 11:27, Simha 14:25, Kanya 17:26
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 07:46–18:58: 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 = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth
+1 Anandadi: Manasa 06:13–02:49 (29.03)+1 Yoga Sukarma 06:13–07:12+1 Auspicious tithi 06:13–20:000 Kharmas−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:13–02:49 (29.03)−2 Hutashana Yoga 06:13–20:00−3 Bhadra on earth 07:46–20:00
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower) |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1864 · Vikram 1999 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 06:10
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 19:54 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 03:10 (30.03) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 06:21 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 08:03 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:21 | yoga Shula |
|---|---|
| from 08:03 | karana Balava |
| from 19:54 | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
| from 19:54 | karana Kaulava |
| from 03:10 (30.03) | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
| from 04:55 (30.03) | yoga Ganda |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:33 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:10 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 19:00 |
| End of twilight | 19:37 |
| Moonrise | 15:08 |
| Moonset | 05:00 |
| Day length | 12 h 49 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 2, 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, Magha (06:10–19:00) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Pradosha Vrat · Shiva
A fast dedicated to Shiva on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of both halves of the month. The decisive time is the evening twilight (Pradosha), when, according to legend, Shiva dances on Mount Kailash: in the evening Shiva Puja and abhisheka of the lingam are performed.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:54–21:13
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 03:10–06:07 (30.03)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:10–19:54 Hutashana Yoga 06:10–19:54 Krakacha Yoga 06:10–19:54 Yamaghanta 06:10–03:10 (30.03)
Anandadi: Chhatra 03:10–06:07 (30.03) Anandadi: Mudgara 06:10–03:10 (30.03)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:37 (28.03)–08:59
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:40–05:25 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:09–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:43–15:34 |
| Godhuli | 19:00–19:22 |
| Pradosha | 19:00–21:13 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:56 (30.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:44–02:21 (30.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:23–19:00 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:35–14:11 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:47–17:23 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:17–18:08 |
| Varjyam | 15:00–16:37 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | bad throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Mina 06:10, Mesha 06:37, Vrishabha 07:30, Mithuna 08:58, Karka 11:23, Simha 14:21, Kanya 17:22
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Sunday — physical well-being.
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
Unfavourable day · score S = −11
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
+1 Yoga Dhriti 06:10–06:210 Kharmas0 Yoga Shula 06:21–08:14−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 06:10–03:10 (30.03)−1 Gandanta 06:10–08:59−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:10–03:10 (30.03)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:10–19:54−2 Hutashana Yoga 06:10–19:54−3 Krakacha Yoga 06:10–19:54−3 Yamaghanta 06:10–03:10 (30.03)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Dhwaja; auspicious time — after 07:07 |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1864 · Vikram 1999 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Mahavir Jayanti |
At sunrise 06:07
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 19:05 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 02:48 (31.03) more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 02:56 (31.03) more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 07:35 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:35 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 19:05 | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
| from 19:05 | karana Gara |
| from 02:48 (31.03) | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
| from 02:56 (31.03) | yoga Vriddhi |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:30 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:07 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 19:02 |
| End of twilight | 19:39 |
| Moonrise | 16:23 |
| Moonset | 05:26 |
| Day length | 12 h 54 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 8, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| 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 (06:07–19:02) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Mahavir Jayanti · Mahavira
The birthday of Mahavira, the twenty-fourth Tirthankara of the Jains: processions, ritual bathing of images and charity.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 19:54 (29.03)–19:05
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:07–02:48 (31.03) Ravi Yoga 04:43–06:05 (31.03)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:07–02:48 (31.03) Anandadi: Shrivatsa 02:48–06:05 (31.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:38–05:23 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 20:30–22:04 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:44–09:21 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:58–12:34 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:11–15:48 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:00–13:52, 15:35–16:27 |
| Varjyam | 11:02–12:37 |
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 06:07–06:33, 07:26–14:17, 17:18–19:02 |
| Cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Mina 06:07, Mesha 06:33, Vrishabha 07:26, Mithuna 08:54, Karka 11:19, Simha 14:17, Kanya 17:18
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 07:07
+2 Ravi Yoga 06:07–02:48 (31.03)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:07–02:48 (31.03)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:07–19:050 Kharmas0 Yoga Ganda 06:07–07:07−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:07–02:48 (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 | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Prajapati; cons: Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1864 · Vikram 1999 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:05
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 17:35 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 01:49 (01.04) more |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 00:26 (01.04) more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 06:25 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:25 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 17:35 | tithi Purnima |
| from 17:35 | karana Vishti |
| from 00:26 (01.04) | yoga Dhruva |
| from 01:49 (01.04) | nakshatra Hasta |
| from 04:37 (01.04) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:27 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:05 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 19:04 |
| End of twilight | 19:41 |
| Moonrise | 17:42 |
| Moonset | 05:51 |
| Day length | 12 h 58 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 3, bad — 8
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 17:35 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (06:05–19:04) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 17:35–19:04: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 06:05–17:35: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:05–01:49 (01.04)
Anandadi: Prajapati 06:05–01:49 (01.04) Anandadi: Saumya 01:49–06:02 (01.04)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 17:35–04:37 (01.04); Bhadra Puchha 00:43–01:49 (01.04); Bhadra Mukha 01:49–03:39 (01.04)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:36–05:21 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:08–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:44–15:36 |
| Godhuli | 19:04–19:26 |
| Pradosha | 19:04–21:15 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:55 (01.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:55–20:27 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:49–17:26 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:19–10:57 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:34–14:12 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:41–09:32, 23:27–00:11 (01.04) |
| Varjyam | 09:42–11:14 |
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 06:05–06:29, 07:22–14:13, 17:14–19:04 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 17:35, Purnima from 17:35; lagna Mina 06:05, Mesha 06:29, Vrishabha 07:22, Mithuna 08:50, Karka 11:15, Simha 14:13, Kanya 17:14
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 06:05–17:35: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Purnima 17:35–19:04: 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.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 06:05–01:49 (01.04)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 06:05–01:49 (01.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:05–01:49 (01.04)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 06:05–00:26 (01.04)0 Kharmas0 Vishti (Bhadra) 17:35–04:37 (01.04)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 06:05–17:35
Patron: Govinda; Aditya — Parjanya. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Phalguni. Ritu: Shishira.
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Northern samvatsara: Vijaya (No. 27)
Shaka Samvat 1863 · Vikram Samvat 1998 · Kali Yuga 5042
Next year — Chitrabhanu, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 17.03.1942
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: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze
Inauspicious: portends trouble and hindrances; if necessary, the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Bhu (the Earth goddess)
Auspicious: farming, sowing and planting, building a house, household affairs.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: 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.
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): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Eight days before Holika Dahan (bright half of Phalguna): in North India weddings and samskaras are not held.
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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Bell of Yama” — a combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Magha, Mon — Vishakha, Tue — Ardra, Wed — Mula, Thu — Krittika, Fri — Rohini, Sat — Hasta. One of the most dangerous yogas: travel, surgery and any important new undertakings are avoided.
The time of Vishti Karana — halves of the 4th, 8th, 11th and 15th tithis of the bright half and of the 3rd, 7th, 10th and 14th of the dark half of the month. Auspicious activities are not begun during Bhadra; its strength depends on where it resides: on earth it is most harmful, while in heaven or in the netherworld the harm is mitigated (according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, there it even portends good fortune and gain).
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).
The knotted junction of “water” and “fire”: the last pada of Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Revati and the first pada of Magha, Mula and Ashwini (as well as the tithi junctions of the 5th and 6th, the 10th and 11th, the 15th and 1st). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
The Moon in Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula or Revati — the nakshatras at the junctions of signs. For those born in them, tradition prescribes a pacifying rite; new undertakings call for caution.
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 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.
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.
“Rejected” time — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra (4 ghatis of 60, starting from a ghati specific to that nakshatra). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
Weekdays for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; avoided — Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday (Sunday is permitted for Brahmins, Tuesday for Kshatriyas, Saturday for Vaishyas and others); Monday is good only during the waxing Moon.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Tithis for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th; avoided — the 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 14th, full moon and new moon; in Krishna Paksha the first five tithis are permitted (according to some, the first seven).
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “ruin of the family”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “great calamities”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
Lagna for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious signs — Vrishabha, Mithuna, Karka, Kanya, Tula, Makara and Mina; avoided — Mesha, Simha, Vrischika, Dhanu and Kumbha (all except Kumbha are permitted if a benefic occupies the sign or benefics aspect it).
Mesha (Aries) — “great calamities”; Simha (Leo) — “disease and suffering”; Vrischika (Scorpio) — “disease and suffering”; Dhanu (Sagittarius) — “fear of the authorities”; Kumbha (Aquarius) — “ruin of the family”.
Classical rules: have a haircut or shave in the daytime, preferably before noon — not at night or at twilight; not after eating, bathing or anointing the body with oil; not on the day of setting out on a journey; not when one’s wife is pregnant; not on one’s birth nakshatra or the 10th and 19th nakshatras from it, and not during Chandrashtama (the Moon in the 8th sign from the natal Moon). These prohibitions are lifted for a wedding, an initiation, release from prison, mourning for one’s parents and at the ruler’s command.
Sources: the Kalaprakashika of Narasimha (ch. V on haircuts — written about a child’s first haircut, chaula; English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), the Muhurta Chintamani of Rama Daivajna, B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha. The rating is the site’s summary, as in the “Lunar haircut calendar”: starting from a base score of 4, each factor — weekday, nakshatra, tithi and lagna — adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–8: 7–8 good, 4–6 average, 0–3 bad. Windows are the parts of the daytime with the best rating (at least 15 minutes long); for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting, the times of the day’s prohibitions are excluded.
The eight days before Holika Dahan (from the 8th tithi of the bright half of Phalguna to the full moon): weddings and other samskaras are not performed (North India).
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
Meaning: Powerful, sufficient
Symbol: Throne, palanquin, royal canopy
Deity: Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: leave the body (temporarily or completely), give transformation similar to death
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: 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: Moon
Favorable for any daily activities related to water, food, housing, women, trade, hotels, utilities, etc. You can carry out a wide variety of earthworks, both gardening and construction; preparing food, getting a haircut, doing treatment, decorating, building relationships, getting married and hiring.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Purnima
sowing seeds, 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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 2 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 07:30–09:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 07:59–09:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
The day of a visible eclipse and the Sutak before it: no new undertakings are begun, and no cooking or eating is done during Sutak; a time for japa, holy bath and dana.
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first day of the waning moon is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Brahma
Auspicious: religious rites, study, spiritual and charitable work.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: 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.
The Moon enters the Earth’s shadow (occurs only at full moon). Sutak begins 9 hours (3 praharas) before the eclipse; during it — japa and meditation, afterwards — a holy bath and dana.
The luminary is completely covered: the Sun by the Moon, the Moon by the Earth’s shadow.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
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.
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.
“Deadly” combination of weekday and tithi group: Sun and Tue — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Mon and Fri — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Wed — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Thu — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Sat — Purna (5, 10, 15). Portends failure for new undertakings.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 7 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 15:00–16:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 15:29–16:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
A tithi favourable for new undertakings: in the bright half of the month — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th, in the dark half — the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th.
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
An eclipse on a neighbouring Vedic day (the day before, including the night before this day’s sunrise, or the day after): its influence is weaker, but important undertakings are better postponed.
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second day of the waning Moon - Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: Following red
Symbol: Half of the bed under the feet (foot)
Deity: Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: accumulate and prosper through alliances
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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: 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 Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
An auspicious combination of weekday and tithi group: Fri — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Wed — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Tue — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Sat — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Thu — Purna (5, 10, 15). Brings success; if the same pair also forms an inauspicious yoga, Siddha prevails.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The 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.
“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.
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 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.
Meaning: Hand, fist
Symbol: Palm or fist
Deity: Savitar (Animating, Awakening)
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give the obtaining of what you want with your own hands, dexterity
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: 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 Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) is in force during the daytime, but not on earth (the Moon is not in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina): the harm is mitigated, yet this time is still usually avoided for weddings, travel and important undertakings.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth day of the waning Moon is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: Brilliant, clear
Symbol: Pearl or brilliant jewel
Deity: Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: accumulate brilliant qualities (receive well-deserved respect)
Deity: Indra
Auspicious: good for any benevolent and lasting work, building up health and strength, undertakings meant to grow.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: 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 Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
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.
A tithi “burnt” by the Sun in its current sign (the Sun in Dhanu or Mina — the 2nd, in Vrishabha or Kumbha — the 4th, in Mesha or Karka — the 6th, in Mithuna or Kanya — the 8th, in Simha or Vrischika — the 10th, in Tula or Makara — the 12th): unfavourable for new undertakings.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 4 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 10:30–12:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 10:59–12:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth day of the waning moon is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: Sword
Symbol: Sword, also sprout or coral
Deity: Waiu (Wind)
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: scatter like air, move, convert
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: Mitra
Auspicious: friendship, love, matchmaking and alliances, reconciliation, jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: 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 Swati
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
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.
“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.
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 — favourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.
Meaning: Forked branch (also called Radha - gift)
Symbol: Triumphal arch for marriage, potter's wheel
Deity: Indra and Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: achieve (many and different goals, fruits)
Auspicious: festivals, joyful occasions, rest and recreation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The yoga of the “destruction of the world”: Sunday with the 7th tithi or Wednesday with the 1st. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh day of the waning moon is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)
Inauspicious: sudden hindrances, a “lightning strike”; the first 3 ghatis (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: 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)
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.
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 Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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)
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all. It is, however, very good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Auspicious: comfort and convenience, purchases, home improvement, any auspicious deeds.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Meaning: Subsequent invincible, insubordinate
Symbol: Small bed
Deity: Vishva-Deva (All Gods)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: give an undeniable victory, thanks to alliances and support
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
plowing, pruning and weeding
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Inauspicious: obstacles; nothing is started in the first half of the yoga, while the second half is acceptable.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth day of the waning Moon and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Meaning: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth day of the waning moon is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people
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 Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
The Sun in Dhanu or Mina: a month without weddings, housewarmings and other samskaras. Good for prayer, charity and pilgrimage.
Began on a Saturday: the most unfavourable — any risky ventures, journeys and heavy work are avoided.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
The Sun in Dhanu or Mina: a month without weddings, housewarmings and initiations (a North Indian tradition).
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.
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Meaning: One hundred healers
Symbol: Garland of 100 flowers, circle
Deity: Varuna
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give healing (bodily and spiritual) through Divine Grace
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
Group: Purna. Deity: Pitris (ancestors).
The Pitris (ancestors) rule the new moon; this period is suitable for rites honoring the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana), for pacifying the mind and performing austerities.
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search
Especially auspicious: any auspicious deeds and ceremonies.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: 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): 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-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
−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: Vishnu; Aditya — Dhatar. Full moon in nakshatra Chitra. Ritu: Vasanta.
Northern samvatsara: Jaya (No. 28)
Shaka Samvat 1864 · Vikram Samvat 1999 · Kali Yuga 5043
Next year — Subhanu, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 5.04.1943
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Meaning: Later blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Part of the red bed for legs (foot), twins
Deity: Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give rain (nourishment and stability)
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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.
The Moon covers the Sun (occurs only at new moon). Traditionally it is Rahu’s time: Sutak begins 12 hours (4 praharas) before the eclipse; during the eclipse people refrain from eating and recite mantras, and afterwards take a holy bath and give dana.
Only part of the disc is covered: the Sun’s by the Moon, or the Moon’s by the Earth’s shadow.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
One of the “three and a half” inherently auspicious days of the year (Ugadi, Akshaya Tritiya, Vijayadashami and, as the half, Bali Pratipada): no muhurta needs to be chosen for new undertakings, and the day’s panchanga flaws are disregarded (except a visible eclipse).
There is an eclipse on this date, but it is not visible at this location (or it is only penumbral): Sutak and eclipse rites are not observed, the influence is weak; important undertakings are still better postponed.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second lunar day of Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: Rich, prosperous
Symbol: Fish (sometimes a couple) or drum
Deity: Pushan (Prosperous)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: nourish (satiate at the expense of its abundance)
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.
Meaning: Riders or Grooms
Symbol: Horse's Head
Deity: Ashwini Kumara
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: quickly achieve anything
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth lunar day is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
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): 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 Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.
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.
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
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): 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 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
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.
“Fire-breathing” yoga: the 1st tithi with Mula, the 5th with Bharani, the 8th with Krittika, the 9th with Rohini, the 10th with Ashlesha. Especially harmful for weddings, housewarmings, sowing and beginning studies.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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
Auspicious: friendship, reconciliation, love, matchmaking — anything that requires people’s goodwill.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
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
Planting and sowing are allowed.
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.
“Cobra venom”: a triple combination of weekday, tithi and nakshatra (Sun — 5th + Krittika, Mon — 2nd + Chitra, Tue — 15th + Rohini, Wed — 7th + Bharani, Thu — 13th + Anuradha, Fri — 6th + Shravana, Sat — 8th + Revati). The strongest of the kuyogas: the day is unfavourable for any activity.
An inauspicious combination of tithi and nakshatra (the “empty” nakshatra of a tithi, for example the 6th or 11th tithi with Rohini, the 12th with Ashlesha). Whatever is begun at this time remains without result.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.
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.
“Fiery” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11. Portends losses, quarrels and harm; new undertakings are avoided.
“Poisonous” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 4, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 2, Thu — 8, Fri — 9, Sat — 7. Unfavourable for new undertakings, medical treatment and transactions.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
tillage and sowing are forbidden
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.
The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)
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 Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth
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): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Punarvasu
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.
A Thursday when the Moon is in Pushya. One of the best times for buying gold and valuables, beginning studies, mantra initiation and spiritual undertakings; not used for weddings.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable 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: 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): 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 Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
+1 — favourable for a haircut
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
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.
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 Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth lunar day and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
+1 — favourable for a haircut
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
sowing seeds, any undertakings