Panchanga Calendar

March 1987

SamvatsaraAkshaya (60) → Prabhava (1) from 30.03MonthPhalguna → Chaitra from 30.03RituShishira → Vasanta from 30.03AyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

March 1987 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Phalguna (until 29.03), Chaitra (from 30.03). Periods: 7–14.03 — Holashtak; from 14.03 — Kharmas; from 30.03 — Chaitra Navaratri (spring). Major festivals: 14.03 Holika Dahan; 15.03 Holi (Dhulandi); 30.03 Ugadi, Gudi Padwa — Hindu New Year; 30.03 Chaitra Navaratri: Ghatasthapana. 29.03 — solar eclipse, hybrid (not visible here).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1PBh2after 10:27

2UBh3after 09:40

3Rev4Vinayaka Chaturthi

4Ashw5after 10:14

5Bhar6Skanda Shashti

6Krit7

7Roh8Masik Durgashtami

8Mrig9

9Ard10

10Pun10after 09:04

11Push11after 11:21

12Ashl12Pradosha

13Mag13

14Mag14Holika Dahan

15PPh15Holi

16UPh1until 09:20

17Has2

18Chit3Sankashti

19Swa4

20Vish5after 08:21

21Anu6

22Mul7Kalashtami

23PAsh9

24UAsh10

25Shra11after 11:49

26Dhan12until 08:47

27Shat13Masik Shivaratri

28PBh14

29UBh30Amavasya

30Rev1Ugadi, New Year

31Ashw2Navaratri, day 2

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

MarkersNavaratriafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (22)

Tripushkar YogaChandra DarshanAmrita Siddhi YogaVinayaka ChaturthiSkanda ShashtiGoddess (Durga, Kali)EkadashiPradoshaHolika DahanSankrantiHoliday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Dwipushkar YogaSankashtiVernal equinoxKalashtamiSheetala AshtamiShivaratriSolar eclipse, hybridday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Ugadi, New YearChaitra Navaratri

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

1.03 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Chara, Yoga Sadhya after 10:27
Uttara-Bhadra (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
2.03 Mon — Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Matanga after 09:40 until 13:51
Revati (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
11.03 Wed — Pushya, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Matanga after 11:21 until 14:14
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
20.03 Fri — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Auspicious weekday after 08:21
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.

Festivals

1.03 Sun Chandra Darshan
3.03 Tue Vinayaka Chaturthi
5.03 Thu Skanda Shashti
7.03 Sat Masik Durgashtami
11.03 Wed Amalaki Ekadashi
12.03 Thu Pradosha Vrat
14.03 Sat Holika Dahan
14.03 Sat Mina Sankranti
15.03 Sun Holi (Dhulandi)
15.03 Sun Phalguna Purnima
18.03 Wed Sankashti Chaturthi (Bhalachandra)
20.03 Fri Rang Panchami
22.03 Sun Kalashtami
22.03 Sun Sheetala Ashtami (Basoda)
25.03 Wed Papmochani Ekadashi
26.03 Thu Pradosha Vrat
27.03 Fri Masik Shivaratri
29.03 Sun Phalguna Amavasya
30.03 Mon Ugadi, Gudi Padwa — Hindu New Year
30.03 Mon Chaitra Navaratri: Ghatasthapana
30.03 Mon Chandra Darshan

Special muhurta yogas

1.03 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 07:22–10:27
1.03 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:27–07:20 (02.03)
3.03 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 09:35–07:15 (04.03)
3.03 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:35–07:15 (04.03)
7.03 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:07–16:14
7.03 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:07–16:14
15.03 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:36–06:44 (16.03)
17.03 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 09:39–15:45
20.03 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:21–06:31 (21.03)
22.03 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:28–04:39 (23.03)
29.03 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:10–19:22
31.03 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:04–19:41
31.03 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:04–19:41

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

5.03 Thu — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Lumbaka
12.03 Thu — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
14.03 Sat — Sankranti day, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
18.03 Wed — Vishti (Bhadra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
21.03 Sat — Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
22.03 Sun — Vyatipata, Kshaya tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
23.03 Mon — Anandadi: Utpata, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
24.03 Tue — Krakacha Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
28.03 Sat — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
29.03 Sun — Amavasya, Panchaka, Eclipse (not visible here)
31.03 Tue — Vaidhriti, Surya Dagdha tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Sky this month

14.03 Mina Sankranti 22:21 — the Sun enters Mina (Pisces)
15.03 Full moon (Purnima) 16:12
21.03 Vernal equinox 06:52
29.03 New moon (Amavasya) 15:45
29.03 Solar eclipse, hybrid, greatest eclipse 15:48, magnitude 1.001
not visible here (outside the eclipse zone)

Periods

7–14.03 Holashtak
from 14.03 Kharmas
from 30.03 Chaitra Navaratri (spring)
27.02 02:43 – 3.03 09:35 Dosha-free Panchaka
26.03 11:04 – 30.03 19:15 Dosha-free Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Akshaya (No. 60, “inexhaustible (as Kshaya — depletion)”) — A year that completes the cycle: reserves dwindle, but good deeds bear inexhaustible fruit. more

Prabhava (No. 1, “origin, beginning”) — A year of beginnings: traditionally, abundant rains and harvests, a time for sacrifices and auspicious undertakings. more

Northern samvatsara: Pramathi. Shaka Samvat 1909, Vikram Samvat 2044, Kali Yuga 5088.

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	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Chara; auspicious time — after 10:27
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 07:22

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 23:50 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 10:27 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 16:05 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 12:37 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 10:27	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 12:37	karana Kaulava
from 16:05	yoga Shubha
from 23:50	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 23:50	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:45
Sunrise	07:22
Noon	12:42
Sunset	18:02
End of twilight	18:40
Moonrise	08:01
Moonset	20:05
Day length	10 h 40 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 1, bad — 9

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:27

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (07:22–10:27) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (10:27–18:02) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

The first evening after the new moon, when the thin lunar crescent becomes visible. People look at the young Moon, offer it water and pray for well-being; some fast until it appears.

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 18:02–20:05
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 18:02–20:05

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 07:22–10:27 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:27–07:20 (02.03)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 23:50–07:20 (02.03)

Anandadi: Chara 07:22–10:27 Anandadi: Sthira 10:27–07:20 (02.03)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 02:43 (27.02)–09:35 (03.03)

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	00:14–01:07 (02.03)
Amrita Kalam	05:02–06:35 (02.03)

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	19:45–21:17

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:47–08:28, 09:21–18:02

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:47–08:28, 09:21–18:02
Cutting fingernails	average 07:47–08:28, 09:21–18:02
Cutting toenails	average 10:27–16:14
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:47–08:28, 09:21–18:02

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 10:27, Uttara-Bhadra from 10:27; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Kumbha 07:22, Mina 07:47, Mesha 08:28, Vrishabha 09:21, Mithuna 10:50, Karka 13:16, Simha 16:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 10:27) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 10:27) — a good life; Sunday — physical well-being.

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 begins after 10:27

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:27–07:20 (02.03)+1 Anandadi: Chara 07:22–10:27+1 Yoga Sadhya 07:22–16:05+1 Auspicious tithi 07:22–23:50+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:27–07:20 (02.03)0 Tripushkar Yoga 07:22–10:27−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:22–10:27

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:22

Summary	Best day — Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 09:40; auspicious time — until 13:51
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more

At sunrise 07:20

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 22:46 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 09:40 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 13:51 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 11:12 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 09:40	nakshatra Revati
from 11:12	karana Gara
from 13:51	yoga Shukla
from 22:46	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 22:46	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:42
Sunrise	07:20
Noon	12:41
Sunset	18:04
End of twilight	18:42
Moonrise	08:06
Moonset	21:32
Day length	10 h 44 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:40

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-Bhadra (07:20–09:40) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (09:40–18:04) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 09:40–07:17 (03.03)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:20–09:40

Anandadi: Matanga 09:40–07:17 (03.03) Anandadi: Gada 07:20–09:40

Dosha-free Panchaka: 02:43 (27.02)–09:35 (03.03)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:32–15:41 (03.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:33–06:26
Abhijit Muhurta	12:20–13:03
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	07:12–08:47 (03.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:40–10:01
Yamaganda	11:21–12:42
Gulika Kalam	14:03–15:23
Dur Muhurta	13:03–13:46, 15:12–15:55
Varjyam	21:38–23:13

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:43–08:24, 09:17–16:11

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 07:43–08:24, 09:17–16:11
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 07:43–08:24, 09:17–16:11
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:43–08:24, 09:17–16:11

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 09:40, Revati from 09:40; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Kumbha 07:20, Mina 07:43, Mesha 08:24, Vrishabha 09:17, Mithuna 10:46, Karka 13:12, Simha 16:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 09:40) — a good life; Revati (from 09:40) — increase in property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time begins after 09:40

Auspicious time ends by 13:51

+2 Yoga Shubha 07:20–13:51+2 Ravi Yoga 09:40–07:17 (03.03)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 09:40–07:17 (03.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:20–09:40+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:20–22:460 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:20–09:40 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Gada 07:20–09:40−1 Panchaka all day

Panchanga at sunrise 07:20

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 07:17

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 22:27 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 4 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 09:35 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 12:11 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 10:31 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 09:35	nakshatra Ashwini
from 10:31	karana Vishti
from 12:11	yoga Brahma
from 22:27	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 22:27	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:40
Sunrise	07:17
Noon	12:41
Sunset	18:07
End of twilight	18:44
Moonrise	08:12
Moonset	22:59
Day length	10 h 49 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:35

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, Revati (07:17–09:35) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:31–18:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:37–13:47
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:17–09:35 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 09:35–07:15 (04.03) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:35–07:15 (04.03)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:27–07:15 (04.03)

Anandadi: Shubha 07:17–09:35 Anandadi: Amrita 09:35–07:15 (04.03)

Bhadra in heaven: 10:31–22:27; Bhadra Mukha 10:36–12:35; Bhadra Puchha 21:16–22:27
Dosha-free Panchaka: 02:43 (27.02)–09:35
Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:32–15:41
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-chaturti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:31–06:24
Abhijit Muhurta	12:20–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:30–15:13
Godhuli	18:07–18:33
Pradosha	18:07–20:44
Nishitha	00:14–01:07 (04.03)
Amrita Kalam	07:12–08:47, 02:51–04:29 (04.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:24–16:45
Yamaganda	09:59–11:21
Gulika Kalam	12:42–14:03
Dur Muhurta	09:27–10:10, 23:22–00:14 (04.03)
Varjyam	06:08–07:46 (04.03)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:39–08:20, 09:13–16:07

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Revati until 09:35, Ashwini from 09:35; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Kumbha 07:17, Mina 07:39, Mesha 08:20, Vrishabha 09:13, Mithuna 10:43, Karka 13:08, Simha 16:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 09:35) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 09:35) — joy; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-chaturti 07:17–18:07: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 09:35–07:15 (04.03)+2 Ravi Yoga 07:17–09:35+1 Yoga Brahma 12:11–07:15 (04.03)+1 Anandadi: Shubha 07:17–09:35+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:17–09:35−1 Gandanta 07:17–15:41−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 07:17–09:35−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:17–22:27−2 Rikta tithi 07:17–22:27−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 10:31–22:27

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:17

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 10:14
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more

At sunrise 07:15

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 22:54 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 4 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 10:14 more Gandamula
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 11:07 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 10:35 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 10:14	nakshatra Bharani
from 10:35	karana Balava
from 11:07	yoga Indra
from 22:54	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 22:54	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:38
Sunrise	07:15
Noon	12:41
Sunset	18:09
End of twilight	18:46
Moonrise	08:20
Moonset	none
Day length	10 h 54 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 6, bad — 1

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:14

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (10:14–18:09) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 10:14–22:13

Jwalamukhi Yoga 10:14–22:54

Anandadi: Mrityu 07:15–10:14 Anandadi: Kana 10:14–07:12 (05.03)

Gandanta (tithi): 22:30–23:19
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:29–06:22
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	00:14–01:06 (05.03)
Amrita Kalam	06:33–08:15 (05.03)

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	06:08–07:46, 20:24–22:05

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:35–08:16, 09:09–10:14

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 07:35–08:16, 09:09–10:14
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 07:35–08:16, 09:09–10:14
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:35–08:16, 09:09–10:14

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashwini until 10:14, Bharani from 10:14; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Kumbha 07:15, Mina 07:35, Mesha 08:16, Vrishabha 09:09, Mithuna 10:39, Karka 13:05, Simha 16:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 10:14) — joy; Bharani (from 10:14) — facing death (dangers); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 10:14

+2 Yoga Brahma 07:15–11:07+2 Ravi Yoga 10:14–22:13+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:15–10:14+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:15–22:540 Anandadi: Kana 10:14–07:12 (05.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 10:14–22:54 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 10:14–07:12 (05.03)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 07:15–10:14

Panchanga at sunrise 07:15

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 07:12

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 00:05 (06.03) more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 4 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 11:38 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 10:38 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 11:24 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 10:38	yoga Vaidhriti
from 11:24	karana Taitila
from 11:38	nakshatra Krittika
from 00:05 (06.03)	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 00:05 (06.03)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:35
Sunrise	07:12
Noon	12:41
Sunset	18:11
End of twilight	18:48
Moonrise	08:29
Moonset	00:25
Day length	10 h 58 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 9, bad — 1

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:38

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, Bharani (07:12–11:38) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (11:38–18:11) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

The sixth day of the waxing Moon is dedicated to Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya), the son of Shiva. Devotees fast and worship Murugan; the day is especially revered in South India.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 22:54 (04.03)–00:05 (06.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 11:38–07:09 (06.03)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:12–00:05 (06.03) Yamaghanta 11:38–07:09 (06.03)

Anandadi: Padma 07:12–11:38 Anandadi: Lumbaka 11:38–07:09 (06.03)

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	06:33–08:15

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:04–15:26
Yamaganda	07:12–08:34
Gulika Kalam	09:57–11:19
Dur Muhurta	10:52–11:35, 15:15–15:59
Varjyam	00:39–02:23 (06.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:31–08:12, 09:05–10:38

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:31–08:12, 09:05–10:38
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:31–08:12, 09:05–10:38
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:31–08:12, 09:05–18:11

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Bharani until 11:38, Krittika from 11:38; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Kumbha 07:12, Mina 07:31, Mesha 08:12, Vrishabha 09:05, Mithuna 10:35, Karka 13:01, Simha 15:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 11:38) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 11:38) — consumption (a wasting disease); Thursday — success.

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

Vaidhriti 10:38–18:11: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+2 Yoga Indra 07:12–10:38+2 Ravi Yoga 11:38–07:09 (06.03)+1 Anandadi: Padma 07:12–11:38+1 Auspicious weekday0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:12–00:05 (06.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yamaghanta 11:38–07:09 (06.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 11:38–07:09 (06.03)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:12–11:38−3 Vaidhriti 10:38–07:09 (06.03)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:12

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chhatra; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Yamaghanta
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more

At sunrise 07:09

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 01:53 (07.03) more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 4 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 13:40 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 10:40 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 12:55 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 10:40	yoga Vishkambha
from 12:55	karana Vanija
from 13:40	nakshatra Rohini
from 01:53 (07.03)	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 01:53 (07.03)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:33
Sunrise	07:09
Noon	12:41
Sunset	18:13
End of twilight	18:50
Moonrise	08:43
Moonset	01:50
Day length	11 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:40

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, Krittika (07:09–13:40) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (13:40–18:13) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:09–13:40

Krakacha Yoga 07:09–01:53 (07.03) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:09–01:53 (07.03) Yamaghanta 13:40–07:07 (07.03) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:53–07:07 (07.03)

Anandadi: Chhatra 07:09–13:40 Anandadi: Mitra 13:40–07:07 (07.03)

Bhadra in heaven: 01:53–14:58 (07.03); Bhadra Puchha 03:51–05:10 (07.03); Bhadra Mukha 05:10–07:21 (07.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:26–06:18
Abhijit Muhurta	12:19–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:32–15:16
Godhuli	18:13–18:39
Pradosha	18:13–20:48
Nishitha	00:14–01:06 (07.03)
Amrita Kalam	11:04–12:48

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:18–12:41
Yamaganda	15:27–16:50
Gulika Kalam	08:32–09:55
Dur Muhurta	09:22–10:06, 13:03–13:47
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 13:40–15:55

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 13:40–15:55
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 13:40–15:55
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:27–08:08, 09:01–15:55

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Krittika until 13:40, Rohini from 13:40; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Kumbha 07:09, Mina 07:27, Mesha 08:08, Vrishabha 09:01, Mithuna 10:31, Karka 12:57, Simha 15:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 13:40) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 13:40) — destruction of all misfortunes; Friday — universal respect.

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

Vaidhriti 07:09–10:40: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:09–13:40+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 07:09–13:40+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:09–01:53 (07.03)0 Auspicious nakshatra 13:40–07:07 (07.03)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:09–01:53 (07.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vaidhriti 07:09–10:40−1 Yamaghanta 13:40–07:07 (07.03)−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:09–01:53 (07.03)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:09

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more
Period	Holashtak
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 07:07

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 04:07 (08.03) more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 16:14 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 11:08 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:58 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 11:08	yoga Priti
from 14:58	karana Bava
from 16:14	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 04:07 (08.03)	tithi Shukla-navami
from 04:07 (08.03)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:30
Sunrise	07:07
Noon	12:40
Sunset	18:15
End of twilight	18:52
Moonrise	09:05
Moonset	03:12
Day length	11 h 07 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:14

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (07:07–16:14) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (16:14–18:15) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:07–14:58: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 01:53–04:07 (08.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Holashtak

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:07–16:14 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:07–16:14 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:07–07:04 (08.03)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:07–16:14 Anandadi: Vajra 16:14–07:04 (08.03)

Bhadra in heaven: 01:53–14:58; Bhadra Puchha 03:51–05:10; Bhadra Mukha 05:10–07:21

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:24–06:15
Abhijit Muhurta	12:19–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:32–15:17
Godhuli	18:15–18:41
Pradosha	18:15–20:49
Nishitha	00:14–01:05 (08.03)
Amrita Kalam	12:41–14:27

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:54–11:17
Yamaganda	14:04–15:28
Gulika Kalam	07:07–08:30
Dur Muhurta	07:07–07:51, 07:51–08:36
Varjyam	07:23–09:09, 22:30–00:17 (08.03)

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 07:23–08:04, 08:57–15:51

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Rohini until 16:14, Mrigashirsha from 16:14; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Kumbha 07:07, Mina 07:23, Mesha 08:04, Vrishabha 08:57, Mithuna 10:27, Karka 12:53, Simha 15:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 16:14) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 16:14) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-ashtami 07:07–18:15: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:07–16:14+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:07–16:14+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:07–16:14+1 Yoga Priti 11:08–07:04 (08.03)0 Holashtak0 Anandadi: Vajra 16:14–07:04 (08.03)−1 Ashtami 07:07–04:07 (08.03)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:07–14:58

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:07

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more
Period	Holashtak

At sunrise 07:04

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 06:36 (09.03) more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 19:06 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 11:52 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 17:21 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 11:52	yoga Ayushman
from 17:21	karana Kaulava
from 19:06	nakshatra Ardra
from 06:36 (09.03)	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 06:36 (09.03)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:28
Sunrise	07:04
Noon	12:40
Sunset	18:17
End of twilight	18:54
Moonrise	09:39
Moonset	04:24
Day length	11 h 12 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, Mrigashirsha (07:04–18:17) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Holashtak

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 19:06–07:02 (09.03)

Anandadi: Saumya 07:04–19:06 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 19:06–07:02 (09.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:22–06:13
Abhijit Muhurta	12:18–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:33–15:18
Godhuli	18:17–18:42
Pradosha	18:17–20:50
Nishitha	00:14–01:05 (09.03)
Amrita Kalam	09:15–11:02

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	04:32–06:20 (09.03)

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 07:19–08:00, 08:54–15:47

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Kumbha 07:04, Mina 07:19, Mesha 08:00, Vrishabha 08:54, Mithuna 10:23, Karka 12:49, Simha 15:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-navami 07:04–18:17: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 07:04–19:06+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:04–19:06+1 Yoga Priti 07:04–11:520 Holashtak−2 Rikta tithi 07:04–06:36 (09.03)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:04

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Ayushman; cons: Tryahasparsha, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more
Period	Holashtak

At sunrise 07:02

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 09:04 (10.03) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 2 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 22:03 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 12:44 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 19:51 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 12:44	yoga Saubhagya
from 19:51	karana Gara
from 22:03	nakshatra Punarvasu

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:25
Sunrise	07:02
Noon	12:40
Sunset	18:19
End of twilight	18:56
Moonrise	10:30
Moonset	05:19
Day length	11 h 17 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

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Festivals and periods

Holashtak

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:02–22:03 Anandadi: Dhumra 22:03–06:59 (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	00:14–01:04 (10.03)
Amrita Kalam	10:49–12:37

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:26–09:51
Yamaganda	11:16–12:40
Gulika Kalam	14:05–15:30
Dur Muhurta	13:03–13:48, 15:18–16:04
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:15–07:56, 08:50–15:43

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Kumbha 07:02, Mina 07:15, Mesha 07:56, Vrishabha 08:50, Mithuna 10:19, Karka 12:45, Simha 15:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Yoga Ayushman 07:02–12:44+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi all day0 Holashtak−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:02–22:03−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:02–22:03−2 Tryahasparsha

Panchanga at sunrise 07:02

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira; auspicious time — after 09:04
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more
Period	Holashtak

At sunrise 06:59

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 09:04 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 2 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 00:55 (11.03) more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 13:34 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 09:04 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 09:04	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 09:04	karana Vanija
from 13:34	yoga Shobhana
from 22:15	karana Vishti
from 00:55 (11.03)	nakshatra Pushya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:22
Sunrise	06:59
Noon	12:40
Sunset	18:21
End of twilight	18:58
Moonrise	11:38
Moonset	05:57
Day length	11 h 21 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:04

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 (06:59–18:21) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Holashtak

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:59–00:55 (11.03)

Krakacha Yoga 06:59–09:04 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:04–06:57 (11.03)

Anandadi: Sthira 06:59–00:55 (11.03) Anandadi: Vardhamana 00:55–06:57 (11.03)

Bhadra on earth: 22:15–11:21 (11.03); Bhadra Puchha 03:28–04:47 (11.03); Bhadra Mukha 04:47–06:58 (11.03)
Gandanta (tithi): 08:38–09:30

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:18–06:09
Abhijit Muhurta	12:17–13:03
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	22:13–00:01 (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	11:29–13:16

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 06:59–15:39
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:11–07:52, 08:46–15:39

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Shukla-dashami until 09:04, Shukla-ekadashi from 09:04; lagna Kumbha 06:59, Mina 07:11, Mesha 07:52, Vrishabha 08:46, Mithuna 10:15, Karka 12:41, Simha 15:39

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

Auspicious time begins after 09:04

+2 Ravi Yoga 06:59–00:55 (11.03)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 06:59–00:55 (11.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:59–00:55 (11.03)+1 Yoga Saubhagya 06:59–13:34+1 Auspicious tithi 06:59–09:040 Holashtak0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:04–06:57 (11.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krakacha Yoga 06:59–09:04−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 06:59

Summary	Best day — Pushya, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 11:21; auspicious time — until 14:14
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more
Period	Holashtak
Festivals	Amalaki Ekadashi

At sunrise 06:57

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 11:21 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 1 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 03:29 (12.03) more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 14:14 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:21 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 11:21	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 11:21	karana Bava
from 14:14	yoga Atiganda
from 00:22 (12.03)	karana Balava
from 03:29 (12.03)	nakshatra Ashlesha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:20
Sunrise	06:57
Noon	12:39
Sunset	18:23
End of twilight	19:00
Moonrise	12:57
Moonset	06:21
Day length	11 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:21

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, Pushya (06:57–18:23) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:57–11:21: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Amalaki Ekadashi · Vishnu

The Ekadashi of the bright half of Phalguna, dedicated to the amalaki (amla) tree, in which, according to legend, Vishnu resides. Devotees worship the amla tree and fast.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 09:04 (10.03)–11:21
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 06:54–09:12 (12.03)

Holashtak

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:21–06:54 (12.03)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:29–06:54 (12.03)

Anandadi: Matanga 06:57–03:29 (12.03) Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:29–06:54 (12.03)

Bhadra on earth: 22:15 (10.03)–11:21; Bhadra Puchha 03:28–04:47; Bhadra Mukha 04:47–06:58

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:16–06:06
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	20:24–22:10

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:40–14:06
Yamaganda	08:22–09:48
Gulika Kalam	11:14–12:40
Dur Muhurta	12:17–13:03
Varjyam	09:46–11:32

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 11:21–15:35

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	good 11:21–15:35
Cutting fingernails	average 11:21–18:23
Cutting toenails	good 11:21–15:35
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:08–07:49, 08:42–11:21

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 11:21, Shukla-dvadashi from 11:21; lagna Kumbha 06:57, Mina 07:08, Mesha 07:49, Vrishabha 08:42, Mithuna 10:11, Karka 12:37, Simha 15:35

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

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

Bhadra on earth 06:57–11:21: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

Auspicious time begins after 11:21

Auspicious time ends by 14:14

+2 Pushya 06:57–03:29 (12.03)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:21–06:54 (12.03)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 06:57–03:29 (12.03)+1 Yoga Shobhana 06:57–14:14+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:57–11:210 Holashtak0 Yoga Atiganda 14:14–16:40−1 Bhadra on earth 06:57–11:21

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:57

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more
Period	Holashtak
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 06:54

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 13:17 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 1 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 05:40 (13.03) more Gandamula
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 14:38 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 13:17 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 13:17	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 13:17	karana Kaulava
from 14:38	yoga Sukarma
from 02:05 (13.03)	karana Taitila
from 05:40 (13.03)	nakshatra Magha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:17
Sunrise	06:54
Noon	12:39
Sunset	18:25
End of twilight	19:02
Moonrise	14:19
Moonset	06:36
Day length	11 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 11, bad — 0

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:17

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:25–20:54
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Holashtak

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:40–06:51 (13.03)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:54–13:17

Anandadi: Amrita 06:54–05:40 (13.03) Anandadi: Musala 05:40–06:51 (13.03)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:09–12:08 (13.03)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

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	00:13–01:03 (13.03)
Amrita Kalam	03:55–05:40 (13.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:06–15:32
Yamaganda	06:54–08:20
Gulika Kalam	09:47–11:13
Dur Muhurta	10:44–11:31, 15:21–16:07
Varjyam	17:27–19:11

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:04–07:45, 08:38–18:25

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:04–07:45, 08:38–18:25
Cutting fingernails	average 07:04–07:45, 08:38–15:31
Cutting toenails	average 07:04–07:45, 08:38–18:25
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:04–07:45, 08:38–18:25

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 13:17, Shukla-triodashi from 13:17; lagna Kumbha 06:54, Mina 07:04, Mesha 07:45, Vrishabha 08:38, Mithuna 10:07, Karka 12:33, Simha 15:31

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Thursday — success.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Amrita 06:54–05:40 (13.03)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 13:17–06:51 (13.03)0 Yoga Sukarma 14:38–06:51 (13.03)0 Holashtak−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:54–05:40 (13.03)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:54–13:17

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:54

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Sukarma; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Gandanta
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more
Period	Holashtak

At sunrise 06:51

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 14:45 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 07:22 (14.03) more Gandamula
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 14:41 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 14:45 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 14:41	yoga Dhriti
from 14:45	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 14:45	karana Gara
from 03:18 (14.03)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:15
Sunrise	06:51
Noon	12:39
Sunset	18:27
End of twilight	19:04
Moonrise	15:43
Moonset	06:46
Day length	11 h 35 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 11, bad — 2

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:45

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (06:51–18:27) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Shukla-chaturdashi 14:45–18:27: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Holashtak

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Kana all day

Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:09 (12.03)–12:08
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

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	04:48–06:31 (14.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:12–12:39
Yamaganda	15:33–17:00
Gulika Kalam	08:18–09:45
Dur Muhurta	09:11–09:57, 13:03–13:49
Varjyam	18:31–20:14

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:51–14:45

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 06:51–14:45
Cutting fingernails	average 07:00–07:41, 08:34–14:45
Cutting toenails	average 06:51–14:45
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:51–15:27

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 14:45, Shukla-chaturdashi from 14:45; lagna Kumbha 06:51, Mina 07:00, Mesha 07:41, Vrishabha 08:34, Mithuna 10:03, Karka 12:29, Simha 15:27

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 14:45–18:27: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Yoga Sukarma 06:51–14:41+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:51–14:450 Anandadi: Kana all day (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Holashtak−1 Rikta tithi 14:45–06:49 (14.03)−1 Gandanta 06:51–12:08−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day

Panchanga at sunrise 06:51

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Rikta tithi
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more
Period	Kharmas · Holashtak
Festivals	Holika Dahan · Mina Sankranti

At sunrise 06:49

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 15:44 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 4 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 07:22 more Gandamula
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 14:21 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 15:44 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 07:22	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 14:21	yoga Shula
from 15:44	tithi Purnima
from 15:44	karana Vishti
from 04:02 (15.03)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:12
Sunrise	06:49
Noon	12:39
Sunset	18:29
End of twilight	19:06
Moonrise	17:05
Moonset	06:53
Day length	11 h 40 min

Sky

Mina Sankranti	22:21 — the Sun enters Mina (Pisces)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:22	from 15:44

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (06:49–07:22) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (07:22–18:29) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 15:44–18:29: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 06:49–15:44: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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, 23:41–00:54 (15.03)
Bhadra lasts past midnight — the rite is performed in Bhadra Puchha
Bhadra Puchha: 23:41–00:54 (15.03)
Bhadra Mukha (avoid): 00:54–02:57 (15.03)

Mina Sankranti · Surya

The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Pisces: the second Kharmas of the year (Mina Masa) begins — weddings and housewarmings are not held until Mesha Sankranti.

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 12:39–18:29
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Kharmas
Holashtak

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:49–07:22 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:49–15:44

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:44–06:46 (15.03)

Anandadi: Padma 06:49–07:22 Anandadi: Lumbaka 07:22–06:46 (15.03)

Bhadra on earth: 15:44–04:02 (15.03); Bhadra Puchha 23:41–00:54 (15.03); Bhadra Mukha 00:54–02:57 (15.03)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:10–05:59
Abhijit Muhurta	12:16–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:36–15:23
Godhuli	18:29–18:54
Pradosha	18:29–20:57
Nishitha	00:13–01:02 (15.03)
Amrita Kalam	01:52–03:33 (15.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:44–11:12
Yamaganda	14:07–15:34
Gulika Kalam	06:49–08:16
Dur Muhurta	06:49–07:36, 07:36–08:22
Varjyam	15:47–17:27

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Magha until 07:22, Purva-Phalguni from 07:22; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 15:44, Purnima from 15:44; lagna Kumbha 06:49, Mina 06:56, Mesha 07:37, Vrishabha 08:30, Mithuna 09:59, Karka 12:25, Simha 15:23, Kanya 18:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 07:22) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 07:22) — ill health; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 06:49–15:44: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 15:44–18:29: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Sankranti at 22:21 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 15:44–18:29: 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:49–15:44+1 Yoga Dhriti 06:49–14:210 Ravi Yoga 06:49–07:220 Anandadi: Padma 06:49–07:220 Holashtak0 Kharmas0 Yoga Shula 14:21–16:180 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:44–06:46 (15.03)−1 Bhadra on earth 15:44–04:02 (15.03)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 07:22–06:46 (15.03)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:49–07:22−2 Rikta tithi 06:49–15:44

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:49

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra; auspicious time — after 08:36; auspicious time — until 13:38
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Holi (Dhulandi) · Phalguna Purnima

At sunrise 06:46

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 16:12 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 08:36 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 13:38 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 16:12 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 08:36	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 13:38	yoga Ganda
from 16:12	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 16:12	karana Balava
from 04:15 (16.03)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:10
Sunrise	06:46
Noon	12:38
Sunset	18:31
End of twilight	19:08
Moonrise	18:27
Moonset	06:59
Day length	11 h 45 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	16:12

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 6, bad — 6

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:36	from 16:12

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 (06:46–08:36) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (08:36–18:31) is good for sowing.

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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

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 15:44 (14.03)–16:12
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:36–06:44 (16.03)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:12–06:44 (16.03)

Anandadi: Chhatra 06:46–08:36 Anandadi: Mitra 08:36–06:44 (16.03)

Gandanta (tithi): 15:48–16:36

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	01:55–03:34 (16.03)

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	16:01–17:40

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:36–15:19

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 08:36, Uttara-Phalguni from 08:36; tithi Purnima until 16:12, Krishna-pratipat from 16:12; lagna Kumbha 06:46, Mina 06:52, Mesha 07:33, Vrishabha 08:26, Mithuna 09:55, Karka 12:21, Simha 15:19, Kanya 18:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 08:36) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 08:36) — destruction of all diseases; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Purnima 06:46–16:12: 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

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 08:36

Auspicious time ends by 13:38

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:36–06:44 (16.03)+1 Anandadi: Mitra 08:36–06:44 (16.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:36–06:44 (16.03)0 Auspicious tithi 16:12–06:44 (16.03)0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:12–06:44 (16.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Ganda 13:38–15:56−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:46–08:36

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:46

Summary	Favourable day — Anandadi: Shrivatsa, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 09:20
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 06:44

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 16:12 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 09:20 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 12:33 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 16:12 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 09:20	nakshatra Hasta
from 12:33	yoga Vriddhi
from 16:12	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 16:12	karana Taitila
from 04:01 (17.03)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:07
Sunrise	06:44
Noon	12:38
Sunset	18:33
End of twilight	19:10
Moonrise	19:51
Moonset	07:04
Day length	11 h 49 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 3, bad — 1

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:20	from 16:12

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 (06:44–09:20) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (09:20–18:33) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:12–06:41 (17.03)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:44–09:20 Anandadi: Vajra 09:20–06:41 (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	03:34–05:11 (17.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:12–09:41
Yamaganda	11:10–12:39
Gulika Kalam	14:07–15:36
Dur Muhurta	13:02–13:50, 15:24–16:11
Varjyam	17:51–19:28

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:48–07:29, 08:22–15:16, 18:16–18:33

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 09:20, Hasta from 09:20; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 16:12, Krishna-dvitya from 16:12; lagna Kumbha 06:44, Mina 06:48, Mesha 07:29, Vrishabha 08:22, Mithuna 09:51, Karka 12:17, Simha 15:16, Kanya 18:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 09:20) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 09:20) — imparting radiance (to the person); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 09:20

+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:44–09:20+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:44–09:20+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:44–16:12+1 Yoga Vriddhi 12:33–06:41 (17.03)0 Kharmas0 Surya Dagdha tithi 16:12–06:41 (17.03)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:12–06:41 (17.03)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 09:20–06:41 (17.03)

Panchanga at sunrise 06:44

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Surya Dagdha tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 06:41

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 15:45 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 09:39 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 11:07 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 15:45 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 09:39	nakshatra Chitra
from 11:07	yoga Dhruva
from 15:45	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 15:45	karana Vanija
from 03:22 (18.03)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:04
Sunrise	06:41
Noon	12:38
Sunset	18:35
End of twilight	19:12
Moonrise	21:17
Moonset	07:10
Day length	11 h 54 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:39	from 15:45

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (06:41–09:39) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (09:39–18:35) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 09:39–15:45 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:45–06:38 (18.03)

Anandadi: Saumya 06:41–09:39 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 09:39–06:38 (18.03)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:22–14:54 (18.03); Bhadra Puchha 10:51–12:00 (18.03); Bhadra Mukha 12:00–13:56 (18.03)
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dvitya

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:04–05:53
Abhijit Muhurta	12:14–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:37–15:25
Godhuli	18:35–19:00
Pradosha	18:35–21:00
Nishitha	00:13–01:01 (18.03)
Amrita Kalam	03:11–04:46 (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	17:37–19:13

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:44–07:25, 08:18–15:12, 15:45–18:35

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 06:44–07:25, 08:18–15:12, 15:45–18:35
Cutting fingernails	average 06:44–07:25, 08:18–15:12, 18:13–18:35
Cutting toenails	average 06:44–07:25, 08:18–15:12, 15:45–18:35
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Hasta until 09:39, Chitra from 09:39; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 15:45, Krishna-tritya from 15:45; lagna Kumbha 06:41, Mina 06:44, Mesha 07:25, Vrishabha 08:18, Mithuna 09:48, Karka 12:13, Simha 15:12, Kanya 18:13

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 09:39) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 09:39) — improvement of well-being; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 06:41–09:39+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:41–09:39+1 Yoga Vriddhi 06:41–11:07+1 Auspicious tithi 06:41–15:450 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:45–06:38 (18.03)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 09:39–15:450 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 09:39–06:38 (18.03)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:41–15:45

Panchanga at sunrise 06:41

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vishti (Bhadra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Bhalachandra)

At sunrise 06:38

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 14:54 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 4 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 09:33 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 09:22 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:54 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 09:22	yoga Vyaghata
from 09:33	nakshatra Swati
from 14:54	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 14:54	karana Bava
from 02:20 (19.03)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:02
Sunrise	06:38
Noon	12:37
Sunset	18:38
End of twilight	19:14
Moonrise	22:48
Moonset	07:16
Day length	11 h 59 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:33	from 14:54

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, Chitra (06:38–09:33) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (09:33–18:38) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:38–14:54: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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, 22:48
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:38–14:54 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:38–14:54

Anandadi: Kaladanda 06:38–09:33 Anandadi: Dhumra 09:33–06:36 (19.03)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:22–14:54; Bhadra Puchha 10:51–12:00; Bhadra Mukha 12:00–13:56

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:02–05:50
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:38–15:26
Godhuli	18:38–19:01
Pradosha	18:38–21:01
Nishitha	00:13–01:01 (19.03)
Amrita Kalam	00:28–02:03 (19.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:38–14:08
Yamaganda	08:08–09:38
Gulika Kalam	11:08–12:38
Dur Muhurta	12:14–13:02
Varjyam	15:03–16:37

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:40–07:21, 08:14–14:54

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 06:40–07:21, 08:14–14:54
Cutting fingernails	average 06:38–14:54
Cutting toenails	good 06:40–07:21, 08:14–14:54
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:40–07:21, 08:14–14:54

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Chitra until 09:33, Swati from 09:33; tithi Krishna-tritya until 14:54, Krishna-chaturti from 14:54; lagna Kumbha 06:38, Mina 06:40, Mesha 07:21, Vrishabha 08:14, Mithuna 09:44, Karka 12:09, Simha 15:08, Kanya 18:09

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 09:33) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 09:33) — relief from all suffering; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-chaturti 14:54–18:38: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:38–09:33+1 Yoga Dhruva 06:38–09:22+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:38–14:540 Kharmas0 Yoga Vyaghata 09:22–12:39−1 Rikta tithi 14:54–06:36 (19.03)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 06:38–09:33−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:38–14:54−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:38–14:54−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:38–14:54

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:38

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Sthira, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 06:36

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 13:42 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 4 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 09:07 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 07:19 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 13:42 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 07:19	yoga Harshana
from 09:07	nakshatra Vishakha
from 13:42	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 13:42	karana Kaulava
from 00:59 (20.03)	karana Taitila
from 05:01 (20.03)	yoga Vajra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:59
Sunrise	06:36
Noon	12:37
Sunset	18:40
End of twilight	19:16
Moonrise	none
Moonset	07:25
Day length	12 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 11, bad — 2

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:07	from 13:42

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (06:36–09:07) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (09:07–18:40) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:42–06:33 (20.03)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:36–13:42

Anandadi: Sthira 06:36–09:07 Anandadi: Vardhamana 09:07–06:33 (20.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:00–05:48
Abhijit Muhurta	12:14–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:38–15:27
Godhuli	18:40–19:03
Pradosha	18:40–21:02
Nishitha	00:13–01:00 (20.03)
Amrita Kalam	23:50–01:23 (20.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:08–15:39
Yamaganda	06:36–08:06
Gulika Kalam	09:37–11:07
Dur Muhurta	10:37–11:25, 15:27–16:15
Varjyam	14:32–16:05

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:42–18:40

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 13:42–18:40
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 13:42–18:40
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Swati until 09:07, Vishakha from 09:07; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 13:42, Krishna-panchami from 13:42; lagna Mina 06:36, Mesha 07:17, Vrishabha 08:10, Mithuna 09:40, Karka 12:06, Simha 15:04, Kanya 18:05

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 09:07) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 09:07) — loss of money; Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-chaturti 06:36–13:42: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

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Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Sthira 06:36–09:07+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:36–09:07+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Harshana 07:19–05:01 (20.03)+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:42–06:33 (20.03)0 Auspicious tithi 13:42–06:33 (20.03)0 Kharmas−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:36–13:42−2 Rikta tithi 06:36–13:42

Panchanga at sunrise 06:36

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 08:21
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Rang Panchami

At sunrise 06:33

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 12:11 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 4 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 08:21 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 02:31 (21.03) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 12:11 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 08:21	nakshatra Anuradha
from 12:11	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 12:11	karana Gara
from 23:20	karana Vanija
from 02:31 (21.03)	yoga Siddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:56
Sunrise	06:33
Noon	12:37
Sunset	18:42
End of twilight	19:18
Moonrise	00:22
Moonset	07:38
Day length	12 h 08 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:21	from 12:11

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (06:33–08:21) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (08:21–18:42) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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 13:42 (19.03)–12:11
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:21–06:31 (21.03) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:11–06:31 (21.03)

Anandadi: Matanga 06:33–08:21 Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:21–06:31 (21.03)

Gandanta (tithi): 11:49–12:34

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:58–05:46
Abhijit Muhurta	12:13–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:39–15:27
Godhuli	18:42–19:05
Pradosha	18:42–21:03
Nishitha	00:12–01:00 (21.03)
Amrita Kalam	21:22–22:54

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:06–12:37
Yamaganda	15:39–17:11
Gulika Kalam	08:04–09:35
Dur Muhurta	08:59–09:47, 13:02–13:50
Varjyam	12:11–13:43

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:33–15:00, 18:01–18:42

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:33–15:00, 18:01–18:42
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:33–15:00, 18:01–18:42
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:21–15:00, 18:01–18:42

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Vishakha until 08:21, Anuradha from 08:21; tithi Krishna-panchami until 12:11, Krishna-shashti from 12:11; lagna Mina 06:33, Mesha 07:13, Vrishabha 08:06, Mithuna 09:36, Karka 12:02, Simha 15:00, Kanya 18:01

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 08:21) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 08:21) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Friday — universal respect.

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).
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.

Auspicious time begins after 08:21

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:21–06:31 (21.03)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:11–06:31 (21.03)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:33–12:11+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:21–06:31 (21.03)0 Anandadi: Matanga 06:33–08:210 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:21–06:31 (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.

Panchanga at sunrise 06:33

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 06:31

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 10:25 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 4 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 07:20 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 23:48 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 10:25 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 07:20	nakshatra Jyestha
from 10:25	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 10:25	karana Vishti
from 21:27	karana Bava
from 23:48	yoga Vyatipata
from 06:05 (22.03)	nakshatra Mula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:54
Sunrise	06:31
Noon	12:37
Sunset	18:44
End of twilight	19:21
Moonrise	01:59
Moonset	08:00
Day length	12 h 12 min

Sky

Vernal equinox	06:52

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 6, bad — 1

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:20	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, Anuradha (06:31–07:20) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (07:20–18:44) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:25–18:44: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:20–06:05 (22.03)

Krakacha Yoga 06:31–10:25 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:25–06:28 (22.03) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:05–06:28 (22.03)

Anandadi: Amrita 06:31–07:20 Anandadi: Musala 07:20–06:05 (22.03) Anandadi: Gada 06:05–06:28 (22.03)

Bhadra in heaven: 10:25–21:27; Bhadra Puchha 14:49–15:55; Bhadra Mukha 15:55–17:45
Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:25–11:44 (22.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:56–05:43
Abhijit Muhurta	12:13–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:39–15:28
Godhuli	18:44–19:07
Pradosha	18:44–21:04
Nishitha	00:12–00:59 (22.03)
Amrita Kalam	21:44–23:15

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:34–11:05
Yamaganda	14:09–15:40
Gulika Kalam	06:31–08:02
Dur Muhurta	06:31–07:19, 07:19–08:08
Varjyam	12:38–14:09

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:25–14:56, 17:57–18:44

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 10:25–14:56, 17:57–18:44
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 10:25–14:56, 17:57–18:44
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:31–07:09, 10:25–14:56, 17:57–18:44

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Anuradha until 07:20, Jyestha from 07:20; tithi Krishna-shashti until 10:25, Krishna-saptami from 10:25; lagna Mina 06:31, Mesha 07:09, Vrishabha 08:02, Mithuna 09:32, Karka 11:58, Simha 14:56, Kanya 17:57

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 07:20) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 07:20) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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).

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Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+2 Yoga Siddhi 06:31–23:48+2 Ravi Yoga 07:20–06:05 (22.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:31–07:200 Anandadi: Amrita 06:31–07:200 Kharmas0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:25–06:28 (22.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:20–06:05 (22.03)−1 Anandadi: Musala 07:20–06:05 (22.03)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 10:25–21:27−3 Krakacha Yoga 06:31–10:25

Panchanga at sunrise 06:31

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Kshaya tithi
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Kalashtami · Sheetala Ashtami (Basoda)

At sunrise 06:28

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 08:25 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 04:39 (23.03) more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 20:56 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 08:25 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:25	tithi Krishna-ashtami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 08:25	karana Balava
from 19:21	karana Kaulava
from 20:56	yoga Variyana
from 04:39 (23.03)	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 06:15 (23.03)	tithi Krishna-navami
from 06:15 (23.03)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:51
Sunrise	06:28
Noon	12:36
Sunset	18:46
End of twilight	19:23
Moonrise	03:27
Moonset	08:38
Day length	12 h 17 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:25

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, Mula (06:28–18:46) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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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, 18:46–21:06
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Sheetala Ashtami (Basoda) · Sheetala

Worship of the goddess Sheetala, protector against smallpox and fevers: on this day the hearth is not lit and food cooked the day before is eaten.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 08:25–06:15 (23.03)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins

Kharmas

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:28–04:39 (23.03) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:28–04:39 (23.03)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:28–08:25 Samvartaka Yoga 06:28–08:25

Anandadi: Siddhi 06:28–04:39 (23.03) Anandadi: Shubha 04:39–06:25 (23.03)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:25–11:44
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:54–05:41
Abhijit Muhurta	12:12–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:40–15:29
Godhuli	18:46–19:09
Pradosha	18:46–21:06
Nishitha	00:12–00:59 (23.03)
Amrita Kalam	22:38–00:08 (23.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:13–18:46
Yamaganda	12:37–14:09
Gulika Kalam	15:41–17:13
Dur Muhurta	17:07–17:56
Varjyam	03:09–04:39 (23.03)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:28–07:05, 07:58–08:25

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Krishna-saptami until 08:25, Krishna-ashtami from 08:25; lagna Mina 06:28, Mesha 07:05, Vrishabha 07:58, Mithuna 09:28, Karka 11:54, Simha 14:52, Kanya 17:53

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-ashtami 08:25–18:46: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vyatipata 06:28–18:46: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata, Kshaya tithi

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:28–04:39 (23.03)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 06:28–04:39 (23.03)+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:28–04:39 (23.03)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:28–08:25 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Samvartaka Yoga 06:28–08:25−1 Ashtami 08:25–06:15 (23.03)−1 Gandanta 06:28–11:44−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:28–04:39 (23.03)−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Vyatipata 06:28–20:56

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:28

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Utpata, Rikta tithi
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 06:25

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 03:57 (24.03) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 1 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 03:05 (24.03) more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 17:57 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 17:07 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 17:07	karana Gara
from 17:57	yoga Parigha
from 03:05 (24.03)	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 03:57 (24.03)	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 03:57 (24.03)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:48
Sunrise	06:25
Noon	12:36
Sunset	18:48
End of twilight	19:25
Moonrise	04:34
Moonset	09:42
Day length	12 h 22 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (06:25–18:48) is good for root crops.

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Kharmas

Muhurta

Anandadi: Utpata 06:25–03:05 (24.03) Anandadi: Mrityu 03:05–06:23 (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	18:48–19:11
Pradosha	18:48–21:07
Nishitha	00:12–00:58 (24.03)
Amrita Kalam	22:36–00:06 (24.03)

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	13:37–15:07

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 Monday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Mina 06:25, Mesha 07:01, Vrishabha 07:55, Mithuna 09:24, Karka 11:50, Simha 14:48, Kanya 17:49

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-navami 06:25–18:48: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+1 Yoga Variyana 06:25–17:57+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas0 Yoga Parigha 17:57–04:26 (24.03)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:25–03:05 (24.03)−2 Rikta tithi 06:25–03:57 (24.03)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 06:25–03:05 (24.03)

Panchanga at sunrise 06:25

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 06:23

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 01:35 (25.03) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 01:28 (25.03) more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 14:54 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 14:46 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 14:46	karana Vishti
from 14:54	yoga Shiva
from 01:28 (25.03)	nakshatra Shravana
from 01:35 (25.03)	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 01:35 (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	05:16
Moonset	11:10
Day length	12 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 11, bad — 0

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

task	at sunrise

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 (06:23–18:50) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:46–18:50: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:23–01:28 (25.03) Krakacha Yoga 06:23–01:35 (25.03) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:35–06:20 (25.03)

Anandadi: Manasa 06:23–19:52 Anandadi: Padma 19:52–02:57 (25.03) Anandadi: Lumbaka 02:57–06:20 (25.03)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 14:46–01:35 (25.03); Bhadra Puchha 16:23–17:28; Bhadra Mukha 17:28–19:17
Gandanta (tithi): 01:14–01:57 (25.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:50–05:36
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	19:30–20:59

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	10:33–12:02, 05:12–06:41 (25.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:23–06:57, 07:51–14:44, 17:45–18:50

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 06:23–06:57, 07:51–14:44, 17:45–18:50
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:23–06:57, 07:51–14:44, 17:45–18:50
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Mina 06:23, Mesha 06:57, Vrishabha 07:51, Mithuna 09:20, Karka 11:46, Simha 14:44, Kanya 17:45

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

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Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

+1 Anandadi: Manasa 06:23–19:52+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:23–01:28 (25.03)0 Yoga Shiva 14:54–06:20 (25.03)0 Kharmas−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 14:46–01:35 (25.03)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:23–01:28 (25.03)−3 Krakacha Yoga 06:23–01:35 (25.03)

Panchanga at sunrise 06:23

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Chhatra; auspicious time — after 11:49
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Papmochani Ekadashi

At sunrise 06:20

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 23:14 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 1 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 23:51 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 11:49 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 12:24 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 11:49	yoga Siddha
from 12:24	karana Balava
from 23:14	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 23:14	karana Kaulava
from 23:51	nakshatra Dhanishtha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:43
Sunrise	06:20
Noon	12:35
Sunset	18:52
End of twilight	19:29
Moonrise	05:40
Moonset	12:49
Day length	12 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (06:20–18:52) is good for sowing.

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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 01:35–23:14
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 06:18–08:49 (26.03)

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:14–06:18 (26.03)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 23:51–06:18 (26.03)

Anandadi: Chhatra 06:20–23:51 Anandadi: Mitra 23:51–06:18 (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	18:52–19:15
Pradosha	18:52–21:09
Nishitha	00:12–00:57 (26.03)
Amrita Kalam	14:09–15:39

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	05:12–06:41, 03:36–05:06 (26.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:20–06:53, 07:47–14:40, 17:41–18:52

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 06:20–06:53, 07:47–14:40, 17:41–18:52
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 06:20–06:53, 07:47–14:40, 17:41–18:52
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:20–06:53, 07:47–14:40, 17:41–18:52

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Mina 06:20, Mesha 06:53, Vrishabha 07:47, Mithuna 09:16, Karka 11:42, Simha 14:40, Kanya 17:41

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

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Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 11:49

+1 Yoga Siddha 11:49–06:18 (26.03)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 06:20–23:51+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:20–23:51+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:20

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Shrivatsa; auspicious time — until 08:47
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 06:18

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 20:59 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 2 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 22:20 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 08:47 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 10:05 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 08:47	yoga Sadhya
from 10:05	karana Taitila
from 20:59	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 20:59	karana Gara
from 22:20	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 05:51 (27.03)	yoga Shubha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:40
Sunrise	06:18
Noon	12:35
Sunset	18:54
End of twilight	19:31
Moonrise	05:54
Moonset	14:28
Day length	12 h 36 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

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:59–21:10
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:18–22:20 Anandadi: Vajra 22:20–06:15 (27.03)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 11:04–19:15 (30.03)

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	12:35–14:05

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	05:08–06:39 (27.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:18–06:50, 07:43–14:36, 17:37–18:54

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 06:18–06:50, 07:43–14:36, 17:37–18:54
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 06:18–06:50, 07:43–14:36, 17:37–18:54
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:18–06:50, 07:43–14:36, 17:37–18:54

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Mina 06:18, Mesha 06:50, Vrishabha 07:43, Mithuna 09:12, Karka 11:38, Simha 14:36, Kanya 17:37

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); 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

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 08:47

+2 Yoga Siddha 06:18–08:47+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:18–22:20+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:18–22:20+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Panchaka 11:04–06:15 (27.03)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:18

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Saumya
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 06:15

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 18:55 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 21:01 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 03:07 (28.03) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 07:55 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:55	karana Vanija
from 18:55	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 18:55	karana Vishti
from 21:01	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 03:07 (28.03)	yoga Shukla
from 05:59 (28.03)	karana Shakuni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:38
Sunrise	06:15
Noon	12:35
Sunset	18:56
End of twilight	19:33
Moonrise	06:03
Moonset	16:03
Day length	12 h 40 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 18:55

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, Shatabhisha (06:15–18:56) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 18:55–18:56: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 18:55–18:56: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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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, 00:11–00:57 (28.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Anandadi: Saumya 06:15–21:01 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 21:01–06:12 (28.03)

Bhadra on earth: 18:55–05:59 (28.03); Bhadra Mukha 18:55–20:46; Bhadra Puchha 04:55–06:01 (28.03)
Dosha-free Panchaka: 11:04 (26.03)–19:15 (30.03)

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	14:13–15:43

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:00–12:35
Yamaganda	15:46–17:21
Gulika Kalam	07:50–09:25
Dur Muhurta	08:47–09:38, 13:01–13:51
Varjyam	05:08–06:39, 03:09–04:40 (28.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:15–18:55

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:15–18:55
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:15–18:55
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:15–06:46, 07:39–14:32, 17:33–18:55

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 18:55, Krishna-chaturdashi from 18:55; lagna Mina 06:15, Mesha 06:46, Vrishabha 07:39, Mithuna 09:08, Karka 11:34, Simha 14:32, Kanya 17:33

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 18:55–18:56: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 18:55–18:56: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

+2 Yoga Shubha 06:15–03:07 (28.03)+1 Anandadi: Saumya 06:15–21:01+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:15–21:01+1 Auspicious weekday0 Krishna Chaturdashi 18:55–06:12 (28.03)0 Kharmas0 Bhadra on earth 18:55–05:59 (28.03)−1 Panchaka all day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:15

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 06:12

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 17:08 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 20:00 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 00:38 (29.03) more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 17:08 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 17:08	tithi Amavasya
from 17:08	karana Chatushpada
from 20:00	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 00:38 (29.03)	yoga Brahma
from 04:23 (29.03)	karana Naga

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:35
Sunrise	06:12
Noon	12:34
Sunset	18:58
End of twilight	19:35
Moonrise	06:10
Moonset	17:34
Day length	12 h 45 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:08

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (06:12–18:58) is good for root crops.
Shakuni 06:12–17:08: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 17:08–18:58: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 06:12–17:08: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:12–17:08

Anandadi: Kaladanda 06:12–20:00 Anandadi: Dhumra 20:00–06:10 (29.03)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 11:04 (26.03)–19:15 (30.03)

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	12:20–13:52

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:24–10:59
Yamaganda	14:11–15:46
Gulika Kalam	06:12–07:48
Dur Muhurta	06:12–07:03, 07:03–07:54
Varjyam	05:21–06:54 (29.03)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 17:08, Amavasya from 17:08; lagna Mina 06:12, Mesha 06:42, Vrishabha 07:35, Mithuna 09:04, Karka 11:30, Simha 14:28, Kanya 17:29

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 06:12–17:08: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 17:08–18:58: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:12–17:08+1 Yoga Shukla 06:12–00:38 (29.03)0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 06:12–20:00−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:12–20:00−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 06:12–17:08

Panchanga at sunrise 06:12

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Panchaka
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 1908 · Vikram 2043 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Phalguna Amavasya · Solar eclipse, hybrid (not visible here)

At sunrise 06:10

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 15:45 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 19:22 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 22:31 more
Karana	Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 15:45 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 15:45	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 15:45	karana Kimstughna
from 19:22	nakshatra Revati
from 22:31	yoga Indra
from 03:14 (30.03)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:32
Sunrise	06:10
Noon	12:34
Sunset	19:00
End of twilight	19:37
Moonrise	06:16
Moonset	19:03
Day length	12 h 50 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	15:45
Solar eclipse, hybrid	greatest eclipse 15:48, magnitude 1.001
Visibility	not visible here (outside the eclipse zone)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:45

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (06:10–19:00) is good for sowing.
Naga 06:10–15:45: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 15:45–19:00: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

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 17:08 (28.03)–15:45
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:10–19:22

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:45–06:07 (30.03)

Anandadi: Sthira 06:10–19:22 Anandadi: Vardhamana 19:22–06:07 (30.03)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 11:04 (26.03)–19:15 (30.03)
Gandanta (tithi): 15:22–16:08

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	14:42–16:15

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	05:21–06:54

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 17:25–19:00

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 17:25–19:00
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 17:25–19:00
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:10–06:38, 07:31–14:24, 17:25–19:00

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Amavasya until 15:45, Shukla-pratipat from 15:45; lagna Mina 06:10, Mesha 06:38, Vrishabha 07:31, Mithuna 09:00, Karka 11:26, Simha 14:24, Kanya 17:25

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Amavasya 06:10–15:45: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:10–19:22+2 Yoga Brahma 06:10–22:31+1 Anandadi: Sthira 06:10–19:22+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:10–19:220 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:45–06:07 (30.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Amavasya 06:10–15:45

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:10

Summary	Favourable day — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Yoga Indra
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 1 · Kharmas
Festivals	Ugadi, Gudi Padwa — Hindu New Year · Chaitra Navaratri: Ghatasthapana · Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 06:07

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 14:51 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 19:15 more Gandamula
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 20:47 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 14:51 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 14:51	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 14:51	karana Balava
from 19:15	nakshatra Ashwini
from 20:47	yoga Vaidhriti
from 02:37 (31.03)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:30
Sunrise	06:07
Noon	12:34
Sunset	19:02
End of twilight	19:39
Moonrise	06:21
Moonset	20:30
Day length	12 h 54 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:51

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, Revati (06:07–19:02) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Ugadi, Gudi Padwa — Hindu New Year · Brahma

The first day of the bright half of Chaitra — the beginning of the new lunar year (samvatsara) and of the new year of the Shaka era. According to the Brahma Purana, Brahma created the world on this day. In Maharashtra (Gudi Padwa) people raise the gudi — a pole topped with an inverted pot and silk cloth — and eat a paste of neem leaves with jaggery; in Andhra and Karnataka they prepare the bittersweet Ugadi Pachadi with neem flowers.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 15:45 (29.03)–14:51
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaitra Navaratri: Ghatasthapana · Durga

The beginning of the spring Navaratri — the nine nights of the Mother Goddess. In the morning, within the first third of the day, the kalasha is installed (Ghatasthapana) and barley is sown; each day one of the nine forms of Durga is worshipped.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 15:45 (29.03)–14:51
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 06:07–10:25
Abhijit Muhurta (fallback time): 12:09–13:00

Navaratri, day 1: Shailaputri · Durga

Navaratri day. Shailaputri — “daughter of the Mountain”, Parvati as the daughter of Himavat, riding a bull; grants steadfastness.

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

The first evening after the new moon, when the thin lunar crescent becomes visible. People look at the young Moon, offer it water and pray for well-being; some fast until it appears.

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 19:02–20:30
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 19:02–20:30

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 1
Kharmas

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:51–06:04 (31.03)

Anandadi: Matanga 06:07–19:15 Anandadi: Rakshasa 19:15–06:04 (31.03)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 11:04 (26.03)–19:15
Gandanta (nakshatra): 13:14–01:18 (31.03)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

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	16:51–18:27

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	07:18–08:54

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 17:21–19:02

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 17:21–19:02
Cutting fingernails	good 17:21–19:02
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 17:21–19:02

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 14:51, Shukla-dvitya from 14:51; lagna Mina 06:07, Mesha 06:34, Vrishabha 07:27, Mithuna 08:56, Karka 11:22, Simha 14:20, Kanya 17:21

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +2

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

Swayam Siddha Muhurta: the day is auspicious for new undertakings in its own right; panchanga defects are not taken into account

+2 Yoga Indra 06:07–20:47+1 Anandadi: Matanga 06:07–19:15+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:07–19:15+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 14:51–06:04 (31.03)0 Kharmas0 Swayam Siddha Muhurta0 Surya Dagdha tithi 14:51–06:04 (31.03)−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:51–06:04 (31.03)−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Panchaka 06:07–19:15

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:07

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Surya Dagdha tithi
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 2 · Kharmas

At sunrise 06:04

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 14:32 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 2 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 19:41 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 19:32 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 14:32 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 14:32	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 14:32	karana Taitila
from 19:32	yoga Vishkambha
from 19:41	nakshatra Bharani
from 02:36 (01.04)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:27
Sunrise	06:04
Noon	12:34
Sunset	19:04
End of twilight	19:41
Moonrise	06:28
Moonset	21:57
Day length	12 h 59 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:32

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Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 2: Brahmacharini · Durga

Navaratri day. Brahmacharini — the goddess of austerity with a rosary and a water pot; grants patience and strength in keeping vows.

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 2
Kharmas

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:04–19:41 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:04–19:41 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:32–06:02 (01.04)

Anandadi: Amrita 06:04–19:41 Anandadi: Musala 19:41–06:02 (01.04)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dvitya

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:36–05:20
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	12:21–13:59

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:49–17:26
Yamaganda	09:19–10:57
Gulika Kalam	12:34–14:12
Dur Muhurta	08:40–09:32, 23:27–00:11 (01.04)
Varjyam	15:37–17:15, 05:42–07:23 (01.04)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 14:32, Shukla-tritya from 14:32; lagna Mina 06:04, Mesha 06:30, Vrishabha 07:23, Mithuna 08:52, Karka 11:18, Simha 14:17, Kanya 17:17

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Vaidhriti 06:04–19:04: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +3

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:04–19:41+1 Anandadi: Amrita 06:04–19:41+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:04–19:41+1 Auspicious tithi 06:04–14:32+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:32–06:02 (01.04)0 Kharmas−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:04–14:32−3 Vaidhriti 06:04–19:32

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:04

soaking seedsplanting above-ground crops, with pricking outplanting root crops, without pricking outpricking outpinching out side shootsroot division, digging upwatering, foliar feedingploughingweeding, pest controlplant healing, grafting, cuttingsharvesting grain (per Raman)harvest: sap in the topsharvest: sap in the roots

Phalguna (Vedic name Tapasya) — The last month of the lunar year: Holika Dahan and Holi; Mina Sankranti begins the second Kharmas.
Patron: Govinda; Aditya — Parjanya. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Phalguni. Ritu: Shishira.

Amanta and purnimanta
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.

Akshaya (No. 60 of 60, “inexhaustible (as Kshaya — depletion)”) — A year that completes the cycle: reserves dwindle, but good deeds bear inexhaustible fruit.
Northern samvatsara: Pramathi (No. 13)
Shaka Samvat 1908 · Vikram Samvat 2043 · Kali Yuga 5087
Next year — Prabhava, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 29.03.1987
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.

Shukla-dvitya (2, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second lunar day of Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.

Purva-Bhadra (25)
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search

Sadhya (22) — “attainable, amenable”
Auspicious (in some traditions — especially auspicious): study, practice, mastering new things — anything achieved through effort.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Dawn
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.

Sunrise
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.

Noon
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.

Sunset
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).

End of twilight
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.

Moonrise
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.

Moonset
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.

Gardener’s calendar
Garden tasks are rated as in the site’s “Lunar calendar for gardeners” section: the weekday, nakshatra and tithi are taken into account; starting from a base score of 3, each factor adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–6: 0–2 — bad, 3–4 — average, 5–6 — good. The table shows the rating at sunrise and after each change of nakshatra or tithi during the daytime (“from HH:MM”); the icons next to the sunrise rating show the contribution of the weekday, nakshatra and tithi at sunrise: “+” (green) adds one point, “0” (yellow) has no effect, “–” (red) subtracts one.

The ratings are the site author’s summary of the Indian and Tibetan traditions. Classical texts on agriculture: the Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX, English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha (ch. XIII), the Brihat Samhita of Varahamihira (ch. 55).

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

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

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
The yoga of “accomplishing all aims”: an auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra (each day has its own 3–7 nakshatras). Good for any new undertaking; exceptions: Thu + Pushya is not used for weddings, Tue + Ashwini for housewarmings, Sat + Rohini for travel.

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
An inauspicious combination of tithi and nakshatra (the “empty” nakshatra of a tithi, for example the 6th or 11th tithi with Rohini, the 12th with Ashlesha). Whatever is begun at this time remains without result.

Dosha-free Panchaka
Began on a Wednesday or Thursday: carries no particular dosha, but the five prohibitions of Panchaka still apply.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

Brahma Muhurta
The penultimate, 14th muhurta of the night: it begins about an hour and a half before sunrise and lasts about 48 minutes. The best time for meditation, prayer, japa and study.

Abhijit Muhurta
The 8th of the 15 daytime muhurtas, around true noon (about 48 minutes). The “invincible” time, suitable for almost any new undertaking — except on Wednesdays.

Vijaya Muhurta
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.

Godhuli
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.

Pradosha
The first fifth of the night after sunset (three night muhurtas, about 2.5 hours). The time for worshipping Shiva, lighting the Diwali diyas and performing Holika Dahan.

Nishitha
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.

Amrita Kalam
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.

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

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

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Dur Muhurta
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.

Varjyam
“Rejected” time — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra (4 ghatis of 60, starting from a ghati specific to that nakshatra). Unfavourable for new undertakings.

Cutting fingernails
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.

Cutting toenails
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.

weekday
Weekdays for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; avoided — Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday (Sunday is permitted for Brahmins, Tuesday for Kshatriyas, Saturday for Vaishyas and others); Monday is good only during the waxing Moon.

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

nakshatra
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Mina
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Vrishabha
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

Panchaka
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

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

Shukla-tritya (3, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.

Uttara-Bhadra (26)
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)

Shubha (23) — “goodness, happiness”
Especially auspicious: any auspicious deeds and ceremonies.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Taitila (movable)
Deity: Aryaman
Auspicious: dealings with authorities and superiors, fame, home and housing, clothing and jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

Soma vara — Moon Day
Lord: Moon
Favorable for any daily activities related to water, food, housing, women, trade, hotels, utilities, etc. You can carry out a wide variety of earthworks, both gardening and construction; preparing food, getting a haircut, doing treatment, decorating, building relationships, getting married and hiring.

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.

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

Ravi Yoga
The Moon’s nakshatra is the 4th, 6th, 9th, 10th, 13th or 20th from the Sun’s nakshatra. As the Sun dispels darkness, so this yoga cancels many bad combinations of the day and supports new undertakings.

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

Gandanta
The knotted junction of “water” and “fire”: the last pada of Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Revati and the first pada of Magha, Mula and Ashwini (as well as the tithi junctions of the 5th and 6th, the 10th and 11th, the 15th and 1st). Unfavourable for new undertakings.

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

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 2 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 07:30–09:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 07:59–09:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Shukla (24) — “bright, pure”
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Mangala vara — Mars Day
Lord: Mars
Promotes decisive manifestations of will, competitions, active and gambling games, sports, training, overcoming obstacles, working with fire, metal (especially iron), mechanisms, electricity, explosive substances and weapons, militant actions, demand from debtors, litigation, verdicts, quarrels, conflicts, control of parasites (insects and rats) and similar matters. Some medical procedures, such as massage or chiropractic therapy, can be carried out during this time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Burnt” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 11, Tue — 5, Wed — 3, Thu — 6, Fri — 8, Sat — 9. Whatever is begun bears no fruit.

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

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

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

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

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

Surya Dagdha tithi
A tithi “burnt” by the Sun in its current sign (the Sun in Dhanu or Mina — the 2nd, in Vrishabha or Kumbha — the 4th, in Mesha or Karka — the 6th, in Mithuna or Kanya — the 8th, in Simha or Vrischika — the 10th, in Tula or Makara — the 12th): unfavourable for new undertakings.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Brahma (25) — “Brahma, sacred knowledge”
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jwalamukhi Yoga
“Fire-breathing” yoga: the 1st tithi with Mula, the 5th with Bharani, the 8th with Krittika, the 9th with Rohini, the 10th with Ashlesha. Especially harmful for weddings, housewarmings, sowing and beginning studies.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Indra (26) — “Indra, lord”
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Kaulava (movable)
Deity: Mitra
Auspicious: friendship, love, matchmaking and alliances, reconciliation, jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

Guru vara — Jupiter Day
Lord: Jupiter
The time of Jupiter's action is considered the most favorable for all worldly and spiritual affairs not related to coercion or anger. You can begin spiritual practices, good deeds, study of philosophy, Doctrine, various sciences.

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

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

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

Yamaghanta
“Bell of Yama” — a combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Magha, Mon — Vishakha, Tue — Ardra, Wed — Mula, Thu — Krittika, Fri — Rohini, Sat — Hasta. One of the most dangerous yogas: travel, surgery and any important new undertakings are avoided.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Krittika (3)
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others

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

Gara (movable)
Deity: Bhu (the Earth goddess)
Auspicious: farming, sowing and planting, building a house, household affairs.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

Shukra vara — Venus Day
Lord: Venus
All manifestations of beauty and harmony find their support and development on this day, therefore, most worldly and spiritual affairs that do not rely on brute force are good to begin or implement at this time. The day is especially good for marriage, hiring workers, building relationships, creativity, music, singing, dancing, poetry and holding holidays or performances, it is best to schedule a romantic date at this time - it will add additional shine to decorations and a special aroma to flowers, and tact to the owners of all this.

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

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

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

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

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

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 4 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 10:30–12:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 10:59–12:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Rohini (4)
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)

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

Vishti (movable)
Deity: Yama
Bhadra — the most inauspicious karana: weddings, journeys, purchases and any auspicious undertakings are avoided during it. It suits only harsh deeds: fighting enemies, demolition, removing obstacles.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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.

Holashtak
Eight days before Holika Dahan (bright half of Phalguna): in North India weddings and samskaras are not held.

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

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
An auspicious combination of weekday and tithi group: Fri — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Wed — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Tue — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Sat — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Thu — Purna (5, 10, 15). Brings success; if the same pair also forms an inauspicious yoga, Siddha prevails.

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

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

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 3 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 09:00–10:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 09:29–10:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Priti (2) — “love, affection”
Auspicious: friendship, reconciliation, love, matchmaking — anything that requires people’s goodwill.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Holashtak
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).

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

Shukla-navami (9, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami (10, waxing Moon)
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.

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

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

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

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

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

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Punarvasu (7)
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth

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

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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

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

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

Atiganda (6) — “great danger”
Inauspicious: portends trouble and hindrances; if necessary, the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Bhadra on earth
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.

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

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

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

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Sukarma (7) — “good deed”
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

The Sun’s entry into a new sidereal sign — the start of a solar month. The time around this moment (Punya Kala) is favourable for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun.

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

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

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

Kharmas
The Sun in Dhanu or Mina: a month without weddings, housewarmings and other samskaras. Good for prayer, charity and pilgrimage.

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Kharmas
The Sun in Dhanu or Mina: a month without weddings, housewarmings and initiations (a North Indian tradition).

Shula (9) — “spear, sharp pain”
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Sankranti day
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.

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

Purva-Phalguni (11)
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit

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

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Ganda (10) — “danger, knot”
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Vriddhi (11) — “growth, increase”
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Krishna-dvitya (2, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second day of the waning Moon - Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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.

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

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya (3, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.

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

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

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

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Vyaghata (13) — “crushing blow”
Inauspicious: portends failures and injuries; the first 9 ghatis (about 3 h 36 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Harshana (14) — “delighting”
Auspicious: festivals, joyful occasions, rest and recreation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Vajra (15) — “diamond, thunderbolt”
Inauspicious: sudden hindrances, a “lightning strike”; the first 3 ghatis (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Anuradha (17)
Meaning: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)

Siddhi (16) — “success, accomplishment”
Especially auspicious: success in any undertaking, study and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

The Sun crosses the celestial equator heading north (tropical longitude 0°): day and night are equal. The Vedic Mesha Sankranti comes about 24–25 days later.

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

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Poisonous” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 4, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 2, Thu — 8, Fri — 9, Sat — 7. Unfavourable for new undertakings, medical treatment and transactions.

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Mula (19)
Meaning: Root
Symbol: Roots, elephant goad, lion's tail (panicle)
Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: destroy, crush (also the ability to destroy destruction)

Vyatipata (17) — “calamity, downfall”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all. It is, however, very good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.

Samvartaka Yoga
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.

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

Purva-Ashadha (20)
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)

Variyana (18) — “excellent, best”
Auspicious: comfort and convenience, purchases, home improvement, any auspicious deeds.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Parigha (19) — “bolt, barrier”
Inauspicious: obstacles; nothing is started in the first half of the yoga, while the second half is acceptable.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Uttara-Ashadha (21)
Meaning: Subsequent invincible, insubordinate
Symbol: Small bed
Deity: Vishva-Deva (All Gods)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: give an undeniable victory, thanks to alliances and support

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

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
“Burnt” combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Bharani, Mon — Chitra, Tue — Uttara Ashadha, Wed — Dhanishtha, Thu — Uttara Phalguni, Fri — Jyeshtha, Sat — Revati. Whatever is begun “burns up” without bearing fruit.

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Shiva (20) — “auspicious, benevolent”
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Shravana (22)
Meaning: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)

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

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Siddha (21) — “perfected, accomplished”
Especially auspicious: success of undertakings, gaining knowledge and receiving initiations.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Dhanishtha (23)
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people

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

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-trayodashi (13, waning Moon)
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.

Shatabhisha (24)
Meaning: One hundred healers
Symbol: Garland of 100 flowers, circle
Deity: Varuna
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give healing (bodily and spiritual) through Divine Grace

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

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna Chaturdashi
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).

Krishna-chaturdashi (14, waning Moon)
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.

Shakuni (fixed)
Deity: Kali (personification of the Kali Yuga)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for preparing and taking medicines, mantras, protective and pacifying rites.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

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

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

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Eclipse nearby
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.

Amavasya (30, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Pitris (ancestors).
The Pitris (ancestors) rule the new moon; this period is suitable for rites honoring the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana), for pacifying the mind and performing austerities.

Naga (fixed)
Deity: nagas (serpents)
Inauspicious. Suitable only for harsh and forceful deeds, work with things that must stay fixed, and rites connected with serpents.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

The exact conjunction of the Sun and the Moon — the start of a new lunar month in the amanta system. A day for the ancestors and inner work.

Solar eclipse, hybrid
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.
An eclipse seen as total along one part of its path and as annular along another.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Eclipse (not visible here)
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.

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

Chaitra (Vedic name 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.
Patron: Vishnu; Aditya — Dhatar. Full moon in nakshatra Chitra. Ritu: Vasanta.

Prabhava (No. 1 of 60, “origin, beginning”) — A year of beginnings: traditionally, abundant rains and harvests, a time for sacrifices and auspicious undertakings.
Northern samvatsara: Pramathi (No. 13)
Shaka Samvat 1909 · Vikram Samvat 2044 · Kali Yuga 5088
Next year — Vibhava, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 18.03.1988
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.

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

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

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 1
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.

Swayam Siddha Muhurta
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).

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 2
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.